Serrated Blade Lifetime

[Iman74]

I want to know at what point do you sharpen your serrated blade to the point where the etchings, and grooves start smoothing out, and it begins to take shape to a straight edge blade?

Granted I messed up: twice, but still I use the Spyderco knife sharpener (never a fan of the Lansky), and be just watching me using that I see it as the best choice. Wondering if A. I am doing something wrong; or B. it's just the life time of the serrated blade.

Also, I have an email to leatherman about this problem, and more than likely they will replace the blade, but I will be without the tool for two weeks which really bites since I use it everyday.

Looks like I will have to go back to a Swiss Army knife, and a screwdriver/plier kit till I get it back.

 

[dcampen]

I am not a fan of serrated blades. Among the reasons is that they are so hard to sharpen. Better to get a good quality knife that will hold an edge and then you have no need for serrations. I like the Benchmade Model 710.

 

[Iman74]

If the solution was to just use another knife my problem would be solved. But the problem is this blade is on my Leatherman Wave, and I use just about everything on that especially the pliers. So just doing that away to get a Benchmade, or Swiss Army knife is not an option. More than likely I will be shipping it to Leatherman, but now I will need to find a good knife sharperner in my area.

Also, I looked at the model you mentioned: nice knife. But when it comes to knives I go Spyderco. Those are great, and the ambidextrous way of opening it makes things a lot easier. Plus you can get straight blade as well as serrated from them.

I figure even if I got a Lansky serrated sharpener I will eventually still have the same problem. Basically now I am just waiting for a reply from Leatherman.

 

[Iman74]

Peter78...where are you?

I was really shocked from not getting any input from Peter78. Dude are you still around?