Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

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.

You're missing out Ed, they're a great user

 

[cigarrodog]

@Cambertree You said:

“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 activitie

I agree completely with your thoughts, Chin. They immediately brought me up short. I would not want Jack to make any effort that would end in sacrifice. Thank you Chin.

 

[Jack Black]

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 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’, 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.


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


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.

Definitely. Grant Morrison is one of my favourite writers.


Thanks my friend.


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

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?



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



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.



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



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.


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

I always think of merino as being softer, but it could be merino you know Chin. I'll have to ask old Les That sounds like a fascinating read, thanks for the link, I've certainly heard the author quoted. I don't know where you find the time to do all the great reading you do I am close to the end of my history of New York (Low Life by Luc Sante), it has been a fascinating read, but the book is a bit hefty to carry around, so I've only really read it in bed! I was reading an interesting article on the history of the flat-cap this afternoon!

Thank you for all your kind words my friend, I'm grateful

I'm afraid I can't make out what that crop is, but like yourself, I love studying old photographs. I have this one as wallpaper on my Ipad

There's actually a section on ink-erasers in Levine's guide, they have a fine sharp edge for scratching away a slip of the quill

 

[Jack Black]

I agree completely with your thoughts, Chin. They immediately brought me up short. I would not want Jack to make any effort that would end in sacrifice. Thank you Chin.

Thank you Harvey, I do enjoy spending time here with you all

 

[JohnDF]

That looks like a crew to be reckoned with.

 

[akaMatt]

Back with the dali lamba again today.

 

[cigarrodog]

Jack Black Thank you.

 

[cigarrodog]

Back with the dali lamba again today.

Very Nice!

 

[Jack Black]

Back with the dali lamba again today.

Great pic

Jack Black Thank you.

That's a work of art Harvey

 

[akaMatt]

Very Nice!

Great pic

That's a work of art Harvey

Thanks Harvey and Jack! She's got a lot of issues, but she does have a good side!

 

[Jack Black]

I thought this was kind of cool, as well as potentially useful

 

[OLd_gUY]

whoops

 

[WHT]

A key hole saw but what do you use to drive it?

 

[OLd_gUY]

Hi, Everyone
Screwed up and lost what I was going to quote, so here's the very abbreviated version:
First, @Pt-Luso CONGRATS José

I have been bad today by not posting lambsfoot content, so here’s my humble attempt to make amends.
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GREAT pic - amends accepted

Thanks, OG, Ansel Adams and Lambsfoot knives...classic!
Old Guy, being a Rockies fan, I don't have much sympathy for you and the Giants...but I do empathize. Rockies have been 'cellar dwellers' much more than I'd like to remember. Dodgers are the best team in MLB(well, best record) right now and that doesn't help!

Nice cap! Thank you, Ansel was peerless. I especially enjoy division competition EXCEPT for the Dodgers who I despise.

Jack Black Thank you.

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING - Fantastic pic! Well done

My wrench (spanner?) pic - this was my Dad's

OG

 

[JohnDF]

I thought this was kind of cool, as well as potentially useful

Is that for cutting out the Easy Open Notches?

 

[Jack Black]

A key hole saw but what do you use to drive it?

It fits in a drill chuck

My wrench (spanner?) pic - this was my Dad's

OG

Cool pic OG, I used to have all my uncles tools (he died about a year before I started work), but had them stolen many years ago, as I did my grandfather's ball-pein hammer He was a wire-weaver, and the hammer was his main tool

Is that for cutting out the Easy Open Notches?

Definitely not!

 

[Jack Black]

A lot of the old tools I pick up were manufactured for the MOD (Ministry of Defence) here, and bear the Crow's Foot acceptance stamp, and often the date of manufacture too

 

[Jack Black]

I am meeting an old friend for lunch and a pint tomorrow, quite a rare treat for me these days, so I am looking forward to it

http://www.whitelocksleeds.com/

I will have my stag Hartshead Barlow in tow, in case any pies need bisecting

 

[Rusty1]

Looking at that Bahco adjustable, reminded me of the first Bahco I bought, F,f,f,forty five years ago.............Seems like yesterday.

Russell

 

[5K Qs]

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Tremendously triumphant trio, John!
(Sorry, 5K Qs , I know that was a lame attempt. Vocabulary is not my strong point... Do you need some heavy lifting done?)
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Thank you, Mark. You are giving GT a run.

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Thank you Thoroughly for That, GT.

Mark, as John notes, that may have been exactly the 3 words I'd have used to comment on John's pic if I hadn't "read ahead" and noticed that you beat me to it! When it comes to alliteration, my policy is "the lamer, the better". John, nice job with the triple "Th"!

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I don't think I will ever be able to come close to your multi quote skills, GT.
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Thanks, FBC. My challenge with multi quotes is that after I finally select all my posts to quote, I sometimes forget what I wanted to comment about.

A well-done pin is a great idea no fuss no muss you can pin it on a vest or hat of your choice.

Dave, you are wise and insightful!

View attachment 1153162 New arrivals!

Congrats on an attractive pair of stag lambsfoots!

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The AC knives are so impressive; Duncan, yours is Alluringly Charismatic!
Thanks for sharing the remembrance stones for your dogs. We have several cats buried in our side yard under unmarked stones, and one under a now 20' hemlock we planted on his grave. (We also have the ashes of Stella the poodle on the mantle in the living room.)

Evening all!
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Nice stag on your Hartshead Barlow, Dennis! On what is the knife sitting?

Today me and my family had a blast!! We took the quick drive up "the hill" to Lake Tahoe and hung out at Nevada Beach and had lunch. My son was brave enough to take a quick dip into Lake Tahoe's notoriously cold water. I snuck in a quick nap too. After Tahoe on the way home, we stopped by Echo lake to take in the scenery. What a beautiful alpine lake!

The two blades I took with me.

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Lovely pair of lambs frolicking on the beach! Sounds like a great time, Taylor!

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
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Jack, you ARE the Chief Guardian, and the rest of us serve under you. Maybe you should delegate responsibilities to individual Guardians with regard to commenting on posts. E.g., Dennis handles Tuesdays, Preston does Wednesdays, and so on. Or Ron handles posts involving lambsfoots with wood covers, Vince takes care of stag, Taylor takes care of beverage posts, David is responsible for commenting on food posts, etc. Desperate times call for desperate measures!

The Cavaliers didn't have gunpowder?

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Keep your powder dry. For sure, that's a cornucopia of Lambsfoots
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OG

Scary!! OG, I was going to make the same comment about Jer's photo!

Hearing Ry Cooder's version of this old Jim Reeves song on the radio just now brought back happy memories of singing it to my young daughters, coming back from a trip to the seaside nigh on 30 years ago We were on community centre coach trip my mother has organised, and as my corny singing got louder, the whole coach joined in with gusto!

Nice memories, Jack. I certainly enjoyed singing to my young daughter; I'd often steal a tune from a "real song" and make up my own lyrics on the spot - she didn't know any better!

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I’ve got my new Jigged Bone Waynorth Cutlery pocketed this morning!

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I'm sure many are aware of the references to Ansel Adams made by myself and others. I'm thinking about getting a print of this one (whenever my wallet stops getting emptied from buying knives, that is )

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OG

I can't believe how exquisite those knives are!!

I've got big feet GT, but being 6ft 3" probably rules me out!

Yeah, that seems rather lengthy for a Hobbit!

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Thanks, GT. I used some custom software that I wrote. I'll PM you later to fill you in with more details without putting everyone else to sleep.

I'm in the same boat, GT. If I'm honest with myself, I spent way too much time here last week trying to keep up. In order to prevent letting the pendulum swing back too far the other way and being absent for an extended time again, I'm going to have to find a way to strike a balance.
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Writing your own software to run through the thread makes a LOT of sense! (Of course, I have no idea how to do it! )
And "finding a balance" is definitely my goal, too, although I'm not exactly sure how I intend to do it.

Ha! Gary, this Dakota boy does know how to muck a stall

I thought you might, Paul!

Although I spent much time in the area, professionally, my home is in the North and North West Suburban area. Vienna Beef is the King in these parts. If you have been to several of the hot dog joints, I hope you went at least once to Gene&Jude’s. They even have their own Wikipedia page. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_&_Jude's fresh cut fries smothering the sandwich. Been around since 1946.
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Harvey, I don't think I've ever been to Gene&Jude's; not sure I could survive a visit there!!

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Oh yeah GT I think one word is the better way to go. Very clever!
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Have a great evening and night Guardians.View attachment 1153685

Thanks for the name input, Dwight; I think you're right that one word is better.
Another phenomenal photo of an outstanding knife!

Please consider this my application to join the guardians



Tyler

Impressive application form, Tyler!! Welcome to the Guardians!

My shot for Sunday! ( in case nobody has seen these very special knives from exotic England. )

Dazzling photo of your stag Hartshead Barlow, Dennis!

Thank you both so kindly!!
I know I'm delusional in thinking I'm going to keep up now, but my therapist said we'll work on that next, after the knife addiction issue!

Ain't it the truth!!

lol I don't have a safe either I've been using Sak ups Protectors and they are great.

Very clever way to keep them warm when you store them in the freezer, Dave! No one will ever look there.

A Rose between two thorns

When I saw this pic in the other thread, Jack, at first I thought you had somehow acquired a version with a punch!

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, Avô José!!!

Congrats on getting one of those striking Waynorth ebony lambsfoots, Trav!

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He's in great shape Dennis, and recovers quickly...plus he's a napper. I'm not in great shape, don't recover quickly but do hold my own with napping
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- GT