Definition of "wharncliffe"

Compact 3 fingered fixed blades often with modified wharncliffes. Survival knife with mortised handles.

2008 September 8, Joe Kertzman, Knives 2009, F+W Media, Inc.

The "Needs Work" by Kershaw Knives needs very little work, but an introduction is in order. A funny name for a knife, the Needs Work folder is purpose-built as a working folder, and includes a straight, plain-edge, modified-wharncliffe blade, and a comfortable, ergonomic handle. Thomas Welk, director of sales and marketing for Kershaw, says, “The Needs Work is really a nice total package, […]

2010 August 20, Joe Kertzman, Knives 2011: The World's Greatest Knife Book, F+W Media, Inc.