Wharncliffe design

Awww man....the 11 is the one i couldn t deal with...just that weird handle shape i guess,but that,yeah! That make me want an 11..... Very nice once again hawk.
 
Thanks everyone for the feedback and taking the time to look.
So far the biggest headache has been polishing the laser etched logos. They went deep into the steel.
If anyone would have told me I would be having a great time designing a Warncliffe mod for a BK16, I would have said they were nuts. Two things changed my mind. One was Greebe's custom WIP thread and the other was handling and buying a Kabar TDI Hinderance. The handle shape and feel of that small defensive knife and Greebe's thread really spoke to me. So I took out the BK16 on which I had recently change the spine shape and did the modification. Drawing the knife was one thing, but cutting the steel was another. I thought I made a big mistake with the handle, but I was surprised to find that it is very comfortable for me. The Wharncliffe thread in Blade forums has some beautiful knives fabricated by some of the top names in knife making and it is definitely worth the time to view their work.
 
The jimping was cut with a prewar small Nicholson file with rounded edges passed down to me by my grandfather and dad. It is still very sharp and cut well. Most of their tools are still being used and cared for by my brothers and me.
 
Hawkhead--

Glad I could be of some inspiration for you. I got the bevel ground out and will be posting more photo's later today. I just need to do the final clean up and then heat treat it.

I am going to do another one that is slightly modified from my original design.
 
Refined the jimping today, did more polishing to 400 grit, and cut the bevel on the spine. The laser etched logos came out with just a little extra elbow grease.
Hi Greebe, I can't wait to see more of your work. I plan on another one also, although with a slightly modified grip.



 
Ok. I really, really would like one of those. How versatile is that? Cutting up fruit and veggies, opening boxes... Damn, I could see myself using something similar. A lot. Sweet stuff hawk head, keep it coming! I'm in awe by your projects. Big thumbs up!
 
Hi G'shark and Darkside, Thanks for the kind words.
The Wharncliffe style blade was never my choice for a knife until Greebe's custom build. Something clicked and I rethought what little I know about knives. I found a Wharncliffe thread on BF and read more of what the professional knife makers had to say about blade size and fabrication and in particular this style blade. This time has been well spent customizing my BK11,14 and two 16s. I am happily surprised that this knife is comfortable in my hand. After the first few passes in the 2x42, I knew I had a winner, at least for me. The blade length is only 3.375" not big , but it should be ok for some food prep and certainly boxes and such. I have eight Spydercos, other folders and of course Beckers and Esee knives. I EDC my Spyderco Cat almost all the time and use it quite often. I could certainly see myself EDCing the Wharncliffe in leather.
 
Not all Wharncliffe style blades are created equal.
This particular one is outstanding.
looks like got the lines right...aesthetically speaking (that's subjective, I know.....)
I would buy one.
 
Thanks tek77. I draw the knife a number of times until it looks right to me then I make a template and cut the outline. Sometimes during the process very minute changes to a curve or an angle need to be made for the knife to have the right visual balance. I have designed a 4" Wharncliffe that I will be making from scratch.
 
Very creative. I'm learning about new types of blades from you guys all the time.

How do you keep the blade cool when grinding? I've been using slow speeds and low pressure, plus dunking in water almost every pass.

[Edit: nevermind on the question, I see you answered it earlier.]
 
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I really like this - I've not been much on this blade style, but this one makes you rethink a little.
 
VERY nice work on that spine treatment, Hawk.
 
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