Wharncliffe knives

Wharncliffe

— a profile resembling the sheepsfoot described above; sometimes these two options are even combined into one type. However, there is still a difference: in the Wharncliffe the butt in the front part descends to the tip along a more gentle arc than the sheepsfoot, and this arc begins noticeably closer to the handle. The advantages of this profile are high cutting accuracy (due to a straight blade along the entire length), as well as good suitability for planing and scraping (for the same reason). In addition, the tip also turns out to be quite functional, for example, it can accurately cut a shallow contour of a complex shape. However, in general, this profile is not as versatile as the "classic" or "drop point"; it initially gained popularity in "gentleman's knives" – small pocket folding models of the EDC category. It is also worth noting that there are several other variants of the Warncliff on the market – with a slightly curved upward rather than a straight blade.