Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

Great pocket fare, Jack, have a good day.

Thanks Preston, you too

Cool pic Vince

 

[Jack Black]

 

[Pt-Luso]

Beautiful combination Jack, nice photo!

 

[Jack Black]

Beautiful combination Jack, nice photo!

Thank you Jose, I have voluminous tool-boxes

 

[JohnDF]

I like that.

 

[Half/Stop]

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Nice post Jack! Technicalities like this are one of the hardest things to try to explain without being able to actually speak to someone in person!

Charlie's Lambsfoot knives sure are stunners

Thanks Jack! I think they’ve turned out quite well!

A nice greeting Vince! Good morning to your and your Rosewood Lambsfoot!

Those Hartshead Barlow’s are stunning too Jack! What is that I see on your blade my friend?

 

[JohnDF]

Essential tools for the trail...

 

[tmd_87]

Happy Monday Guardians!

 

[Jiki]

Bored at work and you can't find any wood...

 

[cigarrodog]

Morning Guardians, hope everyone had a great weekend I'm hoping to catch up a little later in the day, when I have more time. For now, here's my pocket content

The Sambar on your HHB is stunning, my friend. Your Rosewood HHB looks great against that green, rusted whatever it is. What is it? That scone looks great, you Grumpy Git.



Pt-Luso Big Congratulations, José on the arrival of your first grandchild, Mariana. Every moment you get to spend with a grandchild is a special and joyful one. I know, because I have 6 of them.

Here’s one.


@black mamba Grandparents celebrating with their granddaughter. What can better?

@Foddering Thank you Dwight. Love the portrait of your Dami Lamb with the whatsthis. What is that?

@pjsjr very nice “field of dreams image” of your HHB, Preston.

JohnDF Good Morning, John. Cool shot. Is that a trap of some sort?

Jiki That’s cool.

Good Morning Guardians.

 

[JohnDF]

One more important tool... my winch.

 

[JohnDF]

Happy Monday Guardians!
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Happy Monday back at you, Taylor.

Bored at work and you can't find any wood...

That's excellent!

Here’s one.
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That's precious.

JohnDF Good Morning, John. Cool shot. Is that a trap of some sort?

That's a Snatch Block used for increasing the pull of a winch.
The other is a D-Ring used for attaching straps to recover Jeeps.

 

[Cambertree]

Also wanted to mention how nice the slips turned out. There is something about the fabric itself that screams quality. It's hard to describe

+++1!!! It IS hard to describe but there is definitely something very special about em Mark.

I'm glad you like the slips, it was nice to see my friend Les (the Tackler) handling the material, you could see it brought back memories, and a smile to his face. He said it was the highest grade of cloth produced, I'll have to ask him again for the name of the grade as I'm afraid I've forgotten It would have made a great waistcoat! Thank you

Yes it’s a wonderful cloth, and I’m sure it would’ve made a superb waistcoat. Thanks for sharing it with us, Jack.

It’s not called Superfine grade, made from Merino wool is it?

The only reason I know, is I’ve been reading Henry Mayhew’s books which are a fascinating window into Victorian England, London Labour and the London Poor.

Mayhew’s descriptions of his walks through London, usually accompanied by a plainclothes police detective, bring another world and time vividly to life. He often interviewed interesting characters he saw, offering them a few shillings for their life story. The three volumes were originally subtitled Those Who Work, Those Who Can’t Work, and Those Who Won’t Work, some of which are available free on the Project Gutenberg website.

I think the scope of the Those Who Won’t Work volume was later expanded into a fourth volume delving further into the specialist trades and characters of London’s highly developed criminal underworld. The edition I have is called The London Underworld in The Victorian Period.

Anyway, when Mayhew is describing some of the most skilled pickpockets, shoplifters and highwaymen who moved in ‘Society Circles’, he often describes them as being well dressed in black ‘superfine’ cloth suits ‘of fashionable cut’.

I recall English broadcloth was one of the linchpins of the British export trade. After being woven, I believe it is beaten with mallets to produce a partly felted density.

What gorgeous Photos being shown on the Thread- of stunning Knives!
...
I have been struck down with the Bot...

I hope you’re feeling better soon, Duncan. Thanks for the great photos, and I like those memorial stones for your dear departed friends.

Cambertree Thank you Chin for the nice words, but I equally see and read your slices of life and thoughts with relish.

Thanks Harvey. I enjoyed your family pic and account of your visit to the tattoo parlour. I also thought you and Dwight might enjoy the books above. There’s quite a lot of mentions of pocketknives being used, but no further detail on what patterns they were, unfortunately.

That Dan Dare series was excellent wasn't it?

Definitely. Grant Morrison is one of my favourite writers.

Looks like a fantastic breakfast Chin, and what incredible pics

Thanks my friend.

I can empathise John, I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to keep up with the pace of this thread myself, doing so is is interfering with my work quite badly, not to mention my LIFE! Thanks to everyone who posts here though

Jack I know we all enjoy your meticulous replies, fascinating posts and hosting of this thread, immensely. However, knowing full well what a generous bloke you are, I’d hate to see your work and outside life continue to suffer, due to a sense of obligation to spend many, many hours here each week.

I just thought I’d mention that there’s definitely no expectation that the originators of the other integral and legendary Porch threads (Totin’, Old Knives, Barlows, Carl’s Lounge to name just a few) which have taken on a life of their own, need to be constantly present to tend to their threads.

The fact that you are here every day is a testament to your work ethic and integrity, but it saddens me to think that it may be impinging on earning a living and your other life activities.

I need to spend some time on that website myself! The Barlow article was in the July 2018 issue

I got a digital subscription too, so I could read those articles. Excellent stuff. And what a great collaboration between two fine Porch figures.

Great post packed with amazing pics Chin I love the T-shirt, and that's a nice collection of pins my friend

Thanks again, Jack.

Great slide and photo (and knife, of course). I love studying the faces, clothes and tools of people in those old photos. I can’t quite make out the crop they are hoeing, do you know what it is?

Chin, thanks for your explanation for your hunt and the great pictures that accompany all of your posts.

Thanks very much Preston, and likewise, my friend. Is Dutch exclusively a bird dog? He’s a fine looking hound.

No worries, my friend. It's been nice participating again. I hope I'll be able to keep it up.

I'm glad you've also been finding the time to post. Such great stuff tucked in your shared thoughts and photos.

Cheers Greg. One of the many things I like about the friendships on the Porch and the Guardians is how some of the Porchfolk have a favourite knife, which is immediately recognisable as theirs. It’s enjoyable to see the progress of the tool and patina over time.

Your buffalo Lambsfoot is the one I associate most with you, and I think it has been chronicled from the very beginning of this thread. So it’s cool to see your Rosewood has been well used too.

I don't need anymore table cutlery, but I couldn't resist this box

Outstanding mate. Great box and wonderful knives too, in excellent condition.

Wonderful photos, Chin. The remembrance stones are so nice, sorry for your loss. I think Will Rogers said something to the effect...if there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Thanks Preston, but I think those memorial stones were in Duncan’s post. Yes, that’s a great saying. I’ve been more of a cat person most of my life, but I can certainly sympathise with the sentiment.

I thought this old ink eraser was cool. I have a couple already, but this is larger

Very nice piece, too. Are they intended to have a sharp edge on them, like a knife?

 

[Cambertree]

What a nice morning I had.
I went fishing at my local river, my wife and son came with me. ...
The River, it was beautiful and quiet...

My Hartshead enjoying some sunshine along the river...

And a real good breakfast at a cozy little mountain restaurant...

Thanks, PJ. The fishing was fun but not productive.
I would not have used the HHB as I only "Catch and Release" to ensure the fisheries will be there for generations.

Loved the post John. Thanks for taking us with you. Tom Waits once said that the ingredients for a memorable song were a good character, an interesting place, and something tasty to eat, and your post had all bases covered!

Haha, Those are my kind of people!
That Hartsfield of yours is a beauty as well as that M. May , fine covers on both!
Also, I have been meaning to ask about those black sheep pins. Is that image taken from the Minor Threat album cover?
I have it here somewhere, I will dig it up and post a pic.

Thanks Kevin, you have a good eye. I think it is the Minor Threat, Out of Step black sheep, but I hadn’t noticed the connection before you pointed it out.

Here’s an account of straight-edgers getting the tatt, as a sobriety symbol.

Or is it the Guardians militia?



I wonder if straight-edgers carry straight edged pocketknives?!

Enjoyable post, Chin, and a superb photo of a knife to be reckoned with!

Thanks, Chin, but I haven't ever matched my descriptions of everyone's horn Guardians Lambsfoots from 2017. That's understandable with the ebony knives because there are too few differences from one knife to the next (rosewood is also challenging in this regard), and, surprisingly, I find it hard to describe stag knives because there are too many differences among knives and I can't decide what to focus on. But I should have done better with the desert ironwood.

Thanks GT. Yes, you’re right about the ebony and rosewood Lambsfoots. Interesting to hear your thoughts on the stag knives. Yes, I think the astonishing individuality of the 2019 Ironwoods was a surprise to everyone!

Hello everyone, as we here are all like a family, there is one thing I want to share with you, I was the first time Grandfather of a beautiful girl on June 25 and whose name is Mariana.
A hug for everyone.

Congratulations José and family!


Unity Lambsfoot with a favourite Defiance claw hammer and Thomas Flinn ‘Pax’ handsaw.

 

[JohnDF]

Tom Waits once said that the ingredients for a memorable song were a good character, an interesting place, and something good to eat, and your post had all bases covered!

That's excellent! Thank you.

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Unity Lambsfoot with a favourite Defiance claw hammer and Thomas Flinn ‘Pax’ handsaw.

Great picture.

 

[Jack Black]

Nice post Jack! Technicalities like this are one of the hardest things to try to explain without being able to actually speak to someone in person!


Thanks Jack! I think they’ve turned out quite well!


A nice greeting Vince! Good morning to your and your Rosewood Lambsfoot!


Those Hartshead Barlow’s are stunning too Jack! What is that I see on your blade my friend?

Thanks Ron, yes indeed, I think that you and our other technical advisers did a great job though my friend I'm not going to be shy about using these Barlows, the etch isn't going anywhere

Essential tools for the trail...

Definitely John, nice pic

Happy Monday Guardians!
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Stunning pair Taylor

Bored at work and you can't find any wood...

LOL! Nice work

The Sambar on your HHB is stunning, my friend. Your Rosewood HHB looks great against that green, rusted whatever it is. What is it? That scone looks great, you Grumpy Git.



Pt-Luso Big Congratulations, José on the arrival of your first grandchild, Mariana. Every moment you get to spend with a grandchild is a special and joyful one. I know, because I have 6 of them.

Here’s one.
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@black mamba Grandparents celebrating with their granddaughter. What can better?

@Foddering Thank you Dwight. Love the portrait of your Dami Lamb with the whatsthis. What is that?

@pjsjr very nice “field of dreams image” of your HHB, Preston.

JohnDF Good Morning, John. Cool shot. Is that a trap of some sort?

Jiki That’s cool.

Good Morning Guardians.

Thanks a lot Harvey, it's part of a rather vicious-looking row of spikes around the old mill I showed a pic of earlier. Probably designed to stop children lollygagging on the wall or climbing out of the window to escape working in the mill!

Wonderful pic

One more...

Looks like you're well-prepared John, cool pic

 

[JohnDF]

Definitely John, nice pic

Looks like you're well-prepared John, cool pic

Thanks, Jack.
A few things that bring joy to my life are; Knives, Jeeps, and Fly Fishing.
I'd be a rich man if it wasn't for those hobbies, but I'd be bored to tears.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Kevin, you have a good eye. I think it is the Minor Threat, Out of Step black sheep, but I hadn’t noticed the connection before you pointed it out.

Here’s an account of straight-edgers getting the tatt, as a sobriety symbol.



Thanks GT. Yes, you’re right about the ebony and rosewood Lambsfoots. Interesting to hear your thoughts on the stag knives. Yes, I think the astonishing individuality of the 2019 Ironwoods was a surprise to everyone!


Congratulations José and family!

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Unity Lambsfoot with a favourite Defiance claw hammer and Thomas Flinn ‘Pax’ handsaw.

That's funny about the straight-edge sheep pin Chin! Excellent pic

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks, Jack.
A few things that bring joy to my life are; Knives, Jeeps, and Fly Fishing.
I'd be a rich man if it wasn't for those hobbies, but I'd be bored to tears.

 

[Modoc ED]

Funny thing (kinda). All of my knives with a similar blade to these Lambsfoot knives are on the other foot (see what I did there). I've just never had a Lambsfoot. They appear to be a great pattern/knife and the pictures not only in this thread but in the thread about the SFO for @waynorth are nothing short of breath taking in some cases.