Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Prester John]

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It's a blessing and a curse.

I see wood and horn and stag and...

The two best covers I've seen are Dylan's dyed red jigged bone that Glennbad did for him, and Jack's ivory with the fancy file work.

 

[5K Qs]

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Cool pic of your ironwood lambs foot an that old rodnreel, Mark!

Same here. I saved an educational graphic I found a little while back, thinking I could maybe learn Morse this way, since I'm generally visually oriented.

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That Morse code poster is really cool, Rachel. But it exemplifies a pet peeve of mine: "mnemonic devices" that are no easier to learn than the original "target knowledge". The placement of dots and dashes in the letters seems completely arbitrary, as does the indicated starting position within a given letter. SOHCAHTOA, my left cotangent!

Your rosewood HHB shows the rewards of good, honest hard work!!

Good Morning Guardians

Good morning, Guardians!

Howdy Guardians

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@donn Brilliant post, David. I thought that was a longboat. What History. Thank you. Cheers!

John, Vince, ED, Jack, FBC (love those VW whitewalls ), Harvey: your stag HHB lambsfoots are looking superb! When Jack made the HHBs available, I had a stereotype of a barlow as a "work knife" that rarely had stag handles, so I was really not interested in that option. But perhaps I was wrong; they certainly are dashing knives!

View attachment 1177071 Morning guardians native blueberry season here so I thought muffins would be a great start

You're posting some delicious foods and knives lately, AL!

Good morning Guardians! Dennis and David, thank you so much for the encouragement! "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; . . . struck down, but not destroyed." I'm staying strong and believing for the best.

RALF and me are having some white tea this morning.

My WCLF is starting to gain a little character. Here it is after cutting up a box of mangoes and tray of peaches.

That knife seems virtually perfect when open!!

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I went into my favorite bakery for bread and a sweet roll. The new person overcharged me. I gently pointed out the error. The manager apologized offering me a slice of cake and a refund. I refused the refund, because of her generosity. She responded by giving me another slice of another cake. I mean these were thick slices.
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Stunning photo, cool back story, Harvey! "Let them eat cake!"

The opening/closing action on my lambsfoot was probably a 12 on a 1 to 10.
I had "sorta" flush the joints with some oil and my air compressor couple days ago but I realized it needed more cleaning.
I put some mineral oil on the joints last night and left it overnight half opened.
This morning it was like this
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So I found this post on page 64 by @Cambertree and went to my shop and followed pretty much everything to the t.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/guardians-of-the-lambsfoot.1406735/page-64

Put some cork sheets in between my vice to protect the blade and patiently went at it.
The action is now about a 9 and smooth
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My joints are cleaned and oiled
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Sounds like you're getting a lot of good "entertainment" from your gorgeous ebony lambsfoot, Dan! I hope you can get it to open without a struggle soon!

I agree with you. Barring some type of illness or injury, I think most would get used to a strong pull eventually.
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If I can't pinch the blade open, some knives are just too strong for my thumbnail. I've folded the edge of my thumbnail backwards a couple of times on recalcitrant knives (often when my hands have been wet and the nail softens), and it usually takes weeks for the nail to fully recover. Did it most recently last week with Cracker Jack, my AC that I can't always grab well enough to pinch open.

The author has a great name.

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Thanks chaps. In the spring I visited St' Helen's church in the village of Stillingfleet that sits a few miles south of York with the specific intention of seeing this door.

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Jack, that's hilarious! It's like some Two Ronnies sketch. You've got to stop going in fancy pants bars though. When in Leeds you only need know of one...
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No Tex Mex though. Just pies....

Thanks for the fascinating info about the OLD church door, David!
It would be quite a dilemma if the Grove Inn had Tex-Mex AND pies; how would one choose?

Here's another recent pic of Union Jack, pile side today:


- GT

 

[5K Qs]

I always think of GT when I drink this beer as I believe it is his favourite

I don't enjoy it often enough to call it my favorite, Jack, but it's certainly the beer that introduced me to the wonders of porters, stouts, and ales as alternatives to weak and watery American lagers.

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I won't be doing much here after today except liking your fine posts and pictures. I'm going to be working/helping with a retriever handling and training clinic all next week. ...

I still have sorting and packing to do, I will try and post pictures and respond to the posts here...I really will try! Rosie is coming along with us...

I hope you have an enjoyable and productive week, Preston, and have some energy left for Dutch at the end of each day!

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Not a great photo, had a setback this morning, but I've missed too much here!
A little pickin'...

Photo looks great, Dennis! Sorry to read about a setback, though. I think Setback was a card game I used to enjoy decades ago, but it's no fun as a description of health!

Good morning Guardians! It’s great to be home. I hope y’all are all well! I brought this one home from Titusville. I feel extremely fortunate to have been able to purchase this knife directly from Charlie @waynorth!

Congrats again on the WCLF trio, Ron! Glad you had a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding Rendezvous trip!

Hello guys!
I'm back from vacation with the knife that accompanied me all these days!

Welcome back, José! Did you travel for your holiday?

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Here's a pic with a beautiful Hand carved Bamboo walking stick that I was given by my Grandfather around 1986. The carvings are exquisite.

Great pics of the stick with your ebony WCLF and stag HHB, Mark! Is the stick from the same grandfather who had the dated baseball?

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Then I received a very generous gift package from @mitch4ging There was a knife too, but I'll show that elsewhere

Thank you so much Dennis

Will you look at the size of that compass?!

Congrats on the thoughtful gifts, Jack! Kudos for your generosity, Dennis!

Thanks, Gary, you are always so gracious!

Thanks for the compliment, Jeff; just trying to give as good as I get around The Porch!

Hi GT, I used the "Beall wood buffing system" that many wood turners use.
http://www.bealltool.com/products/buffing/buffer.php
I gave it a good buff with just the Tripoli wheel and was surprised by how much the ebony looks improved. I made sure I only touched the wood areas with the wheel as the metal will discolor the wheel and may ruin it for further wood turning polishing
I made that cocobolo bowl about 10 years ago, no finish on it except the one achieved with the Beall buffing system

Thanks for the info. I guess I'm not going to reproduce your results just by using "elbow grease"!

Ah think ah detect a little sarcasm there.

Excellent detectin', Vince!

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Look what the postman delivered. Thanks again Jack for the opportunity to get these!

Congrats on a winning pair, Jon!

5K Qs Thank you Kindly G.T. Hope your beautiful Rosewood Union Jack is is wearing plenty of SPF.
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Good Morning Guardians.

I try to restrict my and my knives' time in the sun each day, Harvey.
That red jigged bone looks great; I can't keep track of all the marvelous vintage lambsfoot examples you're hunting down!

Union Jack never looked better GT
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Thanks, Jack; I seem to take a lot of good photos while I'm up here.

I'm heading over to the English Peak District for a lengthy hike tomorrow. Going to be a long day as there's about 4 hours of travelling, as well as the hike itself. Hoping that the weather is going to be OK, and that my back (which has started hurting today) holds out
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Have a fantastic hike, Jack, and I hope your back doesn't interfere with your plans and enjoyment.

...Took this pic of one of my Big 'Uns the last time I was out that way, at the site of a Mesolithic stone circle

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I remember this photo!

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Unfortunately, another seizure yesterday, gotta get 'em under control!
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Thanks, Gary! Even if we can't take the camp trail, we'll rent a cabin...something! Going a bit bat $&!+ cabin crazy!

Very nice setting and photo, sir!
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Thanks for the compliments, Dennis.
I hope you can get the seizures under control and get out for a while in the near future!

Here's a strange photo of Union Jack with the evening sun lighting him up and turning him into golden rosewood!


- GT

 

[JaxBaron]

I don't enjoy it often enough to call it my favorite, Jack, but it's certainly the beer that introduced me to the wonders of porters, stouts, and ales as alternatives to weak and watery American lagers.


I hope you have an enjoyable and productive week, Preston, and have some energy left for Dutch at the end of each day!


Photo looks great, Dennis! Sorry to read about a setback, though. I think Setback was a card game I used to enjoy decades ago, but it's no fun as a description of health!


Congrats again on the WCLF trio, Ron! Glad you had a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding Rendezvous trip!


Welcome back, José! Did you travel for your holiday?


Great pics of the stick with your ebony WCLF and stag HHB, Mark! Is the stick from the same grandfather who had the dated baseball?


Congrats on the thoughtful gifts, Jack! Kudos for your generosity, Dennis!


Thanks for the compliment, Jeff; just trying to give as good as I get around The Porch!


Thanks for the info. I guess I'm not going to reproduce your results just by using "elbow grease"!


Excellent detectin', Vince!


Congrats on a winning pair, Jon!


I try to restrict my and my knives' time in the sun each day, Harvey.
That red jigged bone looks great; I can't keep track of all the marvelous vintage lambsfoot examples you're hunting down!


Thanks, Jack; I seem to take a lot of good photos while I'm up here.


Have a fantastic hike, Jack, and I hope your back doesn't interfere with your plans and enjoyment.


I remember this photo!


Thanks for the compliments, Dennis.
I hope you can get the seizures under control and get out for a while in the near future!

Here's a strange photo of Union Jack with the evening sun lighting him up and turning him into golden rosewood!
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- GT

The natural light really shows off the beautiful grain! Nice one GT.

 

[Modoc ED]

My new Large Lambfoot called by many here "Big Un" with Buffalo Horn covers. Came in yesterday.

My standard board shot

In the sun on an old wood burning cook stove on our front porch which is reflected in the blade.

 

[JohnDF]

If I can't pinch the blade open, some knives are just too strong for my thumbnail. I've folded the edge of my thumbnail backwards a couple of times on recalcitrant knives (often when my hands have been wet and the nail softens), and it usually takes weeks for the nail to fully recover. Did it most recently last week with Cracker Jack, my AC that I can't always grab well enough to pinch open.

It's true, everybody is different.
My nails tend to be strong, grow fast, and chip rather than bend.
I've also learned to angle my nail upward as I pull the knife open, so strong pulls don't bother me.

 

[cigarrodog]

@Ramrodmb Thank you kindly Mark.

5K Qs Thank you G.T. For the nice things you said. In the future, every time I see Union Jack, I’ll be reminded of those warm, Sunny waterfront days of your vacation. I didn’t think that second image of Union Jack was strange. Rather liked it, especially the Mason Jar beer glass.

Good Morning Guardians. Thought of all the Canadian Guardians when my neighbor/friend came home from a driving trip to Canada, with a case of Molson Export Ale. I exchanged with him a bottle of Samuel Smith Chocolate Stout for one.

 

[Modoc ED]

Instead of trying to pull the blade away from the frame when opening, put your nail in the nick and pull the frame away from the blade. Makes it easier to open in some cases.

 

[Half/Stop]

Thanks Ron! I love your white bone LF you picked up!

If you look real close you can see "made in England" on the wooden caliper rule.

Thanks so much Mark! That’s a terrific photo of your Hartshead and the wooden calipers!

Congrats again on the WCLF trio, Ron! Glad you had a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding Rendezvous trip!

Thanks Gary! We had a great trip.

 

[dc50]

Good afternoon!

 

[CelloDan]

Sounds like you're getting a lot of good "entertainment" from your gorgeous ebony lambsfoot, Dan! I hope you can get it to open without a struggle soon!


If I can't pinch the blade open, some knives are just too strong for my thumbnail. I've folded the edge of my thumbnail backwards a couple of times on recalcitrant knives (often when my hands have been wet and the nail softens), and it usually takes weeks for the nail to fully recover. Did it most recently last week with Cracker Jack, my AC that I can't always grab well enough to pinch open.

- GT

My Lambsfoot is breaking in quite nicely after a few days of use and carry.
It's subjective of course but I'll say that now it's probably a 7 or 8.
It helps that I have a habit of opening/closing my knives many times throughout the day... stress relieving thing
I also think I got used to the new normal and my fingers may even be stronger after a few days of carrying my lamb
I am enjoying my ebony very much

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Working knife

 

[Pàdruig]

How times have changed! Better choice for sure, but a lot of pretentiousness has come with it Not to mention expense! When I first started drinking, I think it was 17p a pint, I had to pay £6 for a pint the other day! My wages certainly haven't gone up proportionately

I could not agree more! The price for a pint (real or not) at a pub these days is almost the equivalent of a 6-pack from the local grocery store. In terms of wages, maybe I should lobby for a "cost of recreational beverage increase" for my next raise...

Congratulations Dylan, nothing tastes quite like food you've grown yourself That's a great pic my friend

Thank you, Jack! It certainly has been a rather rewarding experience so far.

Gardening vegetables has been a time honored tradition in my family for generations. My grandpa, my uncles, my dad, all had vegetable gardens. It however skipped me and I seem to have a black thumb when it comes to growing stuff. Nice to see so many here carrying on the fine tradition of gardens.

My wife is pretty convinced that she has a black thumb but she has been rather attentive this last season and she is quite tickled that many of the plants that she has been caring for these last few months are actually flourishing. There might be hope for you yet!

Unfortunately, another seizure yesterday, gotta get 'em under control!

If we could all claim that, then we're doing ok!
Nice photo , Dylan!

My thoughts and best wishes are with you, Dennis, that can't be easy at all. Thank you so much for the compliment.


Today is being served by carrying a special Barlow. Happy Tuesday, folks.

 

[JohnDF]

It's getting used, ED.

 

[Modoc ED]

It's getting used, ED.

That's good!!! Sharpen that up and keep using.

 

[Modoc ED]

Another new Lambfoot. Two blade Lambfoot with Rosewood covers. Came in yesterday with the "Big Un".

 

[cigarrodog]

Good afternoon!
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Beautiful, Dave. Jigging detail is spot on. Well done.

 

[CelloDan]

Just wondering out of curiosity if any guardians have noticed a difference in opening/closing action between the standard A.Wright & Son 3.5 inch Lambsfoot and their larger 4 inch version.
If they use the same springs for both model ... would it make sense that the larger one is probably less stiff since you have more leverage opening it in a larger blade ?

 

[JohnDF]

Another new Lambfoot. Two blade Lambfoot with Rosewood covers. Came in yesterday with the "Big Un".

How is the secondary blade to open?

 

[tmd_87]

How is the secondary blade to open?

I'd like to know as well Ed. Great looking knife sir!