Noob Question

"But I can only have one."
No, no, no... you can have all you can afford - and more! Also, after you've dealt with this burning question, you can consider a mini-Copperhead w/a wharny main and pen secondary. 3.125", and single spring= disappears in pocket. Now, to figure out what to get for your fourth traditional!!!

Mike
 
I would base it more on what feels good in your hand. Both patterns will do most anything a pocket slippie should do. If they're both the same size, I'd take the Wharncliffe, just cause they're a little less common and easier to sharpen for a noob.

Be sure to show us pics of what you end up with.
 
SteelSnob said:
I'm sorry I should have been clearer. A older guy who's a friend of my family found out about my recent interest in traditional knives and offered me one of these two single bladed knives. But I can only have one.
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That's much simpler: whichever one you like better.
 
Well I already have a Case Chestnut Bone CV Swayback on the way plus a Wharnie Tiny Trapper coming. Maybe I should get the Clip Point. But if the Wharnie is that much better I don't mind having three.
 
Personally, I'd go with the Wharncliffe. I just love the look and feel of them.
 
SteelSnob said:
Well I already have a Case Chestnut Bone CV Swayback on the way plus a Wharnie Tiny Trapper coming. Maybe I should get the Clip Point. But if the Wharnie is that much better I don't mind having three.
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With that said, I would get the clip point. That way you can try out both styles of blades and see which one you like better.
 
I like a sharp point on the axis of the blade. The clip point is much better at boning chicken. My Buck selector has 10 or so different blades, but the clip blade is used for everything except skinning and carpet work.
 
Oddly enough at age 50 I have never owned a knife with a wharncliffe blade yet I have never felt under-knifed (new word) so I would say go with the one that appeals to you the most.

p.s. when the 2009 Forum Knife finally arrives I will have my first wharnie...
 
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