Got my Wharnciliff Mirage today.

[JoeShmoe2002]

First impression.

Good fit and finish. Nice shape. Pretty darn sharp. Looks wicked in profile when open!

Locks up good. Takes a spine wack test ok.

The unlock area of the liner sticks out a bit much into the finger choil area, making unintened release at least possible.

A bit hard to open, lotsa friction. I'm going to loosen the blade pivot slightly later at home. See if I can get some slippery stuff in there.

Probably will get in the rotation, although at this time I see my <$20 Vapor being the most carried of what I own now. (due to easily carried shape and apparent Sheeple Friendliness...)

Hope this helps someone!

Joe Shmoe

 

[JoeShmoe2002]

Also finding the pocket clip is VERY secure!

Will almost certainly dremel on the lock to get it out of harms way.

Joe Shmoe

 

[Ed Gordon]

These are great knives. I realized I like Wharncliff's after I got mine. I picked up the AUS-8 version as well and another regular for my son to try. Never had any lock troubles. I had to loosen my clip a little also.

 

[AAA]

I'd got a Mirage gray ghost Wharncliff, it the knife I used to try my hand at customizing.
It's easy to take apart and work on, so far, I had:
- Reworked the liner lock by smoothing out all the contacts.
- Reworked the action by replacing one of the washer with one made of Phosphor bronze. I can't find the right size for the other one thru.
- Replaced back spacer with 2 round spacers for that open frame look.
- Polished the upper half of the AUS8A blade to give it a 2-tone look.

Great fun and great knife.