CASE XX USA 10 DOT BOATMAN

[k_kess]

Another interesting variation... I had to learn the hard way that the serrated edge was made for business... Thanks for the space and time... Ken

[cody6268]

Surprised Case doesn't do something like this today. I like separate plain and serrated edges in one knife, especially on a large pattern such as this. Partially serrated knives are a compromise (either too much or too little of each edge type; depending on the knife), and carrying an extra knife just for serrations can be a pain.Serrations make quick work of brush, rope, rubber, soft plastics; and don't dull quickly when cutting them. Try that with a plain-edge blade and if it is anything less than the toughest, most wear-resistant modern steel, it will dull quickly. And it is testing on even these modern steels. I can touch up carbon steel and most lower end stainless on cheap pocket whetstones (most of mine are $10 or less); yet these modern steels need expensive sharpening systems and even diamond stones can take a while to put a proper edge on them. 440C is enough trouble for me, let alone S30V and 154CM (which, in my use, is pretty close to 440C).

I have a standard '65-69 6265 which sees a lot of use.