Serrated vs. Plain Edge?

[liuk3]

I was looking at some different knives and trying to figure out which type of blade to get. Just want to hear different peoples preferences in knives that they dive with.

[HoosierDaddy]

Serrated with a line cutter if possible.. I am making the change from blunt tip to sharp point.
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<DIV>I dont like to spend a ton of $$$ of dive knives, they seem to be easy to drop, misplace...</DIV>

[CompuDude]

Ideally, your knife should have both cutting surfaces. Each have their strengths and weaknesses. Some types of materials, a plain edge slices through best without snagging. Other types, you need the extra cutting power the serrations provide. If I had to choose one I would probably take the serrated, but I prefer to have both.

[fireman mike]

I second having a knife with both edges, also you can pick up EMT shears cheep and they work great at cutting.

[ScubaToys Joe]

I dive the Underwater Kinetics Fusiler Knifeits the perfect size has both edges, multiple mounting options and the price is right! <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" />


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[texdiveguy]

I dive with a Zeagle sheath knife....small folder...pair HD shears.

[cummings66]

Originally Posted by ScubaToys Joe

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<DIV>That does look to be the perfect knife, I like it at any rate.</DIV>

[liuk3]

I ended up getting a serrated edge knife and a pair of the cheap EMT scissors.

[madrsx]

My understanding is that a smooth edge is better for smooth/plasticky surfaces, like fishing line. A serrated edge is better for fibers, like ropes, etc. Some knives have both surfaces, and some have a cutting notch which is good for cutting fishing lines. I think some people like the shears because they are easy to use one handed (it takes two to use a knife- one to hold the knife, one to hold the thing to cut) and are less likely to stab yourself with.

[Judestudio]

Originally Posted by ScubaToys Joe

I dive the Underwater Kinetics Fusiler Knifeits the perfect size has both edges, multiple mounting options and the price is right! </span>
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I have this knife. The size is just right (I'm not a fan of bringing along swords), it's a tough little knife for anything you wanna cut underwater. Way cheaper than titanium knives as well. I highly recommend it [img]smileys/smiley2.gif[/img]