A. Wright & Son questions

cudgee said:
I would like to thank Tyson A Wright for starting this thread i have found it informative and interesting. One thing that seems to be a common thought is the hit and miss quality of these knives. But i must give credit where credit is due, i have 2 knives that were bonus gifts for spending over a certain amount from a supplier. I did not know what i was going to get, but received 2 barlow clip point knives. I have no complaints with either knife, if i was in a shop and was able to handle them would have had no hesitation in purchasing. I also have a few others that i ordered and have no complaints with, but it can be hit and miss. I will post a pic of my 2 bonus knives, they are the top 2, and a photo of another purchase that i am very happy with. Just do not tell Jack about the second photo, i may be kept in after school.:eek::D:D:D
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1>Cudgee, please tell us about that last photo!!??
2>And what does cudgee mean??
signed,
An ignorant Canuck!!
 
waynorth said:
1>Cudgee, please tell us about that last photo!!??
2>And what does cudgee mean??
signed,
An ignorant Canuck!!
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Mate, the last photo is a knife that i saw and just liked, i do have a real liking of wood.It is made from Oak that is claimed to be from The York Minister, Church of England. It is from a section that was destroyed by fire in 1984, and some of the Oak beams were salvaged. To see it in real life compared to photo, there is no comparison, it has the most beautiful feel in the hand and is just so appealing to the eye, it just looks good mate. " Cudgee" is a nick name that i use on this forum. I wanted something with a knife connection and that is what i came up with. This is the story. My family comes from Western Victoria, when i was a kid i used to spend some of my school holidays on a farm, this is where i was taught to hunt. I was only allowed to use a rifle on my own after i showed i was responsible enough to be trusted. The thing that was drummed into me was firearm safety. Once i showed that i could handle a gun and be trusted i was allowed to hunt by myself. After bringing home heaps of rabbits, i was taught to gut and skin them on my own. Then i was gifted my first knife, and i was over the moon, it was a Joseph Rodgers clip blade, what we call a bunny knife, as in the first photos, sadly i do not have the knife anymore, i wish i did. The place where the farm was is Cudgee, where i got my first knife. There you have it my friend, any particular reason for your interest in the second photo?
 
cigarrodog said:
I’ve been absent while dealing with my wife’s medical condition. She’s progressing in the right direction. Reading the thread, compelled me to add my 2c, before I pop back out. I had no proper understanding of a Lamb Foot knife or the magnificent history of Sheffield cutlery. It’s quite a task for a novice like me, to research. Jack has provided a treasure trove of history in the Guardians thread. Reading the Lamb Foot directory on page one will provide the OP with an abundance of useful information. It will help you to navigate your way to a fine Lamb Foot, because you’ll know what to look for. Feel free to PM any Regular(rather than post) for any question.

A Lamb Foot knife is a fantastic tool. Hard workers and wonderful companions. I have a couple that are over a century young. Good luck to you.
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Regret hearing your wife is not well. Hoping she is on the mend soon.
 
I know my opinion won’t carry much weight here because I have only one and have only handled 1 A Wright & Son Lambsfoot. It was gifted to me about 6 months ago it looked brand new when I got it but I have no way of knowing how old it is. I really like the knife, it has been in my pocket daily for the last 5 months. This knife has done everything ask of it with not a worry. I may have a better than average example, F&F is better than average, other than really mismatched covers that don’t bother me at all the only other “flaws” that I see are a slight gap at back spring and liner that I can’t even get a piece of paper in and when the blade is closed it is not centered, off by a little and the back spring sits a little low, but flush when open. This one will stay with me.
 
chuck4570 said:
I know my opinion won’t carry much weight here because I have only one and have only handled 1 A Wright & Son Lambsfoot. It was gifted to me about 6 months ago it looked brand new when I got it but I have no way of knowing how old it is. I really like the knife, it has been in my pocket daily for the last 5 months. This knife has done everything ask of it with not a worry. I may have a better than average example, F&F is better than average, other than really mismatched covers that don’t bother me at all the only other “flaws” that I see are a slight gap at back spring and liner that I can’t even get a piece of paper in and when the blade is closed it is not centered, off by a little and the back spring sits a little low, but flush when open. This one will stay with me.
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Good to see a happy camper.:):):).
 
cudgee said:
Mate, the last photo is a knife that i saw and just liked, i do have a real liking of wood.It is made from Oak that is claimed to be from The York Minister, Church of England. It is from a section that was destroyed by fire in 1984, and some of the Oak beams were salvaged. To see it in real life compared to photo, there is no comparison, it has the most beautiful feel in the hand and is just so appealing to the eye, it just looks good mate. " Cudgee" is a nick name that i use on this forum. I wanted something with a knife connection and that is what i came up with. This is the story. My family comes from Western Victoria, when i was a kid i used to spend some of my school holidays on a farm, this is where i was taught to hunt. I was only allowed to use a rifle on my own after i showed i was responsible enough to be trusted. The thing that was drummed into me was firearm safety. Once i showed that i could handle a gun and be trusted i was allowed to hunt by myself. After bringing home heaps of rabbits, i was taught to gut and skin them on my own. Then i was gifted my first knife, and i was over the moon, it was a Joseph Rodgers clip blade, what we call a bunny knife, as in the first photos, sadly i do not have the knife anymore, i wish i did. The place where the farm was is Cudgee, where i got my first knife. There you have it my friend, any particular reason for your interest in the second photo?
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That last knife (in the second pic) would be a wonderful one to have.... seeing York Minster was one of the highlights of our UK trip. It's an amazing cathedral... built on top of an old Roman garrison. SO much history in York, we were there for almost two days, and I loved every minute of it. Seeing Clifford's Tower, etc... just great memories...
 
Wild Ben said:
View attachment 1397671 My pair of A. Wrights - I love them both! Yeah, they're not GEC quality by any means, but they are sturdy knives with an "old time" handmade character to them. I carry one of them at least a few days every week.
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Very nice knives.:thumbsup: They set each other off perfectly. It seems that in your eyes and hands they're perfect and that's what counts. As has been said by many above, the knives coming out of Sheffield aren't the best quality these days (even the SFOs) but they're all solid working knives.
 
waynorth said:
Thanks Mike, my fellow Crazy Canuck Crazy Canuck , and cudgee cudgee for the info, tales and remarks!!:thumbsup:I just wondered about the handle material.:rolleyes:
cudgee, was your knife like the top one in this little group?:D
I have tried to influence Bill to make a "Bunny Knife"!! No luck yet!!
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Yes mate, but there was no etching, but it was the sharpest knife i have ever had, and kept an edge like you wouldn't believe. You recently posted a knife that you said was the best edge keeper you ever had, it was like that. I also was given a small stone sharpener with it and taught myself to freehand sharpen a blade. So as you can see, it meant a lot to me in hindsight, but i was too young and stupid to realize it at the time, now i am just old and stupid.:confused::rolleyes:. It is amazing how things happen in your life that are some sort of turning point but you do not realize it at the time, hindsight is a wonderful master, i just really wish i still had that knife. You have a good weekend and take care mate.:D:thumbsup:;)
PS - and this is strictly between you and me, if you can convince him, grab one for me, to make sure i get one.:oops::oops::oops::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
It's certainly a gamble. I remember the site I dealt with when I ordered a bunch. Its almost like a lottery. F&F is very hit or miss. They do make some nicer pieces in more rare wood covers that do go for a bit more. I wouldn't put their F&F in the same buckets as the companies youve listed. If you get a chance, catch Jack Black Jack Black 's guardians. My gripe with these knives are the swayback nature of the handle. :rolleyes: (take your shots fellas :D:p) Ive moved on most of mine except my guardians and a select version in ironwood that was straight handled.
 
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