"Inexpensive" Wharncliffe options?

[kriller1217]

Long time lurker first time thread starter here

I am very new when it comes to blades, but really really like the wharncliffe blade shape for EDC. I just recently purchased the Kershaw Needs Work from the forums here, but I was wondering if there was something a bit thinner, more edc friendly with that blade shape, for roughly the same price?

I really like the look of the Random Task ii, but that is slightly out of my price range at the moment, but I am sure I will eventually jump on it.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, thank you.

 

[sweet_hitch-hiker]

boker wharcom. but it's really small. i had one and i enjoyed it a lot.

 

[gomipile]

If you are right handed, the Delilah's P.E.C.K. from CRKT is a lot more useful than it looks. For right-handed knife tasks that involve a "paring" type cut, it is amazing. The chisel grind is very easy to sharpen as well. And it is a very easy to carry knife.

Edit: also, there are a lot of slipjoint patterns available with nice wharncliffe blades.

If you'd consider a sheepsfoot, there is the Byrd Rescue versions of their folders, which also come in fine edge.

 

[Tsujigiri]

The Spyderco Centofante 4 sounds perfect, but it will be more expensive and you will have to track it down since it has been discontinued.

 

[Flashpoint]

The Spyderco Centofante 4 sounds perfect, but it will be more expensive and you will have to track it down since it has been discontinued.

Great Knife, but very hard to find.

 

[gomipile]

Oh, and there is the Leek, of course.

 

[ono724]

Kershaw "Needs Work"

 

[Dorito Monk]

Oh, and there is the Leek, of course.

+1, that would be my recommendation for a slim wharncliffe EDC.

 

[shecky]

Kershaw Centofante models seem to still be around if you look. Sanrenmu 721 is pretty good Wharncliffe and very inexpensive.

 

[Sep]

Yeah, Kershaw Centofante is still available.

 

[kriller1217]

Thanks for the replies. That boker blade looks really interesting. I may try and find a Kershaw centofante for the time being, until I can either come up wth the funds or find a blemmed random task ii.

 

[Cold Kill]

The Leek is basically the best knife ever for EDC. It can get scary sharp, has a great tip, is sturdy, and just looks good. My only 2 complaints are that the tip is thin, and it has no left-handed carry options.

 

[kriller1217]

I am left handed, but I basically accepted the fact I have to compromise for now, until $ is less of an issue. Right handed knives don't bother me

 

[jacksterp]

Another vote for the Leek. Have two and love 'em both. Great little knife.

 

[PG5768]

Kershaw "Needs Work"

+1 on the Needs Work, especially if you can find the G10 version. Although the colored handle versions are cheaper.

 

[gooeytek]

If you can EDC a fixed blade, there's also the Snody Instigator from Benchmade. It's got a right-handed chisel grind though. Less than $50.

 

[Dorito Monk]

I am very new when it comes to blades, but really really like the wharncliffe blade shape for EDC. I just recently purchased the Kershaw Needs Work from the forums here, but I was wondering if there was something a bit thinner, more edc friendly with that blade shape, for roughly the same price?

Kershaw "Needs Work"

+1 on the Needs Work, especially if you can find the G10 version. Although the colored handle versions are cheaper.

 

[Cold Kill]

The Needs Work is a very good option if you are looking for something like the Needs Work.

 

[ThePharce]

In all seriousness, how about the Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite? $20 or so most places. Tri-ad lock. Very EDC friendly as well.

 

[Cold Kill]

If you need a blade for like breaking down cardboard, the CRKT Edgie 2 is good option. I don't know if it is considered a wharncliffe, but it's close enough. I wouldn't suggest it for EDC, though. The blade gets VERY jagged, and... for lack of a better term... nasty.