Wharncliffe Folder Under 100 USD

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Nephron44

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Hey there!

I'm looking for a sturdy folding knife with a Wharncliffe blade, but have not found many options by searching. Can anyone help? I cannot go over 100 USD and would like to keep it as low as possible.

Thanks!
 
  • Spyderco Kiwi4
  • Kershaw Leek
  • Cold Steel Tuff-Lite
 
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The Kiwi 4 is a tad over $100 unless I paid too much. It's really a great little knife and will do most of what you want a little knife for. It also fits the hand real well. The Cold Steel Tuff Lite is certainly within budget. I like the knife, but it is certainly not as refined as the Spydie. All you have to do is open and close it a couple times to see the difference.
 
It's been awhile since I've seen them, but the Blackjack Be Wharned was a decent knife. Also, Spyderco Yojimbos hit the Exchange around the $100 mark fairly regularly.
 
Kershaw Needs Work. Not a pretty knife (at least the FRN handled ones), but surprisingly comfortable in hand. And with full liners and decently thick blade stock, it's pretty sturdy. Well under $100.

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+1 on watching for a yojimbo! Great knives and very study and well made.
 
Yojimbo2 is definitely very nice. Mine cost me $104 brand new about 2 years ago so it's in the ballpark. Definitely worth it!
 
grownstar said:
+1 on the Needs Work.

And Forrest, I think Blackhawk makes the Be Wharned ;)
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Went and looked it up, you're right....jerk! LOL :thumbup:

You'd think I'd have been sure of the proper name, since I had one and sold it on the Exchange. Pretty durable knife, although the point seemed pretty delicate!
 
Quiet said:
Went and looked it up, you're right....jerk! LOL :thumbup:

You'd think I'd have been sure of the proper name, since I had one and sold it on the Exchange. Pretty durable knife, although the point seemed pretty delicate!
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Haha fight me already!

Hope all is well in gatorville, brother!
 
grownstar said:
Haha fight me already!

Hope all is well in gatorville, brother!
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LOL "COME AT ME BRUH!!"

Let me tell ya, the gators are probably the only ones enjoying all this rain we've been getting!

Also, to keep my reply on topic: I would agree with Flarp, I also had a Needs Work and while the handle felt a tad cheap, the assist open was great, and the blade shape was really stout. I enjoyed that knife quite a bit before giving it away. I had a backup that I sold on the Exchange, that I miss sometimes. It was actually a pretty decent whittling knife.
 
Here are pictures of Yojimbo2, Kiwi4, Leek and Tuff-Lite.

Leek has the largest variety of models by far (picture below is the composite blade blackwashed version).

Tuff-Lite can be had regular with a 2.5" blade or Mini with a 2" blade. Either can be had with plain edge or full serrations. Value priced.

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fred perrin has a cool warncliffe friction folder called the shark that is well under $100, it comes with a small sheath so you carry it in your pocket or however you want. i havent handled one, but i want to buy one soon.

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Quiet said:
It's been awhile since I've seen them, but the Blackjack Be Wharned was a decent knife. Also, Spyderco Yojimbos hit the Exchange around the $100 mark fairly regularly.
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I noticed the Blackhawk Be Wharned, but I wasn't sure of the durability. I really like 5.11 knives, so I figured since Blackhawk is a similar company, it can't be too bad, eh?
 
maybe one of these:

BERETTA TRIDENT WHARNCLIFFE
BLACKHAWK! BE-WHARNED
Boker Nopal
Boker Kalashnikov
Boker SubCom Wharcom
Boker S2
Boker G4
Boker Trance
Camillus Titan 18519
CRKT P.E.C.K 5520
CRKT MIRAGE 6732 WHARNCLIFFE
CRKT SWINDLE
CRKT EDGIE
CRKT EDGIE 2
CRKT VIELE VASP
cRKT SNAP LOCK
CRKT SNAP LOCK 2
FOX KNIVES CITIZEN
KERSHAW LEEK
KERSHAW SCALLION
KERSHAW CHIVE
KERSHAW CENTOFANTE ONION 1610
KERSHAW LFK
KERSHAW MINITASK
KERSHAW NEED WORKS 1820
sanrenmu 1602G (gb-702)
Sanrenmu b4-721
Enlan M025
 
Another vote for needs work. I have been looking for the g10 version for a year i like it so much. Haven't broke my tip yet. Two years of use.
 
The Spyderco Centofante 4 would have been perfect for you. Would love to see them do another run
 
Fox Knives USA has a Wharncliffe folder called the Drago. It has an FRN handle without liners. It is a very ergonomic handle.

Available in four color choices: black, dark green, light blue and orange.

I picked up one of the light blue versions a while ago and it has become my "go to" knife for using at home.

Here is a link to a BFC-authorized dealer that has them:

http://www.knifeworks.com/foxusadragowharncliffe154cmsteelorangefrnhandle.aspx
 
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