Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[waynorth]

So, I have a little project on the go, after pruning my apple tree. I have a couple of branches that might yield a spoon or two. I am going to see how much of a spoon I can carve with Big'un!
First you have to saw to length, then split the branch. Then you rough it out with a fine, razor-sharp whittling hatchet!

 

[waynorth]

A little more trimming (some carvers more proficient than I would go even further with the hatchet!), then clean and oil the hatchet, and put it away with its bigger brother!
Ready for some Lambsfoot whittling tomorrow!!

 

[r8shell]

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Oooh! Blintzes!

Really happy to see how far this thread has come in my time away, I sure do have a lot to catch up on. Please forgive my absence and rest assured that the Lambsfoot has been in my pocket Every day for more then a year now. It shows the scars of our time together and appreciation I have for the humble pattern.

Long live the Guardians of the Lambsfoot-

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I know I have too many knives, and rotate them too much to get that much wear on any one. Thanks for showing how the horn looks with lots of honest wear. Character, indeed!

 

[StoneBeard]

Great to see you here pal Cool pics, your Guardians Lambsfoot has acquired some great character Enjoy catching up on the thread

Welcome back, Stonebeard!!
Both to you, and your venerable Lambsfoot!! You both have the calluses to prove you have been working hard!!

Thanks for the warm welcome back fellas, I truly appreciate it. Looking forward to catching up and also seeing those spoons develop from your apple tree A set of Gransfors and big Lambsfoot should turn out a nice final product.

 

[Nature Boy]

Checking back in after spending a week with my first lambsfoot. I know I’m not going to tell anybody here something they don’t already know, so I’ll try to keep my thoughts brief...

I should mention that I’m only a recent convert to the idea of carrying a single, straight blade knife. I am generally a multi-blade type of guy, who loves a coping secondary for most tasks, but generally likes a bellied Blade for cutting up food when out and about with the two little kids. It was this year’s forum knife, and aging kids, that showed me a world where single straight blades could be a possibility.

Anyways...I love this knife!
My first reaction was to how stout it was: stout handle; stout pull; stout blade. Everything felt solid, probably more so than any GEC I have ever owned, and I knew right away it would make a great working tool! I was able to get a nice edge on it, and didn’t hold back all week. After a couple of days of use, a stropping brought it right back. It was a lot of fun using this slicer for a wide variety of tasks throughout the week.

Compared to the other straight blades, I found it to be more useful, and fun to carry, than the high profiled sheepsfoot, and delicate tipped wharncliffe.

Two points of minor criticism. I know many of you have expressed that you like the shape for food prep, but I just don’t get it. I tried it several times this week and could get used to it. So, it’s basically perfect for everything but cutting food, for me. The only other thing that kind of bothered me was where the end of the handle sat in my hand while doing some types of cuts. I wanted it to either be a little bit longer, or a little bit shorter. I keep looking at George Mallory’s and thinking that the proportions look just perfect. I also kept thinking that my lambsfoot would make a great outdoors knife. Sooo, I am going to be in the market for the bigger version!
Oh, and maybe the two blade version...

Thanks for making this place awesome!

 

[Jack Black]

So, I have a little project on the go, after pruning my apple tree. I have a couple of branches that might yield a spoon or two. I am going to see how much of a spoon I can carve with Big'un!
First you have to saw to length, then split the branch. Then you rough it out with a fine, razor-sharp whittling hatchet!

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A little more trimming (some carvers more proficient than I would go even further with the hatchet!), then clean and oil the hatchet, and put it away with its bigger brother!
Ready for some Lambsfoot whittling tomorrow!!

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Excellent posts Charlie, and great pics Those are a smashing pair of axes, I love the photo of your whittling hatchet and Lambsfoot Hope the Big 'Un earns its keep Looking forward to seeing more of your project my friend

Oooh! Blintzes!

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ya-totin-today.547127/page-5519#post-17839936

Thanks for the warm welcome back fellas, I truly appreciate it. Looking forward to catching up and also seeing those spoons develop from your apple tree A set of Gransfors and big Lambsfoot should turn out a nice final product.

It really is great to have you back, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your great mountain pics

Checking back in after spending a week with my first lambsfoot. I know I’m not going to tell anybody here something they don’t already know, so I’ll try to keep my thoughts brief...

I should mention that I’m only a recent convert to the idea of carrying a single, straight blade knife. I am generally a multi-blade type of guy, who loves a coping secondary for most tasks, but generally likes a bellied Blade for cutting up food when out and about with the two little kids. It was this year’s forum knife, and aging kids, that showed me a world where single straight blades could be a possibility.

Anyways...I love this knife!
My first reaction was to how stout it was: stout handle; stout pull; stout blade. Everything felt solid, probably more so than any GEC I have ever owned, and I knew right away it would make a great working tool! I was able to get a nice edge on it, and didn’t hold back all week. After a couple of days of use, a stropping brought it right back. It was a lot of fun using this slicer for a wide variety of tasks throughout the week.

Compared to the other straight blades, I found it to be more useful, and fun to carry, than the high profiled sheepsfoot, and delicate tipped wharncliffe.

Two points of minor criticism. I know many of you have expressed that you like the shape for food prep, but I just don’t get it. I tried it several times this week and could get used to it. So, it’s basically perfect for everything but cutting food, for me. The only other thing that kind of bothered me was where the end of the handle sat in my hand while doing some types of cuts. I wanted it to either be a little bit longer, or a little bit shorter. I keep looking at George Mallory’s and thinking that the proportions look just perfect. I also kept thinking that my lambsfoot would make a great outdoors knife. Sooo, I am going to be in the market for the bigger version!
Oh, and maybe the two blade version...

Thanks for making this place awesome!

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Great post Mike, it's good to read your thoughts on the pattern, glad you're enjoying it I only use my Lambsfoot for food prep occasionally, but one of the things that has surprised me is how well the straight edge performs, better than I would have thought, it's even made me think about getting a straight-edged kitchen knife to try

The pull on those two-bladers is MEAN!

 

[hughd]

"Has anyone ever tried to close up the grain and add a bit of gloss to a Rosewood Wright?"

No, but I would love to see an example. How would you do it?

I'm not sure Leslie. I figured someone here would have some tips. May just give it a try. (very fine sandpaper/wax/glass rod?)

 

[bonzodog]

This little beast,it bit me while sharpening it.Must have been sharp,only noticed when blood started to flow

 

[Jack Black]

"Has anyone ever tried to close up the grain and add a bit of gloss to a Rosewood Wright?"

I'm not sure Leslie. I figured someone here would have some tips. May just give it a try. (very fine sandpaper/wax/glass rod?)

I don't recall anyone posting about it Hugh, have you had a look at the thread index?

This little beast,it bit me while sharpening it.Must have been sharp,only noticed when blood started to flow

Ouch!

Miserable weather here today (low temperatures, a bitter wind, heavy rain, some snow), but I managed to seek sanctuary for a little while

 

[screened porch]

"Has anyone ever tried to close up the grain and add a bit of gloss to a Rosewood Wright?"

I'm not sure Leslie. I figured someone here would have some tips. May just give it a try. (very fine sandpaper/wax/glass rod?)

Clear finish epoxy?

 

[Pàdruig]

Good morning, Guardians. Happy to see the activity here, my apologies for my less than meager contributions as of late. Life can get busy sometimes...

I do enjoy a rather spectacular river view from my office though.

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning, Guardians. Happy to see the activity here, my apologies for my less than meager contributions as of late. Life can get busy sometimes...

I do enjoy a rather spectacular river view from my office though.

Your contributions are always excellent Dylan, and it's good to see the view from your office window again my friend May I ask what that is your Lambsfoot is resting upon?

 

[Pàdruig]

Your contributions are always excellent Dylan, and it's good to see the view from your office window again my friend May I ask what that is your Lambsfoot is resting upon?

Apologies for the late response, Jack, and thank you for the kind words. The items in question are an old wood and iron candle stand/holder that I've had for many years and a simple forged Mjölnir pendant that I wear most days.

 

[Jack Black]

Apologies for the late response, Jack, and thank you for the kind words. The items in question are an old wood and iron candle stand/holder that I've had for many years and a simple forged Mjölnir pendant that I wear most days.

Thanks for the info Dylan, interesting candle holder I saw your Mjolnir pendant in the EDC thread. I'll be visiting Jorvik (York) Viking Festival this week

I left the house at 6.30am, and ending up carrying the same knives as yesterday again

 

[waynorth]

I look forward to pictures from the festival, Jack! Always so interesting!!

 

[Jack Black]

I look forward to pictures from the festival, Jack! Always so interesting!!

I'll try and get a few Charlie The big parade is actually on Sunday, so I might even go over again then

 

[Half/Stop]

Included in my carries today is this Stag bigun

 

[Pàdruig]

I'll be visiting Jorvik (York) Viking Festival this week

Sounds like quite the experience, Jack! I am looking forward to reading about it should you choose to share.

I have this one with me again today. Though I kind of deem this one to be the ugly duckling out of my small brood of Lambsfoot knives, it still gets the most carry time. A true working knife.

 

[Jack Black]

Included in my carries today is this Stag bigun

Looking good Ron

Sounds like quite the experience, Jack! I am looking forward to reading about it should you choose to share.

I have this one with me again today. Though I kind of deem this one to be the ugly duckling out of my small brood of Lambsfoot knives, it still gets the most carry time. A true working knife.

It can be Dylan - https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...-part-10-vikings-and-thieving-varlet.1156881/ (part of my Wizard's Quest series)



https://www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk/

 

[Half/Stop]

Looking good Ron

It can be Dylan - https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/round-yorkshire-with-a-knife-the-wizard’s-quest-part-10-vikings-and-thieving-varlet.1156881/ (part of my Wizard's Quest series)



https://www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk/

Thanks Jack! I will admit that looks like a very polite bunch of Vikings!
Edit! I thought I might should show my Lambsfoot for the day. A Senator with Buffalo Horn.