Looking for a Wharncliff type knife

kind of odd, you name a few makers of fine slip joints, but ask for pocket clipable? I am of a similar mind so this thread is interesting. United northfield makes a nice barlow #25, but no clip and lots of logo, etc. which may or may not work for you.
 
I've got a Boker Wharcom, and find it a neat little knife for the type tasks you describe. It takes a nice edge. Great for following a straightedge. Not the best for letter opening.
For that I prefer the wharncliff-ish Kershaw Leek (mine has an S30V blade which hold the edge well for repeated box openings).
 
gdtrfb said:
kind of odd, you name a few makers of fine slip joints, but ask for pocket clipable? I am of a similar mind so this thread is interesting. United northfield makes a nice barlow #25, but no clip and lots of logo, etc. which may or may not work for you.
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Well, you bring up a conflict I have... I really enjoy the looks of those fine custom knives.. Elegant is the word I have for them..

But I have 2 issues with them.. 1. I dont like things in my front pockets just floating around.. this is why I lose my keys all the damn time. I hate them in my pocket.

2. With a fine slipjoint, it lacks a thumb stud. I probably have to get out and open a knife 10+ times a day sometimes.. On lite days its 4 or 5 times.. Kinda nice to grab (not search in pocket) open one handed and be done..

I have to make a compromise somewhere, just not sure where yet...I am wondering how bad can it be to reach in and do the 2 hand open with a nice slipjoint.
 
I find slipjoints very easy to use. I just don't put anything elase in my right front pocket. Keys go in the left.

I often carry a clippable tactical folder in my right rear poket beside my wallet. However in many office settings folks get nervous when they see a one hand opener used. I have pressed a couple folks on this point to see what was disturbing to them, and I was told it was the speed with which I could use the knife. The problem is that with use we become so familiar with certain actions which are normal to us, That we fail to notice that the fast furtive movements (to their eyes) are threatening. That is why I keep a slippie in my pocket especialy for use around the public.

My preference would be a fixed blade, but that would be considered out of line in most office environments.
 
Try a CRKT Edgie.

Not your traditional slippie, but it is a slippie, is a wharncliffe and is self sharpening.

Plus its super cheap so you can use it as a beater.
 
Addendum to my above post:
A couple of Leeks that I find very pocket friendly, and office friendly (if the Auto Assist is too scary for the office folk, you can remove the spring).
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morrowj_98 said:
If you like your current Boker, why not grab a Boker Wharcom? You can get them for about $30.
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An excellent very thin knife that take no pocket space
With the Aus 8 steel it get very sharp very easily.

Look at the GEC #25 Warnie or Sheepsfoot
Availiable in a 2 blade with a pen or an EZ opener in a single Shepsfoot
At 3" it is a compact knife but very beefy for its size.
Has 1095 carbon blade that holds well
Comes in all sort of scales
http://www.collectorknives.net/greateastern.html

This is the GEC in Acylic

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Another fan of the Centofante 4 here. It's a great light weight knife that can get scary sharp. Also it can be opened as slow or fast as you like.
 
Gotta add one more for the Case Swayback Jack, especially if it's with chestnut bone and CV blades. Those blades take one wicked edge really quick and the bone is just wonderful. Sure, it might require a belt sheath if you don't want it in your pocket, but the length allows it to fit alright in that fifth watch pocket that comes standard with most jeans or slacks.

If you want something that's a little more convenient but not quite as traditional, as others have also mentioned, the Spyderco Urban or the Boker Wharcom are also excellent choices.
 
If you would like a medium sized knife, the Spyderco Centofante 4 (3 inch blade). If you want something a bit smaller, the Kershaw Centofante-Onion knives are nice (2.25 inch blade). Both have pocket clips. :thumbup:
 
Kershaw "Needs Work" would be a great one,14c27 steel, sub $40 and wharncliff goodness! Mine stays razor sharp easily. It also has speed assist so you might disable it if the office folk are "sheeple-ish".
 
Spyderco Centofante 4 is everything you described !! A real light classy folder that has not an ounce of tactical look to it. Man can it cut.

If you end up choosing a Kershaw Leek, buy 2. The blade will bend or the AO will fail in a year.
 
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Condition 1 said:
If you end up choosing a Kershaw Leek, buy 2. The blade will bend or the AO will fail in a year.
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Sound like blade abuse to me. :p

My first Leek sees lots of EDC time and it's over 5 years old. Neither the tip or the AO has failed yet. :thumbup:
 
Condition 1 said:
If you end up choosing a Kershaw Leek, buy 2. The blade will bend or the AO will fail in a year.
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Strange....I've carried Leeks for years and have only had one torsion bar go bad. I've not had any trouble with bent blades on Leeks either. The only blade problem I had is when a tip snapped off after getting dropped. Kerhsaw fixed all these issues quickly and with no hassle.

You sound like you have a lot of experience with Leeks. Care to share? I'm curious as to what cutting tasks you were performing to bend a blade.

Maybe you could start another thread so as to not clutter this one up.
 
Regarding the Kershaw "Needs Work", I have and love the knife, but it's not the best for subtle pocket carry in slacks. The grip is somewhat large, irregularly shaped and textured. Thus it is somewhat bulky in the pocket and tends to "print". The clip is stout, and might be more troublesome to draw from the pocket than the Leek.
 
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