Can't find a Wharncliffe!

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.Keens

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Been a while since I've posted, but I've been lurking. I am intrigued by the wharncliffe blade style, and I would really like to pick one up. I prefer a flat edge, but may give into a modified wharnie if I can't find anything I like. Fixed blade or folder, doesn't matter. I have searched through the forum, as well as others, and can't seem to discover one that strikes my fancy, is readily available, and more at the production price point. I wish I could find a Cento 4, but they are seemingly non existent anymore. The spyderco yojimbo 2 seems too large, CRKT minimalist and SPEW seem cheap. I'd like to keep it around 200$ give or take.

Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks guys!
 
Yojimbo 2 feels pretty small to me. Hard to explain until you hold it. It's slightly shorter than the Para 2 physically
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.Keens said:
Been a while since I've posted, but I've been lurking. I am intrigued by the wharncliffe blade style, and I would really like to pick one up. I prefer a flat edge, but may give into a modified wharnie if I can't find anything I like. Fixed blade or folder, doesn't matter. I have searched through the forum, as well as others, and can't seem to discover one that strikes my fancy, is readily available, and more at the production price point. I wish I could find a Cento 4, but they are seemingly non existent anymore. The spyderco yojimbo 2 seems too large, CRKT minimalist and SPEW seem cheap. I'd like to keep it around 200$ give or take.

Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks guys!
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You could always go traditional like a SBJ, or just mod an Opinel if you want to get the price under $20.
 
There are plenty of Wharncliffe blades that you don't mention. What about the Kershaw models (e.g. the Needs Work)? Or maybe the Cold Steel Tuff Lite? Or the funky almost a wharnie Spyderco Chokwe?

What will you be doing with the knife? Are you looking for an expensive piece of pocket jewelry/toy? Are you looking to use it hard? You mention knives seeming cheap, so I'm not sure what you're looking for exactly here.
 
.Keens said:
Been a while since I've posted, but I've been lurking. I am intrigued by the wharncliffe blade style, and I would really like to pick one up. I prefer a flat edge, but may give into a modified wharnie if I can't find anything I like. Fixed blade or folder, doesn't matter. I have searched through the forum, as well as others, and can't seem to discover one that strikes my fancy, is readily available, and more at the production price point. I wish I could find a Cento 4, but they are seemingly non existent anymore. The spyderco yojimbo 2 seems too large, CRKT minimalist and SPEW seem cheap. I'd like to keep it around 200$ give or take.

Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks guys!
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I had the same problem. Then I bit the bullet and added myself to the waiting list for Alan Davis. I used the Cold Steel Tuff Lite (not the mini) as a model and sent my specs to Alan. 5 months later (that's that part that made it horrible, but considering 1+ years for other customs it was doable) he produced a fantastic blade.
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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/993258-Alan-Davis-Custom!

I can't really help otherwise, but I feel your pain.
 
evilgreg said:
There are plenty of Wharncliffe blades that you don't mention. What about the Kershaw models (e.g. the Needs Work)? Or maybe the Cold Steel Tuff Lite? Or the funky almost a wharnie Spyderco Chokwe?

What will you be doing with the knife? Are you looking for an expensive piece of pocket jewelry/toy? Are you looking to use it hard? You mention knives seeming cheap, so I'm not sure what you're looking for exactly here.
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I have handled a few kershaw "needs work" folders, I havent handled a cold steel tuff light, but it doesn't seem like the type I had in mind. I am more or less looking for a medium sized 3-4 inch blade, thinner profile for breaking down boxes and getting into packages at work. More of an all around utilitarian knife. I like the looks of the Random Leek, I am just not a fan of serrations. A centofante 4 seems like the perfect option, (great steel, build quality is great for $) but I cannot find one. I saw an Orange Barker FB wharnie somewhere on the forums here and loved it, but I don't think I want to put that much money into it now. Just seeking other recommendations.
 
willydigger said:
I had the same problem. Then I bit the bullet and added myself to the waiting list for Alan Davis. I used the Cold Steel Tuff Lite (not the mini) as a model and sent my specs to Alan. 5 months later (that's that part that made it horrible, but considering 1+ years for other customs it was doable) he produced a fantastic blade.
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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/993258-Alan-Davis-Custom!

I can't really help otherwise, but I feel your pain.
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Not to drag this off topic, but that's a sexy knife you have there. I've been carving with a Tuff Lite and Mini Tuff Lite, and if there's anything I'd change about them it's that they look kind of cheap and plastic-ey. A custom with the same sturdy shape, damascus, wood scales and a wire pocket clip? Me likey . . .
 
.Keens said:
I have handled a few kershaw "needs work" folders, I havent handled a cold steel tuff light, but it doesn't seem like the type I had in mind. I am more or less looking for a medium sized 3-4 inch blade, thinner profile for breaking down boxes and getting into packages at work. More of an all around utilitarian knife. I like the looks of the Random Leek, I am just not a fan of serrations. A centofante 4 seems like the perfect option, (great steel, build quality is great for $) but I cannot find one. I saw an Orange Barker FB wharnie somewhere on the forums here and loved it, but I don't think I want to put that much money into it now. Just seeking other recommendations.
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spyderco des horn is like as wharncliffee'e (<-- made up word?) as you can get.
 
.Keens said:
I have handled a few kershaw "needs work" folders, I havent handled a cold steel tuff light, but it doesn't seem like the type I had in mind. I am more or less looking for a medium sized 3-4 inch blade, thinner profile for breaking down boxes and getting into packages at work. More of an all around utilitarian knife. I like the looks of the Random Leek, I am just not a fan of serrations. A centofante 4 seems like the perfect option, (great steel, build quality is great for $) but I cannot find one. I saw an Orange Barker FB wharnie somewhere on the forums here and loved it, but I don't think I want to put that much money into it now. Just seeking other recommendations.
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The Tuff Lite is actually a great, stout little knife but it's too short for your needs. Hmm, sounds like a Yojimbo 2 would be perfect. Or for a cheaper option, the Blackhawk Be-Wharned, maybe.
 
The Yojimbo2 is definitely on the small side. It is smaller in person than it looks in pics online. That's part of why I love it so much. I carry mine everywhere , everyday.

The Yojimbo2 is my favorite Spyderco of all time. And KW and GPK have them in stock right now.
 
Wolverine666 said:
The Yojimbo2 is definitely on the small side. It is smaller in person than it looks in pics online. That's part of why I love it so much. I carry mine everywhere , everyday.

The Yojimbo2 is my favorite Spyderco of all time. And KW and GPK have them in stock right now.
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Well, that's two for the yojimbo. Any other suggestions guys? Or is Spyderco going to get my money AGAIN this month :D
 
Ken44 said:
Case Sway Back Jack with Chestnut bone, and CV steel.
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I love cases, but I feel as though I want a locking blade for this one. I will be testing the Wharncliffe blade style for my tasks, and if I end up liking it, I will definitely be picking up a Sway back jack to replace my current mini trapper. Thanks for the recommendation :thumbup:
 
I don't care much for the Random Leek myself, but the standard version is a darn fine cutter. And I'm particularly fond of my Swayback Jack, though most days I prefer OHO.

Otherwise, I'd see how long it'd take Phil Tham to build another wood/Ti Framelock Wharncliffe Flipper. Those things look awesome.

I also can't find the links right now, but there is a wharncliffe picture thread with a lot of cool stuff in it, and I seem to recall another maker trying to do a small fixed wharncliffe that caught my eye a month or two ago.
Best of luck - there are some really nice ones out there.
 
I vote for a GEC houndtooth. I have one, but haven't taken any pictures. Maybe I can take a photo with it next to a centofante 4 for comparison.
 
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