Custom Wharncliffe?

[redsst]

I'm looking for a custom folder with a 2.5-3" Wharncliffe blade. I really like the Kirby Lambert Whar but the blade is a little too long.
I'm currently leaning toward a Peter Carey Executive.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Price - less than $600.

 

[BlazenGem]

how about some Mike Obenauf bandits? heard the action on them are very smooth, and at the price of $300.

 

[CAD]

how about some Mike Obenauf bandits? heard the action on them are very smooth, and at the price of $300.

An Obie is always a good choice


Chris D.

 

[redsst]

The Bandit is great, but a little too much belly to the blade. Looking for a true Wharny.

 

[Kohai999]

The Bandit is great, but a little too much belly to the blade. Looking for a true Wharny.

What do you want to do with it?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[redsst]

EDC mainly. Simple stuff like opening letters and packages, cutting paper and the occasional whittling.

 

[butcher_block]

they are handy i made myself a folding box opener 3 inch blade but way over built (3/16 thick cpm154 blade)
i have shelved it for now and use a necker based on the same blade shape

 

[Kohai999]

EDC mainly. Simple stuff like opening letters and packages, cutting paper and the occasional whittling.

Bailey Bradshaw could make what you want.

http://www.bradshawcutlery.com/page/page/4076053.htm

Before you go all dingus, and come up with some lame excuse.....call him...he is a righteous dude!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[jujigatame]

A small Obenauf Model 4 with the coping-style blade would meet your length needs.

Are you only looking for a liner or frame lock in a modern style? Would you be open to a traditional pattern in a lockback or slipjoint?

 

[redsst]

buthcher_block, can i see the one you made?

Bailey Bradshaw's work looks great. Just looking for something a little more modern.

jujigatame, looking for a modern style liner or frame lock (preferably frame).

 

[mmmotorcycle]

You may like Eddie's style too: http://www.shadowknives.com/availablenow.html

He pieces are top notch and he can do anything you want for an extremely resonable price!

 

[schluterc]

I agree with the Obenauf small model 4, the blade is just a hair under 3 inches. That should be substantially less than $600. At the high end of that price point you may be able to find a Terzuola TT-6 which 3&1/8. There's also Pat Nihiser's Jerico model at 3 inches. Here's a pic of some Model 4's.

 

[butcher_block]

here is a shot of it from a year ago and i ll be working on slimmer one here soon
this one is 3 inch blade and 3/16 thick with .086 Ti liners

the slimmer one im working on is 1/8 thick blade .070 Ti witha blade that is 2.75 long and has a more pointy tip on it

 

[redsst]

mmmotorcycle, I can't check that website from my work computer. I'll check when I get home.

schluterc, what is the very top model in that picture? It looks shorter that the second two. Where would be a good place to order that model?

That's nice, butcher_block. Please post pics of the slimmer one you are working on now when you are finished.

 

[schluterc]

Those are all basically the same model 4's. The only exception is the bottom one which is more or less a "one of a kind". As I said, blade length is just a hair under three inches on all of them, it's the angle of the picture which makes the top look different. Try Neil at www.truenorthknives.com for a similiar knife.

 

[T.K.C.]

Peter Carey's knives are EXCELLLENT!! I own a Firefly myself!! May I also suggest a Tom Mayo Wharny? Mike Obenauf IS an excellent choice.

 

[jujigatame]

Found another wharncliff you may be interested in while I was browsing around tonight. This one's a linerlock from John W. Smith, whose work is outstanding.

http://www.bladeart.com/artists/jw_smith/jw_smith.htm

 

[ryan9977]

i can comment on butch's folder.....they are really sweet and they have handles that are super comfortable......he is relativelt new to folders....i'd get them while u can......once everybody catches on....he'll have a loooong list for them......ryan

 

[redsst]

schluterc, I didn't think about the angle of the camera. I should take a closer look at Mike's work.

T.K.C., I'm strongly leaning toward a Carey. Is your Firefly a liner or frame lock?

jujigatame, once again, the firewall at work is stopping me from seeing the picture. I appreciate you keeping me in mind while you were browsing. I'll look at it when I get home.

ryan9977, butcher's handles DO look incredibly comfortable and ergonomic.

 

[T.K.C.]

My Firefly is a liner lock. It IS a great little knife!! You WILL be VERY happy with one of Peter's knives!!