Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

In my last training with my department. Only 4 more days left with the Probation Department!....no Lambsfoot in my pocket today though. But I want to say I hope everyone is having a fantastic Tuesday. Hoping for a Hartshead Barlow waiting for me when I get home!

Me, too, Taylor; me, too!

Hope your wishes come true gents

WOW! That is certainly stunning! Beautiful workmanship - I know that you are very proud to have it in your pocket.
Knowing that my Hartshead was crafted by such a talented young cutler who is so capably carrying on the tradition of English cutlers makes it extra special The more I handle them, the more impressed I am. I love how they feel in my hand. The heft and fit is just "Wright"
I can hardly wait to read the experiences of others as they receive theirs.
OG

Thank you OG, I also like the extra heft of these knives - though carrying a hundred of them back from Sheffield wasn't as much fun! That is beautiful stag on yours

Giving some time to the ironwood. Three beautiful knives, but I think the Barlow will surpass them all.

Nice choice Vince, my Lucy is sulking a little

It is, now that you mention it, Harvey. I had an uncle that was like that, he was known to rub shoulders with folks in the federal government fooled a resort hotel that he was a master chef. Also worked as an engineer on a huge Dam Project was wanted by the Mafia as they came looking for him on our farm that was an experience I won't forget I guess I was around 16 at the time. Oh yeah during WW2 he married a woman in England as they were stationed there. The problem was he had a wife back in Canada.

Blimey, what a character Dave! I know every family has one, but...

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Beautiful pic

I'm about 20 pages behind right now....sigh. Sure was nice up in the Olympics this weekend though!!

Camped right at the forks of the Wolf and Dungeness rivers where, by chance, is this huge forked fir tree. The rivers are there behind the tree but hidden by the dense foliage.

And behind the tree.....

What a great place to camp Barry, and thank heavens you had a Lambsfoot with you Thank you for the wonderful pics

Good day, folks.

I've been enjoying seeing everyone's Hartsheads as they arrive. Makes the wait all the more agonizing, yet I know that the delivery will be all the sweeter.

In the meantime, I'm carrying this ol' thing today.

That is a wonderful Lambsfoot Dylan Hope your Barlow arrives soon my friend

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[Jack Black]

Stressful evening

 

[Jack Black]

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Gorgeous Dwight

 

[Fodderwing]

Stressful evening

Time to kick back with a tumbler of spirit my friend and relax. Have a great evening my friend.

 

[Prester John]

Time to kick back with a tumbler of spirit my friend and relax. Have a great evening my friend.

Rx: Rusty Nail.

 

[cigarrodog]

It is, now that you mention it, Harvey. I had an uncle that was like that, he was known to rub shoulders with folks in the federal government fooled a resort hotel that he was a master chef. Also worked as an engineer on a huge Dam Project was wanted by the Mafia as they came looking for him on our farm that was an experience I won't forget I guess I was around 16 at the time. Oh yeah during WW2 he married a woman in England as they were stationed there. The problem was he had a wife back in Canada.

Sounds like a book Dave, with a movie option.

gunstockjack Beautiful Country, Barry. Pictures are great.

Pàdruig That’s a really nice looking Lambsfoot you got there Dylan.

 

[dc50]

Blimey, what a character Dave! I know every family has one, but...

I think you right Jack every family has one. Uncle Ted came back from where ever, a week before Linda and I were to be married. He gave my Mom some desperate story that he needed to borrow some cash and only needed it for a day. So Mom gave him $100 and we never ever saw him again that money was supposed to be a wee gift for us on our wedding day.

 

[dc50]

Sounds like a book Dave, with a movie option.

That's what my Mom used to say.

 

[Fodderwing]

So Mom gave him $100 and we never ever saw him again

Perhaps he resides with Jimmy Hoffa!

 

[OLd_gUY]

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Beautiful black and white shot

I'm about 20 pages behind right now....sigh. Sure was nice up in the Olympics this weekend though!!

Camped right at the forks of the Wolf and Dungeness rivers where, by chance, is this huge forked fir tree. The rivers are there behind the tree but hidden by the dense foliage.

And behind the tree.....

Magnificent tree. Nothin like the great outdoors to show off a very nice Lambsfoot

Good day, folks.

I've been enjoying seeing everyone's Hartsheads as they arrive. Makes the wait all the more agonizing, yet I know that the delivery will be all the sweeter.

In the meantime, I'm carrying this ol' thing today.

Hope to land one of those "old things" someday Nice pic

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Great pic of your DamLam

Stressful evening

Love that Rosewood!

Here's my current herd

 

[Jack Black]

Time to kick back with a tumbler of spirit my friend and relax. Have a great evening my friend.

Rx: Rusty Nail.

Thanks guys, I did that last night though!

I think you right Jack every family has one. Uncle Ted came back from where ever, a week before Linda and I were to be married. He gave my Mom some desperate story that he needed to borrow some cash and only needed it for a day. So Mom gave him $100 and we never ever saw him again that money was supposed to be a wee gift for us on our wedding day.

I always think it has to be me in my family, but then my niece tells me what my brother-in-law is up to!

Really?! How rotten! I've gone off him now!

 

[Ramrodmb]

I'm loving your new phone, Barry!
Thanks for the great nature shots!

 

[gunstockjack]

Beautiful country Barry. That looks like good kayaking.

Gorgeous Dylan.

Dwight, kayaking would be great for the 20 seconds or so you'd have before getting sucked under the big fir tree across the river a few yards downstream (and upstream). There are many opportunities for white water in the area, but this portion is unnavigable except for the elk, which cross these river without a second thought.

This guy crossed the Hoh looking to find a cool, peaceful place to rest the morning after sparring with bigger bulls in the fall.

 

[Jack Black]

Dwight, kayaking would be great for the 20 seconds or so you'd have before getting sucked under the big fir tree across the river a few yards downstream (and upstream). There are many opportunities for white water in the area, but this portion is unnavigable except for the elk, which cross these river without a second thought.

This guy crossed the Hoh looking to find a cool, peaceful place to rest the morning after sparring with bigger bulls in the fall.

Thanks again for these fantastic photos Barry Is that really a phone you're using?

 

[Pt-Luso]

Attention all Guardians they are getting better and better. Just a couple of quick snaps but these are very special. The stag is insane!

Congratulations Alan, but what a beauty they are, I look forward to receiving mine.

 

[Pàdruig]

Lovey pics, lovely subject Dylan!!

Awesome oldie Dylan.

Gorgeous Dylan.

That is a wonderful Lambsfoot Dylan Hope your Barlow arrives soon my friend

Pàdruig That’s a really nice looking Lambsfoot you got there Dylan.

Thank you so much, fellas. I really wish I could know more about this knife but the absence of a tang stamp and other identifying markings makes it likely impossible to know more. Some of the neat features of this knife though that set it apart from the others in my collection are interesting.

Though it has nickel silver bolsters, it has steel liners and pins, quite curious. It also sports the thinnest blade out of all of my Lambsfoot knives, it cuts like a laser! It also has the stoutest pull out of any of my knives, the snap could likely remove a finger!

Hope to land one of those "old things" someday Nice pic

Thank you, OG! I can't attest to the age of mine, though it is certainly older than all of my other Lambsfoot knives. I hope to find an old Joseph Rodgers or TEW or even from another firm one of these days, it would certainly class up my collection some.

Here's my current herd

Your herd is quite impressive! Lovely knives!

Dwight, kayaking would be great for the 20 seconds or so you'd have before getting sucked under the big fir tree across the river a few yards downstream (and upstream). There are many opportunities for white water in the area, but this portion is unnavigable except for the elk, which cross these river without a second thought.

This guy crossed the Hoh looking to find a cool, peaceful place to rest the morning after sparring with bigger bulls in the fall.

Elk are some of my favorite creatures. Beautiful, powerful, spiritual, and yes... Delicious.

 

[waverave]

As always, there is just no way for me to keep up with the pace of this thread. I commend those of you that do!
I had some family in from out of town this last week and got to show them all over Northern California. We spent the last two days in Yosemite so I could show them the newly re-opened Mariposa Grove and, of course, Yosemite Valley. I tend to stay away from the valley altogether and especially during the summer months (April/May or Sept/Oct is ideal)...but it never gets old. I might enjoy showing Yosemite to folks for the first time just as much as I enjoy being there myself...which is a lot
My wife gave this coin to me because she knows I am the reincarnated John Muir

El Capitan

Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls (which were flowing like I've never seen before this time of year)

 

[Pt-Luso]

Strangely, I have found that Sheffield cutlers rarely seem to carry a pocket knife. That was true of the young cutler who made our Hartshead Barlows until recently. He liked the pattern so much, he decided he wanted one for himself. I not only like the idea he wanted one of our knives to carry, but that it is almost certainly the first knife he has made with steel liners and bolsters (Wright's ordinarily using brass and nickel silver respectively). He decided he wanted to fancy his Barlow up a bit with a file-worked back-spring and coined liners, and he made one for me too, which he presented me as a gift

Congratulations Jack, this Barlow is simply stunning!!!

 

[waverave]

I'm about 20 pages behind right now....sigh. Sure was nice up in the Olympics this weekend though!!

Camped right at the forks of the Wolf and Dungeness rivers where, by chance, is this huge forked fir tree. The rivers are there behind the tree but hidden by the dense foliage.

And behind the tree.....

Looks beautiful Barry...glad you were able to get out and enjoy nature! Did you get any fishing in?