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I enjoy using my FULLY serrated cricket. For my uses I find I use the serrated more often than the plain tip... The uses of serrations in EDC are many...
Boxes, Thread, Material, just starting the cut for the plain to finish... the list goes on. I would say that to decide on the uses, do as I did: buy a ladybug, and use the 50/50 edge, if you don't like serrations, you aren't out a lot.

VampyreWolf - Good idea. I think that's exactly what I'll do. I intend to buy one anyway. What better way to find out what I really like? Thanks, Jeff/1911.

Dear Jeff/1911:I echo Vampyrewolf's comments.
In the field the serrated cuts small limbs for kindling & the smooth edge whittles a good fuzz stick.For general carry the smooth edge cleans fingernails & opens letters,the serrated goes through rope or cardboard like you-know-what through a goose.I can't speak to the 65/35 Native but the idea seems sound.Knives are like any other tool:ideally you fit the tool to the job.If there's a 1 perfect all-around knife I sure wish someone would tell me about it!In the field I usually carry my Delica,a Camillis(?sp?)Air Force-style sheath knife on my belt,a folding saw & Victornix Swiss Army knife(the big one with all the goodies)in my pack.A buddy who conducted a knife class once held up a Kershaw Bowie & a Buck Prince & said,'How'd you like to cut limbs with this(the Buck)or skin a squirrel with this(the Kershaw)?".I thought he had a point.
BTW being nosey does the'1911'in your nic refer to the Colt?

Earthworm - Thanks for your detailed response. I'm glad you described some of the uses you have for various blade styles. Seems to me I might be best off to carry a dedicated serrated blade knife, and a dedicated plain edge one assuming I could easily pack them both around. In many situations this would be most useful. I guess for casual everyday carry around town a combo edge would do a pretty good job of filling in for both.

Yes, my handle is the same one I use on the shooterstalk board, as I am very fond of the 1911 style pistol - particularly those chambered in .45 Auto. Jeff/1911.

Jeff/1911;You've got good taste in blades & firearms*G*.?What's the addy for that shooterstalk board?-Sounds interesting.I have been known to pack the Merlin as well as the Delica:those hawkbills are intimidating!The Califaintio(sp) is also a deadly-looking piece of steel but IMHO a bit"pointy"for everyday carry/use.?Opinions,anyone?

The shooterstalk buletin board is at:

http://talk.shooters.com/

Great folks there too. Jeff/1911.