Description
The Hinderer Eklipse BPU #583 Wharncliffe Folding Knife is a battle-worn themed Hinderer tactical folder built on the full-size Eklipse platform. The original text has been normalized from “EKLipse” to Eklipse, and the blade style should be written as Wharncliffe rather than translated into “Bird Beak.” With an overall length of approximately 21 cm, this piece combines the sharp utility geometry of a Wharncliffe blade with Hinderer’s rugged BPU visual language.
The blade is made from CPM-20CV steel and features Hinderer’s signature BPU (Battlefield Pick Up) battle-worn treatment. The Wharncliffe profile offers a straight, highly controllable cutting edge with strong tip utility, making it excellent for precise slicing, draw cuts, and tactical EDC use. Public Hinderer listings confirm that the Eklipse platform has been offered with CPM-20CV Wharncliffe blade configurations. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The handle features a BPU OD green G10 scale paired with a BPU textured titanium lock side, creating a unified distressed battlefield aesthetic. The woven-texture lock side adds depth, grip, and strong visual contrast, while the OD green G10 scale reinforces the military-inspired tone of the build.
This example is fitted with themed Hinderer hardware, including a horse head filler tab and a Holey pocket clip. The knife uses Hinderer’s Tri-Way pivot system, allowing the user to tune the action with bearings, Teflon washers, or bronze washers depending on preference. Recon1’s Eklipse Tri-Way listing also documents the platform’s 8.25-inch overall length and Tri-Way compatibility, which closely matches the provided 21 cm specification. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
As a numbered BPU #583 Eklipse with Wharncliffe blade geometry, OD green G10, BPU textured titanium lock side, horse head filler tab, and Holey clip, this knife delivers a complete battle-worn Hinderer presentation. It is a strong choice for collectors who appreciate Hinderer’s distressed finishes, themed hardware, and hard-use American tactical design.
📐 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand / Maker | Hinderer |
| Model | Eklipse BPU #583 Wharncliffe |
| Overall Length | Approx. 21 cm |
| Blade Material | CPM-20CV |
| Blade Style | Wharncliffe |
| Blade Finish | BPU (Battlefield Pick Up) Battle-Worn Finish |
| Show Side Handle | BPU OD Green G10 Scale |
| Lock Side Handle | BPU Textured Titanium Frame Lock |
| Pivot System | Tri-Way Pivot System |
| Hardware | Horse Head Filler Tab / Holey Pocket Clip |
| Lock Type | Frame Lock |
| Edition / Number | BPU #583 |
| Collectibility | Numbered BPU Eklipse with Wharncliffe Blade |
