GEC #06 Pemberton Wharnie Love - and a question

[Fred Sanford]

Hey all,

Been on a Pemberton kick as of late. Never had a slipjoint this small and never thought I would love it so much. I love the tiny Coke bottle pattern. I am starting to understand now how @jackknife loves the Peanut pattern so much.

So here's a couple pics. My white bone wharnie Pemberton gets the most carry time. I've carried it almost daily for 2 months. I started a new job in February and I needed a small knife that wouldn't scare people. What I thought would be temporary has become permanent. I love the little knife and it does 99% of what I need a knife to do. That patina is natural for those wondering, although I did use Flitz to remove the Northfield marking on the blade.

So, on a whim, I bought this SFO Schatt & Morgan wharnie. It actually reminds me of the old Queens. I'm happy to say that the fit and finish on this 2017 model is actually pretty good. This S&M Wharnie has black micarta handles and a pearl shield. The blade is a tad over 3" long.

I love single blade wharnies.

My question to you folks...

What GEC pattern can I buy that is bigger than a Pemberton but smaller than the S&M? Looking for a single blade wharnie that has about a 2.5" to 2.8" blade.

 

[Railsplitter]

Take a look at the 55 and 92 patterns.

 

[JB in LV]

What Rick said, 92 Talon may be good 2.75”, or if you like Northwoods, the Fayette Jack is 2.5”, built on GEC 56 dogleg.

 

[hamsco]

The 55/56 is a good choice. The blade on my 55 is 2 1/2" The only difference between the two is that the 55 has half stops and the 56 does not.

Here is the 55

 

[biomed]

Look at the 13 Whip. The blade is listed as a sheep foot, but it looks more like a Wharnie to me. The blade is 2.8 inches long.

 

[E40]

I had that same thought and find this 97 to fit that bill for me. Your results may vary.

 

[JohnDF]

Definitely... The 55/56 Wharncliffe is a real gem. I've been searching for one at a price I can handle, but without any luck yet.

 

[Fred Sanford]

Thanks everyone. This is good stuff.

 

[Will Power]

GEC Viper could be of interest. Also 57 Half Whitt and the 13 Clerk is certainly a Wharncliffe not Sheepfoot. It is 2 blade but is single spring so it's slim.

 

[HST]

I think that blade works well with the 55/56.

 

[Will Power]

Houndstooth 55 and Coyote 18

 

[Fred Sanford]

Houndstooth 55 and Coyote 18

Man that 18 is awesome. What length is the blade on that guy?

 

[Will Power]

I'll have to dig it out and measure it but it can't be much as it's a very small frame, possibly under 3" even? It's really beautifully finished but not big....