Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Good for you Leslie Tomville Leslie Tomville for supporting both A Wright and Mr. May. :thumbsup:
I can find no fault with that knife. ;)
Several months ago when I first encountered the lamb foot knife, I found it strange, quirky :confused:, not particularly appealing; but intriguing at the same time. Now after using one at work and play, I am won over.
I look at that knife of yours and agree heartily with your assessment.
Michael
 
Cutfinger said:
Good for you Leslie Tomville Leslie Tomville for supporting both A Wright and Mr. May. :thumbsup:
I can find no fault with that knife. ;)
Several months ago when I first encountered the lamb foot knife, I found it strange, quirky :confused:, not particularly appealing; but intriguing at the same time. Now after using one at work and play, I am won over.
I look at that knife of yours and agree heartily with your assessment.

Michael
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It's about time a designated Lambfoot was made in the USA!!:)
Of so many Sheffield-sourced patterns, it is a pattern that never really made the "crossing"!!
 
waynorth said:
It's about time a designated Lambfoot was made in the USA!!:)
Of so many Sheffield-sourced patterns, it is a pattern that never really made the "crossing"!!
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I think such a thing would make many of us extraordinarily happy. If GEC were to marry a Lambfoot blade to their 47 frame, that would be just about perfect, I would think.
 
Charlie, I have been hoping that you were thinking along those lines!

I do not have time to go back and locate it, but your older Lambsfoot, which is shown earlier in this thread, is an example of what I believe looks especially nice; that is, a knife with a blade as long as the handle allows along with a slight sway to the handle as in a pruner. It give the knife a pleasing look. Some Lambsfoot designs tend to be stubby looking if the blade is not long enough or if the handle is too chunky. The large knife you are currently using also has the longer leaner look that I prefer.

Anyway, good luck! My credit card is on standby!
 
Leslie Tomville said:
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I know it is all just a matter of personal preference, but I really like the proportions and handle shape of this Wright’s Rosewood. In my opinion, they got this one just right. I am having a similar knife made by Michael May with brass bolsters and Bocote wood handle.
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That really is a great-looking Lambsfoot Leslie, all the more so because it is Wright's most basic model :) I need to pick up another of those myself :thumbsup:

Cutfinger said:
Good for you Leslie Tomville Leslie Tomville for supporting both A Wright and Mr. May. :thumbsup:
I can find no fault with that knife. ;)
Several months ago when I first encountered the lamb foot knife, I found it strange, quirky :confused:, not particularly appealing; but intriguing at the same time. Now after using one at work and play, I am won over.
I look at that knife of yours and agree heartily with your assessment.
Michael
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You know Michael, 50 years ago, when my grandfather gave me my first Lambsfoot, I thought much the same :) Yet I love the pattern more and more each year. Glad I am not alone in that :) To use a Lambsfoot is to love it :thumbsup:

waynorth said:
Thanks FBC and Jack B!!

Nice knife Leslie!!

Stag only gets better in the pocket, Jack!
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Thanks Charlie :) :thumbsup:

waynorth said:
It's about time a designated Lambfoot was made in the USA!!:)
Of so many Sheffield-sourced patterns, it is a pattern that never really made the "crossing"!!
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That, my friend, would be the culmination of a dream :) :thumbsup:

Pàdruig said:
I think such a thing would make many of us extraordinarily happy. If GEC were to marry a Lambfoot blade to their 47 frame, that would be just about perfect, I would think.
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:thumbsup:

Leslie Tomville said:
Charlie, I have been hoping that you were thinking along those lines!

I do not have time to go back and locate it, but your older Lambsfoot, which is shown earlier in this thread, is an example of what I believe looks especially nice; that is, a knife with a blade as long as the handle allows along with a slight sway to the handle as in a pruner. It give the knife a pleasing look. Some Lambsfoot designs tend to be stubby looking if the blade is not long enough or if the handle is too chunky. The large knife you are currently using also has the longer leaner look that I prefer.

Anyway, good luck! My credit card is on standby!
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Some of those Lambsfoot knives look like the blade is too long to fold into the handle don't they? :) That's the look to go for though I think :thumbsup:

waynorth said:
Nice to know there is some interest, Leslie!! This, I hope, is the year of the US Lambsfoot!!
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Me too Charlie :) I've been excited about this for such a long time, and I'm so glad that you, and our other Guardians, see the Lambsfoot in such a positive light :) :thumbsup:
 
waynorth said:
It's about time a designated Lambfoot was made in the USA!!
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I am of two minds in this regard.

On the one hand, it would be nice to be able to source them without having to ship from the UK (and back if there is an issue), which would also bring the cost to me down a bit. My rosewood Ettrick knife (identical to the one R8shell posted on in the Ettrick thread) was from a limited batch made by a small maker in Maryland. Very similar to Wright's version, nothing fancy but a great user.

On the other hand, part of the charm of this pattern is its association with the UK. I would also wonder what affect it would have on a small maker such as Wrights to lose the sales that make their way to the US. Perhaps I am overly aware as a result of Queen closing up yesterday. Still, something to consider.
 
waynorth said:
It's about time a designated Lambfoot was made in the USA!!:)
Of so many Sheffield-sourced patterns, it is a pattern that never really made the "crossing"!!
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I would be totally in on a immigrant Lambs Foot ;) :thumbsup:
Why do you suppose the pattern never made the crossing Charlie?
 
Jack Black said:
Thanks pal :) :thumbsup: I'm carrying that one again today, might let it linger in the pocket for a while ;) :thumbsup:

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Jack that is beautiful Sambar on your Straight Lambsfoot! I can see where it can become addictive! :)

waynorth said:
It's about time a designated Lambfoot was made in the USA!!:)
Of so many Sheffield-sourced patterns, it is a pattern that never really made the "crossing"!!
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:thumbsup::D:D Yessir it’s definitely time my friend! :thumbsup::D:D
 
Bartleby said:
I am of two minds in this regard.

On the one hand, it would be nice to be able to source them without having to ship from the UK (and back if there is an issue), which would also bring the cost to me down a bit. My rosewood Ettrick knife (identical to the one R8shell posted on in the Ettrick thread) was from a limited batch made by a small maker in Maryland. Very similar to Wright's version, nothing fancy but a great user.

On the other hand, part of the charm of this pattern is its association with the UK. I would also wonder what affect it would have on a small maker such as Wrights to lose the sales that make their way to the US. Perhaps I am overly aware as a result of Queen closing up yesterday. Still, something to consider.
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The flip side to that coin, there will be lots of interest from folks who might not take the time to go searching out a source for the pattern, they will see it in the pipeline and they will start twitching and drooling in anticipation of trying something new :)
 
Leslie Tomville said:
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I know it is all just a matter of personal preference, but I really like the proportions and handle shape of this Wright’s Rosewood. In my opinion, they got this one just right. I am having a similar knife made by Michael May with brass bolsters and Bocote wood handle.
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Wow that rosewood looks fantastic! I like how
Light the color of it is mine is very dark. Don’t get me wrong I like mine but the shades in yours is really nice example.
 
Bartleby said:
I am of two minds in this regard.

On the one hand, it would be nice to be able to source them without having to ship from the UK (and back if there is an issue), which would also bring the cost to me down a bit. My rosewood Ettrick knife (identical to the one R8shell posted on in the Ettrick thread) was from a limited batch made by a small maker in Maryland. Very similar to Wright's version, nothing fancy but a great user.

On the other hand, part of the charm of this pattern is its association with the UK. I would also wonder what affect it would have on a small maker such as Wrights to lose the sales that make their way to the US. Perhaps I am overly aware as a result of Queen closing up yesterday. Still, something to consider.
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I doubt that a GEC Lambsfoot will have any adverse impact on sales of those made by the Sheffield makers, such as Arthur Wright & Son. As I understand it, almost all of Wright's knives are sold within the UK. Overseas sales are so small that they don't even sell directly, with TFSS dealing with overseas sales for them. They do like the fact their knives are getting used in the US though. I hope that folks here on The Porch will continue to take an interest in the Sheffield Lambsfoot knives :thumbsup:

sitflyer said:
Why do you suppose the pattern never made the crossing Charlie?
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There's been a lot of prior discussion about that Duane, both in this thread and elsewhere. If you've not yet treated yourself to reading the entire thread, Greg, with the help of some other Guardians, has very kindly created an index for us. If you go to my first post, you'll find a link, then go to Lambsfoot history :thumbsup:

Half/Stop said:
Jack that is beautiful Sambar on your Straight Lambsfoot! I can see where it can become addictive! :)
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Thanks a lot Ron :) If Wright's have any more Sambar in when I visit, I'm going to grab the lot! :D :thumbsup:

Leslie Tomville said:
I believe the more interest that is created, the more knives all of the makers will sell.
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That may well be the case Leslie, it's a great pattern, and the more folks try it the better in my opinion. Maybe Case will even want to pick it up at some point! :D :thumbsup:

Campbellclanman said:
That my friend is one good lookin’ Knife right there!
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Thanks pal, I'm carrying it again today :) Here it is, riding through the Yorkshire countryside on a vintage steam train ;) :D :thumbsup:

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