Which do you like more, a Spearpoint or Wharncliffe?

Wharncliffe. I just like the looks!

Oh, well, that and I am still too clumsy to sharpen anything but a straight edge ;)
 
Spearpoint by a very large margin. Wharncliffe blades look very nice, especially in a swayback frame, but it's a pretty specialized blade that just doesn't serve all my needs by itself. The spearpoint, on the other hand, is incredibly versatile with a sturdy point, a blade broad enough to spread a little pb on my bagel, and handle all my general cutting tasks. It may not do some detail work as well as a wharncliffe could, but it does so much more than a wharncliffe can that it's a very worthwhile trade off for me.

Wharncliffe blades do look really cool though and someday I wouldn't mind having another swayback jack, just not as my EDC knife.
 
If I could only choose one, it would be the spearpoint. I don't really care for either one, and would take a long clip over either.
 
The Wharncliffe point seems overly delicate to me. The Spear is more robust and I would prefer it for general use. It really depends on for what task you intend to use the knife.
 
Spear, though I prefer clip over either.

I am assuming you are asking about a single blade knife. If you are talking multiple blades in a single knife, the answer varies depending on the knife.
 
The spear is by far more of an all-purpose blade. It also rides lower/sleeker down in the handle when closed which I like.

That being said, I do still love the Wharnie, it's just a cool looking blade and it does have a niche in DETAIL work with that tip. And sharpening it is a breeze with it's perfectly straight edge.
 
Probably just me, but I really don't like the spear point. My favorite is the Wharnie followed by the clip. I do have a few with spear point blades, but they don't in the rotation very often. Most of my favorite knives have a wharnie blade. Steven
 
oldrifleman said:
Probably just me, but I really don't like the spear point. My favorite is the Wharnie followed by the clip. I do have a few with spear point blades, but they don't in the rotation very often. Most of my favorite knives have a wharnie blade. Steven
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Ditto for me.
 
They are both my preferred blade style...what I don't care for are drop points. If I had to choose, it would be highly dependent on the knife pattern.
 
csisland said:
Do you do alot of detailed work that you like the wharncliffe over the spear point?
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I find that the Wharncliffe is best at opening blister packs and is as versatile at opening mail and feed bags, peeling an apple and most of the everyday knife stuff I do. They sharpen up real easy too. I always have at least one blade with some belly with me also.
 
I really like the Spearpoint, don't much care for Wharncliffe blades.

Jim
 
Between those two, for a single bladed knife, I'd take the spear, but preferably a slender one, not one of those bulbous rope cutting specials. I don't cut much rope. For a single blade the zulu spear is very versatile, but again, slender is better. The Wharncliffe makes a good secondary blade, but not as good as a sheepfoot or coping for my use, as their length makes them harder to control. The clip is still king for me, especially with a sheepfoot along side.
 
I didn't think I would like the wharncliffe blade as much as I do. I find it very useful for fine detailed work where a point is necessary. Just recently I used it to score some drywall, and trimmed some new screening which I had replaced. I was too lazy to get my disposable utility blade so used the wharncliffe blade I had with me. The spearpoint would have worked but didn't provide the same fine control I needed with the wharncliffe. The wharncliffe is great for slicing as well. It's growing on me!
 
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