Pros and cons of a warrncliffe blade?

[Pee Dee Knives]

So I'm intrigued by the warncliffe blade shape as I don't have any experience with one. I have been thinking of getting one to try out. I'm looking at the xm-18 3.5" if that makes any difference. I would appreciate any feedback from knife enthusiasts who have extensive knowledge of these warncliffe blades. Thanx a bunch

Do it. I had a Gen 4 3.5” wharncliff and regret selling it so much. It’s a great knife with a great blade.

 

[Korean Hog]

I'm thinking of my Wharncliffe Delica in HAP-40
Pros: utility razor on steroids, place finger on spine and point where you want cut (like an exacto blade)
Cons: drop point friends jealous of precision cutting ability.

Seriously though, my personal wharncliffes are great where most would use a disposable razor of some kind, but not so good where tip strength counts. (thin blade stock)

I save my Delica for times where I need a razor, and use something tougher like a fixed blade in CPM 3V or Larger folder in S35Vn where I don't need a razor edge, but there's high potential for blade damage.
Big advocate of carrying multiple knives as part of your normal routine. Whatever sizes... don't necessarily have to be on your person, but a little extra in the truck or back-pack is nice. Definitely an advocate of keeping a wharncliffe or hawkbill around for precise draw-cuts.

 

[EatingSarma]

From my limited experience - wharncliffe is asking for broken tip. It left bad taste in my mouth.
Very useful blade shape, but it's tip isn't much stronger than a boxcutter which has fairly similar shape.

Most useful EDC blade shape for me is drop point.
And in larger blade - tanto, for durability, and the fact I won't be using large knife for precise work or to skin an animal.

 

[eveled]

There are other great blade shapes with perfectly straight edges and stronger tips. Coping blades, sheep’s foot, reverse tantos, and what used to be called a sailors rope knife.

my favorite is the Sheep’s foot main blade on a LoomFixer.

 

[22-rimfire]

Wharncliffe or similar blade shapes are very useful. You'll like it. If you have doubts, get the Cold Steel Tuff Lite and see how you like the blade shape. Personally I think it's a great general purpose blade shape for people that use knives regularly but I wouldn't choose it as a primary hard use work knife.

 

[Billy The Blade]

From my limited experience
Very useful blade shape, but it's tip isn't much stronger than a boxcutter which has fairly similar shape.
Most useful EDC blade shape for me is drop point.
And in larger blade - tanto, for durability, and the fact I won't be using large knife for precise work or to skin an animal.

*IMO, A Wharncliffe blade is much stronger than a utility/boxcutter blade, which is micro thin, vs. the gradual distal taper to the tip of a Wharncliffe.
-As mentioned, put a Cold Steel Tuff Lite to your tasks a bit, and check one out...
As to your preference, Ofcourse, one cannot dis-count a Drop Point blade style...

View attachment 1387749 There are other great blade shapes with perfectly straight edges and stronger tips. Coping blades, sheep’s foot, reverse tantos, and what used to be called a sailors rope knife.
my favorite is the Sheep’s foot main blade on a LoomFixer.

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B.T.B.

 

[eveled]

If the tip gets rounded off or broken off, you can file or grind the top of the blade it shortens the blade slightly but avoids having to sharpen the whole edge up to the chip. Just another option

 

[RabL]

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.

I actually work 2 jobs, one in a chemical manufacturing plant where I use a stanley quickslide. It has a standard replaceable box cutter blade, as well as a combo half serrated "stainless" blade. Its a horrible thing but perfect for tasks required of it where it gets abused.
My other job is in a micro brewery so I can get by with something a bit nicer, thinking a salt 2 might fit the bill.

 

[EatingSarma]

*IMO, A Wharncliffe blade is much stronger than a utility/boxcutter blade, which is micro thin, vs. the gradual distal taper to the tip of a Wharncliffe.
-As mentioned, put a Cold Steel Tuff Lite to your tasks a bit, and check one out...
As to your preference, Ofcourse, one cannot dis-count a Drop Point blade style...


This-^^^^^^-

B.T.B.

Wharncliff BLADE definitley is stronger than utility blade. But it's tip is not, and that's what I meant to say.
From my limited experience wharncliff tip will snap off as easily as the ones of utility blades. Sadly.

 

[Natlek]

Wharncliff BLADE definitley is stronger than utility blade. But it's tip is not, and that's what I meant to say.
From my limited experience wharncliff tip will snap off as easily as the ones of utility blades. Sadly.

Exactly .....from your limited experience But from my several years of use this small knife and cut many weird things ...............tip is still there . And this is 68Hrc blade
I don t know why but whenever i need knife to cut something in my shop I grab this one...and I have around every possible shape of knife .....weird or maybe not

Now , give us recipe for Sarma I think our American friends would would like to taste it

 

[cchu518]

My favorite blade shape! You're basically treating it as a giant box cutter. Great for drawcuts. Knife tips are sometimes delicate depending on the knife but other than that. O drawbacks. Modified wharnies are even better! With a strengthened tip outside of looking a bit goody it's a superior work knife shape!

 

[NorthernSouthpaw]

My only wharnie

RangerMade Knives , Specialist Whar-Poon

Aesthetically, for me to like a wharnie it's got to be done right. And boy does Bob do it right. Not only that, but the harpoon helps reinforce the tip.
I don't use it often because I'm afraid of damaging the mammoth ivory handles. The blade has handled everything I've thrown at it.

 

[Billy The Blade]

Wharncliff BLADE definitley is stronger than utility blade. But it's tip is not, and that's what I meant to say.
From my limited experience wharncliff tip will snap off as easily as the ones of utility blades. Sadly.

I Completely Disagree, and a broader experience with a Wharncliffe styled blade would prove this false.

Exactly .....from your limited experience But from my several years of use this small knife and cut many weird things ...............tip is still there . And this is 68Hrc blade

Now , give us recipe for Sarma I think our American friends would would like to taste it

....More like the recipe for "Eating Crow" Lol