spyder edge or plain?

[wiley sharp]

what do you think? all my knives are either 50/50 or spyder edge... but usually i do really heavy cutting.. however, given a choice, what would you choose? lets just pretend that there is no 50/50, and find out which is more prefered for all cutting purposes.

[Lsaulog]

Spydie Edge all the way!

Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed.

[thorin hammer]

Boy!, that is a tough question... I would have to go with plain edge because it is slightly more controllable and easier maintenance. Though with practice it is easily possible to cut straight with the Spyderedge. Of course for any outdoor work I would want serrated. Plus serrated stays sharp longer. As Homer would say &quot;Doh!&quot; I need BOTH! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Some laws permit, what honor dose not.

[32055]

Great reason to carry more than one knife. No matter what cutting chore comes along, you're ready. The Dyads are pretty cool, if you only want to carry one.

[yog]

Ah, the eternal question <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I favour the plain edge. Although there are some things the Spyder edge will cut slightly better (rope, meat, webbing), there are some things it will cut considerably worse than a plain edge (cord, paper, loose weave cloth).
The plain edge is more versitile IMHO and can take a variety of hones. My favourite is the one Joe T. advocated, sharpen the plain edge with fine stones to get a razor hone, then give the back of the blade a couple swipes with a coarse stone. Although much finer than a 50/50, it has a similar effect.

That said I have found nothing better for opening cardboard boxes than my fullly serrated harpy.

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

[yog]

Ah, the eternal question <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I favour the plain edge. Although there are some things the Spyder edge will cut slightly better (rope, meat, webbing), there are some things it will cut considerably worse than a plain edge (cord, paper, loose weave cloth).
The plain edge is more versitile IMHO and can take a variety of hones. My favourite is the one Joe T. advocated, sharpen the plain edge with fine stones to get a razor hone, then give the back of the blade a couple swipes with a coarse stone. Although much finer than a 50/50, it has a similar effect.

That said I have found nothing better for opening cardboard boxes than my fullly serrated harpy.

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

[vampyrewolf]

Ah yes, thats the mnain reason I carry many spydies...
Serrated Cricket, on/outside of belt, left front
Plain edge:
--SS Dragonfly, IWB/Right
--FRN Delica(now my 'beater'), left
--FRN Calypso jr, right
50/50 ladybug, for work(depends on manager, normally the cricket)

you can never have exactly what you want unless you carry many. As you can see, I prefer plain, only for maintanence though. If serrated was as easy to keep clean and sharp(yes, I have the 204) I would use serrated more.

it's just a question of use. for heavy use, I have a 4&quot; skinning knife(fixed blade, rubber type handle) that I picked up 'cheap'($30) about 4yrs back. Soon to get a plain edge Military for hard work.

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

[sam the man..]

Plain if I can help it! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> But serration's fine when it comes to some mission critical situations.. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[wiley sharp]

well, any spyderco, plain or serrated conforms to my cutting tasks, and they never wear out on me, so Im well in love by now, and i am happy with any blade type, but spyder edge just looks quite lovely, dont you think?

[J Smith]

I would rather have PE over ser. I think that a well sharpened PE will do anything that a ser. will do and some things it will do better.

Jeff