Wharncliffe Knives

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Timing is a funny thing... a month ago I had none... and now I have three (the first two posted above)...
the third... a NYKC 2¼" fiery MoP handles with nickel silver bolsters... with my recently acquired Keen Kutter folding rule...
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GEC #72 with Wharncliffe blade
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GEC #99 Wall Street
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Outstanding antler Q, fabulous looking piece. Wall St. ain't bad either. Nice score.
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I like that 99, Q !!! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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A trio of Case 107Ws
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Here is a nice little, old whittler. 3 1/8" closed.
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I stumbled on to a Rough Ryder (new spelling) with a Wharncliffe blade. I am hooked on the Wharncliffe blades so when my credit card flips over the billing cycle next week, I'm going to order one. I guess I could order it now but this will be an exercise in patience (which I sorely need).

Heard a rumor that a few of them have had quality issues which is unusual for a RR these days. At that price, I'll just take my chances.
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Thinking RRs and other China made knives may be seeing a 25% price increase soon, what with the tarriffs.
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Love this little rascal...
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TripleF wrote:Love this little rascal...
What's the closed length on that one, Scott? I'm not much on small knives but I can see myself falling for that little cutie.
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Just got the Lionsteel, yesterday, in time for National Knife Day. Got is primarily because of the Wharncliff. Cardboard killing machine...
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jerryd6818 wrote:
TripleF wrote:Love this little rascal...
What's the closed length on that one, Scott? I'm not much on small knives but I can see myself falling for that little cutie.
She's small at 2 3/4" closed.
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I didn't remember the exact length but I did remember passing on it because of it's length.
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jerryd6818 wrote:I stumbled on to a Rough Ryder (new spelling) with a Wharncliffe blade. I am hooked on the Wharncliffe blades so when my credit card flips over the billing cycle next week, I'm going to order one. I guess I could order it now but this will be an exercise in patience (which I sorely need).

Heard a rumor that a few of them have had quality issues which is unusual for a RR these days. At that price, I'll just take my chances.
Wow, jerryd, you have a well-trained Monkey if you can make him wait an entire week on a $13 knife; that's some serious military-style discipline. I am duly impressed. ::nod::

It's a good looking knife, great pattern. I'll be interested to hear your analysis of it once you have it in hand. Hopefully the rumors about the quality issues will prove to be unfounded.
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Hopefully.


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This is a cheap one that i have. No brand or makers mark anywhere on the knife, so i have no idea where it is from or the maker. But is a good little sharp work knife, that can be used for really hard and dirty work, so if it gets dirty or scratched not an issue. Wooden scales came untreated, so i gave it 4 coats of Tru-Oil, then a buff and polish with some beeswax, came up a treat.
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That looks like it would be a terrific carry knife. Or a great first knife for a kid.
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jerryd6818 wrote:That looks like it would be a terrific carry knife. Or a great first knife for a kid.
It is a great carrier, and sharp. Never thought about your other comment, but would be a great first knife for a kid, a fantastic one for a kid to learn to sharpen. Well thought out. ::tu::
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Found this while picking today.... TW ABLETT Sheffield.....Daddy likey!!
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Daddy ain't the only one that likey. ::tu::
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Me likey...and wantie too! ::sotb::
And you just had to post that RR Jerry... ::disgust:: Now I want another knife I don't need... :roll: ::facepalm::
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Cool Wharn Swayback FFF, can't read the stamp, know who makes it? For sale?
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Ivoryman wrote:Cool Wharn Swayback FFF, can't read the stamp, know who makes it? For sale?
TW ABLETT Sheffield I believe . Not just yet.
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Thanks, good looking knife. Good score.
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