What is are the origins of the Warncliff blade style?

I don't know, but I think I remember reading something about this here a while back (nautical, maybe?). You might try doing a search. Spelling it correctly might help, too - it's "wharncliff."
 
I wondered about that too, but wasn't sure. Knew it had an "H" in there, though.:)
 
Samael said:
I wondered about that too, but wasn't sure. Knew it had an "H" in there, though.:)
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I always have to Google the spelling when I'm cruising the knife auctions on the 'bay just so I get it correct. If I don't I always spell it wrong.

I don't know the origins, but I do know that I want a Case Swayback Jack with a wharncliffe blade.
 
For what it's worth, from wikipedia:

(10) A Wharncliffe blade is similar in profile to a sheep's foot but the curve of the back edge starts closer to the handle and is more gradual. Its blade is much thicker than a knife of comparable size.[7] Wharncliffes were used by sailors, as the shape of the tip prevented accidental penetration of the work or the user's hand with the sudden motion of a ship.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade
 
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