Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

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Thanks, Ron! They'll be fine in a day or so, I'm sure. In these troubled times, we're just trying to be a little more cautious for the sake of others.

I commend your attitude towards something like this Joshua!

Happy sunday Guardians

Another great photo Dan:

 

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Howdy Guardians.

 

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Ay Caramba! That's a stunner, Dwight!

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The COVID is scary stuff Gary! Sorry about your basketball games. I know you enjoyed them. I’ve got 4 big ‘uns Gary. A Rosewood, an Ebony, an Ironwood and a Pere David stag. I really like the big ‘uns! The sports rivalries can be frustrating, especially for a Tennessee Vols fan!

Thanks for the big 'un inventory, Ron.
I should keep an eye out for a "grande" lambsfoot.

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The story of how Odin hanged himself on his own (ash) spear to attain knowledge (the Runes) is a fascinating one Gary

Thanks pal

Thank you my friend, someone had to jump on that grenade

Thanks Gary, probably won't be the last

Thanks mate, that is fascinating

Respectful regards for your replies to my random ruminations, Jack.
I need to look up that Odin story. (There used to be a kid in the church nursery where I volunteered one or two Sundays per month whose parents actually named him Odin, and I called him Odin the Destroyer based on my interactions with him. )
The artificial dune doesn't look like much, compared to the towering sand dunes on the Lake Michigan shore; it's like a big sandbox on the side of a hill. But I guess they can still observe stuff like erosion rates, effects of various types of vegetation, etc.

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I'm off to the West Indies now

Now that looks like a lovable libation!

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By Odin's Spear, that's a stunning pic of a superb knife, Dwight!

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We hardly ever get to buy an older Lambsfoot here in New Zealand, unless of course it's from overseas, so I came across these two at different times locally not so long ago, the first one is nothing but a pure Tank - big and fat!
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The other Lambsfoot I found was one I bought that I could only just make out the Lambsfoot tip- the rest of the photo was so blurry, and it was a few dollars, so I thought- I might grab this to see just what it is....

Well it is a Taylors Eye witness, but I am not impressed- or am I? I'll explain...
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Congrats on your two TEW acquisitions, Duncan, and thanks for sharing them here! The second one, without the backspring, really intrigues me; I don't think I've ever seen a knife designed that way and would like to see how it works.

By Jove, José, that's a captivating Hartshead Barlow!

Not a great start to the week, my girlfriend has been told she has to self-isolate for 14 days. As she's a college lecturer, it was inevitable that this would happen at some point. Nobody knows how close the 'contact' is, so hopefully it's nothing to worry about, but it means I'm going to have to be careful too. Not that I have any form of social life left

By Gum, Jack, that's a riveting pic of your stag HHB accompanying the bad news about your girlfriend !
I've been teaching one class since September 1, and on that starting date, all 32 of my students attended in person. But as the semester has progressed, more and more students are required to self-isolate or go into quarantine because of contact with people who test positive for COVID-19. During the time they're not allowed to attend in person, they've been pretty good about attending class online (where they're able to hear what I say and see the documents and images I project onto the big screen in the front of our learning space for the in-person folks) and they're able to replay recordings of the class if they wish. But most students are very eager to come back to the actual classroom when their quarantine is over. The numbers of online students has steadily increased over time; last week, I think I had at least 8 online attendees every day.

Good morning Guardians! I hope everyone had a great weekend and are off to a good start to your new week! I'm carrying my PD Stag big 'un this morning. I hope y'all can remain safe out there wherever you're at!

By Polly's Pantaloons, that's a preposterous patina on that Pere, Ron!

Hi GT, I eat them cold. Pork pies are usually sold cold but some butchers/bakers do sell hot ones. These are sold warm but by the time I'd got to lunch they'd cooled off.

I was told by 2 English brothers i know, always cold. Sacrilege to eat them hot or warm

If you heat them up the jelly between the pastry and the filling liquifies. Pork pie is always eaten cold here

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Yip, I believe wars have been started over that question. But as Jack said a pork pie is meant to be eaten cold, though a slightly warm one is acceptable on a cold winters day.
Here's one of those homemade ones I mentioned.

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Thanks for all the porkpie advice, gents.
David, have you ever baked apple slices into a porkpie? I ask because I'm a big fan of eating pork chops and apple sauce in the same meal.
Your stag HHB looks great with that pie!

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By Golly, Dwight, that's a jolly image of a joy-inducing knife!

Thanks, Gary. I occasionally think about my old AC, and it's lovely depression on the side. It was a really nice one.

I fondly remember that "tropical depression" in your former AC, Joshua. (Actually, I usually thought of it as a "thumbprint". )

While I don't think the 19OT has the ergonomics of a classic Lambsfoot, it's certainly an interesting little knife, which I'm sure many have bought and used, without having any idea of the history of the blade itself. I thought I'd bring it here today for discussion

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I'd be very interested to know how it came about

Carrying and using this Schrade knife today, I'm struck again by what an odd little knife it is. It isn't a traditional pattern, and the blade and the the frame seem like entirely separate designs. It's almost as if the Lambsfoot blades were made for another frame, or left over from another project. Or that they fitted the blade in the wrong way! The width of the tang is little more than half the height of the bolster, which is why it needs that deep easy-open notch. Has anyone else ever seen another frame like this? I'd be interested to know what you think folks, particularly those of you who have one of these knives
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Jack, I really have no insights into the origin of the Landshark, although I wonder if the name itself is a nod to the fact that blade and frame are somewhat unusual/incompatible? I happened to use mine a fair amount for a couple of weeks in August and another week in October, and I think I tend to use it like my other lambsfoot examples, at least for food prep. I like the way that a finger nestles into the handle cutout while I use the knife.

Hope everything ends up alright Jack. Similar story here, as my lovely wife (elementary school teacher) woke up not feeling well the yesterday and went to get tested. Hopefully just a cold or reaction to the flu shot she had on the weekend, but better safe than sorry. We're locked down until we get the results.

Gotta love technology. Text message at 2am letting us know the test came back negative. Probably just your regular everyday run of the mill cold

Ebony Big 'Un today (thanks Jack).

Glad to hear that the test came back negative, Mike; hope you both enjoyed the cookies!
That enormous ebony looks exemplary!

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Thought I'd slip my Charlie Lamb in my pocket today Have a good day Guardians, stay safe out there

By the Cutlers' Code, that's a knife for life, Jack!

- GT

 

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Ay Caramba! That's a stunner, Dwight!


Thanks for the big 'un inventory, Ron.
I should keep an eye out for a "grande" lambsfoot.


Respectful regards for your replies to my random ruminations, Jack.
I need to look up that Odin story. (There used to be a kid in the church nursery where I volunteered one or two Sundays per month whose parents actually named him Odin, and I called him Odin the Destroyer based on my interactions with him. )
The artificial dune doesn't look like much, compared to the towering sand dunes on the Lake Michigan shore; it's like a big sandbox on the side of a hill. But I guess they can still observe stuff like erosion rates, effects of various types of vegetation, etc.


Now that looks like a lovable libation!


By Odin's Spear, that's a stunning pic of a superb knife, Dwight!



Congrats on your two TEW acquisitions, Duncan, and thanks for sharing them here! The second one, without the backspring, really intrigues me; I don't think I've ever seen a knife designed that way and would like to see how it works.


By Jove, José, that's a captivating Hartshead Barlow!


By Gum, Jack, that's a riveting pic of your stag HHB accompanying the bad news about your girlfriend !
I've been teaching one class since September 1, and on that starting date, all 32 of my students attended in person. But as the semester has progressed, more and more students are required to self-isolate or go into quarantine because of contact with people who test positive for COVID-19. During the time they're not allowed to attend in person, they've been pretty good about attending class online (where they're able to hear what I say and see the documents and images I project onto the big screen in the front of our learning space for the in-person folks) and they're able to replay recordings of the class if they wish. But most students are very eager to come back to the actual classroom when their quarantine is over. The numbers of online students has steadily increased over time; last week, I think I had at least 8 online attendees every day.


By Polly's Pantaloons, that's a preposterous patina on that Pere, Ron!





Thanks for all the porkpie advice, gents.
David, have you ever baked apple slices into a porkpie? I ask because I'm a big fan of eating pork chops and apple sauce in the same meal.
Your stag HHB looks great with that pie!


By Golly, Dwight, that's a jolly image of a joy-inducing knife!


I fondly remember that "tropical depression" in your former AC, Joshua. (Actually, I usually thought of it as a "thumbprint". )




Jack, I really have no insights into the origin of the Landshark, although I wonder if the name itself is a nod to the fact that blade and frame are somewhat unusual/incompatible? I happened to use mine a fair amount for a couple of weeks in August and another week in October, and I think I tend to use it like my other lambsfoot examples, at least for food prep. I like the way that a finger nestles into the handle cutout while I use the knife.



Glad to hear that the test came back negative, Mike; hope you both enjoyed the cookies!
That enormous ebony looks exemplary!


By the Cutlers' Code, that's a knife for life, Jack!

- GT

Yes, a nice indention about a thumb’s size. I don’t recall who bought it, but I’ve never seen pictures resurface, so it mustn’t be a porch regular.

 

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Good morning/evening everyone. Start of the week over here, just been watching the golf, looks strange without the crowds, but better in some ways, no idiots yelling out. Hope things start to settle down over there, saw terrible footage on our news last night. So ya'll have a good week and take care.

 

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Echoing the praises and admiration on the Ivory White Rose of Yorkshire

Ditto, ditto, ditto, what Dan said.

 

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and one shaped like Texas (twice the size of the jumbo, 8x bigger than the original.)

These look really good, but i suspect they were thought up by a dentist. For those of us who are getting long in the tooth, they have filling extractor, root canal destroyer and Crown disintegrator written all over them.

 

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That's terrible Dylan It sounds like it's going to take a long time to repair the damage

I'll look out for the Lagavulin 9-year old Dylan, I value your judgement my friend I hope you enjoyed your wine and cigar That's a great pic of your ebony '18

Thank you, Jack. I'll look forward to reading your thoughts if you're able to secure that Lagavulin.

The weekend is almost over folks, I hope you've enjoyed at least a bit of it. I am taking a break from prepping my bathroom for new tile - hasn't felt like much of a weekend for me so far. Hopefully the rain stays away long enough for me to enjoy this cigar.

 

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Thank you, Jack. I'll look forward to reading your thoughts if you're able to secure that Lagavulin.

The weekend is almost over folks, I hope you've enjoyed at least a bit of it. I am taking a break from prepping my bathroom for new tile - hasn't felt like much of a weekend for me so far. Hopefully the rain stays away long enough for me to enjoy this cigar.

Speer Gold Dot .38 Special? .357 Magnum?

 

[Jack Black]

Happy sunday Guardians

Beautiful photo Dan

With my knees I fear I'll need one sooner than I ought to.



Cool lantern Jack.

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Nice to see the Yorkshire Rose seeing some daylight.

Mini burger (ie, not from Texas).

Thanks mate, your tiny burger looks tasty Great pics

Howdy Guardians.

That looks tasty too Kevin

Respectful regards for your replies to my random ruminations, Jack.
I need to look up that Odin story. (There used to be a kid in the church nursery where I volunteered one or two Sundays per month whose parents actually named him Odin, and I called him Odin the Destroyer based on my interactions with him. )

Mammoth post GT I was going to offer up a few links, but Norse mythology is a bit a rabbit-hole on the internet it seems, so I'll let you do your own quality control That's an unusual name for a kid, I once came across two twins called 'Genghis' and 'Khan'. You have to wonder about some parents

By Gum, Jack, that's a riveting pic of your stag HHB accompanying the bad news about your girlfriend !
I've been teaching one class since September 1, and on that starting date, all 32 of my students attended in person. But as the semester has progressed, more and more students are required to self-isolate or go into quarantine because of contact with people who test positive for COVID-19. During the time they're not allowed to attend in person, they've been pretty good about attending class online (where they're able to hear what I say and see the documents and images I project onto the big screen in the front of our learning space for the in-person folks) and they're able to replay recordings of the class if they wish. But most students are very eager to come back to the actual classroom when their quarantine is over. The numbers of online students has steadily increased over time; last week, I think I had at least 8 online attendees every day.

Thank you my friend, I just spoke to Rachel, and she sounds perfectly fine. She was just about to start teaching her first class of the week. Interesting to hear how things are there, I hope everyone will be OK, and that you stay safe and well

Jack, I really have no insights into the origin of the Landshark, although I wonder if the name itself is a nod to the fact that blade and frame are somewhat unusual/incompatible? I happened to use mine a fair amount for a couple of weeks in August and another week in October, and I think I tend to use it like my other lambsfoot examples, at least for food prep. I like the way that a finger nestles into the handle cutout while I use the knife.

I hadn't thought of that Gary! I have mainly used mine for fine detailed cutting, on a board. Something I also use my other Lambsfoot knives for, and at which, I think, the pattern excels

By the Cutlers' Code, that's a knife for life, Jack!

Thank you again good sir

Good morning/evening everyone. Start of the week over here, just been watching the golf, looks strange without the crowds, but better in some ways, no idiots yelling out. Hope things start to settle down over there, saw terrible footage on our news last night. So ya'll have a good week and take care.

You have golf hooligans?! Hope you have a good week Leon

Ditto, ditto, ditto, what Dan said.

Thanks mate

These look really good, but i suspect they were thought up by a dentist. For those of us who are getting long in the tooth, they have filling extractor, root canal destroyer and Crown disintegrator written all over them.

My own thoughts exactly! I have always liked those sort of nut-based snacks, but they have definitely not been kind to me teeth

Thank you, Jack. I'll look forward to reading your thoughts if you're able to secure that Lagavulin.

The weekend is almost over folks, I hope you've enjoyed at least a bit of it. I am taking a break from prepping my bathroom for new tile - hasn't felt like much of a weekend for me so far. Hopefully the rain stays away long enough for me to enjoy this cigar.

I'll keep an eye out for it Dylan Sorry to hear you had to work through the weekend buddy I hope you got to enjoy your cigar

Good morning Guardians, I'm back with my Hartshead Barlow, and I have to go into town this afternoon to pick up a prescription from the pharmacy, and to go to the post office. I hope everyone's week gets off to a good start, stay safe out there

 

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Nice shot of your herd their Jose.

Many thanks, David.

 

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By Jove, José, that's a captivating Hartshead Barlow!

Many thanks, Gary.

 

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Glows like gold in the grass, José!

Good morning Guardians! I've got a 2019 Guardians Ironwood in my pocket today! It's raining here and the Covid-19 is still on the rise so I'm staying inside. I hope y'all have a safe day!

Imposing ironwood, Ron!

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Yes, Wright's actually surprised me with the quality of that Ironwood. It was expensive, but much better than I'd seen before at the time. I also prefer the polished finish Here's my original sample (before its encounter with the Butter-Fingered Oaf!)

Intriguing to see that inspiring example, Jack!

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Carrying this one today. Very nice F&F on this Wright knife. I've touched up the edge so it is VERY functional too.
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Congrats on the impressive ironwood, Bill!
Speaking of functional, are both your eyes unstitched now?

My Standard with custom Snakewood covers by Jason @Signalprick.

Snakes Alive! That's a superior lambsfoot, ED!

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Shiver Me Timbers, Dwight! That stag HHB is a standout!

Sharpened my African Rosewood Lambsfoot

Details at
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fino-edge-sharpening-system.1759457/

Cool video, Dan!
(I think you shaved more hair off your left forearm than I have on my entire body! )

Thanks, Gary! I guess we both have been missing too much!
Enjoyed your great posts, as always!

Thanks, Dennis. Good to read one of your massive posts again!

Here's some of the cleanup we worked on, the large oak:

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Have a great Thursday Guardians!

I think I'd prefer a foot of snow to half an inch of freezing rain!
Kudos for your clean-up efforts!

Good morning to all! I've got a Senator in my pocket this morning! I seldom carry this one, but I was noticing the spine towards the tip has a larger radius than all of my other examples. ... Maybe this is a common thing for the Senator models. This is the only one I have, so I would welcome your comments!...

I'm not sure I understand what feature you want me to notice, Ron, but here's a pic of my lambsfoot senator so you can add it to your "database" regarding shape of the tip!

Hey there Guardians, haven't checked in for a bit. Hope everyone is doing well. The season of never ending leaves is upon us here. ...

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Great photo of your superb stag HHB, @prairie.dog! I'm about "leaved out" for this fall!

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Attractive wood covers!!

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Just a few pics from my walk today.
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I always enjoy the pics of your walks, David! I walk a lot of miles each week, but most of it occurs on concrete sidewalks through local neighborhoods, so not much interesting scenery (although I'm gradually learning more about various styles of residential architecture, which I find quite engaging ).

Gadzooks, José! What glorious grain!

- GT

 

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Intriguing to see that inspiring example, Jack!

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I'm not sure I understand what feature you want me to notice, Ron, but here's a pic of my lambsfoot senator so you can add it to your "database" regarding shape of the tip!
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Thank you Gary I think Ron was referring to the way Wright's round the nose on some of their 'posher' Lambsfoot knives, in contrast to the standard more angular nose. Personally I prefer the latter

 

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Thanks for the big 'un inventory, Ron.
I should keep an eye out for a "grande" lambsfoot.

By Polly's Pantaloons, that's a preposterous patina on that Pere, Ron!

Gary you definitely need at least one “grande” Lambsfoot in your flock! Then you too can have a grande patina to show off!

Imposing ironwood, Ron!

I'm not sure I understand what feature you want me to notice, Ron, but here's a pic of my lambsfoot senator so you can add it to your "database" regarding shape of the tip!

Thanks for the compliment on my Ironwood Gary! Jack explains below the comments I made about the senators blade!

Thank you Gary I think Ron was referring to the way Wright's round the nose on some of their 'posher' Lambsfoot knives, in contrast to the standard more angular nose. Personally I prefer the latter

Thank you Jack!

 

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Good morning Guardians! I’m totin this little William Rodgers Horn Lambsfoot this morning! Y’all stay safe out there!

 

[JTB_5]

May your week be joyful, Guardians!

 

[Onebigbill]

Glows like gold in the grass, José!


Imposing ironwood, Ron!


Intriguing to see that inspiring example, Jack!


Congrats on the impressive ironwood, Bill!
Speaking of functional, are both your eyes unstitched now?


Snakes Alive! That's a superior lambsfoot, ED!


Shiver Me Timbers, Dwight! That stag HHB is a standout!


Cool video, Dan!
(I think you shaved more hair off your left forearm than I have on my entire body! )


Thanks, Dennis. Good to read one of your massive posts again!


I think I'd prefer a foot of snow to half an inch of freezing rain!
Kudos for your clean-up efforts!


I'm not sure I understand what feature you want me to notice, Ron, but here's a pic of my lambsfoot senator so you can add it to your "database" regarding shape of the tip!
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Great photo of your superb stag HHB, @prairie.dog! I'm about "leaved out" for this fall!


Attractive wood covers!!


I always enjoy the pics of your walks, David! I walk a lot of miles each week, but most of it occurs on concrete sidewalks through local neighborhoods, so not much interesting scenery (although I'm gradually learning more about various styles of residential architecture, which I find quite engaging ).


Gadzooks, José! What glorious grain!

- GT

Hi GT, stitches are still in. The surgeon now says they come out on December 1st. It's uncomfortable but I'll get though it. Hope all is well with you.