opinions on the plain-edged Rescue...

[sam the man..]

Folks and proud rescue users,

Which Rescue suites you the best? The toothy one or the plain-edged one? Your feedbacks are much appreciated! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>



Sam



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[Jazzman]

I carried a "toothy" one for a while as an EDC. Very durable, hefty blade. I gave it up though when I was through with work and had to return to class. Even though it is blunt tipped, I didn't think that it would go over well at my University. But overall, a very light and effective knife. I haven't handled the plain yet, but I plan to check one out as soon as possible. I guess it all depends on your purposes for the blade.
Good Luck,
MAtt

[sal]

Hey Samo. thanx for the great stix. What are they made out of?

sal

[Gizmo]

I love the plain edge Rescue ! So much in fact that I had made my own out of an earlier Rescue before Spyderco offered the plain edge. I have used it in several emergency medical situations and it worked great ! Having a plain, flat edge is easy to keep razor sharp and lets it act as more of a utility knife than just a rescue knife. I have always like the "Sheeps foot" type blade on pocket knives. It's too bad that Spyderco had to drop the steel handled Rescue before they offered the plain edge.

[sam the man..]

Howdy Sal! The sticks are made of bone and I guess the green laquered inlays were metal. In China, bone reacts to a certain toxin and were used mainly for food-tasting because itll turn black. Poisoning was a well proven method to eliminate political threats in ancient kingdoms of China. Not sure exactly what bones are used, but they are certainly light and good looking! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Bet it'll compliment your Lum Chinese Folder too!
Hmmm, come to think of it, the plain edged Rescue does resemble a razor blade now that you folks had mentioned its sharpness... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Any plans of having orange coloured handles for the plain-rescue?

Sam

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[knifenerd]

I might be crazy, but it would seem that the whole idea of the Rescue is to get through seat belt and/or other fibrous material very rapidly. The serrated would seem to be the logical choice.

Dick

[kb0rrg]

I would like a plain edge rescue. I see that they are now available. Personally, I am not a huge fan of the serated blade. I does a very poor job of cutting small rope, it is more difficult to sharpen IMO, and I have found that a sharp plain edge cuts large rope (5/16 and bigger) faster and cleaner than the serrated edge. Plus you just can't whittle with a serrated edge <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[sam the man..]

Hello Knifenerd, Welcome aboard the Spyderco Forums! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Interesting observation on the serrations! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> They are better matter seperators when it comes to belts and ropes. Would you consider a plain-edged as well?

Sam

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