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. The handle is black G-10.Įd Halligan was a master of minimalism. It features a 4.08-inch blade made from CTS BD1 steel with a Wharncliffe blade that has a slanted spine that tapers to a point. 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 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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