Serrated Edge Knives

A serrated edge knife has notches or teeth like the cutting edge of a saw. In general, the serrated edge will work better for slicing cuts, especially through hard or tough surfaces, where the serrations tend to grab and bite (or pierce) through the surface quickly. Serrations have a grind on one side of the blade only. Sharpen the grind side only. Serrated Edge blades require a tapered rod or triangular-shaped surface to sharpen. If you use a flat stone to sharpen serrations, you can only sharpen the tips of the serrations.

Smith’s Edge has a number of sharpeners that will work for sharpening serrated blade knives, but we most commonly recommend our Diamond Retractable Sharpener or “Pocket Pal” Multi-Functional Knife Sharpener. Both are under $10 and make great gifts for the chef or sporting enthusiast!

View the Diamond Retractable Sharpener in action!