Good Wharnecliffe Folder?

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Mephtyrm

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As I got into good quality knives about a year ago, I tried all the blade shapes I could, and my definite favorite blade shape at this point
is the wharncliffe.
It sharpens with no effort(Hate having to turn my wrist for knives with belly)
It cuts better for what I actually use knives for ; Boxes!
I actually like the appearance of the straight or nearly straight edge.
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What I'ma lookin for:
At least 3 inch blade.
Preferably "Higher End" steel, though because I sharpen so much this isn't a massive dealbreaker.
Less than $150, give or take.
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I love wharncliffes at this point and a knife having a wharncliffe blade automatically brings it to my attention.
Hope you guys can find something, I've already considered the Yojimbo 2, but apparently it and the Paramilitary 2 have been wiped off the face
of online stores.
 
Check out a knife designed by Jerry McGinnis by CRKT. It's a good size for EDC and has a wharncliffe blade that I think might be a flipper. I believe it's call a Tuition
 
atleast 3" blade length and good steel, I'd say Kershaw CB Leek or S30V leek. maybe it's no where near $150 price range, but it's all good
 
Yojimbos are available on the 'bay for anywhere between $100-140.
Spyderco also makes/made the Des Horn, Urban, Chowke, and Centofante 4 - All wharncliffes.
Many of Kershaw's knives are Wharncliffes: Leek (Available in several different steels/styles), Random Task I / II, Needs Work, and the Tilt.
 
Boker Plus G4 showed up on my doorstep this week. I was looking at the Yojimbo2, as well, but couldn't find one anywhere, and it's a little bit out of my budget right now. The G4 is a lot bigger than I'm used to carrying, but is thin enough to not be a problem. 440c steel. a very no frills blade. I think it will be a good cardboard cutter.
 
Does it have to be a one hand opening folder? Great Eastern Cutlery has a couple of great slipjoint patterns with long wharncliffe blades. The moose and saddle trapper are my two favourite, the combination of a clip point and a wharncliffe blade is great.
 
Spyderco Chokwe.
It has a nice grip on it, ti frame lock, awesome blade reach, thick enough for most tasks, thin enough to be a wicked slicer, smooth as butter, great ergos, looks cool, is thin in the pocket, no unneeded jimping, s30v steel, discontinued so will only go up in price, once they're gone, used or not.

Probably my favorite Wharncliffe(I'm Wharnie nut too) knife by far.

You can still get one for under $150, so act quickly.
 
You should really check out a Kershaw Needs Work. Great for heavy duty stuff and only costs about a third of your budget.
 
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