What is your favorite Wharncliffe bladed knife?

[tomsch]

Rewind back a year ago and I was one that really did not like Wharncliffe style blades. Since then I have grown to carry one as an EDC almost every day of the week. They utility of the blade style fits what I use a traditional knife for very well.

I have built up a small pile that includes GEC 62s, a coupld Case Sway Back Jacks, Case/Bose Northfolks, and even a Case Seahorse. At this point I'm looking for a custom which will probably be a swayback style.

What are your favorites?

And of course a picture.....

 

[bakerg2g]

I think these are my favorite patterns with Wharncliffe Blades,
They're both great patterns and an easy carry...


Jason

 

[matt1987]

well i only have one, a sbj. i dig the blade shape. it's easy to sharpen and it makes a good utility blade. i would love to get a case norfolk and GEC's wharncliffe trapper.

 

[Invoice]

It might be this

Or it could be this

Both are great knives.

 

[Dornblaser]

Wharncliffe mini-trapper

 

[softrockrenegade]

 

[Blues]

I don't care for single blade knives with a standard wharncliffe blade...(though I'm fine with a modified wharncliffe or "zulu")...but I like 'em plenty when they're paired with a clip blade:

Kawamura:

Erickson:

Coats:

Ruple:

Morrow:

Moore:

Zscherny:

 

[wagglebee]

The knife in my avatar by Bret Dowell is my favorite wharncliffe (and only custom wharncliffe).

Soon I'll be getting a Norfolk from Rick Menefee and I have a feeling it might be my new favorite.

 

[ndeezl]

Tom I'm in the same boat. When I first saw a Wharncliffe blade I wasn't a fan and couldnt imagine owning one. The more I looked the more I began to really appreciate the aesthetics of a nice swayback. At this point I would say it's my favorite blade shape in a custom slipjoint.

Rick Menefee

T.A. Davison

Nathan

 

[Peregrin]

I can't pick just one. All of these and more find their way into my pocket. I'm a big fan of the wharncliffe blade.
Scagel Friutport

Morrow Wharncliffe Trapper

Cas/Bose Collaboration, Norfolk

Ohta Wharncliffe Trapper

Chamblin Wharncliffe Trapper

 

[tomsch]

Wow! Great customs and quite a few to think about. Nathan, that Menefee Sway Back Jack really looks great!

 

[kamagong]

This isn't a traditional wharncliffe because the edge has a very, very slight curve, but it's my favorite by far.

- Christian

 

[neeman]

Whittler Warnie S&M 2008

Queen Dan Burke Warncliff Half Whittler

I also really like my GEC Ebony Lockback
And my S&M File and Wire Swayback (sic)

 

[cnas122]

I'll play

no longer own this tiny WT

This was my favorite...damn airport security

And I guess you can consider this a hooked wharnie blade...what are your thoughts?

 

[Rick]

That's a tough one, as the vast majority of my contemporary traditionals are Wharncliffes.

I've never cared for Wharncliffes with a long, straight spine that runs parallel to the edge before abruptly curving down to meet the point like a narrow sheepsfoot; too boxy. I like 'em to have a continuous flowing curve from tang to point.

I'd have to go with Hiroaki Ohta's take on the pattern - there's something about the high-shouldered curving proportions, bevel grind and bold thickness taper that just looks and feels 'right' to me, though his swedges can be a bit understated.

Ohta's modified Wharncliffe is nice too (shown on the friction folder). Funny thing is, if you turn it upside-down it looks like your garden variety drop point with a subtle recurve.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Wow!...guys...you have some seriously beautiful knives there
To date...this is by far my favourite Wharncliffe .....

 

[ndeezl]

Wow! Great customs and quite a few to think about. Nathan, that Menefee Sway Back Jack really looks great!

Thank you sir, I was fortunate enough to grab it off the exchange in the makers forum. I had misplaced it a few months ago and recently found it so it's been getting a lot of pocket time as my way of appologizing

I agree there are some beautiful knives in this thread already, and Gary that Chamblin WT is lights out gorgeous! Aaaaand I'm pretty sure and Ohta is in my near future :thumbup:

Nathan

 

[Bastid]

I have a few, but this one by Bailey Bradshaw is my absolute favorite.

 

[VCM3]

My fav warncliffe bladed folder is this stockman by Reese

 

[Slider817]

Case Swayback Gent, just rides unoticed in the pocket