So far, we’ve only seen modern interpretations of the Wharncliffe. What else is there to say about the Leek that hasn’t already been said? This is an EDC all-timer. Janich says a Wharncliffe must have a straight edge, but the gentle curve of the Leek edge is just subtle enough to be nearly straight. Wait, the Kershaw Leek? Although Kershaw calls it a modified drop point, I would classify it more as a modified Wharncliffe. The Rockjumper was created with rock climbers in mind, but it works well as an EDC. Not only has the brand committed to making Wharncliffe versions of most of its classics (more to come) but they’ve developed newer models with Wharncliffe blades. If the last few years of Spyderco could be defined by a single word it would have to be Wharncliffe. The backup knife is great at slashing and piercing. The overall length is only 3.6 inches and it is meant to be put in its sheath in a boot or wallet. This small fixed blade is made to be used in last ditch self-defense situation. The KA-BAR TDI Last Ditch Knife takes cues from Janich’s Ronin. On top of that, the Wharncliffe is suited for all types of tasks. The straight edge means the edge is completely hidden with the knife rather than protruding out of the handle to cause problems. What’s interesting about the inclusion of a Wharncliffe blade profile is that it’s functional to the design of the blade. This tiny knife weighs 0.9 ounces and features a 1.75-inch Wharncliffe blade design. He took the concept of a minimalist and compact knife to the next level with the PECK (Precision Engineered Compact Knife). It all started with his KISS (Keep It Super Simple) knife that was barebones but beloved. While the Ronin is still around and previously held this spot, it has been out of stock for years.Įd Halligan was a master of minimalism. The Ronin was then made into a folding version known as the Yojimbo. Eventually, it came back in a second iteration. It was picked up by Spyderco briefly but it was ahead of its time. He created the Ronin fixed blade with knife maker Mike Snody. After extensive testing, he found the Wharncliffe blade - with its piercing point and flat edge - was best. The origins of the knife are documented in the History of the Wharncliffe, but self-defense expert Michael Janich wanted a superb cutting knife for a self-defense tool. I wanted to start off with the Ronin because this is pretty much where the modern interpretation and tactical obsession with the Wharncliffe blade came from. I’m capping the list at 20, although I will undoubtedly be missing a few essential additions, so let me know in the comments. While the function has evolved from a whittling knife to more of a self-defense or EDC purpose, the Wharncliffe continues to be a useful tool.Ī few weeks back, I wrote about the History of the Wharncliffe, and now I’m taking it to the next step with a look at the best production knives with Wharncliffe blades. For nearly two centuries, the Wharncliffe blade design has remained a staple of the knife community.
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