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+1 for what others have said, regarding rope.
I don't use the serrations much, but when I do, they're nice to have.
For usual blade stuff I do, I've never really needed more than the 2" or so unserrated area.
My next one will have the serrations.
Is your dislike of the handle simply that the knife is new? I'd give it a few weeks before you go throwing another benjamin at it.
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