95 mm Damascus Wharncliffe - Koa
95 mm Damascus Wharncliffe - Koa
95 mm Damascus Wharncliffe - Koa
95 mm Damascus Wharncliffe - Koa, handle close-up

95 mm Damascus Wharncliffe - Koa

JMC-SPE534

bladesmith: Chopp


This Wharncliffe incorporates a thin nine-layer Damascus shim between the core and cladding, along with a hammered texture that adds visual depth to the forged finish. The relatively straight edge follows the point closely, creating a precise profile for detailed work in the field.

This knife comes with a custom fit sheath to protect your new knife during storage and transportation.

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  • Complimentary lifetime sharpening
  • Made in Portland, Oregon

Jamison Chopp

Jamison Chopp grew up making furniture and considered pursuing it as a career after college, until he discovered knifemaking — a craft that wove together his interests in both wood and metalwork. After apprenticing at Carter Cutlery, where he mastered traditional Japanese lines, shapes, and patterns, Jamison opened his own shop before eventually rejoining his former colleagues at Acre Knife.

At Acre, Jamison lets organic patterns of forged steel speak for themselves. “I try to find beauty and refinement in simplicity instead of complexity. There’s no detail about a knife that I don’t pour myself into creatively. I’ve never been obsessed with perfection; I want you to look at my knives and know that they’re handmade.”

Wharncliffe

A blade pattern developed in early 19th-century England and attributed to the first Lord Wharncliffe. It features a straight cutting edge and a spine that tapers downward in a smooth, continuous curve into a fine, slender tip. This shape provides excellent cutting leverage along the flat edge while offering precision and control at the point.

Environment: Outdoor
Uses: Scoring, General Fieldwork, Woodworking

Overview
Process: Forged

Overall Length: 210 mm / 8.27 in
Weight: 113 g

Blade
Profile: Wharncliffe
Material: Damascus

Steel Type: 52100

Cladding: Nickel

Length: 95 mm / 3.74 in
Height at Heel: 25 mm / 0.98 in

Handle
Construction: Full Tang
Material: Koa

Length: 105 mm / 4.13 in
Liner: Red G10 & Black G10

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Damascus technique

  1. Damascus cross section

    Damascus, or pattern-welded steel, is made in a similar way to san mai, except alternating layers of high-carbon steel with different properties are forge welded together. When the final blade is etched, the pattern is revealed as a result of these layers.

  2. Forging technique

    Three billets can be forged and re-stacked to create many layers, which then become the final blade material.

  3. Shaping the pattern

    The bladesmith can remove material by filing, drilling, or grinding part of the metal away, or move the layers with a hammer or press. The resulting patterns vary widely, but the intricate, wavy patterns are a distinctive hallmark of Damascus steel.

Hand wash and dry No dishwasher

Hand wash your knife with warm water and mild dish soap when cutting tasks are finished. Dry immediately after use. 

Under no circumstances place your knife in a dishwasher or leave it soaking for extended periods in the sink. 

Following our general care instructions will help preserve your knife’s longevity and performance. Visit our care guide for additional information.

Please Note: High-carbon and mild-carbon steel will discolor and darken over time, especially in the presence of acidic foods. It’s normal for a blackish/blue patina to form due to oxidation. Patina tells the story of the unique relationship between a knife and its user.