Wharncliffe Knives

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Re: Wharncliffe Knives

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I wonder if Lord Wharncliffe had any idea of the ripple effect his invention would have on knife collectors two centuries later? ::hmm::

Here's my latest Wharncliffe addition: A.G. Russell Stag Swayback Jack made in Maniago, Italy, using M390 steel.
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QTCut5 wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:32 am I wonder if Lord Wharncliffe had any idea of the ripple effect his invention would have on knife collectors two centuries later? ::hmm::

Here's my latest Wharncliffe addition: A.G. Russell Stag Swayback Jack made in Maniago, Italy, using M390 steel.
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Very nice "Q". Lovin' the shield on that one. ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:48 pm
QTCut5 wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:32 am I wonder if Lord Wharncliffe had any idea of the ripple effect his invention would have on knife collectors two centuries later? ::hmm::

Here's my latest Wharncliffe addition: A.G. Russell Stag Swayback Jack made in Maniago, Italy, using M390 steel.
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Very nice "Q". Lovin' the shield on that one. ::tu::
Agree 100% ::nod:: ::nod::
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AG Russell Shaved Stag "Agent's Office Knife"

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::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu::
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A pair of Queens
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QTCut5 wrote: Thu Sep 09, 2021 12:08 am AG Russell Shaved Stag "Agent's Office Knife"


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Most of the ones I see have dagger blades. The Wharncliffe is MUCH more practical!
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S&M File & Wire Series #05 Wood (walnut?) Kentucky Shiner with a monster 4 1/8" Wharncliffe blade!!
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Rough Ryder Reserve "Sway" RRR009 Natural Canvas Micarta

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QTCut5 wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:36 pm Rough Ryder Reserve "Sway" RRR009 Natural Canvass Micarta


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Didn't I see somewhere that you had some trouble with that one?
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jerryd6818 wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:38 pm Didn't I see somewhere that you had some trouble with that one?

Yes, jerryd, that is correct...the opening/closing action is not smooth and snappy...it walks with a limp and doesn't have much to say, i.e., slow walk & no talk. :(

I'm trying to fix the issues; but, in the meantime, it's pretty much just eye-candy. ::doh:: :lol:
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Speaking of "eye-candy" (although these two are definitely more than just lookers) ::woot::

Schrade+ USA 175 (modified by muskrat man):
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T.A. Davison Buffalo Horn Swayback
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Wow Q, that Schrade and the TA Davidson are beauties. Love the white bone and the buffalo horn. Fabulous pair. Congrats.
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All outstanding knives Q! ::tu:: :D Especially those last two! :shock: ::tu::
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Mahalo, Ivoryman & Tom (my fellow Wharncliffe junkies :lol: )

Here's another recent acquisition that I picked up in a trade with knifeaddict1965. (I should mention that this 6107(W) was not actually part of the agreed upon trade deal, but an unexpected add-on by a fellow collector who clearly understands my Wharncliffe addiction all too well. ::paranoid:: )
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2021 Case 6149W Burnt Cream Barnboard Jigged Bone Wharncliffe Copperhead
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Fresh out of the oven and still warm. Great knife Q. ::nod::
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doglegg wrote: Wed Dec 15, 2021 1:56 pm Fresh out of the oven and still warm. Great knife Q. ::nod::
:D Yes, indeed, Floyd...Thank you...and believe it or not, it smells almost as good as fresh out-of-the-oven bread...I love the smell of oil on a new knife (although the smell of "burnt cream" no so much) :lol:
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Here's a Case/Zippo 6107(W) Mini Trapper fresh out of Lansky1's famous Wharncliffe mod shop. :D

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Modified Wharncliffe on a Lone Wolf Loveless Mammoth Ivory "City Knife"
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"Scagel Cut" Wharncliffe on a K'roo Custom Stag Sleeveboard
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Great looking additions Q! ::tu:: I especially like that Lansky1 mod. ::nod:: :D
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TPK wrote: Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:00 pm Great looking additions Q! ::tu:: I especially like that Lansky1 mod. ::nod:: :D
Mahalo, Tom. I love all my Lansky1 Mini-T mods--but he's also done a few other interesting and unique Muskrat mods for me that I also love...his work is impeccable, high-quality, factory-looking (actually even better than factory; closer to "custom"). The best word I can think of to describe his Wharncliffe mods is "precision". Essentially, what he does is turn run-of-the-mill factory production knives into semi-custom, one-of-a-kind knives. ::nod:: 8)
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Very nice knives you have posted here, QT.

Here are four wharncliffe body knives which also have wharncliffe blades.
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Lovely quartet Mel
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Dinadan wrote: Sat Jan 22, 2022 10:53 pm Very nice knives you have posted here, QT.

Here are four wharncliffe body knives which also have wharncliffe blades.
Very nice Mel! ::tu:: :D
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