Wharncliffe Knives

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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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Case/Tony Bose Collaboration T.B.822013 Wharncliffe Trapper
Case/Tony Bose Collaboration T.B.822013 Wharncliffe Trapper
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WOW!! :shock:
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Q That is a show stopper. ::tu::
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Done bragged on it once but once isn't enough for that beauty. Again congrats Q, I know you are enjoying it. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::nod::
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Here's another one I'm enjoying:
Viper M390 Stag Swayback
Viper M390 Stag Swayback
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Very worthy turkey day knife QTcut ::tu:: .
And ya'll have a very blessed Thanks Giving ::handshake:: .
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2006 Amherst (Ohio) Cutlery Stag Swayback
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Lovely knife Q. I have two Amherst knives and am Impressed with both. ::tu::
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Sweet knife Q ::tu:: .
Here's 2 #61's from 2011.
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Thanks Floyd & WillyC.

I've always liked the GEC #61 pattern, and those two with the stamped bolsters are a mighty fine pair. ::nod::

Here's another Case Tony Bose Collaboration Wharncliffe Whittler. This one has Dark Molasses Jigged Bone handles and Damascus Steel blades.
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~Q~, that's a fine piece of cutlery you have there.
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Already bragged on this one but it is deserving of a second Wow! ::nod:: ::nod::
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Thanks Floyd & jerryd.

Call me the Grinch or Ebeneezer Scrooge because I selfishly spent all my Christmas money on myself this year; but, I feel like Lord Wharncliffe himself as I gaze upon my latest treasures.
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Yep, that's your Christmas cash and that of several others.
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Q I've always thought that 5 is a more rounded number. ::nod:: ::nod::
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Gee, Floyd, you sound just like the little devil sitting on my shoulder who keeps whispering the exact same thing into my ear. Truth be told I almost had a fifth one but the little angel sitting on my other shoulder intervened during the final seconds of the auction and saved me from bankruptcy (not to mention certain maritricide) had I won. Nevertheless, you may rest assured the next time I see another GEC Northfield #77 Wharncliffe Yankee Barlow with smooth golden bone handle, I shall hearken unto that little devil and put in an even more obscene, absurd and ridiculously high bid. ::facepalm::
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I may have posted these two previously; but, since I had them out for cleaning & maintenance today I figured I'd snap a couple shots and show them again.

Although it's a bit small for my personal preference, I believe it was the Lone Wolf Paul Perfecto that originally converted me to Wharncliffe worship in the first place. (Custom elephant ivory handle by Ivoryman.)
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AG Russell Spire Lockback with Black Lip Pearl handle
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I can see why Q, mighty fine knives ::tu:: . That black pearl is something else entirely ::drool:: .
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I'm late to the wharncliffe party - glad I finally stumbled on this thread (my dad always said there is 5% that don't get the word & it is usually me). Some absolutely amazing wharnies here ... keep 'em coming boys :shock:
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I don't think I've posted this one in this thread yet but I apologize if I already did.

I don't know what Ray Cover calls this pattern but I intend to ask him at the knife show next Saturday.
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