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1967redrider wrote: Thu Mar 25, 2021 11:58 pm M390, those are pretty sweet, Dan. I noticed the Blade Forums etch, are they Club knives?
Yes, they are the BladeForums 2020 traditional forum knife.
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cudgee wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 12:52 am This is a cheapie, found it at a stock feed store in a country town, no maker or country of origin but was only $15US, so i thought what the heck. I tru-oiled the covers and had to straighten the blade edge on a stone, had a slight curve in it. I am in no way comparing it to some of the fine cutlery being posted, but it is a nice little EDC work knife, and i now have it razor sharp, and it keeps an edge a lot better than some of the lot more expensive knives i have.
Nice find cudgee! ::tu:: It looks great, it's sharp, it holds an edge & it didn't cost too much. That checks all the boxes of a great EDC in my book. Congrats Buddy! ::handshake:: I like it! ::nod:: ::super_happy::
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danno50 wrote: Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:55 pm A couple of modern Wharncliffes.
Those two look great! ::tu:: I like that they have lanyard holes on em. ::nod:: :D
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2021 6249W Wharncliffe Copperhead. Caribbean Blue Bone.
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Very knice PB. Wharnies are tops. ::nod:: ::nod::
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Papa Bones wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:05 pm 2021 6249W Wharncliffe Copperhead. Caribbean Blue Bone.
That is a stunning Blue Copperhead, Smitty. ::tu::
doglegg wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 11:19 pm Very knice PB. Wharnies are tops. ::nod:: ::nod::
I second that motion. ::tu:: ::tu::

Here's one of the "New Queens" made in China (SMKW). I must admit that I was hesitant to take the risk after my experience with the SMKW China Mini-Trapper fiasco. But, I decided that for $16.75 I could afford to gamble on it and, truth be told, I'm very glad I did because this China-Queen Amber Sawcut Bone Wharncliffe is actually very well made; certainly comparable to (possibly even slightly better than) any Rough Ryder I've owned. I have no complaints and, in fact, I quite like it...a lot! ::nod:: (Closed Length = 3½")
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::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu:: Gamble paid off.
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Papa Bones wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:05 pm 2021 6249W Wharncliffe Copperhead. Caribbean Blue Bone.
Case XX 2021 Carib Blue 6249W Cop Head_a1.png
Case XX 2021 Carib Blue 6249W Cop Head_b.png
What do I say to ~Q~? Monkey see. Monkey do.
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QTCut5 wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:35 am
Here's one of the "New Queens" made in China (SMKW). I must admit that I was hesitant to take the risk after my experience with the SMKW China Mini-Trapper fiasco. But, I decided that for $16.75 I could afford to gamble on it and, truth be told, I'm very glad I did because this China-Queen Amber Sawcut Bone Wharncliffe is actually very well made; certainly comparable to (possibly even slightly better than) any Rough Ryder I've owned. I have no complaints and, in fact, I quite like it...a lot! ::nod:: (Closed Length = 3½")
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Now dang nab-it ~Q~, cut that out. You're not the only one with a monkey. It's still March and already April is starting to fill up. With qualifications like that, I just gotta have one.
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QTCut5 wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:35 am
Papa Bones wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:05 pm 2021 6249W Wharncliffe Copperhead. Caribbean Blue Bone.
That is a stunning Blue Copperhead, Smitty. ::tu::
doglegg wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 11:19 pm Very knice PB. Wharnies are tops. ::nod:: ::nod::
I second that motion. ::tu:: ::tu::

Here's one of the "New Queens" made in China (SMKW).
Thanks and yours is a Cool knife "Q". Kind of reminiscent of a seahorse pattern.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:26 am
What do I say to ~Q~? Monkey see. Monkey do.
::sotb:: ::sotb:: Just because yours shipped first. ::poke::
Sometimes I Sit and Think ::hmm:: .... Other times I just Sit
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 6:20 am
jerryd6818 wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:26 am
What do I say to ~Q~? Monkey see. Monkey do.
::sotb:: ::sotb:: Just because yours shipped first. ::poke::
:mrgreen:
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Added this one to my Case / Copperhead / Wharncliffe family. A 2000 Case EZ 49 Copperhead with Wharncliffe blade and yellow synthetic handles.
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Couple more to add to the bottomless Wharncliffe "Rabbit Hole" collection.
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Nice little 3 1/8" Challenge Wharncliffe pen knife.
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JohnR wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:59 pm Nice little 3 1/8" Challenge Wharncliffe pen knife.
"Nice" he says. Very nice I say.
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cudgee wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 12:52 am This is a cheapie, found it at a stock feed store in a country town, no maker or country of origin but was only $15US, so i thought what the heck. I tru-oiled the covers and had to straighten the blade edge on a stone, had a slight curve in it. I am in no way comparing it to some of the fine cutlery being posted, but it is a nice little EDC work knife, and i now have it razor sharp, and it keeps an edge a lot better than some of the lot more expensive knives i have.

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Q, we may have to put a W after your name. I like them both. ::tu:: ::tu::

JohnR, typical of your wonderful knives. ::nod:: ::nod::
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QTCut5 wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:35 am
Papa Bones wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:05 pm 2021 6249W Wharncliffe Copperhead. Caribbean Blue Bone.
That is a stunning Blue Copperhead, Smitty. ::tu::
doglegg wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 11:19 pm Very knice PB. Wharnies are tops. ::nod:: ::nod::
I second that motion. ::tu:: ::tu::

Here's one of the "New Queens" made in China (SMKW). I must admit that I was hesitant to take the risk after my experience with the SMKW China Mini-Trapper fiasco. But, I decided that for $16.75 I could afford to gamble on it and, truth be told, I'm very glad I did because this China-Queen Amber Sawcut Bone Wharncliffe is actually very well made; certainly comparable to (possibly even slightly better than) any Rough Ryder I've owned. I have no complaints and, in fact, I quite like it...a lot! ::nod:: (Closed Length = 3½")
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Aww ~Q~, you silver tongued devil. You talked me right into it. Just ordered one off the Bay.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:20 pm Aww ~Q~, you silver tongued devil. You talked me right into it. Just ordered one off the Bay.
I think you'll be happy with it, jerryd, despite having only one blade (I know you're more of a two-blade guy). In fact, I liked mine so much I actually bought a second one (one for each hand!). In the interest of full disclosure, however, I must admit that this knife is not entirely flawless; as you can plainly see, it does have a cockeyed shield placement (I noticed the same thing on the one Treefarmer got as well)--which really is not that big a deal (except, of course, to a certain OCD Monkey who can always manage to point out the single thorn on the stem of an otherwise beautiful rose :roll: ) Fortunately, the shield on my second one is not tilted, so there's a chance yours might be OK too. ::fc::
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QTCut5 wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:55 pm
jerryd6818 wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:20 pm Aww ~Q~, you silver tongued devil. You talked me right into it. Just ordered one off the Bay.
I think you'll be happy with it, jerryd, despite having only one blade (I know you're more of a two-blade guy). In fact, I liked mine so much I actually bought a second one (one for each hand!). In the interest of full disclosure, however, I must admit that this knife is not entirely flawless; as you can plainly see, it does have a cockeyed shield placement (I noticed the same thing on the one Treefarmer got as well)--which really is not that big a deal (except, of course, to a certain OCD Monkey who can always manage to point out the single thorn on the stem of an otherwise beautiful rose :roll: ) Fortunately, the shield on my second one is not tilted, so there's a chance yours might be OK too. ::fc::
Very classy looking knives Q! Beautiful! ::nod:: ::super_happy::
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QTCut5 wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:55 pm
jerryd6818 wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:20 pm Aww ~Q~, you silver tongued devil. You talked me right into it. Just ordered one off the Bay.
I think you'll be happy with it, jerryd, despite having only one blade (I know you're more of a two-blade guy). In fact, I liked mine so much I actually bought a second one (one for each hand!). In the interest of full disclosure, however, I must admit that this knife is not entirely flawless; as you can plainly see, it does have a cockeyed shield placement (I noticed the same thing on the one Treefarmer got as well)--which really is not that big a deal (except, of course, to a certain OCD Monkey who can always manage to point out the single thorn on the stem of an otherwise beautiful rose :roll: ) Fortunately, the shield on my second one is not tilted, so there's a chance yours might be OK too. ::fc::
There were four things that outweighed the single blade. First and foremost was of course the Wharncliffe blade and then there was those sawcut bone handles. The price had a large impact on my decision but the thing that put it over the top was ~Q~'s opinion of the knife. That sealed the deal for me.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:23 am There were four things that outweighed the single blade. First and foremost was of course the Wharncliffe blade and then there was those sawcut bone handles. The price had a large impact on my decision but the thing that put it over the top was ~Q~'s opinion of the knife. That sealed the deal for me.
I thought for sure you would've mentioned the grooved bolsters, jerryd...I thought that was one of your preferred features. ::undecided:: ::hmm::
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QTCut5 wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:28 am
I thought for sure you would've mentioned the grooved bolsters, jerryd...I thought that was one of your preferred features. ::undecided:: ::hmm::
It is. Let me mention them now.
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It's here. It avoided the porch pirates and was in the mailbox when I got home yesterday. Excellent!! If you don't have an aversion to China made knives, (along with ~Q~) I recommend it.
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