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Guardians of The Lambsfoot!
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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.
Re-enactment groups here often attract a certain type Ron!
I heard plenty of lisping accents today. At one point, I was tempted to shout, "Has anyone dropped this copy of Lord of the Rings?" Just to see how many heads turned round! 
These Viking maidens having a smoke outside a pub seemed a bit more down to earth!
Happy Friday, Guardians! The weekend approaches. This special knife is with me today.
Nice sentiment Dylan, and a fantastic pic
I've had my own Guardians Lambsfoot with me today 
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Those are some beautiful wood covers, Leslie! My apologies if I've missed this before, but may I ask what type of wood they are?
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Thanks Greg, it is Bocote wood. Michael has a nice supply. I just received the knife. It is his standard lambsfoot with two modifications. I asked him to not round off the the end of the blade as he likes to do, but leave it as received from Wrights. i also asked him to add a bit more sway to the handle than he normally does.
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Very nice Leslie, that's some lovely Bocote, and I think both the blade and frame are much improved by your suggestions
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Thanks Charlie. Michael is very receptive to suggestions, but it is still slightly difficult to understand each other through a handful of emails. My idea was to try to create the type of Lambsfoot that GEC would make if they did this pattern. I believe that they would introduce lots of interesting natural handle materials. I also think they would take the blade to another level with swedges and other subtle design work while staying true to tradition. I love brass bolsters and wish they were used more.
I hsd a little difficultly conveying that I like a lot of sway and a thinner handle, as in a pruner handle, but I did get a little. I also would have liked the blade to be even longer, (or the handle shorter). I like them to look like the blade will barely fold into the handle. But, I am very happy with the result. Michael is limited by his existing patterns, and he did not charge beyond his normal price. The fit and finish is excellent. He is easy to deal with and a fine fellow. I cannot wait to see what you come up with Charle!
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Thanks Charlie. Michael is very receptive to suggestions, but it is still slightly difficult to understand each other through a handful of emails. My idea was to try to create the type of Lambsfoot that GEC would make if they did this pattern. I believe that they would introduce lots of interesting natural handle materials. I also think they would take the blade to another level with swedges and other subtle design work while staying true to tradition. I love brass bolsters and wish they were used more.I hsd a little difficultly conveying that I like a lot of sway and a thinner handle, as in a pruner handle, but I did get a little. I also would have liked the blade to be even longer, (or the handle shorter). I like them to look like the blade will barely fold into the handle. But, I am very happy with the result. Michael is limited by his existing patterns, and he did not charge beyond his normal price. The fit and finish is excellent. He is easy to deal with and a fine fellow. I cannot wait to see what you come up with Charle!
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I could not get Michael to understand that I wanted a lot of sway in the handle, as in a pruner handle, but at least I got a little. I also could not get him to understand that I wanted the blade to be even longer, (or the handle shorter). I like them to look like the blade will barely fit inside the handle. But, I am still very happy with the result. I cannot wait to see what you come up with!
A very nice variation indeed, Leslie! I have seen that Oakedge Knives has also been turning out several Lambsfoot patterns with various degrees of finish and choices of handle material. It looks like they are also based on Wright's parts. They have sold out on their first run on most patterns already. They also carry some GEC models for the UK market. It is really great to see several makers are producing the pattern, I wonder if this thread has influenced its resurgence....
Are you certain those are maidens and not matrons? They look a bit like my mother-in-law and father-in-law....
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That is a fine looking knife
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I think you would have to go to a custom knife maker to get that sort of pattern Leslie. Michael May is using parts from Wright's, and if he were making his own blades, springs, and frames, I dare say his prices would be considerably higher
Yes, they are made at Wright's. Nice-looking knives
I would be surprised if that were not the case Bart, the threads here are read by many people who are not BF members. Charlie's re-popularisation of the Barlow pattern, for example, extended way beyond BF. I remember doing a simple thread on an Aitor pattern some years ago, and members here reported online prices began to climb very quickly. Wright's, and the retailers who sell the pattern, have certainly seen an increase in Lambsfoot sales, and I'm sure US manufacturers would also do well from the pattern
The Lambsfoot is hot! LOL! Yes indeed!
Here's another pic 
Another breach of Viking etiquette!
Thought I'd carry some stag today. Have a great weekend Guardians
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you certainly are responsible for my Lambsfoot purchases Jack! I would have been oblivious to the pattern without this thread.
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I agree with you completely about Michael May. He was kind to work within his existing patterns and parts to customize my knife without charging anything extra. Many would not have bothered. I just wanted to push the boundaries of the pattern a little.
Yes, they are made at Wright's. Nice-looking knives
I would be surprised if that were not the case Bart, the threads here are read by many people who are not BF members. Charlie's re-popularisation of the Barlow pattern, for example, extended way beyond BF.
I was quite surprised yesterday when I noticed a thread I had posted on Stephenson and Wilson a while back had a very large number of views considering the small number of replies and rather obscure subject, since most S&W production was not marked with their name.
I purchased one of the Oakedge Barlows in a presentation case last week, when I ordered a standard flat side rosewood one from Wrights, and was quite impressed! As an overseas customer, it was very nice that they use UPS and follow up sales personally. I am looking forward to ordering the Oakedge Lambfoot in Yew once it is back in stock.
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A few from the way back machine. Have a great weekend Guardians.
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I agree with you completely about Michael May. He was kind to work within his existing patterns and parts to customize my knife without charging anything extra. Many would not have bothered. I just wanted to push the boundaries of the pattern a little.
Thanks Leslie, you are very kind, I am just pleased to see this supremely versatile pattern being appreciated by you fine folk here
It's great to hear that Michael May was so helpful Perhaps we are not 'alone' after all Bart!
Those Oakedge knives look outstanding
That's interesting what you say about UPS my friend, I have previously found their UK end extremely unsatisfactory, but perhaps it's better in the other direction. Do you think it would perhaps be better to ship the Guardians knives UPS rather than Royal Mail/USPS?I nearly fell off my chair laughing when I read that Bart!
More outlaws than in-laws eh?! Breathtaking
In my experience, Royal Mail is very good within the UK but at times when transferring to USPS shipment can get delayed/misdirected/damaged. I think most issues occur at hubs during routing. UPS shipping costs a bit more, but they transport by air across the States rather than by ground, so there are fewer places to have an issue. When I lived in the UK, UPS did not have as widespread a distribution network so they were not as good over there. Conversely, DHL was quite good the few times I used them within the UK, but not very good in my experience in the USA (only time I have ever had a shipper fail to deliver, return an item to a seller in the UK, then re direct to the USA to finally deliver to my door. A six week odyssey).Those Oakedge knives look outstanding
Royal Mail/USPS ground tracked takes 7-10 days generally for around $10-$15, UPS tracked takes about four days for about $15.
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Didn't realize you knew them! Small world.