One of the questions we get a lot is whether plain or serrated blades are best when shopping for a new knife. The physical differences are obvious, but the answer to which is better is considerably more complicated; it depends on what you’ll be using the blade for and in what situations. Read on to learn more about the serrated knife vs. straight edge knife debate and which one you should add to your collection.

Whether the knife has serrations depends on the specific type of knife. Today we will analyze the steak knife

Let’s first take a look at the difference between a plain blade and a serrated blade.

Plain Blade Knives

Plain edge knives – blades that have one continuous sharp edge – are far more traditional. They serve a much wider purpose for EDC, outdoor and tactical operations. Their most useful application is what most of us think of when we think of using a knife: a strong, steady pressure. This design has been proven for centuries to provide precision and control in a variety of environments.

Another key advantage of a plain edge blade is that it doesn’t snag or fray when cutting through some ropes and cables. A plain edge almost always cuts cleanly. However, with other ropes, such as those made of plastics or other synthetic materials, the blade may simply slip instead of cut. Sharpening these blades is generally easier, though it can depend on the type of material used for the blade.

Serrated Blade

Serrated edges are blades that have some kind of toothed or saw-like edge ground into the cutting surface. These are intended to be used much like a small saw with a back-and-forth motion. They’re great for cutting through belts and ropes, fabric and various other textured materials. Serrated blades also work great on substances that are soft, flexible or can be crushed easily with downward cutting. Great examples of materials that work well with a serrated knife are bread, cooked meats, soft fruits and vegetables.

The downside to the serrated blade is that they can easily cause fraying, especially with ropes and fabrics. In addition, when the blade dulls, it’s much more difficult to sharpen and requires specialty sharpening equipment. A serrated blade does not cut as cleanly as a plain edge knife. Often, sharpening requires taking the blade to a professional sharpener, especially if the sharpening is long overdue.

Serrated Steak Knives

When it comes to steak knives, it is serrated knives you are likely the most familiar with. The majority of people tend to assume that serrated steak knives are the best option. While this may be the case for some knives, this is not true for all knives.

If you are unsure of what serrated steak knives are, they are essentially knives that do have an uneven edge. These edges can also be referred to as scallops, and some knives will be more serrated than others. This is done deliberately as the serrated edges ensure that it is easier to cut through certain types of food.

While serrated knives are commonly associated with being used to cut steaks, there are a number of different types of serrated knives. For example, bread knives are serrated too as this ensures that you can cut through the bread easily without it being ruined.

Serrated knives allow you to cut through things more smoothly. While this may not seem the case as the edges are uneven rather than straight, this is what allows for easier cutting. When a knife has a straight edge, this can actually make it more difficult to begin cutting through certain types of food.

However, a serrated knife almost causes a tear, and the way in which it cuts the meat at slightly different positions, allows a person to cut through it easier. In addition to this, serrated knives do typically stay sharper for longer due to the shape of the edges.

When it comes to sharpening a serrated knife, even though they do not need to be sharpened as often, it is more difficult to do. This is because one edge of the knife is thicker than the other so it cannot be sharpened evenly. Given this, you will need to use a sharpening rod for the best results.

Overall, given how easy it is to use a serrated knife for cutting meat, it is easy to see why it is the preferred option for many.

Non-Serrated Steak Knives

While serrated steak knives are a popular choice in many restaurants and for many people, non-serrated steak knives remain a firm favorite with others. As the name suggests, non-serrated steak knives are very different to their serrated counterparts. Instead of having an uneven edge, they have a sharp straight edge.

This straight edge means that they cut through the steak cleanly, and do not cause tears like serrated knives do. This type of cutting causes mixed opinions with steak enthusiasts because typically they can be more difficult to use.

However, as they cut the steak cleanly, they do keep more juices within the meat. While some people are not bothered by this, it is a dealbreaker for others. Although they are seen as slightly more difficult to use on the whole, cutting steak is still easy with non-serrated knives.

The only thing you will need to be aware of with non-serrated knives is that they do require sharpening more often than serrated knives. This is due to their shape and how the knife edge is used.

While this may be off putting for some people, this does not take long to do, and it is an easy task. When you compare knife sharpening for non-serrated knives, this is a far quicker process than with serrated knives, and you can use a regular blade sharpener too.

Final Verdict

The debate about serrated vs. non serrated steak knife really boils down to personal preference because there are people who prefer cutting their steaks with the former while many others like the latter.

However, if you really are to narrow it down to one of the knives, the non-serrated steak knives might just have a bit of an edge over the serrated ones because they require minimal efforts for cutting steaks and they also keep all the meaty juices and flavors of the steak intact!

I will introduce two knives below

Serrated .

Wusthof Knife 8 Piece Stainless Steel Steak Knife Set with Olivewood Case

Includes

Eight 4″ Serrated Steak Knives

Olivewood Steak Knife Case

Features

High carbon 18/10 stainless steel construction

Solid and contemporary, polished 18/10 stainless handles

Steak knife blades feature serrated edges

Steak knife: 4″ blade, 8-7/8″ long overall, 3-oz; olivewood case: 10.25″ x 7-7/8″ x 2″ tall

Made in China with a lifetime warranty; hand-wash recommended for best care

Description

The Wusthof Stainless Steel Steak Knife Set with Olivewood Case makes a wonderful gift for first time homeowners. Steak knives are the perfect sharp table knife used to cut through steak, fillets and other thick meats. Features a sharp serrated edge that glides through beef like butter without shredding or damaging the meat.

Non-serrated .

Shun Knife Shun Shima 4 Piece Steak Knife Sets

Features

High-carbon AUS8A Japanese stainless steel blades for long-lasting quality

Riveted natural tagayasan (wenge) slim wood handles

5″ blade offers easy, one-pass slicing without crushing or tearing

Handle tapers near the blade to enable a slight pinch grip for extra cutting control

Razor-sharp 16° edges and recurved blades make cutting effortless, keeps juices in the meat

Handcrafted in Seki, Japan with a limited lifetime warranty

Description

Tokyo’s renowned Shima Steakhouse serves some of the world’s finest beef. Shun named this beautiful Shima Natural Steak Knife Set in honor of the famous steakhouse, and because we believe that the right steak knife can make even the world’s finest steak taste even better. Cutting with Shima’s razor-sharp 16° edge means that far fewer meat fibers are cut with each slice, so that more of the juices and more of the flavor remain in the steak. These lightweight steak knives feature beautiful tagayasan (wenge) wood handles and offer easy, comfortable cutting control.

Why choose YIERCITY

We do professional knife set retail and wholesale business. We hope to be your stable global supporter and partner.

We are an enterprise integrating factory and trade, specializing in the design, manufacture and sales of high-quality knife sets.

We always make every effort to ensure the quality of each set of knives.

Why choose YIER Knives

● The complete knife set contains all kitchen knives.

● Delivery from the local warehouse, within 3 days.

● Manufactured in our own factory, cost-effective.

● Transparent acrylic knife holder, like a work of art

● Excellent materials, safe and durable.

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