Pros and cons of a warrncliffe blade?

I tend to prefer something like a modified wharncliffe, or at least with a tip-forward profile and little belly for my EDC. Kershaw Leek or Bareknuckle, Benchmade 940, etc. Every time I see an Insingo I yearn for one. I often carry a sheepsfoot or wharncliffe traditional as a "secondary" EDC. As mentioned, they excel at draw cuts and precision cutting, where a blade with a big belly would be hard to control and not over-cut.
 
Chief said:
Thanks for your consideration, have quite a bit of time and money invested in equipment / software.
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Me, too! Part of my business is I provide consulting services and on site reporting for the construction industry. I have to dial in problems sometimes pretty tight, and editing makes the pictures work as illustrations for me. I stepped back from the heavy duty editors as I didn't need the horsepower; that being said, photo editing as I need it done can be a long, frustrating trip when learning. No problem now, but sheesh... I remember about 15 years ago...

Chief said:
Anyone is welcome to use my photos for illustration purposes, as long as they aren't using them for profit. Have discovered folks using my pics to sell their knives on other websites. Dishonest to use my photos of my knife to sell their knife, so I currently put my copyright information visible in text and in the EXIF information contained inside the file.
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I have seen my pics wind up in court (from consulting since thieving, tightwad attorneys used them without my permission), wind up on websites (my guys working) as background, and in different places on the web. I don't post my professional pics anymore, just fun time stuff. When I had more time I used to post pics here, but it took too long as I always wanted to do setup and edit job on a simple pic.

These days most of my pictures that I use in reports are watermarked, and my client can ask me for a clean picture if they need to. No one sees the EXIF info, most don't even know what it is, so I don't bother with that.

Like your pictures, BTW. Nice content and layout and great editing!

Robert
 
Yeah the tip of Hinderer wharnciffe is weaker than other grinds but appears to be stronger than, say, the tip of Spyderco PM2. Wharncliffes are a better choice for tasks like opening clamshell packages and draw cutting a stack of paper into halves.

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I get a kick out seeing the pics being posted on this thread. I had NO idea there are so many exotic looking wharnies out there!

Robert
 
sharp_edge said:
Yeah the tip of Hinderer wharnciffe is weaker than other grinds but appears to be stronger than, say, the tip of Spyderco PM2. Wharncliffes are a better choice for tasks like opening clamshell packages and draw cutting a stack of paper into halves.

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I've never held a Hinderer, but I thought the design was stronger than a typical Wharncliffe. So much so that I had a custom done:

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Maker called it a modified seax (broken back seax), but I think it's still a wharnie!
LIke it so much I'm about to order another custom with a similar profile.
 
ktataragasi said:
How are those AG Russell knives? I've seen them before
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They are really good quality for what you pay for. Blade stock is on the thick side. The smooth bone handle is noticably thinner than the stag.
Definitely one to check out if you like wharncliffe blades, lockbacks, and a handle shape that puts all the power to the tip.
 
They are easy to sharpen, they allow you to make more precise and straighter cuts IMO working on a single plane (not sure if my vocab there is right), I've observed that many wharnnie designs lend themselves to yielding good edge strength, and they slice like mad. The total lack of belly on a pure wharncliffe makes it poorly suited for certain styles of food prep and especially poorly suited for rocking cuts and some have weaker tips.

Overall, I love them. The CRK Insingo is my favorite folder blade, although it's not a true wharncliffe as it's hybridized with a sheepsfoot to add a bit of belly, increase tip strength, and give the tip good ability to penetrate mediums like food easily such as a tomato. From a visual perspective, I think it's pretty goofy looking but it's a great performer. The use of its swedge and a deep hollow grind dramatically reduces the resistance encountered when cutting through materials such as plastic or rubber. I am finding this is especially beneficial after the razor edge is lost and you are working with a utility edge, as the knife is still very much usable even in this more dulled state.

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(don't mind the bottom one)

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Thinking about a "hard(ish) use" wharncliffe for work. Can't justify the hinderer price tag something more like the canis price range.

Mostly for opening packages. Cutting heavy cardboard. Plastic strapping and the odd bit of rubber hose. Would prefer a pocket clip.
Any suggestions? Thanks
 
Sounds like you need a utility knife. R RabL The knife nerd in me hates them, but they really are perfect for opening packages, cutting heavy cardboard plastic strap and rubber hose.
 
The only "negative" is the lack of belly, which honestly isn't a big issue for the majority of tasks.
 
Planterz said:
I tend to prefer something like a modified wharncliffe, or at least with a tip-forward profile and little belly for my EDC. Kershaw Leek or Bareknuckle, Benchmade 940, etc. Every time I see an Insingo I yearn for one. I often carry a sheepsfoot or wharncliffe traditional as a "secondary" EDC. As mentioned, they excel at draw cuts and precision cutting, where a blade with a big belly would be hard to control and not over-cut.
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You’d love an insingo. The first shape I had like it was a kershaw dividend years ago
 
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