Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[dc50]

I must take my autumn pic's before Saturday as the forecast is rain turning to snow.

 

[JohnDF]

I must take my autumn pic's before Saturday as the forecast is rain turning to snow.
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Gorgeous picture, Dave.
But Dang! Winter starting already?

 

[dc50]

Gorgeous picture, Dave.
But Dang! Winter starting already?

Thanks, John It will do that around here, for a day or two, then climb back up between 50F to 70F usually until the first of Nov thats when the partys over.

 

[Half/Stop]

Nice looking patina on your workhorse, Ron!

Wunderbar! A great woody goodness photo, Mark!

Joined with the Ironwood clan today, as we took our Cocker Spaniel to the Vet for a stye.

Thanks for the compliments Dennis! Your traveling in good company today with that terrific Ironwood!

 

[cudgee]

Thanks for the info. Perhaps you know the answer: What the heck is "teaberry" flavor?

Hartshead and I are still waiting for Fall.

Teaberry is flavoring with cinnamon and mint, i think

 

[flatblackcapo]

Just got back from a family wedding in Philly. This was waiting for me when I got home. Large version with Cocobolo scales.
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It's a mighty fine thing to have a nice new Lambsfoot waiting at home to greet you.

Sorry for my confusion (happens a lot these days)! I didn't read Kephart's book until I was an adult, and until I ordered a copy last night, I only had a PDF version. Those are great pics Kevin, and the images do bring back memories. Based upon my reading, I tried to make a knife out of a file when I was about 7, but having cut it to size, I then needed the help of my dad, and tools he had at work rather than at home. And there the project ended I had my copy of Mason's book stolen about 25 years ago, but have just ordered a replacement I remember Ray Mears telling me it was one of his favourite books

I know what you mean, I had to check what book it was before I replied.
That's a bummer about your file knife project being put on extended postponement. I would be kind of hard to cut the bevels on a file knife with a file.
I'm glad you were able to pick up another copy of the Kephart and the Mason books.

I will certainly keep this one 8n mind! Thanks!

You can check it out here then decide if you want the hard copy.
https://books.google.com/books/abou...ver&source=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false

Dag-Nab-It!!!! I gathered all my Lambfoot knives together for a picture. Even had my Sheep Dog "Coco" help me round them up.

But when "Coco" and I got all of them over to my board, there wasn't enough room on the board for all of them. Drat!!!!

Here's a picture of the ones that would fit on the board but rest assured - there are more to see.

Maybe if I closed all the blades, these shown and the overflow will fit my board.

Ed, my friend, you just need a bigger board.

Jack Black , @mitch4ging and the rest of y'all too
Another book you might like is Outdoorsman's Handbook by Clyde Ormond. There is even instructions on how to make a "lose proof" pocket knife sheath.

 

[CelloDan]

“A Walk in Nature” # 44
Wild flowers by the Saint Lawrence.

Album:
https://imgur.com/a/S5jZPtE

 

[5K Qs]

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Also enjoying getting to know this 2 blader. Pretty heavy/chunky, but rides well in the pocket and is very sturdy. Came as the dirtiest Lambsfoot I've received, but once cleaned up I have to say it's the best made I've had so far. Very well put together!

Glad to hear your report on the 2-blade lambsfoot, Mike.

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Thanks, GT, she has a little wicked streak too.

This little Lamb' bit me yesterday. It was just a nick, a gentile reminder that the tip is sharp.

Didn't realize lambs had such a vicious nature!!

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This copper and turquoise was mined there, some my dad gave me years ago.
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Cool photo of your ironwood with the copper and turquoise, Dennis!

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Thank you very much, Gary!
(If that's the case, it's going to get old, fat and sassy )

Great shot of the Ram Jam, Gary! See him next go-round!
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Back to the rock...
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Thanks for the replies, Dennis.
I guess I've forgotten what the rock is that you've gone back to, but it's a great pic and for reasons I don't understand triggered this song in my head:

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Thanks Gary, and nice to see Lam Jack again before he departs for a while
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Thanks, Jack.

Good morning and nice week Guardians.

Exquisite ebony, José!

We are watching the Grandson 5-year-old today he brought his wee camera so I'm thinking we will go to the Historic Ranch/Park this afternoon and take a few phots.
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Too bad I couldn't tag along and get some pointers, Dave!

Good Morning!
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Dave, you can sure bring out the red in your rosewood HHB!

Good morning.

Heck of a horn handle on that one, ED!

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I’m totin another Bigun Workhorse today. I hope all you Guardians are off to a great start with your week!

Large and lovely, Ron!

Good morning, Guardians!

Nice shot of your desert ironwood, Vince!

Just got back from a family wedding in Philly. This was waiting for me when I got home. Large version with Cocobolo scales.
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Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls of Fire, Bill! That's a stunner; congrats!

My LOGO disappeared!! I'm working on it!!

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I haven't been able to see your logo for weeks, Charlie!
But the last couple of days I could see it at the ends of your posts; magnificent!!!

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I remember the cinnamon-flavoured Dentyne, which was sold here in the 70's, though I always found it a little odd
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Hey! When I was a lad, I used to take a stick of Dentyne (and the sticks were quite small) out to the barn each evening when we milked the cows!

The Guardians 19 today came out of my pocket to sunbathe.

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Such an unforgettable knife, José!

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Sensational, Jon!! (Is that relatively new for you?)

Dag-Nab-It!!!! I gathered all my Lambfoot knives together for a picture. Even had my Sheep Dog "Coco" help me round them up.

But when "Coco" and I got all of them over to my board, there wasn't enough room on the board for all of them. Drat!!!!

Here's a picture of the ones that would fit on the board but rest assured - there are more to see.

Maybe if I closed all the blades, these shown and the overflow will fit my board.

Pretty impressive, ED and Coco!!

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Good Morning Guardians.
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It’s the outer backside of a black dyed styrofoam container, similar to an egg container, except that this one holds raw, spicy Italian meatballs. I’m always looking around for backgrounds. I feel that an environmental portrait of a subject often makes the image fresh and more interesting. Of course I also like black backgrounds.

Stellar stag HHB, Harvey!
I was going to guess the background was a tray from a Forest Gump style box of assorted chocolates.

My lambsfoot this week is LamBarJack, my rosewood lambsfoot Hartshead Barlow:


- GT

 

[JaxBaron]

Glad to hear your report on the 2-blade lambsfoot, Mike.


Didn't realize lambs had such a vicious nature!!


Cool photo of your ironwood with the copper and turquoise, Dennis!


Thanks for the replies, Dennis.
I guess I've forgotten what the rock is that you've gone back to, but it's a great pic and for reasons I don't understand triggered this song in my head:

Thanks, Jack.


Exquisite ebony, José!


Too bad I couldn't tag along and get some pointers, Dave!


Dave, you can sure bring out the red in your rosewood HHB!


Heck of a horn handle on that one, ED!


Large and lovely, Ron!


Nice shot of your desert ironwood, Vince!


Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls of Fire, Bill! That's a stunner; congrats!


I haven't been able to see your logo for weeks, Charlie!
But the last couple of days I could see it at the ends of your posts; magnificent!!!


Hey! When I was a lad, I used to take a stick of Dentyne (and the sticks were quite small) out to the barn each evening when we milked the cows!


Such an unforgettable knife, José!


Sensational, Jon!! (Is that relatively new for you?)


Pretty impressive, ED and Coco!!



Stellar stag HHB, Harvey!
I was going to guess the background was a tray from a Forest Gump style box of assorted chocolates.

My lambsfoot this week is LamBarJack, my rosewood lambsfoot Hartshead Barlow:
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- GT

Thanks Gary. I’ve had it for a little while. Admittedly I don’t give it the pocket time it deserves!

 

[JohnDF]

My lambsfoot this week is LamBarJack, my rosewood lambsfoot Hartshead Barlow:
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- GT

An impressive Barlow, GT.

 

[dc50]

Too bad I couldn't tag along and get some pointers, Dave!

lol pointers from me, as Schultz used to say on Hogans Heros "I know nothing"

Dave, you can sure bring out the red in your rosewood HHB!

Thank you, my friend, I see you have an HHB rosewood Barlow as well, good stuff!

 

[Half/Stop]

Large and lovely, Ron!

My lambsfoot this week is LamBarJack, my rosewood lambsfoot Hartshead Barlow:

Thanks Gary! LamBarJack is looking good my friend!

 

[cigarrodog]

5K Qs - Thank you GT. Your LamBar is equally Stellar. I also need to make a correction. The view of the carton is the front where the meatballs are loaded.

@mitch4ging - Hey Dennis, I forgot to mention my fervent wish that your November Medical visit goes well.

 

[Jack Black]

Dag-Nab-It!!!! I gathered all my Lambfoot knives together for a picture. Even had my Sheep Dog "Coco" help me round them up.

But when "Coco" and I got all of them over to my board, there wasn't enough room on the board for all of them. Drat!!!!

Here's a picture of the ones that would fit on the board but rest assured - there are more to see.

Maybe if I closed all the blades, these shown and the overflow will fit my board.

Nice gathering of the flock by you and Coco Ed

Beeman clove and blackjack gum were all owned by Cadbury Adams who sold out to American chicle company who in turn sold out to mondleze a global giant who in turn sold off a lot of the gums from the 1940’s. I have been in the whole confection industry since 1978. As with all the good things the corporate giants gobble up the little manufacturers and either discontinue or sell off old time favorites

You're the candyman Al

I must take my autumn pic's before Saturday as the forecast is rain turning to snow.
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Nice pic Dave

I know what you mean, I had to check what book it was before I replied.
That's a bummer about your file knife project being put on extended postponement. I would be kind of hard to cut the bevels on a file knife with a file.
I'm glad you were able to pick up another copy of the Kephart and the Mason books.



Jack Black , @mitch4ging and the rest of y'all too
Another book you might like is Outdoorsman's Handbook by Clyde Ormond. There is even instructions on how to make a "lose proof" pocket knife sheath.

My dad worked in a large tool-making factory, but bearing in mind that he couldn't even manage to change a light-bulb in the house, it was unrealistic to expect any help with my project I've searched for a replacement for the Mason book, and for a Kephart, before, but copies have always been very expensive. I managed to get hold of a facsimile re-print of Mason's book though, and there seemed to be quite a few copies of Kephart's book available. Thanks for the heads-up, I've just ordered a copy of Clyde Ormond's book too, I just hope I'm not going to get crushed to death by the books in the 'to read' pile towering over my bed! Great pics too Kevin

“A Walk in Nature” # 44
Wild flowers by the Saint Lawrence.

Album:
https://imgur.com/a/S5jZPtE

Gorgeous pics Dan

Hey! When I was a lad, I used to take a stick of Dentyne (and the sticks were quite small) out to the barn each evening when we milked the cows!

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My lambsfoot this week is LamBarJack, my rosewood lambsfoot Hartshead Barlow:
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- GT

Yes, they were tiny weren't they, it was packaged quite differently to other gum? Nice memory Gary I hope that one day, you'll have happy memories of your Hartshead Barlow my friend

 

[Jack Black]

Morning Guardians,

Carrying this old Alfred Blackwell today

 

[Pt-Luso]

Beautiful pictures, guys.
You both talked me into carrying my own today.
Skoll, the wolf, gets restless if I don't take him for a walk once in a while.

Thanks so much John, your wolf is a very rare species.

 

[Pt-Luso]

Beautiful Ironwood gentlemen! I think I’ll join you for the day!

And did very well, thanks Ron.

 

[Pt-Luso]

Very cool photo of your '19, José!

Thnaks Dennis.

 

[Pt-Luso]

More '19 goodness! Great background choice, José! Really makes the orange pop!

Thank you very much Dennis.The background is an old train rail.

 

[Pt-Luso]

Exquisite ebony, José!

Such an unforgettable knife, José!

Many thanks for the kindness Gary.