Spyderco Squarehead compared to Chad los Banos Boker Plus Wharcom

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Erich

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Hi folks,

I'm a big fan of my Daywalker Wharcom - I like the fact that it is easy to sharpen, super useful (ambi opening) and not particularly intimidating to non-knife folks. (Took this photo in Mexico, in fact.) A southpaw, I pulled the pocket clip off mine and added a lanyard - I can now keep it in either pocket (tho it only closes with the right hand).

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I was intrigued to run across images of the Spyderco Squarehead. I wondered whether any folks here have compared the two - trying to decide whether it's worth dropping the big bucks on Spyderco's implementation of Caston's take on this design. I like the choil that Mr. los Banos designed into the Wharcom and I like how it's ambi opening, but I note the Spyderco version might be even less likely to scare the squares (it's not all black and intimidating!). Not sure I'm too concerned about the difference between the Boker Plus AUS 8 and the Spyderco CPM S30V, but I'm no expert.

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Thanks for any thoughts you might care to share!
cheers, erich
 
I love my Wharcom too. The Squarehead is an interesting design but I prefer the lock, choil, and pocketclip of the Wharcom (makes a great money clip). The lock on the Squarehead does not seem sturdy imo.
 
Aloha Erich and gazz98!!!

It's been a LONG time...been going through a VERY difficult time...and it's far from over.:mad: However...

Good on you both...the WharCom is still one of my faves, and wish it never got disco'ed...ditto on the SubClaw. Can you imagine a SubClaw DECADE model?:thumbup::thumbup: Been out of it for so long I don't know what Spyder Erich is referring to.:o

Will try to be back later, but until then, you guys be safe and take care!:cool:
 
Glad to see you! :) Here's a prayer that your difficult time will end soon and that it will all work out for the best.

You know, it drives me crazy that I can't find the WharCom anymore . . . makes me worry about using mine, since it's irreplaceable. On the other hand, it acquits itself so well that I don't have any reason to worry about it wearing out . . . just about loss.
 
Erich said:
Glad to see you! :) Here's a prayer that your difficult time will end soon and that it will all work out for the best.

You know, it drives me crazy that I can't find the WharCom anymore . . . makes me worry about using mine, since it's irreplaceable. On the other hand, it acquits itself so well that I don't have any reason to worry about it wearing out . . . just about loss.
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Aloha Erich,

Thanks for the prayers...I need them.

As for the WharCom, I feel the same way. My WharCom and SubClaw are only used at home...INSIDE my home.:o Only because I do not want to lose them either. I honestly believe Boker disco'ed the wrong SubCom variants IMHO. Especially regarding the SubClaw...that was the best hawkbill in it's size class, and I think the first in that size range.

Be safe and keep enjoying that WharCom!:thumbup:
 
Thanks for the reply - I sure will. :thumbup: In fact, I had a friend who's also been around the block with gear over today and took out the WharCom to brag on it - he liked it a lot and was sad to hear it's discontinued.

Prayers will continue, amigo - here's hoping things look great for you soon. :)
 
Erich said:
Thanks for the reply - I sure will. :thumbup: In fact, I had a friend who's also been around the block with gear over today and took out the WharCom to brag on it - he liked it a lot and was sad to hear it's discontinued.

Prayers will continue, amigo - here's hoping things look great for you soon. :)
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Aloha Erich,

LOL, cruel my friend, very cruel! :p Your friend's response is quite common...to this day people ask me where they can get a WharCom from because everyplace they look appears to be, "out of stock". When I tell them it's been disco'ed, they're all like, "What? Awwwwwwwww man..." In fact, I said the same thing when I found out! Had I known ahead of time, I would have tried to order a few cases!!!

Thanks knifebro, and you take care!

PS: Good thing your friend didn't bust out a SubCom F with the Magnum logo...he might have had ya beat!:D
 
Ha!

Decided to take the WharCom out for a spin today as my carry knife. What fun is having it if it lives in the safe? :)
 
Erich said:
Ha!

Decided to take the WharCom out for a spin today as my carry knife. What fun is having it if it lives in the safe? :)
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Odd that you mention that...I actually carried mine in the yard today!!! I was feeding several infant Jackson Chameleons I have, so while they were hunting I took out the WharCom and just kinda "spazzed" out on it, you know, opening/closing, studying the blade, messing with various grips...:rolleyes: *sigh*.

Tomorrow, it might be the SubClaw's turn.

Might.:p

Take care and be safe Knifebro!
 
I have two of the Boker Subcom folders which are basically like the Wharcom but with a clip point blade instead of wharncliffe. I also have a Spyderco Dog Tag which is about the same size as a Squarehead but without a locking mechanism. The Dog Tag is quite a bit smaller (shorter and narrower) and lighter than the Subcom!

Subcom is 2.75" long closed with a 1.465" width. Dog Tag is 2" long closed with a width of 1.128". Dog Tag is over an ounce lighter than Subcom.
 
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RamZar said:
I have two of the Boker Subcom folders which are basically like the Wharcom but with a clip point blade instead of wharncliffe. I also have a Spyderco Dog Tag which is about the same size as a Squarehead but without a locking mechanism. The Dog Tag is quite a bit smaller (shorter and narrower) and lighter than the Subcom!

Subcom is 2.75" long closed with a 1.465" width. Dog Tag is 2" long closed with a width of 1.128". Dog Tag is over an ounce lighter than Subcom.
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Aloha RamZar,

Thanks for sharing that info...I hope it will help out my Knifebro Erich. Oh yes, and thanks for owning two SubComs!:thumbup::thumbup:

Be safe!
 
Good data, indeed - thank you, RamZar. :)

I've bought SubComs for myself, a friend and a brother, but just prefer the straight edge of the WharCom for using (and ease of mindless touch-ups on makeshift sharpeners).
 
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