A 2016 Forum Knife. An apology, and The Crossroads!

Lambsfoot or Ettrick, I have neither.
I have plenty of caplifters (closet SAK junkie)
I have wharncliffe bladez....
I have 4 of the HJ specials, awls are covered...
I am certain with this group and Charlie involved, it will be a home-run!
Maybe this year, I can finally pay attention enough to get one!
 
1) Charlie is my hero.

2) I am pretty sure that whatever he comes up with here I am going to buy. So I guess I do not have any real strong opinions, but I want to note that I like these two, especially the second one:

r8shell said:
First of all, thank you Charlie!

So many good ideas already mentioned. I would certainty be in favor of an Ettrick or a Lamb foot.

I've been pushing for a smaller knife with a punch/awl, either a peanut, or a gunstock like the #22 magnum. But an equal end Harness Jack would also be nice. I'd like it in either a two spring Jack or something like this.



But with perhaps a clip or sheepfoot or lambfoot blade.

I wonder if GEC could come up with an acrylic that mimics french ivory without the cell outgassing issues. Like an off white pinstripe?
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Jsega51 said:
Borrowed this picture from the "Old Knives" thread, originally posted by C. Noyes.

A punch is extremely useful and you'd be surprised how often you use it daily. Perfect for poking, prodding, puncturing, piercing and picking.

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3) Did I mention that Charlie is my hero? :D
 
An equal ender sounds fantastic actually! I have been looking to add one of those to the stable as it were!

If I were to pick the blades, I would definitely want a spear point a la the #85 pattern, and maybe a wharncliffe secondary as used in the Courthouse Whittler. Kind of a Moose thing I suppose. Lined and pinched bolsters, and a beautiful antique yellow bone! Fitting the two of them on a single spring would make for two incredible slicers! Add that to the stout spear, and the versatile wharnie, and it would cover just about anything I might need daily!
 
I'm still digging the lamb's foot, and I'll cast my vote for a 3-3 ½" closed length. 14' was 3 ¾" and 15' was 4", so it's time for a shorty!
 
Just a thought on the Lambsfoot..... They are pretty common as a single blade, maybe the two spring version would be something a little different, but traditional?
 
TsarBomba said:
Please please don't say "caplifter" for a second blade... :p :cool:
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No, it's a Top Popper!


Actually, I'd put a pen there.



Just thinking about what all I would need in a knife...... A Lambfoot and a Spey would really be pretty handy and make sense in such a knife. I'd still opt for a pen.
 
Woodrow F Call said:
No, it's a Top Popper!


Actually, I'd put a pen there.



Just thinking about what all I would need in a knife...... A Lambfoot and a Spey would really be pretty handy and make sense in such a knife. I'd still opt for a pen.
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I find a spey more handy than a pen, but with a lamb primary we really would want a pen for its better puncture properties. This discussion is going great folks!

Connor
 
Woodrow F Call said:
Just a thought on the Lambsfoot..... They are pretty common as a single blade, maybe the two spring version would be something a little different, but traditional?
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The two-blade versions are less common here, but still widely available. But I thought both versions were very far from common in the US?

I like the return to your old self BTW (different pic, I know) :D :thumbup:

SadSappySucker said:
We say bottle opener 'round these parts!
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:D :thumbup:

Woodrow F Call said:
No, it's a Top Popper!
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No! That's something else! Doesn't Charlie have the patent? :D :thumbup:

ConBon said:
I find a spey more handy than a pen, but with a lamb primary we really would want a pen for its better puncture properties. This discussion is going great folks!
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Yes, a Lambsfoot will only work with a pen. However, I think one of the reasons it's generally seen as a single-blade is that the Lambsfoot is so versatile, great for puncturing and fine work as well as more general use :thumbup:
 
awls seem to work quite well for puncturing, especially in places or things i'd rather not dig my blade:). i also use mine for scraping, and some other tasks that a Lambsfoot ,versatility not withstanding, just wouldn't do. not to overstate it but i try to keep my blades sharp and cutting-something that using it/them as an awl probably just doesn't facilitate. i don't want to worry about my blade tip dulling,needing to be sharpened more, or heaven forfend breaking. is any one blade style so versatile that it couldn't use a partner for some jobs? thanks, Neal
 
neal70 said:
awls seem to work quite well for puncturing, especially in places or things i'd rather not dig my blade:). i also use mine for scraping, and some other tasks that a Lambsfoot ,versatility not withstanding, just wouldn't do. not to overstate it but i try to keep my blades sharp and cutting-something that using it/them as an awl probably just doesn't facilitate. i don't want to worry about my blade tip dulling,needing to be sharpened more, or heaven forfend breaking. is any one blade style so versatile that it couldn't use a partner for some jobs? thanks, Neal
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Well I guess even a versatile single-blade is still only a single blade :) However, a Lambsfoot is pretty good for piercing, and for scraping, you can always use the spine of the blade if you need to keep the edge. It's the most versatile blade-shape I know of, but it won't do everything for sure. But then presumably you choose the knife you carry depending on what you think you're going to be doing, and own more than one knife? The addition of a pen would certainly make the Lambsfoot even more versatile, but it adds extra weight, size, and expense. I own and like both varieties, but out of the two I'd recommend the single Lambsfoot first and foremost :thumbup:
 
I officially joined the Lamb group because let's face it, it's a blade I don't have yet! I do think it would be a cool knife with a secondary pen blade also. While a lambsfoot can do most of the work, a pen blade is nice to have for the smaller detail work. And I also am with the group to keep it on the smaller side. 3-5/8" is perfect.
 
Hmmm, Jack, could you post up some pics of your Lamb's Foot with a secondary?

So what's the likelihood of a Lamb's Foot main with a pen secondary on a single spring?!

And 3 ½" or shorter :D
 
SA Condor said:
Hmmm, Jack, could you post up some pics of your Lamb's Foot with a secondary?
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This one, made by Taylor's Eye Witness I think, is the largest Lambsfoot I have - 4".



A much older knife (and a more typical size) is this old Alfred Blackwell. When I got it, it looked like it had been run over by a truck! One of the blades had been pushed into the central liner, bending it. Straightened it out, and not only does it not have the slightest bit of play, but the frame holds oil like a swimming pool, it's so tight! Great snap too :) :thumbup: It's 3 1/2"

 
JB : you've caught me out!:D why even at this moment i might be carrying 4 or more knives:D. that notwithstanding what we're talking about is one knife in particular. one that properly done might allow me to consolidate 2 into 1. i will have to respectfully disagree with you on this. certainly if the knife is the equal end 3 3/4" knife origanally spoken of by way north; the single spring would have a lot of strength. on a completely different topic has anyone considered a lock(back preferably)-type knife ,or more sensibly a locking knife? 'twould be different and i love traditional locking knives. i'd even agree to a single lambsfoot in that case. thanks, Neal
 
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