It's Wharncliffe Wednesday!

[QTCut5]

If This Pocket Knife Is Not Considered A “Wharncliffe”, Then Have This Post Deleted.
My First Contribution To This Topic Or Thread…..

Welcome to Wharncliffe Wednesday, Skip It's always nice to have different members join in and show their Wharnies

I believe the blade on your unmarked wirejack is actually a classic Sheepfoot (or "Sheepsfoot", I see it spelled both ways, not sure which is correct or if both spellings are considered acceptable variations, like "Spay" and "Spey". Only seen it written "Sheepsfooty" one time fairly recently My spellcheck prefers it spelled with two "s" and no final "y" for some reason ). While a Sheepsfoot does have the characteristic straight cutting edge of a Wharncliffe, the only real difference is in the steepness of the slope from the spine to the tip of the blade. On a Sheepfoot, like yours, the slope is steeper and more abrupt compared to a Wharncliffe that has a more gradual, longer slope. In mathematical terms, it's a difference in the gradient of rise over run: on a Wharncliffe, run > rise (more run, less rise), on a Sheepsfoot, rise > run (more rise, less run). At any rate, I would consider a Sheepfoot to be a close cousin of a Wharncliffe....."Wharncliffe adjacent", if you will, so no need to delete your post. It's good to see variations for comparison and educational purposes

I used to have a wirejack with a Queen-marked Wharncliffe blade but I sold it. IIRC, "herbva" Herb owns it now. Perhaps he will read this and post it

[QTCut5]

Still trying to decide today.today..

Kerry, it appears you've made your choice.....and a fine choice it is, if I do say so myself I believe I shall follow your lead and also post a Wharnie group shot. In recognition of the one year anniversary of Wharncliffe Wednesday (less one day if we're splitting hairs), I submit my very special group of Wharncliffes all of which have experienced the modification magic of our very own glennbad.....except for the Lone Wolf Paul Perfecto which was modified by our late AAPK brother Ivoryman (RIP buddy ).

[Dinadan]

One Year Anniversary

You fellows have already got the day off to a great start! Here are five more or less random Wharncliffes from five makers.

Bertram Bulldog GEC Case HSB

[Gtrclktr-351]

Still trying to decide today.today..

Kerry, it appears you've made your choice.....and a fine choice it is, if I do say so myself I believe I shall follow your lead and also post a Wharnie group shot. In recognition of the one year anniversary of Wharncliffe Wednesday (less one day if we're splitting hairs), I submit my very special group of Wharncliffes all of which have experienced the modification magic of our very own glennbad.....except for the Lone Wolf Paul Perfecto which was modified by our late AAPK brother Ivoryman (RIP buddy ).

Not only is this a great group of Wharnies, but also a testament to the abilities of the knife mechanics here.

[toomanyknives]

If This Pocket Knife Is Not Considered A “Wharncliffe”, Then Have This Post Deleted.
My First Contribution To This Topic Or Thread…..

Welcome to Wharncliffe Wednesday, Skip It's always nice to have new members join in and show their Wharnies

I believe the blade on your unmarked wirejack is actually a classic Sheepfoot (or "Sheepsfoot", I see it spelled both ways, not sure which is correct or if both spellings are considered acceptable variations, like "Spay" and "Spey". Only seen it written "Sheepsfooty" one time fairly recently My spellcheck prefers it spelled with two "s" and no final "y" for some reason ). While a Sheepsfoot does have the characteristic straight cutting edge of a Wharncliffe, the only real difference is in the steepness of the slope from the spine to the tip of the blade. On a Sheepfoot, like yours, the slope is steeper and more abrupt compared to a Wharncliffe that has a more gradual, longer slope. In mathematical terms, it's a difference in the gradient of rise over run: on a Wharncliffe, run > rise (more run, less rise), on a Sheepsfoot, rise > run (more rise, less run). At any rate, I would consider a Sheepfoot to be a close cousin of a Wharncliffe....."Wharncliffe adjacent", if you will, so no need to delete your post. It's good to see variations for comparison and educational purposes

I used to have a wirejack with a Queen-marked Wharncliffe blade but I sold it. IIRC, "herbva" Herb owns it now. Perhaps he will read this and post it

"Sheepsfooty". That's my very own my descriptive adjective, ~Q~.

[toomanyknives]

Still trying to decide today.today..

Kerry, it appears you've made your choice.....and a fine choice it is, if I do say so myself I believe I shall follow your lead and also post a Wharnie group shot. In recognition of the one year anniversary of Wharncliffe Wednesday (less one day if we're splitting hairs), I submit my very special group of Wharncliffes all of which have experienced the modification magic of our very own glennbad.....except for the Lone Wolf Paul Perfecto which was modified by our late AAPK brother Ivoryman (RIP buddy ).

WOW!

[toomanyknives]

One Year Anniversary

You fellows have already got the day off to a great start! Here are five more or less random Wharncliffes from five makers.

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Very nice, Mel!

[QTCut5]

"Sheepsfooty". That's my very own my descriptive adjective, ~Q~.

You're a wordsmith, Kerry, indeed, a veritable smithy of words thou art

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Great groups show everyone!
Had time to dig a few out ... 'Q' you will recognize the top two, although the toplock is technically an adjacent wharny.

[knifeaddict1965]

Great show Kerry, Q, Mel, & Tony! Fantastic variety of beautiful Wharncliffes, and phenomenal layouts & photography as well!

Here is a recent pick-up from my knife brother on the Big Island. Q-Cliffe was selling a few that I just couldn't pass on (what a surprise ), and when I received my package, his generosity was obvious once again with this big 'ol Queen Carbon Fiber Wharnie added to the shipment to go with the Wampus Cat I had posted on an earlier WW. This new Queen has great action and fit & finish, so I may have to use the pocket clip and slip it in the pocket for big jobs. Thanks again, Q, for your continued generosity with this wonderful "Bomb" that will be added to my ever-expanding Wharncliffe collection. More pictures of some of the other beauties to come later.

Glad to see the great turnout this morning, with this being the One-year anniversary of bestgear Tom's Wharncliffe Wednesday.

[toomanyknives]

"Sheepsfooty". That's my very own my descriptive adjective, ~Q~.

You're a wordsmith, Kerry, indeed, a veritable smithy of words thou art