I must have got lucky. I have 4 knives with the small sawteeth.

#14, #15, #1-8, and CCFT

Coach
I am a admirer of small ST. I understand not being able to specify small or large ST, but IMO small are “pleasing” to eye. Now if I was going to use ST in a crap your pants, house on fire emergency, I have no idea which would be better.

Me neither!!!

Hi, I find it interesting that the small vs big teeth are a result of tooling. What I know about making knives wouldn't fill a gnat's ear. That being said I bet that in use there would be no noticeable difference between small or big ST. YMMV, regards, Mike

It, most assuredly, depends upon "what" you're cutting. I have not had to evact my ass from a Cobra but I have used my sawteeth on my RMK's...(Well" Only "3" of them) for "numerous" tasks. Mostly I cut-n-trim limbs in the woods for clear, un-obstructed shots from my tree stands and ground blinds.
I have "also" had to cut culvert pipes around the lease to rid jagged, raw, sharp edges, etc. and I like "larger" teeth for that chore as they don't "load-up" as readily. With wood, it's not as dangerous and arduous of a task to clear the teeth...versus metal.
Just "my" opinion and work "I" have done with:
* Model #18-5 1/2"
* Model #5-6", with teeth
* Model CC/FT with teeth
...Your mileage may vary...& Coach: I've yet to see a CC/FT with small teeth. Got a pic?
Best, Capt. Chris

Capt: Here ya go. I believe its the one in the middle.

Thanks Capt. - I always wondered as to why - makes perfect sense, now!

Coach
Some ST on Model 5’s.

Rod:

Those would make a great steak Knife set! You must really like #5s or do you have 6 of every model?

Coach

Coach

It is 5’s I collect. I was all over the map when I started collecting 20+ years ago. Now I only collect 5’s, although I have a few others.
Here are some other ST 5’s. The 5-8” was owned by Pap, at one time, I think. Not great photos, just showing both ends of the ST size spectrum.