Dodo: I need advice.

[Mr. Moto]

Hi All,



I do shipping and receiving. I cut all manner of materials, every day; Tape, cardboard, paper, plastic, card-stock, packing materials of every concievable construction.



I work with sheeple who are easily frightened. I am going to give the Dodo a try, because it seems to fit the bill.



Based on my proposed use, would I be better off with serated or plain?



My instincts say serated, but is the Dodo's blade really long enough to take advantage of the teeth?



Thanks in advance for any imput.

[Alan2112]

Welcome aboard, Mr. Moto! In that blade design, and as a utility blade, I would go <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>edge. RKBA!

[J Smith]

The only problem with the spyder edge in that kind of work is that alot of times you need to make really smooth straight cuts.

I learn something new everyday,even though I don't want to. Jeff

[Ted]

I'll second Jeff here. You'll probaly rip all those materials to pieces with a serrated edge.
Also, a serrated edge works best when you can use a sawing motion, and for that the Dodo blade is I think too short.
So I would go PE
Ted



Edited by - Ted on 8/15/2003 7:56:42 AM

[Sword and Shield]

Howdy Mr. Moto! Welcome to <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>Land! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

I would suggest plain. Cutting paper, serrated knives tend to drift off straight. However, a sharp plainedge can cut as straight as you want.


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[spidernoiree]

Mr. Moto, welcome.

I to work in shipping & receiving and I've found that a PE works better for me than a SE. The SE is great for cutting cardboard and heavier materials but not so great on things like stretch wrap (or shrink wrap) or taped boxes. I find that tape, clear or reinforced tends to gum-up the serrations. I use my SS PE Cricket when I'm working. Great knife. Kudos to <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>.

~Jeff

[Jimd]

Mr. Moto: Based on my proposed use, would I be better off with serated or plain?

My instincts say serated, but is the Dodo's blade really long enough to take advantage of the teeth?>>>

Welcome, Mr. Moto!
I have a Dodo with serrated edge, and I'm very happy with it.

I've cut some cardboard, tape, etc. with mine, and it's done well.

Keep in mind that the serrated edge Dodo has a portion of the edge near the tip that is plain edge, and that can be used readily for finer cutting jobs.

I love the serrated edge, and would choose it all over again were I making my first Dodo purchase. It's cutting power is incredible.

I've stropped my serrations with a leather shoelace, and the edge truly is like a scalpel now. Absolutely scary-sharp.

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[bell]

Mr. Moto,
Paper, plastic, you surely need the SE Dodo. You need a utility edge that can tackle anything and the SE fills the bill. Sure, the PE may be a good letter opener, but the Dodo is the ultimate boxcutter and I say go with with the SE to handle anything.

[radioflyer]

Funny, doesn't look like you're gonna get your answer here. Apparently there is no way to "PROVE" which one is better; people have their own pre-conceived ideas about which one is better for what.

I have found the following saying to true:

'Whatever you BELIEVE is real, IS real'

If you believe one blade is better, it is.

[kudzu74]

No, I think he has found his answer! He needs to purchase them both. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> And then he will never have to worry about only having either a PE or a SE Dodo (knife). Right, Sal?

[CKE]

My 2 cents...PE for sure. Been cutting up boxes and paper and beans(fresh from the garden)like crazy. Either would do though. A tough call that age old question PE vs. SE??????????

"everything else is just a jeep"

[Mr. Moto]

I appreciate the responses.

Though clearly, there is no consensus.

Aesthetically, the knife looks like it was designed with a plain edge in mind. (I am guessing here.) Also, I don't know if the tiny blade has the length to really use serrations. Perhaps I will be, sort of, push-cutting more often than draw-cutting.

However, I have been evaluating my actual use lately, and I do quite a bit of aggressive cutting. Much more so than fine or delicate work.

So the jury is still out.

Thanks again for your input. When I do get one, I will post my observations and experiences.

Mr. Moto

[dialex]

Welcome to the Spyderco Forum. I found PE easier to sharpen, but I have better results with SE. And the edge also lasts longer.

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[Wiz Kid]

I have worked in shipping and receiving in the past and believe it or not the best knife I have found to use was the Spyderco kitchen knives. The shape of the blade and serrations were perfect for cardboard and any Spyderco knife can be put to the test when cutting tape and plastic wrap. I think the Dodo will be fine but at some point try the K05SBK.