Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[JohnDF]

Cracker Jack again:
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- GT

It's a cracker of a jack, GT.

 

[mitch4ging]

Thanks OG, here's my regular razor, not too much different to the one I started out with I do find the open-comb on the one I was gifted gives an even smoother shave though

A whole lotta good looking sharp stuff, Jack

Morning Guardians, hope everyone is having a great weekend, and that you all have a perfect Sunday

Have I ever told you that I absolutely love that knife!

Good Sunday for everyone, while I'm waiting for "18" (it's near, near, near...), here's another photo of "19"!!!

Lovely, José!

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Great woody shot this morning!

Mushroom season here now:

Beautiful shot!!
Although I don't see the attraction and excitement by so many here, I mean, it's Fungus! But what a great photo!

I'm glad you liked my synopsis. I was feeling a bit ridiculous about it.
The cards are a little small and a little pretty, but clear to read.
Somebody used to sell packs of cards retired by Vegas casinos after a few shuffles. Those were nice.

oops

Grand shot

Good Morning Guardians, and Happy Sunday.
I bought my '19 fishing license yesterday, so I'm hopefully going to hit a local river next weekend.

Great shot, John! I'm ready to get out as well!

Happy Mothers Day to all the Guardian Moms out there.

Beautiful photo! In celebration of it, order your wife a Lambsfoot!

Happy Mother's Day to all Guardian moms. A bit hectic here, but, I've read the posts and seen the fantastic photos on the past umpteen pages as this 'rocket' thread blazes along. Enjoy the day and the week to follow.

And another Fantastic photo, Preston!

Good morning, friends!
I apologize, I just don't feel well enough to go back and comment on all of the FANTASTIC photos and comments, so I'll just start from this morning.
Have a great day!

 

[JohnDF]

Great shot, John! I'm ready to get out as well!

I hope you're able to get out there soon, my friend.

Beautiful photo! In celebration of it, order your wife a Lambsfoot!

Thanks, Dennis. Unfortunately, my wife is not a knife girl.

Good morning, friends!
I apologize, I just don't feel well enough to go back and comment on all of the FANTASTIC photos and comments, so I'll just start from this morning.
Have a great day!

Sorry your still not feeling well, Dennis.
That hat is awesome BTW.

 

[Prester John]

I like the stag on both sides of it, but I definitely prefer the pile side:

Both sides are extraordinary, Gary. Nice pics with the leaves.

 

[Jack Black]

Great picture of your DamLamb, Jack. I hope your Sunday is as peaceful as that picture.

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Are those mushrooms? They are pretty and kind of scary looking. But your Lambsfoot looks great in that picture.

Thank you very much John, I wish you the same

Amanita Muscaria

Good Morning Guardians, and Happy Sunday.
I bought my '19 fishing license yesterday, so I'm hopefully going to hit a local river next weekend.

Hope you have a great season John, your '19 is looking very spiffy, great pic

Happy Mothers Day to all the Guardian Moms out there.

And another great pic

Excellent enlarged ebony, Jack; I always enjoy your pics with watery background!
Thanks for your kind remarks on my random posts.


Thanks for the info, José; that oak trunk complements the wavy grain in your ironwood perfectly!


Thanks, José. I agree with your opinion, and here's a pair of comparison pics of my Cracker Jack. I like the stag on both sides of it, but I definitely prefer the pile side:
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- GT

Thank you GT, you're very kind Those are great comparison shots, once again I'm kicking myself for not taking more pile side pics!

Look out for pumas in the crevasses!

Give it a try. I've used it on rust spots from time to time, but I prefer patina.

That's hilarious Rachel, I had never heard of the Smothers Brothers, had to look them up!

Happy Mother's Day to all Guardian moms. A bit hectic here, but, I've read the posts and seen the fantastic photos on the past umpteen pages as this 'rocket' thread blazes along. Enjoy the day and the week to follow.

Beautiful photo Preston

Thanks, GT. I was in the yard and it just struck me as a photo opportunity.


My '19 is so shiny, I thought it would look cool against a rusty backdrop.

I thought the same thing yesterday John (though I don't think my '19 is QUITE as shiny as yours!

Thanks Jack. Your DamaLamb in stag is looking hale and becoming a seasoned traveller, as is mine. I've carried it so much I even had to put a new edge on it.

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Thanks Dwight, how did it sharpen up? It sure looks good in your photo

The Blood of the Lambsfoot!!


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Jack & Dwight, those stag damascus lambsfoots are pinnacles of the cutlers' art!!

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Cracker Jack again:
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- GT

Lucy says she'd love to star in that film!

Thanks GT Great pic of your Cracker Jack

A whole lotta good looking sharp stuff, Jack

Have I ever told you that I absolutely love that knife!

Lovely, José!

Great woody shot this morning!

Beautiful shot!!
Although I don't see the attraction and excitement by so many here, I mean, it's Fungus! But what a great photo!

Grand shot

Great shot, John! I'm ready to get out as well!

Beautiful photo! In celebration of it, order your wife a Lambsfoot!

And another Fantastic photo, Preston!

Good morning, friends!
I apologize, I just don't feel well enough to go back and comment on all of the FANTASTIC photos and comments, so I'll just start from this morning.
Have a great day!

Thanks a lot Dennis, I'm sorry to hear you're feeling rough buddy Hope this week is easier for you. Cool cap

 

[Prester John]

Good morning, Guardians!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Mother's Day!

 

[cigarrodog]

Good Morning Guardians. I’ve kept up with reading the posts and giving likes, but with the breakneck pace, I took a little break. I actually started reading a book again. As of late, I’ve taken a deep dive into English History. My goodness. How fascinating.

Thank you all for letting me be a part of this group.

Here’s the book I’ve started with


Here’s a “new” old M. Hunter&Son Lambfoot.

 

[Prester John]

Love the dialogue, Vince!

Thanks, GT.

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning, Guardians!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Mother's Day!

Nice pic Vince

Good Morning Guardians. I’ve kept up with reading the posts and giving likes, but with the breakneck pace, I took a little break. I actually started reading a book again. As of late, I’ve taken a deep dive into English History. My goodness. How fascinating.

Thank you all for letting me be a part of this group.

Here’s the book I’ve started with
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Hope it's a good read Harvey You've taken a deep dive into historic Lambsfoot knives too my friend That's another beauty, I love the blade stamp Congratulations on another treasure, and thank you for sharing it with us

 

[Prester John]

Cool pic of your topographic ironwood, Vince! Congrats on your Astros' season so far! Kind of a slow start, but they're living up to expectations now. (Same description fits the Cubs, for whom I root. My other team, the Tigers, is far exceeding my expectations so far by just staying near .500. )

Thanks, Gary. Pretty exciting season so far. Hoping for a sweep of the Rangers today. Hope Altuve won't be out long, but they have lots of stars right now.
Was good to see the Cubs finally win it all recently--what a drought! First major league game I saw was Cubs at the Astrodome in 1973 (Cubs won 4-2 ).
For a long time the Astros were my NL team and the Yankees my AL team, but Selig ruined things by moving the Astros to the AL after 50 years in the NL. (I HATE the DH!) Gotta go for the home team, though. Gonna be a great season!

 

[Prester John]

Good Morning Guardians. I’ve kept up with reading the posts and giving likes, but with the breakneck pace, I took a little break. I actually started reading a book again. As of late, I’ve taken a deep dive into English History. My goodness. How fascinating.

Thank you all for letting me be a part of this group.

Here’s the book I’ve started with
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Here’s a “new” old M. Hunter&Son Lambfoot. View attachment 1127090

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Lovely knife. Looks like a good book. May look for that myself.

 

[Prester John]

That's hilarious Rachel, I had never heard of the Smothers Brothers, had to look them up!

The Smothers Brothers are hilarious! They had a variety show or two, but also had a series where Tom played an angel (My Brother the Angel). Hadn't seen it in decades.

 

[cigarrodog]

Jack Black - Thank you kindly, Jack. I do love the older ones. The book is as fabulous as your Country’s history is. Your Damascus Lambsfoot is always a pleasure to see.

 

[Ironwood Chris]

Well, my friend, that's a Real Lambs Foot That's a mighty fine photo of your Ironwood. I'm sure Jack will be along later today to comment.

Thanks a lot Dave

 

[cigarrodog]

Lovely knife. Looks like a good book. May look for that myself.

Thank you, Vince, and may I say that your AC always stands out. Robert Tomb’s book is a well put together book, but does take effort, because there’s so much ground to cover. Well worth the effort.

 

[Ironwood Chris]

Welcome to the guardians Chris, this "19" is very beautiful!!!

Thank you very much José

 

[Ramrodmb]

The two hawks and the family of owls that live in my yard would be so happy!!!

Owls are far and away my favorite animal/bird! What kind do you have?

Great pic of your '19 Mark

Morning Guardians, hope everyone is having a great weekend, and that you all have a perfect Sunday

Thank you my friend Here's another pic of it

Impressive David



Good to hear I was boozing yesterday myself Thank you my friend, but sadly Green's closed a few months back There impending closure was what prompted me to buy a new razor (though my old one came from them too), and to take that photo. Apparently they still have an online presence



Great choice Adam, I hope you come to love the pattern as much as the rest of us here



Nicely said Jose







While the knives they've made for us have exceeded my expectations, I cannot be too unrealistic in terms of commissioning. I hope we will see some better bone at some point though, maybe even hand-jigged Thank you Jose, the Barlows will have the SAME stag



Looking good I hope your '18 gets to you this week, likewise the US-bound Lambsfoot prizes

Thanks, Jack!
Beautiful shots of your Stag Damlamb, my friend!

Nice foto Mark...

Good Sunday for everyone, while I'm waiting for "18" (it's near, near, near...), here's another photo of "19"!!!

Thank you, Jose, my friend. Can't wait to see your Ebony '18. So glad your name was drawn!
Also, I loved your photo of the castle!

Love the shot with the mushrooms, Chin.

Happy Mothers Day to all the Guardian Moms out there.

What a great pic, John! A different perspective of your grain and just stunning!

Some posts that caught my eye early last week.


Superb photo, John! Good to see Sköll on his feet again for a wood chip stroll.


Yikes! Sköll has gone over to the Dark Side!


Astute observation, John! Now that you've pointed it out, I agree that it's cool.


Looks good enough to eat, Vince!


Top-flight pic of an outstanding knife, Ron!!


Dwight, I don't know how you are at basketball, but when it comes to knife photography, you're an elite shooter!!


Congrats on the new horn lambsfoot, @southriv; that knife rocks!! What hobbies do you like the lambsfoot for?




I always enjoy seeing that instantly-recognizable horn lambsfoot, David!


IMHO, that's much better than a great pic and crappy cheese! Looking good, Taylor!


Thanks for the info, OG! Later in the thread, I saw some discussion of mountain lions, and it struck me that mountain lions are like sofas, in the sense that each has a plethora of different names.
Sofa, couch, settee, love seat, davenport, divan, daybed, chesterfield, chaise lounge, futon
Mountain lion, puma, cougar, panther, painter, catamount.


Heavenly horn, José!


Another sensational pic of your knife, Mark! How did you light that shot?


Amazingly effective Flitz blitz, Taylor!


Stunning stag, Rachel! I agree that Flitz isn't necessary, or even desirable, but I think I might try it sometime just to get the first-hand experience of removing patina.


Thanks, John.


Love the dialogue, Vince!





Excellent enlarged ebony, Jack; I always enjoy your pics with watery background!
Thanks for your kind remarks on my random posts.


Thanks for the info, José; that oak trunk complements the wavy grain in your ironwood perfectly!


Thanks, José. I agree with your opinion, and here's a pair of comparison pics of my Cracker Jack. I like the stag on both sides of it, but I definitely prefer the pile side:
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Thanks, GT! That was just shot outside on a page from an old "Farmers Manual" I have. I then apply a "vignette" filter that darkens the edges and just ended up with that effect. So, a total accident, lol!

Great to see the pile side of your stag lambsfoot, Rachel.


Love the rich brown bark on your stag, Ron!


Mark, that pic reminds me of some kind of exotic moth!! I didn't even realize you have TWO magnificent ironwoods (or have I fallen victim to a reflection composition trick you're pulling on us?).



Thanks for the encouraging words, Preston.
Dave & Preston, thanks for the fantastic rosewood shots! I still think my rosewood lambsfoot is my favorite, although my ebony and stag are right up there.


Cool pic of your topographic ironwood, Vince! Congrats on your Astros' season so far! Kind of a slow start, but they're living up to expectations now. (Same description fits the Cubs, for whom I root. My other team, the Tigers, is far exceeding my expectations so far by just staying near .500. )


Thanks for the Dr. Who retrospective, Jer! Great pic of Old Toffee Wings!


The Blood of the Lambsfoot!!


Looks like a dignified detective is investigating in a damp, dangerous atmosphere!


Wonderful photos, José! What and enchanting (enchanted??) castle!


Eye-popping ebony and environment, Dave!!


Vibrant and venerable lambsfoot, OG!


Congrats on the sublime ironwood, Chris, and welcome to the Guardians!




Jack & Dwight, those stag damascus lambsfoots are pinnacles of the cutlers' art!!


Heart-stopping handle on your knife, WDJ!!


Good to see you here, Chin! That's an edge on your lambsfoot to which I can aspire!!


I hope you have plenty of pleasure pursuing your piscatorial passion this season, John!


Great pic! Somehow, I never thought of Sköll as a "roses for Mom" kind of wolf.

Cracker Jack again:
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- GT

No trick photography here, my friend! That's the twins.
Love the shots of your Cracker Jack!

Good Morning Guardians. I’ve kept up with reading the posts and giving likes, but with the breakneck pace, I took a little break. I actually started reading a book again. As of late, I’ve taken a deep dive into English History. My goodness. How fascinating.

Thank you all for letting me be a part of this group.

Here’s the book I’ve started with
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Here’s a “new” old M. Hunter&Son Lambfoot. View attachment 1127090

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Wow, Harvey. Awesome old Lambfoot! Looks like Horn? Beautiful stamped blade, too.

 

[dc50]

Thanks for the encouraging words, Preston.
Dave & Preston, thanks for the fantastic rosewood shots! I still think my rosewood lambsfoot is my favorite, although my ebony and stag are right up there.

There's something special about the lowly rosewood

Good morning, friends!
I apologize, I just don't feel well enough to go back and comment on all of the FANTASTIC photos and comments, so I'll just start from this morning.
Have a great day!

Sorry to hear that Dennis, you are in my thoughts.

 

[Pt-Luso]

While the knives they've made for us have exceeded my expectations, I cannot be too unrealistic in terms of commissioning. I hope we will see some better bone at some point though, maybe even hand-jigged Thank you Jose, the Barlows will have the SAME stag

Looking good I hope your '18 gets to you this week, likewise the US-bound Lambsfoot prizes

Thanks Jack, I'll be waiting for her.

 

[Pt-Luso]

Thank you, Jose, my friend. Can't wait to see your Ebony '18. So glad your name was drawn!
Also, I loved your photo of the castle!

Many thanks Mark for sharing this joy with me and for liking our palace.