Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[JohnDF]

Good Morning Guardians
and Happy 4th of July to all my fellow Americans

 

[r8shell]

Happy Fourth of July! The bars and parks are closed, parties canceled. I'm looking forward to watching the "socially distanced" version of Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest on ESPN, and a little day-drinking. It'll be over 100 degrees today, so I'm not really too disappointed to relax at home.

From 2017, when I got to see it in person:

Joey chestnut broke the world record with 72 hotdogs and buns eaten in 10 minutes. It was a sight to behold!

For now, a quiet morning in the garden.

 

[prairie.dog]

Morning Guardians! This is a special post for me, on Thursday I received my first ever lambsfoot, and boy is it a special one. I was able to purchase it from an old Guardian, I don't believe he's very active anymore, but I sure am grateful to him. I couldn't be more pleased with this knife. Holding it evokes incredible emotion, the thought and care put into this knife is felt immediately upon holding it. I'm so pleased to be here, to own this beautiful example, and excited to get to know all of you more!

Fourth of July celebartions won't be the same this year, but with three young kids, we've usually got them in bed before the sun goes down and are annoyed by all the bangs keeping them awake anyways. Here's a portion of our pretty tame spread, but they're all favorites for sure. Have a wonderful day everyone!

 

[Pt-Luso]

Appealing handle on that lambsfoot Barlow, José!

Many thanks, Gary.

 

[Pt-Luso]

Jose, once again your photo is terrific.

Many thanks, Bill.

 

[mitch4ging]

Good morning Guardians!
Just a quick stop, will "try" to catch up later today. Great posts going on here!

Also working a little in the yard and feeding the Chirp-chirps before the heat kills us

 

[r8shell]

Morning Guardians! This is a special post for me, on Thursday I received my first ever lambsfoot, and boy is it a special one. I was able to purchase it from an old Guardian, I don't believe he's very active anymore, but I sure am grateful to him. I couldn't be more pleased with this knife. Holding it evokes incredible emotion, the thought and care put into this knife is felt immediately upon holding it. I'm so pleased to be here, to own this beautiful example, and excited to get to know all of you more!

Fourth of July celebartions won't be the same this year, but with three young kids, we've usually got them in bed before the sun goes down and are annoyed by all the bangs keeping them awake anyways. Here's a portion of our pretty tame spread, but they're all favorites for sure. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Welcome to the Guardians! Looks like you got a good Stag Hartshead there.
Have a fun, safe 4th.

 

[5K Qs]

I'm just having a post-shave stout
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I don't think I've ever said or written that sentence, Jack, since I tend to shave at 4:30 or 5 in the morning.

Amazing stag of your AC, Gary.

I appreciate your compliment, José.

Awesome collander that HHB isn't bad either
Thanks Gary
Cracker Jack is looking great Gary fine stag on it and all of the others were very nice

Thanks for the positive comments, Rob. I agree that the ACs were certainly a champion collection of stag!

More stellar stag on your vintage lambsfoot, José!

Good morning Guardians We are at the half way mark of 2020, hopefully the last half is an improvement over the 1st half.

I hope you're correct about the last half of 2020, Rob.
That Radiant rocks!!

Good Morning Guardians

Sweet photo, John! Is that your ebony, or is it lighting and background that makes the knife look pitch-dark?

Thanks for the Canada Day wishes, John and Jack!!
Thought I'd carry this spiffy JR today, a gift from Dave( @knowtracks ) from Montana!View attachment 1369654 View attachment 1369655
(Some day I'll find a Canadian flag pin for my scans!!)

Spectacular stag on your spiffy Joseph Rodgers, Charlie!

Thought I'd show this Harrison this morning.

One of the best lambsfoot knives that gets posted here, ED!!

farts are made of gas molecules, which are smaller than viruses. That's why doctors advise wearing masks to reduce viral transmission, but still be able to breath.

"Science is real", despite our opinions about it.

I've spent £1000 on beer since mid March, and about another £100 or so on whisky! I've still got most of the whisky

Are those figures from your original budget for 2020, or did you do some budgetary reprioritizing when the coronavirus hit the fan??

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PaleoValley Beef Stick goes great with Lamb.

Stand-out shot, Harvey! Does that Wm. Rodgers have a brass bolster?
I'll have to try one of those beef sticks. I like that sort of "food", although I can't imagine it could actually be good for me.

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Belated Happy Canada Day to you and our other Canadian brothers and sisters, Dan! Quite the celebratory shot, and a pleasant, peaceful vista.

Constant companion for over 3 months now
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Chuck, I think that's the beginning of a beautiful friendship!

Thanks Rob, I christened it on the bus this morning, I think it's going to be useful for lots of stuff, made by Respro Thanks buddy

Was the bus much different than you remembered, Jack? Fewer seats to promote social distancing, masks required, etc.? I've not returned to public transport yet, and since I only use it for trips that I've been walking for the past 4 months, I don't think I will go back to the bus on a regular basis in the foreseeable future.

Bang Bang!! Giddy-up. Riding the Pony Express to town this morning Actually, just driving my truck and going out to the stockyards for a bit and then lunch at the Wagon Wheel restaurant and then home. I might even go so far as to wear my cowboy hat with my mask and tell the cashier at the Wagon Wheel to "Stick em Up" This'll be my longest outing since coming home from the hospital.

I hope you had an enjoyable trip, ED, and that it didn't wear you out!

I'm glad you found it of interest Gary, I took about 6 photos of everyone's knife and packaging. It was a bit of a chore! And thankfully they weren't needed, as every single knife made it safely to their respective Guardian

Here, we've decided to give him another chance

That's nice to hear my friend, and what a wonderful photo

Thanks for the encouraging words, Jack.
Yeah, I'm sad to report that the graphs all show that the COVID-19 is currently worse in the US than it has ever been, even though the attention paid to it by the media has become much less intense.

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A fine portrait of your “Cracker Jack,” GT.
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RF Mosley
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Thanks for the encouragement, Harvey.
Your tricksy pic of your Moseley had me scratching my head for a minute, trying to figure out what was going on. Further reflection helped me figure it out eventually!

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Thanks Gary! Cracker Jack is a beautiful knife!

Thanks Gary thats a nice shot of your Cracker Jack

Thanks, Ron & Rob.

I started to post earlier, but somehow a nap got in the way! I hope y’all are all doing well today!

Splendid photo, Ron! I wonder what "scenes" observers can see in the patina of your big Pere David stag lambsfoot?

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Checking the garden tonight, was able to picked some cucumbers to get two jars of dill pickles!
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Handsome rosewood HHB, Taylor, and dill pickles enrich our lives!

Your AC is splendid, Gary.

Thank you, senhor.

Good idea Gary I have been using a lot of paprika
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Thank you Gary, I hope I'll be able to cover more ground as the year progresses Fantastic pic of your AC

Lots of interesting seasonings out there to try.
I hope increased walking can help with some of life's various aches and pains, Jack!
Thanks for the good word on my AC photo.

Lovely picture of "Fire Cracker" Jack.

Unintentional on my part, but that was an Independence Day kind of photo, wasn't it? Thanks, John.

... It's a much better knife but I'm so picky that eventually I'll have to get the scales redone.
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Thanks for the update on your "problem" knife, Bill. Sorry to hear that "if it ain't one thing, it's another." I hope you can eventually get it the way you'd like it to be!

Hello Guardians !
About to leave for a weekend of paddling/rowing and camping on the Rideau Canal.
Bringing along my faithful lamb
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Have a fantastic time, Dan.

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Cheers

That 2-blade lamb is intoxicating, Rob!

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A fabulous Cracker Jack, GT.
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Good Afternoon Guardians.
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Thanks, Harvey.
Your stag HHB is a grand gem!!

Here's a pic of Cracker Jack I took yesterday (I rarely post a pic that "fresh"), and then oversaturated the color just for fun and holiday spirit:


- GT

 

[Modoc ED]

4th of July fireworks display - U. S. Navy style

U. S. made Lambfoot resting on U. S. Brewed Beer coasters.

Have a good 4th Guardians and anyone else looking in.

 

[Half/Stop]

How can we object to your posting an EDC every day, Ron? It's a winner!

Cracker Jack keeps crooning something about how it's summertime, and the livin' is easy...

Thanks Gary! Looks like Cracker Jack is enjoying the easy living my friend!

Morning Guardians! This is a special post for me, on Thursday I received my first ever lambsfoot, and boy is it a special one. I was able to purchase it from an old Guardian, I don't believe he's very active anymore, but I sure am grateful to him. I couldn't be more pleased with this knife. Holding it evokes incredible emotion, the thought and care put into this knife is felt immediately upon holding it. I'm so pleased to be here, to own this beautiful example, and excited to get to know all of you more!

Fourth of July celebartions won't be the same this year, but with three young kids, we've usually got them in bed before the sun goes down and are annoyed by all the bangs keeping them awake anyways. Here's a portion of our pretty tame spread, but they're all favorites for sure. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Welcome to the Guardians! That rare and beautiful Jack Black Hartshead Stag is quite the entrance!

Splendid photo, Ron! I wonder what "scenes" observers can see in the patina of your big Pere David stag lambsfoot?

Here's a pic of Cracker Jack I took yesterday (I rarely post a pic that "fresh"), and then oversaturated the color just for fun and holiday spirit:

The patina on my PD big’un is quite fascinating. I think it’s a lot to do with the polished finish on the blade. The satin blades react differently! A great photo of Cracker Jack!

 

[JohnDF]

Congratulations and welcome to the Guardians.
I can't believe somebody sold a Hartshead Barlow, they are truly special.

Is that your ebony,

Thanks, GT.
I honestly can't remember.

 

[Half/Stop]

Happy Fourth of July to all of my US friends and a good Saturday to all the rest of my fellow Guardians!

 

[waynorth]

Nice example, Ron!! Half/Stop

Still carrying my American-made Lambfoot!!
Happy Birthday to all of the U.S.A!!

 

[Prester John]

Congratulations and welcome to the Guardians.
I can't believe somebody sold a Hartshead Barlow, they are truly special.

Yeah, my daughter is getting mine, but she might have to wait till I die!

 

[JohnDF]

Yeah, my daughter is getting mine, but she might have to wait till I die!

I only have two knives in the safe that have never been used, and the Hartshead is one of them. Just too amazing and it will be a piece of history in years to come.

 

[Prester John]

I only have two knives in the safe that have never been used, and the Hartshead is one of them. Just too amazing and it will be a piece of history in years to come.

I have used mine lightly, and even sharpened it, but don't want to use it on food.

 

[JohnDF]

New picture showing it's easy life.

 

[Onebigbill]

Lambsfoot knives only.
Best to edit out the offending knife before our host sees it.

Did my best to remove the image but I have been unsuccessful. I tried everything.

 

[Onebigbill]

Lambsfoot knives only.
Best to edit out the offending knife before our host sees it.

Hi John, finally got it squared away. Thanks for the heads-up. Don't know what the heck I was thinking.

 

[cigarrodog]

I received my first ever lambsfoot, and boy is it a special one. I

Congratulations. A fine beginning.

Stand-out shot, Harvey! Does that Wm. Rodgers have a brass bolster?
I'll have to try one of those beef sticks. I like that sort of "food", although I can't imagine it could actually be good for me.

Thank you GT. The bolster is brass. Just add a dot com. It’s very good. As healthy as that sort of thing goes.

Thanks for the encouragement, Harvey.
Your tricksy pic of your Moseley had me scratching my head for a minute, trying to figure out what was going on. Further reflection helped me figure it out eventually!

Thanks, Harvey.
Your stag HHB is a grand gem!!

Thank you GT.

Here's a pic of Cracker Jack I took yesterday (I rarely post a pic that "fresh"), and then oversaturated the color just for fun and holiday spirit:

Another great shot of Cracker Jack.

mitch4ging - Happy 4th, Dennis. Wonderful image of your Ironwood LF,

Good Afternoon Guardians. Hope everyone’s 4th is a good one.