Traditional Wharncliffe Suggestions

R Mac

R Mac

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I’ve come to the conclusion that a knife with a Wharncliffe blade would be very appropriate for my typical home cutting chores, tape on boxes, opening envelopes, product packaging, etc. My problem is I haven’t seen any knifes so far with a Wharncliffe that I especially like. I would want a multi-blade knife, preferably three blades. I know that Case makes the Seahorse Whittler which would fit the bill, but the issue there is I’m not, and this is probably considered blasphemy by some, all that enamored with Case knives.

So I would appreciate any suggestions of knives to consider and pictures if you got one, and I’m even open to any Case owners who want to try to persuade me over to their side.

Thanks!
 
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Timely thread. I just ordered a Case Seahorse Whittler. You might take a look at GEC's 82 pattern which is a stockman with a warncliffe. Also a GEC #57 might do. Or get yourself a Case Mini Trapper with a Wharncliffe. The F&F on my Mini Trapper is excellent. Pics below of a mini trapper and a GEC #57.
Mini Trapper & GEC 57 are 3.5"

Case Mini Trapper....
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GEC #57
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Almost forgot the Case Sway Back Jack. 3" closed. 2 blades, Wharncliffe & Pen.
Don't have a pic but you can search the net for one.
 
If you want a wharncliffe traditional but don't want a Case, it would be worth your time to look through the GEC offerings. I have a whittle with a wharncliffe main - I don't remember the pattern number - that would meet your three-blade preference, and I know they have done several other models with that style blade.

Edit: The GEC I mentioned is the 57 Gepetto Whittler.
 
Take a look at some of the various manufacturers of Congress patterns. Many offer them with a Warncliffe blade.
 
If you're truly attached to a 3-blade configuration, the options that include a wharnie will be a bit more limited. Many 3-blade options offer a sheepsfoot blade however, which I find just as useful and utilitarian, if not more so. Though they tend to be shorter blades in length.

The GEC #48 Improved Trapper is a good option for a wharnie/clip combo:

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In a more compact package, there is the #57 "Half-Whitt:"

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And as mentioned, there are #61 "Half Congress" patterns that combine a wharnie and a pen or cpoing blade. :thumbup:
 
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I love the Northfield Medium Barlow SFO that came out a couple of months ago. I know that you want multiple blades, but a run of single blade versions with a wharncliffe or sheepsfoot will come out early next year.

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The Case/Bose colab is real nice. 154 cm steel, GEC Courthouse whittler and #57 whittler also come to mind in 1095
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Sure you can't face a CASE? This Seahorse Whittler in Smooth Chestnut Bone is a very well turned out knife, at least in my opinion.

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The GEC 57 Half Whittler also comes as a three blade Whittler

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willgoy said:
That's looking mighty modern and out of place here I'm afraid.
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I think I agree with you, Will. Let's keep it traditional guys. I'll edit the title to make sure we don't get any other misplaced knives in here. The inappropriate post has been removed.
 
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GEC #82 Dixie Stockman has a wharncliffe in lieu of a sheepfoot, as another option to consider.
 
Forgot about that thumb stud on there, it's so small and close to the bolster it was out of sight out of mind, I always thought of that as a more traditional but thumb studs are no no's so she's removed, sorry about that!
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Rmac, I am also not a big fan of newer case knives.
However, my case swayback jack is in my pocket
almost every single day, and gets used very often.
It fits the front pocket perfectly for me, and handles
most cutting chores I have. I try to rotate my edc knives, but
this one seems to get carried the most. I got it to be the one
to let people use when they ask for a knife. I even have a
single blade wharncliffe I carry in my backpocket that doesn't
see as much use.... my case has the cv blades and I was very
surprised at how much I really like it. Happy hunting on whatever
you decide to get!
 
All the Great Eastern Cutlery suggestions so far are good ones. I too prefer a Wharncliffe blade. Great Eastern is coming out with a model #38 Grinling Whittler that may fit your needs. Check their website for more details and some preliminary photos. Don't know if the Grinling will be offered with a Wharncliffe, but it does somewhat resemble a Case Seahorse (of which I have 2). If they offer the Grinling with a Wharncliffe, I will be buying at least one, perhaps more...
 
Good point MT. I'm sure they will eventually offer it with a Wharncliffe but I hope it will be a long blade, the mock-up shows a Clip which I feel is rather short compared to the frame. The two blade Budding knife also offers potential to house a Wharncliffe and small Clip in that same frame.
 
Here's a (bad, sorry) photo of some of the already mentioned models, all GEC:

#62 Courthouse Whittler, #82 Dixie Stockman, #62 Maverick, #57 Geppetto Whittler

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The Maverick is a bit of an acquired taste, but the others are amongst my favourites and I highly recommend them.
 
Peregrin said:
I think I agree with you, Will. Let's keep it traditional guys. I'll edit the title to make sure we don't get any other misplaced knives in here. The inappropriate post has been removed.
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When I came back to check replies, I didn't recall starting the thread title with "Traditional" :confused:. Thanks Peregrin and Willgoy for keeping things focused.
And THANKS for everyone's suggestions.
Let the search commence!
 
I had forgotten about the viper.
Very nice knife, would have one already
if it weren't so similar to the custom I already
have....
 
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