Who Makes A Good Wharncliffe Folder?

[Razor]

I know the CR Insingo is a great one. Does someone make a good one with a flipper? I think the wharncliffe blade shape is good for a lot of things and easy to sharpen. I think WE knives makes one.

 

[sailfish]

Can't go wrong with a Kershaw Leek if you don't mind assisted opening. Spyderco also makes wharncliffe versions of the Delica, no flipper though.

 

[Richard338]

T.A Davison makes some really nice ones. https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/box-elder-burl-1951-sold.1742538/
They always seem to be sold by the time I see them, so you must have to be quick.

 

[Owen K.]

Protech Malibu? Zt 456?

 

[jideta]

Hinderer
except I haven't seen one for sale in a while
I went with an Endura:

 

[JethroFromAlabama]

Not a traditional Wharncliffe, but it's close: Kizer Theta. Not a perfect knife, but I sure like mine.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Kizer-Isham-Theta-Frame-Lock-Knife--79735

 

[JethroFromAlabama]

Also just realized a couple more Kizer offerings: The Minitherium and the Megatherium. I have a Mega, and it's a beast of a knife, but for certain applications, it's a pleasure to use.

 

[NWPM2]

I have a WE Knives Roxi 4 that is awesome. It's not quite a silky smooth as a Reate, but it's excellent quality. The flipper tab looks a little small, but works perfectly well. I think they're a little hard to find in stock, but might be worth hunting for.

I have an Endura Wharncliffe, too, and I agree that it's a really useful blade shape. No flipper obviously, but easy to open.

I have a YoJumbo that I like. It's definitely on the big side, though. Again, no flipper, but the spydie hole is easier for me to reach than the Yojimbo's was.

 

[ArchVV]

I'd also vote Hinderer. I'm eagerly awaiting the release of a no-choil skinny model to replace this one I used to own.

 

[NWPM2]

Here's a picture of the WE Roxi 4. I added in a cleaver that's sort of Wharncliffe-esque. It's a Civivi Bullmastiff. It's got about a 4 inch blade and takes up a lot of room in the pocket. It's really well made, though. If that's too big, there is a Mini Bullmastiff as well. Both are about $50. I added the PM2 for size reference.

 

[Cscotttsss]

Not a flipper but I love this one.

Untitled by Caleb Bender, on Flickr

 

[Mick Boardman]

This flips open real easy.

 

[el gigantor]

Here's a picture of the WE Roxi 4. I added in a cleaver that's sort of Wharncliffe-esque. It's a Civivi Bullmastiff. It's got about a 4 inch blade and takes up a lot of room in the pocket. It's really well made, though. If that's too big, there is a Mini Bullmastiff as well. Both are about $50. I added the PM2 for size reference.

That Roxi 4 is stunning! Recommended?

 

[NWPM2]

That Roxi 4 is stunning! Recommended?

I love mine. It's great quality. Nice hardware, perfect centering, excellent tolerances, nice detent, etc. The titanium has a bit of a texture to it, too, and is decently grippy. I debated between the gray titanium one and the flame anodized one. I'm REALLY glad I went with the flame anodized one. It's beautiful.

So, yes, highly recommended if you can find one!

Forgive the poor lighting and picture quality (and a little bit of lint!), but this is a closer look at the anodizing:

 

[K33ncutter]

 

[Random Dan]

If you want something high end you could take a look at the Olamic Whippersnapper or Wayfarer.

 

[jlauffer]

If you want something high end you could take a look at the Olamic Whippersnapper or Wayfarer.

Or at the opposite end of the spectrum, CS Tuff Lite.

 

[scdub]

+1 on the CS Tuff Lite. As a pure working knife it’s pretty great with the thin hollow grind. I use it a lot with leather.

 

[K.O.D.]

I'm eagerly awaiting the next run of Pro-Tech Malibu. Hopefully they come in multiple colors.

 

[ggw]

Spyderco Yojimbo 2