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If you were buying a Spyderco knife #14697825 03/23/20
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,190 Meechigan T tpcollins OP Campfire Tracker
OP tpcollins Campfire Tracker T Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,190 Meechigan	Would you get a regular blade, half regular half serrated, or full serrated like this one? Used when in the outdoors, hunting, and gutting a turkey maybe. . Attached Images fullsizeoutput_a37.jpeg (10.18 KB, 511 downloads)

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Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14697833 03/23/20
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High_Noon Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,793 TX	No question. Plain, regular blade. & Get a Para Military (PM) 2. IMO serrated blades are way more trouble than they're worth. They may have a use on a "Rescue" knife, cutting seat belts and such, but that's about it. Last edited by High_Noon; 03/23/20. l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14697839 03/23/20
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splattermatic Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 8,517 n.w. new mexico	Plain edge.

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14697841 03/23/20
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MIKEWERNER Campfire Tracker M Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,415 IOWA, USA	Yes, plain blade. Buy a foldable saw if you need one. "Those that think they know everything are annoying those of us that have Google." - Dr. D. Edward Wilkinson Note to self: Never ask an old Fogey how he is doing today. Revised note to self: Keep it short when someone asks how I am doing.

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14697842 03/23/20
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jk16 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 4,961	I never buy ANY of thier overpriced, foreign made crap.

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Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14697855 03/23/20
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,793 TX High_Noon Campfire Outfitter
High_Noon Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,793 TX	The PM is made in USA. l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14697867 03/23/20
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RipSnort Campfire Tracker R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,874	I agree with High Noon. I have found the serrated blades good for opening large/heavy items that are shipped on pallets with lots of plastic banding, plastic sheeting and stout cardboard. But for general outdoor use, and especially for use on game, a plain blade is the way to go. Also, you didn't ask, but I want my Spyderco to sit clipped to my pocket tip up. RS

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14697886 03/23/20
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k20350 Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,813 Michigan	I prefer half serration knives myself. Sometimes I have to cut heavy zip ties at work and the serrated part makes short work of them. Last edited by k20350; 03/23/20.

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife jk16 #14697914 03/23/20
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ol_mike Campfire Ranger O Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 24,223 Arkansas	Originally Posted by jk16 I never buy ANY of thier overpriced, foreign made crap. PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!! Posted by Bristoe The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14697915 03/23/20
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ribka Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 24,108 PNW	I like half serrated for all around use. A dedicated small game plain edge. Spyderco makes great knives for the price point Last edited by ribka; 03/23/20.

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Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife High_Noon #14697966 03/23/20
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4th_point Campfire Tracker 4 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,874 Oregon	Originally Posted by High_Noon The PM is made in USA. I have a Manix 2 LW, also made in the USA. Plain edge for me. I love it, but if carried in a front pocket it takes up a fair amount of space with certain pant-pocket designs. Most of my casual pants are just fine with that knife, in a front pocket.

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14697993 03/23/20
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700LH Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 24,368	It's a knife not a saw, right?

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14697994 03/23/20
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Heym06 Campfire Tracker H Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 5,607 Orygun	If buying a half and half for everyday use. Plain blade for hunting.! But I have a few Buck knives,mono need for a new one!

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14698005 03/23/20
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MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,085 South Carolina	I don’t care for serrated blades. My little Delica SS is my favorite pocket knife. “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife jk16 #14698007 03/23/20
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Stickfight Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 7,679 The state of Excellence	Originally Posted by jk16 I never buy ANY of thier overpriced, foreign made crap. Which is why the PM2 is a good choice. Rex 45 is a good steel if you don't enjoy sharpening, as is Maxamet if you can find it.

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14698045 03/23/20
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stevelyn Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,676 Fairbanksan in Aleutian Hell	Plain edge if you're using it for outdoor stuff. Serrated for defensive use. Z

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14698069 03/23/20
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hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,030 Texas	Plain blade

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14698190 03/23/20
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Blacktail308 Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,068 SW Oregon	Plain edged Native. "May the LORD bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you, may He be gracious and give you peace" from Numbers 6:24-26

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife tpcollins #14698214 03/23/20
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fburgtx Campfire Tracker F Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 6,076	Only reason I’d get serrated is if I was cutting seat belts.

Re: If you were buying a Spyderco knife jk16 #14698221 03/23/20
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cas6969 Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 949	Originally Posted by jk16 I never buy ANY of thier overpriced, foreign made crap. You're right, what would the Japanese know about making swords. Plain edge for sure. I have one serrated one, a dedicated "boat knife" for cutting lines/ropes if the need shoulder arise on the water. I don't use it as a regular knife, trying to sharpen them is a giant pain in the ass. I've got four Spydercos, three made in Japan, one in Colorado.

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