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Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Discussion in 'Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades' started by Jack Black, Jun 26, 2016.

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  1. Jul 13, 2019 #26121
    dc50

    dc50 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Thanks, Jack :thumbsup::)
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2019 #26122
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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    I'm sure there are others with different opinions Dave, sometimes you need diamonds because of the steel, or because you're re-profiling the angle of the edge, but particularly with pocket knives, I find the 'grittiness' of diamonds slightly irritating. I've been using ceramics ever since Sal G sent me a couple of the flat Spyderco ceramic stones in the early 90's, and I've been experimenting with strops lately, but I'm a run-of-the-mill sharpener compared to our experts here :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2019 #26123
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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  4. Jul 13, 2019 #26124
    dc50

    dc50 Gold Member Gold Member

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    That's what I've been using a medium and fine Sal G when I was in the meat cutting industry I was one of the few that actually used an oil stone most of the newer young boys used a power sharpener. My knives would last 3 times as long and were much sharper.
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2019 #26125
    Jack Black

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    I lost the medium stone some years ago unfortunately, but forked out for a Sharpmaker, which was a good investment I think (I no longer have a good oilstone, but I'll pick one up when I find one). Depending on how I'm feeling, I sometimes use the stones flat. I also sometimes use them a bit like a steel (I mostly steel my kitchen knives). I just got one of the wee Fallkniven CC4 ceramic pocket stones, though I have to admit it's rare I need to re-sharpen a knife 'in the field' these days :rolleyes: :D :thumbsup:

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  6. Jul 13, 2019 #26126
    flatblackcapo

    flatblackcapo Part time maker, very very part time Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Thanks guys , Those parts in the background are bicycle frame dropouts, the bit that your rear wheel attaches to, the long bit is where the derailleur ( the thing that changes the gears ) attaches.

    Thanks, Jack. I will let you know when I find one. ;) :D

    Thanks, Rachel. Your HHB is looking well loved. :thumbsup:


    A toast to a quick recovery, Dennis!
    Here is that fixed Lambsfoot that I have started, it still has a good ways to go. It is 1/4" 1084, I am thinking of trying to do integral bolsters on it.
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    Haha, thanks
    No hammering today, I over did it a little last night. I think I need a big breakfast and a bloody mary.

    Thanks for reminding me to get started on my tin!
    "Stake".... "on the lamb" ...... You are crackin' me up today.


    Cough, cough...That's a "M"... ;):D
    It is looking like UJ is seeing it's fair share of work. :thumbsup:

    I'm off to eat some breakfast and try to get goin' .....yeah, I know it is almost noon. :rolleyes::D
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  7. Jul 13, 2019 #26127
    Prester John

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    I use an Arkansas stone and it works fine.
     
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  8. Jul 13, 2019 #26128
    JohnDF

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    Great little Sci-Fi robot. :cool: :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2019 #26129
    Jack Black

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    Interesting project Kevin :) I hope you've managed to shake off the cobwebs my friend ;) I love that pic! :D :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2019 #26130
    waynorth

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    A stored special, it's time for this Lambsfoot to go for a ride!! Too lonesome as a "Safe Queen"!!!! Off we go!! AC 1.jpg AC 2.jpg
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2019 #26131
    Jack Black

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    Nice to see that one Charlie :) Great pics my friend :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2019 #26132
    black mamba

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    BD getting a bark backscratch!

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  13. Jul 13, 2019 #26133
    Modoc ED

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    You make a good point Jack. These double-sided/combination ceramic stones make excellent sharpeners for pocket knives,

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  14. Jul 13, 2019 #26134
    Jack Black

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    Thank you Ed, when I received my original Spyderco ceramic stones, they hadn't thought of sticking them together yet. Sadly, I lost the medium one after about a dozen years of use, the fine one is still going strong after 27 years :) :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Jul 13, 2019 #26135
    akaMatt

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    Hope everyone's having a good weekend!
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    akaMatt

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  17. Jul 13, 2019 #26137
    5K Qs

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    Looks interesting, Jack; considering a career change?? ;):thumbsup::cool:

    Enjoyable ebony. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

    Phenomenal pair! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:

    Thanks, Mark. :) The Henderson's is OK, but I seem to want a little more "kick" to my seasonings in my old age. :rolleyes:
    Quality shot of your lambsfoot quartet! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup: If you ever have the time and inclination, I'd like to see a compare/contrast of the 2 ebony knives on the ends of your display. ;)

    Another praiseworthy pic from your urban forest, Matt! :thumbsup::cool::thumbsup:

    Legend of the Fall, Dwight! :cool::cool::thumbsup:

    :D:thumbsup::thumbsup: I admire your and Jiki's fruit/vegetable whittling!

    John and Vince, it's like you two had a stag HHB mind meld! ;):cool::cool:

    Exquisite ebony, Ron! :eek::cool::cool:

    Gonna have to ask my doctor about blood pressure meds to use when I look at this thread! :rolleyes: Gorgeous photo of an obsession-inducing knife, Glenn! :cool::cool::thumbsup:

    Breathtaking black stag, Dave! :cool::thumbsup::cool:

    Sensational, Jack! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:

    Dwight, your AC is Almost Camouflaged in that pic! :thumbsup:;):thumbsup:

    Superb photo of an unforgettable knife, FBC! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:

    Such an eye-catching photo, Harvey! :thumbsup::cool::thumbsup: With the wear on the blade stamp, you could convince someone that you have one of the extremely rare "REAL LAMP BOOT" knives. :rolleyes:

    Congrats on the lambsfoot, sir! :):cool::thumbsup: Horn handle?

    What kind of time travel or holographic trickery are you pulling here, John?!? :cool::cool::thumbsup:;)

    My Dutch immigrant grandfather tried to convince me this could be done as we brought in a newborn calf from the pasture when I was about 8 or 10. :rolleyes: I had no idea it was actually an ancient Greek legend about an athlete (who apparently knew Pythagoras)!

    Fascinating story and splendid ebony lambsfoot, Paul; congrats on its return after all this time! :cool::thumbsup::cool:

    Magnificent knife, Taylor! :cool::cool::thumbsup:

    Yet another irresistible photo of this stunning lambsfoot!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:

    Terrific shot, Dennis! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup: Thanks for your impressive commentaries! :eek::thumbsup::cool:

    Another shot of Union Jack on vacation last summer:
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    - GT
     
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  18. Jul 13, 2019 #26138
    cigarrodog

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    Thank you, Sir. A rather spiffy looking, Union Jack.

    @waynorth That’s a good looking AC, Charlie.
     
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  19. Jul 13, 2019 #26139
    AnW

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    After 5 hours in the car, a nice lunch with the folks, yardwork complete, think it's time for a beverage ...

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  20. Jul 13, 2019 #26140
    gunstockjack

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    Chores done for today, time to relax with some ebony.

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