Help me find a knife

[ringzero]

I've been using a Gerber Suspension multitool a lot recently while working around the house, and I've started really liking its two knife blades.

Suspension has a plain edge Wharncliffe and a sheepsfoot serrated, both of which have thumbstuds for easy one-hand-opening, and both of which lock open.

The Wharncliffe is just a great little general utility blade. Excellent for precision work due to its sharp point, and good for general cutting chores. Very easy to touch up and keep razor sharp. Hadn't used a Wharncliffe blade for years before getting the Suspension, and I'd forgotten how much I liked them.

The sheepsfoot fully serrated blade is also a good design for general utility. Slashes right through cardboard, rope, and the insulation on power cords. Should be good for emergency cutting of seat belts, although I haven't tried it for that purpose yet. (I dread having to re-sharpen it eventually, but I don't like trying to sharpen any serrated blade.)

Between those two blades, I'm all set for 99% of everyday cutting chores. So, I'd like to have those same two blade types available in a more compact, lighter folder.

PE Wharncliffe and SE sheepsfoot blades of about 3 inches, both one-hand-opening, both locking with liner lock or similar, and a pocket clip for carrying convenience.

Anyone know of a knife similar to that?

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[TonkinWarrior]

Ringz, I'm not aware of any lightweight/pocket-clipping folder that has BOTH those blades incorporated.

However, you ought to check out the Spyderco Centofante-4. It's very light (2.5 oz.), has a 3-inch Wharncliffe blade of top-notch VG-10 steel that's undoubtedly a better steel than your Gerber, has an adjustable pocket clip, with easy one-hand (Spyder-hole) opening. Sells for about $48 online.

It's blade is slightly thinner than most Spydercos, Benchmades, etc., so it's not a knife made for real brutal use, but it's still a pretty tough/light folder -- and the least expensive/good quality Wharnie-cutter out there. Very easy to sharpen, too -- as opposed to a serrated blade.

PM me with any questions.

 

[Jefff]

I will second that Centofante-4 night and day difference between the VG-10 steel and Gerber steel.. and keep my eyes on this thread too.. I am always interested in these types of blade designs as well....

 

[carrot]

Close to what you are looking for is the very unique Spyderco Dyad. It is currently discontinued, but word is that it is going to be making a comeback. A Spyderco byrd version is to be on the way as well.

 

[CLHC]

There's the Small Model 4 by Mike Obenauf that's a framelock 2 7/8" blade of S30V. A.G. Russell SeaMaster is another knife that may peak your interest. Boker has one called The Wharcom, though the blade's only 1 5/8" in length. Kershaw has a knife called Needs Work that comes with a 3" blade that's perfect for EDC/Utility. CRKT has one called the Edgie.

Two of the described blades in one, well, the closest could possibly be the slipjoints.

Hope you find what you're looking for and Enjoy!

 

[G1ZM0]

Gerber Double Take

http://www.knivesplus.com/gerberknifegb-41123.html

Looks like it doesn't have a pocket clip.

The other thing to consider it a razor knife with a utility blade.

http://www.stanleytools.com/default...04&SDesc=SportUtility&#153+Outdoorsman++Knife

 

[daloosh]

Well, here's a suggestion, but not quite what you want:

I love the now-discontinued but still available Osborne Switchback, the Benchmade 921. It has dual blades, both Wharnys, the main blade, which you can get with partial serrations is S30V and has the excellent Axis lock, and the secondary blade is a 440C slipjoint for small tasks. That blade takes two hands to open, but the Axis lock on the main blade is what I love most about Benchmades.

For example, in public, I use the little secondary blade cuz it don't scare people. And the main blade, which opens smooth and fast, is very good for general utility. It has a reversible pocket clip and was made in various colors. Some dealers still have stock, and it can be found on the secondary market. Great all around knife. The handle is anodized aluminum, so if you need a composite handle, that would be a minus.

daloosh

 

[ringzero]

Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond. Lots of interesting suggestions. There does seem to be a lack of good two-blade, locking utility knives.

Seems obvious to me that a two-blade knife, with one plain edge blade and one serrated edge blade, will be more useful and versatile than a knife with a single combo edge blade.

While it seems obvious to me, it must not be so obvious to the manufacturers. ;>

Gerber Double Take
http://www.knivesplus.com/gerberknifegb-41123.html
Looks like it doesn't have a pocket clip.

Thanks G1ZM0. This is the only knife suggested still in production that is fairly close to what I want.

It lacks a pocket clip, but if I end up liking the knife enough to carry it regularly, maybe a pocket clip could be added. For its very reasonable price, it looks to be a decent utility/beater knife.

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