Traditional Wharncliffe Suggestions

[singin50]

I've got a GEC Tidioute #55 which is a linerlock. Very handy and solid lockup for safety.

 

[cwat320]

It's Case but I'll put another word in for the swayback jack. That knife is a good part of the reason I like a wharncliffe blade so much. I carry mine in cv most days.

 

[R Mac]

I found what I had in mind, but with a twist.

After reading your suggestions I was leaning toward either a GEC #57 or a Northwoods Dogleg Whittler I saw that had really nice Red Italian Jigged Bone scales. I wasn't sure if I was all in on the #57 because of the pinched bolsters and the Northwoods was a tad more than I wanted to spend at this time. So I kept looking and found a Bulldog Whittler. It was exactly what I wanted, nice blade etching and stag scales. So I purchased that last week.

So then I decide to start picking some knives to try to sell for funds for some upcoming spring knife shows. I'm looking through my small collection, and guess what I found! Yep, the exact same Bulldog Whittler I had just purchased. My knife collection is in a barrister book case in a spare bedroom in the basement, so "Out of sight, out of mind" clearly describes the situation.

Here is the existing one .....



..... and here is the new one



So now I have two. The knives are almost identical in condition, but I believe I like the stag on the new one a little better. I'll probably make that the display queen and start carrying the other one.

Thanks again to everyone for their input. I know I'll be looking for more Wharncliffe knives in the future.

 

[incision]

Good choice, I really like your Bulldog!

 

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

Itbis great that you have a Bulldog for each pocket!! I was remembering about this thread and how I hadn't replied, and that was one knife I was going to suggest! I like mine a lot more than my Seahorse Whittler.

My favourite production Wharncliffe knife of all time gets little praise here, but is absolutely perfect for me- the GEC Executive Whittler. Thin, long, elegant; I've shown that mine can hold up to camping/hunting tasks. It doesn't scare people, is light in pocket while still being full size, and the Whittler design means that the unobtrusive secondary blades give you versatility! I suggest it every time Wharncliffes are brought up. GEC's hidden gem IMO.

Make your own!! Broken tipped low bellied clip blades turn into Wharncliffes well!

 

[Brisket]

I have the same Bulldog Thor whittler and it is very similar to the Case Seahorse whittler which I prefer. I would also like to suggest you consider for your next multiple blade wharnie either the Case Sway Back Jack or Mini Trapper Wharnie and the GEC 57 & 62 patterns. For a larger wharnie, check out the GEC 77.