Serrated Blade V.S. Straight?

Question

Is there any benefits of having a serrated blade pocket knife compared to a straight blade? From personal experience I've had problems sharpening a serrated blade, but can someone list the pros and cons to me of straight blade v.s. serrated.

Thanks

Answer 1

Serrated is mostly for rope. Especially if you need to cut it in a hurry. Otherwise everyone is right about straight being more durable an easier to sharpen. Consider a survival-type knife with a straight blade for the main cutting edge and serrated on the inside edge. Best of both worlds, but I know mine doesn't fit in my pocket!

Answer 2

Serrated blades are real popular these days, but I wouldn't buy one. It is hare enough to keep a good edge on a straight blade, serrated blades are a real PIA to keep properly sharpened.

The only serrated knife I own (other than a bread knife) was given to me as a gift by a friend a few years ago.

Doc

Answer 3

Serrated is lighter and it's easier to cut with. A straight blade should be easier to cook with. Also, a straight blade should be considerably stronger than a serrated blade. If you ever try to cut something very hard with a serrated blade, it gets very dull very fast, and the teeth might even break off. Whereas a straight blade will stay sharp longer, and is able to cut very hard objects.

Answer 4

The only benifit in having a sereted blade is that even when they have dulled, they can kinda saw through rope and other fibery materials better than a dull straighedge knife can.

I dont like serrated knives because they are such a pain to sharpen so I almost exclusively carry straight edge knives. they make a cleaner cut and if they get dull on you are quick and easy to sharpen.