Wharncliffe blades, uses, pro and con?

[Aladinsane]

I'm thinking of adding a Wharncliffe Spyderco to my collection, but I'm not too sure of their everyday practicality, uses, and pros and cons. I only found one somewhat useful thread here, and it was from 2009. So, what does everyone think of Wharncliffe blades, SE, PE, big, small. What do you use them for? What should you NOT use them for? How versatile are they? Right now all my Spydercos are leaf blades, any non-Spydercos are drop point. Thanks everyone!

[Infinite Zero]

Wharncliffes eat boxes for breakfast.

[Naperville]

I came to like Wharncliffe knives through the seax. As a weapon the seax is a really great sword. I am looking for the right seax and I'll buy one when I find a really well made one.

The Yojumbo is a decent looking self defense knife. The Yojimbo is just a tad small for me, but I like it too, I've had 4 of them. Smaller blades are a bit harder to use for self defense, but depending on where you live there may be laws regulating legal blade length.

Buy the 3 Spyderco 15V Wharncliffe knives and satisfy your seax groove!

[mikey177]

Here's a relevant thread from last month: Let's Talk Wharncliffes

[JSumm]

The only way to know for yourself is to give one a try. You may be able to pick up a discontinued Seki Wharncliffe for a good price. National Knives had some if you create an account and log on.

Honestly, for 95% of my uses, a Wharncliffe is better. Utility cutting just seems to be more efficient with a Wharncliffe.

Blades with belly can provide more versatility. Especially when cutting or scraping on a flat surface. So a little bit of belly if you are going to carry one blade for the rest of your life. If you are on this forum, that most likely is not the case. So for that reason, you should get one and try it out.

I love my Wharncliffes. Right now, my third most carried Spyderco is the Swayback. It is easily in my top favorite Spydercos.

[SpeedHoles]

Ever use a box cutter knife to do any cutting or complete a project?
Yeah, just imagine that bigger with more penetration, more sweeping edge length, obviously better ergos and leverage, and also unfortunately much thicker and with just as weak of a tip in many cases. Weighing the pros and cons and using them with those characteristics in mind, they are something you won't want to go without amongst your lineup moving forward.


There was just a couple other threads like this recently with some great replies, and the usual references to Jazzs own threads and info, which brought about the option variant in many model lines.

[Aladinsane]

Here's a relevant thread from last month: Let's Talk Wharncliffes

Thank you! I don’t think this one popped up when I searched for Wharncliffe topics.

[twinboysdad]

Personally no bigger than a Delica for me with Wharns and really like Dfly/Manbug size best for the blade style

[twinboysdad]

I find the Leaf a more versatile shape with most of the benefits of a Wharn

[Aladinsane]

The only way to know for yourself is to give one a try. You may be able to pick up a discontinued Seki Wharncliffe for a good price. National Knives had some if you create an account and log on.

Honestly, for 95% of my uses, a Wharncliffe is better. Utility cutting just seems to be more efficient with a Wharncliffe.

Blades with belly can provide more versatility. Especially when cutting or scraping on a flat surface. So a little bit of belly if you are going to carry one blade for the rest of your life. If you are on this forum, that most likely is not the case. So for that reason, you should get one and try it out.

I love my Wharncliffes. Right now, my third most carried Spyderco is the Swayback. It is easily in my top favorite Spydercos.

Yeah, I've been looking at some discontinued Wharnies for good prices, so it's not too painful to try one out. Plus, it would be fun to have one in the "collection"! I'm loath to have a knife I won't use, but I have a feeling that won't be the case.

[Aladinsane]

I find the Leaf a more versatile shape with most of the benefits of a Wharn

Hard to improve on the leaf!

[Aladinsane]

Ever use a box cutter knife to do any cutting or complete a project?
Yeah, just imagine that bigger with more penetration, more sweeping edge length, obviously better ergos and leverage, and also unfortunately much thicker and with just as weak of a tip in many cases. Weighing the pros and cons and using them with those characteristics in mind, they are something you won't want to go without amongst your lineup moving forward.


There was just a couple other threads like this recently with some great replies, and the usual references to Jazzs own threads and info, which brought about the option variant in many model lines.

The Wharncliffe shape intrigues me, I'll keep thinking and researching for a few more days.

[SpeedHoles]

Ever use a box cutter knife to do any cutting or complete a project?
Yeah, just imagine that bigger with more penetration, more sweeping edge length, obviously better ergos and leverage, and also unfortunately much thicker and with just as weak of a tip in many cases. Weighing the pros and cons and using them with those characteristics in mind, they are something you won't want to go without amongst your lineup moving forward.


There was just a couple other threads like this recently with some great replies, and the usual references to Jazzs own threads and info, which brought about the option variant in many model lines.

The Wharncliffe shape intrigues me, I'll keep thinking and researching for a few more days.

I noticed you're really digging the Jumper chassis at the moment, and I see the Rockjumper still at some retailers available for under $60 in VG-10 which is an insane value deal really.
And also the K390 Endela Wharnie for like 120ish or so, also a good deal. I don't have a Rockjumper but I'm close to grabbing one before they're gone, and I do have and enjoy the Endela Wharnie (Delwharnica is one of my favorites though).

I also took to the Microjimbo more than I expected (I like it more than the Lil Native), but already being a long time Yojimbo 2 user, it's not totally surprising.

[Aladinsane]

SNAFU.

[Aladinsane]

Ever use a box cutter knife to do any cutting or complete a project?
Yeah, just imagine that bigger with more penetration, more sweeping edge length, obviously better ergos and leverage, and also unfortunately much thicker and with just as weak of a tip in many cases. Weighing the pros and cons and using them with those characteristics in mind, they are something you won't want to go without amongst your lineup moving forward.


There was just a couple other threads like this recently with some great replies, and the usual references to Jazzs own threads and info, which brought about the option variant in many model lines.

The Wharncliffe shape intrigues me, I'll keep thinking and researching for a few more days.

I noticed you're really digging the Jumper chassis at the moment, and I see the Rockjumper still at some retailers available for under $60 in VG-10 which is an insane value deal really.
And also the K390 Endela Wharnie for like 120ish or so, also a good deal. I don't have a Rockjumper but I'm close to grabbing one before they're gone, and I do have and enjoy the Endela Wharnie (Delwharnica is one of my favorites though).

I also took to the Microjimbo more than I expected (I like it more than the Lil Native), but already being a long time Yojimbo 2 user, it's not totally surprising.

Yep, you’ve got me figured out! I’ve been seriously considering a Rockjumper at a discount since I like the Leafjumper so much.

[thuyenbuom]

IMHO the Wharncliffe's whole straight blade provides for excellent cutting power...especially for self-defense (larger Wharncliffe blades) and in my garden (smaller Wharncliffe blades).

[ladybug93]

The only way to know for yourself is to give one a try.

this right here. personally, i'd suggest a yojimbo or yojumbo. then, if you find it's not what you want for edc, at least you still have a good self-defense knife with a wicked hollow grind that cuts well and still has a place in a collection. from there, you'll probably end up with one or two more as well. :)

[knivesandbooks]

Wharncliffe, sheepsfoot, ramsfoot, etc are the most useful blade shapes for just pocket knife to cut whatever, imo. I don’t like them as a work knife for what I use my work knives for. But just cutting packages, opening plastic shell, even just cutting an apple, I like flat edge. Prefer smaller wharncliffe blades 3” or less, personally. Longer ones feel more unwieldy and iirc the original wharncliffe traditional knives were a smaller pattern. With Spyderco, the serrated wharncliffe models are cutting beasts, very aggressive. Wharncliffe blades are also easy to sharpen.

[cabfrank]

Get a Rockjumper. If you don't like it you can sell it without losing much at all. I've been considering one for weeks now, but haven't talked myself into it yet. I would for sure if I didn't already have a Delica Wharncliffe that I love. I think you'll like the blade shape and knife design.

[Aladinsane]

Get a Rockjumper. If you don't like it you can sell it without losing much at all. I've been considering one for weeks now, but haven't talked myself into it yet. I would for sure if I didn't already have a Delica Wharncliffe that I love. I think you'll like the blade shape and knife design.

Yeah, I’m probably 75% decided on a Rockjumper. I have the Leafjumper, so I know it’s good!