All About Pocket Knives

wharncliffe noun
warn-cliff

• a knife blade characterized by a straight cutting edge and a spine that slopes down to meet the edge, creating a sharp point

• It's known for its exceptional control and precision during cuts, especially push cuts and those requiring the tip

• Unlike many blade shapes with a curved "belly," the wharncliffe blade maintains a straight edge from the handle to the tip

• The spine of the blade gradually curves downward, creating a strong and sharp point

• The straight edge and sloping spine create a robust tip that can handle various tasks, from slicing to piercing

• The straight edge allows for controlled and accurate cuts, minimizing the risk of the blade slipping or wandering during a cut

• The design is attributed to Lord Wharncliffe, who sought a strong and precise blade for his personal use and for sailors

Please join me every Wednesday and post a new knife with a wharncliffe blade (and possibly others) for all the world to see!

Case Seahorse in my pocket today at work.

Awesome examples, next week!

Beautiful knives, Tom and Wade.

Here is another example.

Dinadan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:24 pm Beautiful knives, Tom and Wade.

Here is another example.
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Knice.

Here's my oldest Wharnie to add to this new thread:

For most of its life it had a black synthetic handle that advertised a brand of liquor. A few years ago, I traded it to the only other AAPK member in Hawaii, PCWizard. He sent it to glennbad for modification with Mammoth Ivory then turned around and gifted it back to me.

I*XL George Wostenholm, Sheffield, England, Oil The Joints

My little Northfield.

My only wharncliffs:
Queen sawcut bone
Fight’n Rooster “Hard Times” stag

Didn't have one handy but thought what the heck, old man will get into mischief when it to hot for him outside.
Ain't near a pretty as those yawl are showing, matter of fact you could say it's ugly as home made sin.
She'll shave paper.

Looking good gentlemen, who doesn’t like a good Wharny

I like em
Great theme!

Great idea for a post

Here is one I have never carried now that I think about it.

Double points because it is a John Deere.

Bob

Here's mine......

Great idea for a thread, Tom... and Great Wharnnies everyone! Here are three from the archives that Stakeknife stoked up memories of. I noticed this Schatt Ram Horn that currently resides in Q's Wonderful Wharncliffe collection has 1 of 30 on the blade and SK's has 1 of 20. I'll try to get some pics of something new before next Wednesday.

Correction: Just realized SK's Ram Horn Schatt has a different nail nick than the one I have pictured.

Schatt & Morgan #43 Jumbo Half Whittier in Red Stag.

Y’all are bringing out the big guns on week 1, great display of the best blade ever forged!

Wharncliffe wednesday - I like it !!

I'll play.

Lansky1 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:47 am Wharncliffe wednesday - I like it !! c2a.jpg

Wow just bust out that Hawbaker Special!

Lansky1 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:47 am Wharncliffe wednesday - I like it !! c2a.jpg

A Lansky Ratcliffe special!!

Oops. I missed Wednesday, but this is my favorite Wharncliffe. It was built by Cameron House of Salem, OR using a scrap of mammoth ivory brought home from a hunting trip to Alaska.

A nice old Catt.

Here's one...

Here's a GEC 18 pattern...

Can’t believe I don’t have a Camillus one ! Might have to make one like Big H posted .
Some very nice knives being shown here .