Wharncliffe Knives

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Happy Jack, For those who don't know the brand, Happy Jack was made by knife maker Chuck Garlits. He made the Happy Jack Brand in 1987-1989. Everything is handmade and the fit and finish is wonderful. This was a limited run of 39 for the American Edge Collectors Association Club in 1988. This is his Large Swayback Wharncliffe Model that about 4" when closed. Arizona Custom Knives has a number of his knives right now if anyone want to see a nice mix of his work. Chuck is also the cousin of NHRA Race Car Driver Don Garlits.

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That is quite a unique knife, and Very beautiful.
Are the handles Mother of Pearl? They must be full of fire in the right light. 8)
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americanedgetech wrote:That is quite a unique knife, and Very beautiful.
Are the handles Mother of Pearl? They must be full of fire in the right light. 8)
The MOP is imitation pearl. I wish is was real. But I don't mind. Just being able to own one of his knives makes my day. The man was a very good knife maker.

This ones got my son in laws name on it, I'm so proud of him. A few months back he got promoted to Master Sargent E8 in the Marines. I think I'll give him this for Christmas.
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Isn't it GREAT when your kids pick the correct partners!

Good for you sir! ::tu::
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Here are a couple of recent pickups. The top one I was able to wrestle away from Q at a weak moment he was having. ::tu::
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Those are BOTH beauties.
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Thanks Ken! I am developing quite a penchant for unusual trapper styles.
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I'm still falling for everything! ::dang::
Wharncliffe blades have me firmly in their grasp tho.
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gsmith7158 wrote:Here are a couple of recent pickups. The top one I was able to wrestle away from Q at a weak moment he was having. ::tu::
Greg, I seem to have a lot of those (weak moments), although usually they end up with me getting a new knife, not letting one go! ::doh:: Once I get a knife it essentially becomes a part of my family and very difficult to part with. I'm glad it went to a good home, though. ::handshake::

Here's the newest addition to my wharncliffe family.
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PCwizard wrote:
americanedgetech wrote: This ones got my son in laws name on it, I'm so proud of him. A few months back he got promoted to Master Sargent E8 in the Marines. I think I'll give him this for Christmas.
I can't let that one pass without comment. A big ole Ooh Rah and Semper Fi to your S-I-L and congratulations on his promotion. You have every right to be super proud of him. I thought I was going to bust my buttons when my Niece made Tech Sgt (E-6) in the Air Force a few months ago at only 8 years TIS.
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jerryd6818 wrote:
PCwizard wrote:
americanedgetech wrote: This ones got my son in laws name on it, I'm so proud of him. A few months back he got promoted to Master Sargent E8 in the Marines. I think I'll give him this for Christmas.
I can't let that one pass without comment. A big ole Ooh Rah and Semper Fi to your S-I-L and congratulations on his promotion. You have every right to be super proud of him. I thought I was going to bust my buttons when my Niece made Tech Sgt (E-6) in the Air Force a few months ago at only 8 years TIS.
Thanks Jerry, we are super proud of him. They transferred him to Virginia Beach, VA area. I forget the name of the base right now. I'll edit the post later with the correct base. Thanks again.
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PCwizard wrote:
jerryd6818 wrote:
PCwizard wrote:
I can't let that one pass without comment. A big ole Ooh Rah and Semper Fi to your S-I-L and congratulations on his promotion. You have every right to be super proud of him. I thought I was going to bust my buttons when my Niece made Tech Sgt (E-6) in the Air Force a few months ago at only 8 years TIS.
Thanks Jerry, we are super proud of him. They transferred him to Virginia Beach, VA area. I forget the name of the base right now. I'll edit the post later with the correct base. Thanks again.
Several in that area but the only one in Virginia Beach is:

Marine Aviation Training Support Group 33, Naval Air Station Oceana
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Camp Allen is right next door in Norfolk, Virginia

There's a Marine Corps Detachment at Fort Lee, Fort Lee, VA but that's up the road quite a ways almost to Richmond, VA.

::shrug::
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jerryd6818 wrote:
PCwizard wrote:
jerryd6818 wrote: I can't let that one pass without comment. A big ole Ooh Rah and Semper Fi to your S-I-L and congratulations on his promotion. You have every right to be super proud of him. I thought I was going to bust my buttons when my Niece made Tech Sgt (E-6) in the Air Force a few months ago at only 8 years TIS.
Thanks Jerry, we are super proud of him. They transferred him to Virginia Beach, VA area. I forget the name of the base right now. I'll edit the post later with the correct base. Thanks again.
Several in that area but the only one in Virginia Beach is:

Marine Aviation Training Support Group 33, Naval Air Station Oceana
Virginia Beach, Virginia

::shrug::
He's at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, I looked it up its a mix of U.S. Army, in addition to the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
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Imagine those guys "Trick or Treating"? ::woot:: ::teary_eyes:: ::teary_eyes:: ::teary_eyes:: ::teary_eyes:: ::teary_eyes:: ::teary_eyes:: ::teary_eyes:: ::teary_eyes:: ::teary_eyes:: ::teary_eyes::
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More wharnies that I've posted in other threads, but certainly belong here as well.
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I've collected a few I-XL knives to date but the Wharncliffe in the black dress is catching my eye. ::nod::
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Enjoy it while you can...that one is scheduled to get the orvet magic mod treatment in a few months. I'm currently in the process of sourcing just the right material for the makeover.

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I'm sure it will be spectacular!
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Kershaw 1500ST in linen Micarta with ATS-34 part serrated wharncliffe blade, liner lock and pocket clip. This one will be alternating EDC pocket time with my Kershaw Chill and one of several Kershaw Leeks. Closed Length = 3 5/8"
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Here's one I got several months ago. Seller's pics
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In the style of the Hawbaker Muskrat but S&M called it a "Straight Moose". From the Keystone Series XX with Bourbon Reversed Worm Groove Bone Jig Bone handles, I like it.
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Great color on that bone. Sweet, and classic.
jerryd6818 wrote:In the style of the Hawbaker Muskrat but S&M called it a "Straight Moose". From the Keystone Series XX with Bourbon Reversed Worm Groove Bone Jig Bone handles, I like it.
That sounds like the moment when you look at the waiter, and say... "I ordered the fish!"
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Hawbaker Muskrat -- Sheepcliffe blade on one end, Muskrat clip blade on the other.
Moose -- Large knife with a big clip blade at one end and either a long spear or a long spey blade at the other end.

Maybe they should have called it a Hawbaker Moose. :lol: :lol:
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jerryd6818 wrote:Hawbaker Muskrat -- Sheepcliffe blade on one end, Muskrat clip blade on the other.
Moose -- Large knife with a big clip blade at one end and either a long spear or a long spey blade at the other end.

Maybe they should have called it a Hawbaker Moose. :lol: :lol:
I gotta say that keystone series is putting out some sweet knives. ::tu::
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gsmith7158 wrote:I gotta say that keystone series is putting out some sweet knives. ::tu::
Check out this S&M Acorn Series...if two can be considered a "series". This interior mammoth ivory wharncliffe trapper is from the Schatt & Morgan Custom Shop and is 1 of only 2 ever made. Supposedly, the acorn shield is quite rare on an S&M knife.
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