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Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2026 12:26 pm
by BeggarSo
I just got my Serrated Bodacious and it is a perfect model for serrations.
Does anyone know of a service where I can pay to get Spyderco Serrations on a knife?
Thinking of getting another SPY27 Bodacious and adding serrations if possible.
Thanks.
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2026 12:49 pm
by rycen
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2026 1:39 pm
by Evil D
I went down this rabbit hole and my conclusion was that the money is better spent on a production SE knife. The end results weren't to my liking.
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2026 1:46 pm
by Red Leader
I asked Sal about this personally.
He said not possible (as a factory service, at least), due to the way the blanks are finished - different process for each SE and PE. Not to mention the dual edge put on a PE blade that would have to be overcome to get the chisel grind serrations on there.
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2026 2:26 pm
by BeggarSo
Evil D wrote: ↑Sun Feb 01, 2026 1:39 pm
I went down this rabbit hole and my conclusion was that the money is better spent on a production SE knife. The end results weren't to my liking.
Thank you David, PM me if you dont mind curiosity and all that.
Thank you for asking Sal that makes sense.
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2026 4:07 pm
by Evil D
BeggarSo wrote: ↑Sun Feb 01, 2026 2:26 pm
Evil D wrote: ↑Sun Feb 01, 2026 1:39 pm
I went down this rabbit hole and my conclusion was that the money is better spent on a production SE knife. The end results weren't to my liking.
Thank you David, PM me if you dont mind curiosity and all that.
Thank you for asking Sal that makes sense.
I sent a PM but this is the thread I was trying to find.
viewtopic.php?t=86168
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2026 4:22 pm
by zhyla
Serrations can be cut with round diamond files. There’s a trick to it.
I can’t imagine a serration service to be a good business opportunity. Super niche.
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2026 6:58 pm
by BeggarSo
Has anyone tried Tom Veff's work those serrations look nasty. Wonder if they are any good? Ordered a CRKT to see what it's all about before bothering him.
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2026 10:09 pm
by Wartstein
zhyla wrote: ↑Sun Feb 01, 2026 4:22 pm
Serrations can be cut with round diamond files.
There’s a trick to it.
..
Could you please elaborate?
I may have to do this on one of my folders (at least one or two scallops) for a particular reason (guess I'll start a thread about this).
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2026 11:58 pm
by zhyla
Wartstein wrote: ↑Sun Feb 01, 2026 10:09 pm
Could you please elaborate?
I may have to do this on one of my folders (at least one or two scallops) for a particular reason (guess I'll start a thread about this).
Ok, so I haven’t actually done this (but was given this tip by a knife maker) but if you’re just doing identical sized scallops (like most bread knives) you need a round file and a brass or aluminum rod of the same diameter. You zip tie them together.
Then you cut the first scallop, then lay the rod in the scallop and use it to set the spacing for the 2nd scallop. And just keep going until you’re done.
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 10:12 am
by Drubieg
I've put my own serrations on several knives with a Dremel large sanding wheel. They are more like bread knife serrations, but they work really well. I learned it from David Mary over on blade forums. I'm a maker there as well. If ur in Canada you can contact him. I'm in California and would be willing to do it for you, but again, these are not Spyderco serrations. I'll post a pic of what I mean so you can see if ur interested.
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 10:15 am
by Drubieg
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 3:49 pm
by zhyla
Drubieg wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 10:12 am
I've put my own serrations on several knives with a Dremel large sanding wheel. They are more like bread knife serrations, but they work really well. I learned it from David Mary over on blade forums. I'm a maker there as well. If ur in Canada you can contact him. I'm in California and would be willing to do it for you, but again, these are not Spyderco serrations. I'll post a pic of what I mean so you can see if ur interested.
They certainly look nice. Curious how you laid out the spacing, it came out so even.
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 4:49 pm
by Drubieg
zhyla wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 3:49 pm
Drubieg wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 10:12 am
I've put my own serrations on several knives with a Dremel large sanding wheel. They are more like bread knife serrations, but they work really well. I learned it from David Mary over on blade forums. I'm a maker there as well. If ur in Canada you can contact him. I'm in California and would be willing to do it for you, but again, these are not Spyderco serrations. I'll post a pic of what I mean so you can see if ur interested.
They certainly look nice. Curious how you laid out the spacing, it came out so even.
I think I did 3/16 spacing.
Another thing to note and I believe was mentioned is that all the blades I put serrations on I regrind first. To thin the edge. The serrations cut very well. Partly due to thin geometry and they don't snag because they are so shallow
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 4:54 pm
by zhyla
Drubieg wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 4:49 pm
Another thing to note and I believe was mentioned is that all the blades I put serrations on I regrind first. To thin the edge. The serrations cut very well. Partly due to thin geometry and they don't snag because they are so shallow
That makes sense. Did you do symmetric serrations or one sided like Spyderco does? (well, like all manufacturers do)
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 5:07 pm
by Drubieg
They are chisel ground edge. But I put them on the right side instead of the left
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 5:41 pm
by BeggarSo
Very Nice work why is the typical presentation side the flat side, what does the other side look like?
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 6:50 pm
by Drubieg
BeggarSo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 5:41 pm
Very Nice work why is the typical presentation side the flat side, what does the other side look like?
I don't have the knife any more but the other side is flat same as a serrated factory Spyderco would be. Just opposite. I wanted to try the serrations on the "right side"
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 6:59 pm
by BeggarSo
Did having the sides flipped make a difference?
Re: Spyderco Serrations later.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 7:20 pm
by Drubieg
BeggarSo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 6:59 pm
Did having the sides flipped make a difference?
Yea I like how it cuts better as a right hander. Maybe preference tho