Wharnecliffe Question

mmarkh

mmarkh

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What is the best uses for this blade shape?I love the look but wonder if the flat edge is practical for edc.
 
I think it's a good all around utility profile,I never used it in hunting/fishing applications,so I can't say on that,but,I will say,for me,I freehand sharpen on Arkansas stones & by far,it is the easiest for me.That is appealing,IMO
-Vince
 
Also, the tip is great for any sort of detail work. Whether it be whittling or cutting cardboard. Overall they are a wonderful blade shape but don't really have the belly needed for skinning.
 
The Wharncliffe design is great for general cutting and slashing.

The tip of a Wharncliffe styled knife is thin but strong and the straight edge keeps a constant or even increased pressure on whatever it is you’re cutting.

Like VCM3 pointed out, the design is not suited for skinning. Other than that I think it’s a great choice for EDC.

Rafael
 
I just got a Boker Wharcom last Saturday and have been using it for the past week in place of my regular barlow, and have found it very handy. Had to cut some copy paper in half and it needed to be exact. The wharncliffe blade excells at this type of task and cut through like a laser. So far so good with this blade style.:thumbup:
 
It is a good utility blade design, lets you put the tip where you need it and has plenty of edge to cut. As long as you aren't a big time skinner, you will find the wharnie blade really useful for probably every other task you will need.
 
The Warnecliffe was originally a modification of the sheepsfoot. It was developed for woodcarving to be able to get into corners better than the sheepsfoot. I think the best use is still woodcarving.
 
mete said:
The Warnecliffe was originally a modification of the sheepsfoot. It was developed for woodcarving to be able to get into corners better than the sheepsfoot. I think the best use is still woodcarving.
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The sheepfoot has a stronger end than a warnecliffe.
I use my sheepsfoot on my stockman often.
Often enough to buy a Congress that has a large sheepsfoot as the main blade.

I would be very interested in a warnecliffe as small second blade on a slippy
(if it was carbon). It would be short enough to get the full control of the tip.

The straight edge on both the warnecliff and sheepsfoot is very easy to sharpen.
 
likewise if you're forced to cut on a surface like glass or stone, only the tip is making contact with the surface, protecting the rest of your cutting edge. Furthermore, it is easy to restore the point on a wharnecliffe blade by filing the spine behind the point.
 
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