Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[donn]

Great work by your brother David Interesting knife, I have something not dissimilar, but I think that's a worn Sheepsfoot blade, not a Lambsfoot blade, even though, like all worn Sheepsfoot blades, it's beginning to resemble one



LOL! I lived in a house in the late 70's, where the pipes froze, and we had to melt snow for several days to get water!

Ahhh, it really looks like a lambsfoot blade when it's in your hand but now I see it's not, as the blade etching obviously gives it away. It's years since I've seen that thing, I picked it up off the market in York nearly 20 years ago.
Do you want me to edit the picture?

All you members in the Northern Hemisphere look like you are all having a torrid time of it with all the snow and ice, take care and drive safely if you are on the roads, seen some horrific collisions on our news services. Hope all members have a good week and stay warm. These are a delight made by a local artisan baker, only makes them for the weekend, he calls them spotties. The best way to describe them is a brioche fruit scone, a bit more moist than a scone and a little bit sweeter. A savory scone will do.. Great on their own or scrumptious with butter..

They look a little like our hot cross buns we have at Easter. I hope you smother them in butter

Not doing anything today so a couple of pics from a walk last week as the rosewood big 'un is still in my pocket.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Onebigbill]

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone had a good weekend Bit of a miserable day today, but I have plenty to keep me occupied. Hope your week gets off to a good start

Sorry to say my day is pretty similar to yours - wet and cold. Oh well, time to crack open some reading material and keep my HHB by my side. What are your plans for the wrought iron eating pick thingy? Not sure as to what your HHB might be saying to it?

 

[Jack Black]

Ahhh, it really looks like a lambsfoot blade when it's in your hand but now I see it's not, as the blade etching obviously gives it away. It's years since I've seen that thing, I picked it up off the market in York nearly 20 years ago.
Do you want me to edit the picture?



They look a little like our hot cross buns we have at Easter. I hope you smother them in butter

Not doing anything today so a couple of pics from a walk last week as the rosewood big 'un is still in my pocket.

Most so in the pile-side picture you posted in the other thread I think, but as you say, the blade etch shows the line of the original edge, and while that particular pattern is unusual, it's part of a group of related patterns with heavy Sheepsfoot blades and marlin spikes. Ordinarily, I would definitely ask you to edit it David, but there may be something to be said for showing posters that a worn Sheepsfoot is still a Sheepsfoot, and not a Lambsfoot, so I'll leave it up to you, since we've had the discussion. However, I definitely don't want it to form a precedent for folks to start posting pics of worn Sheepsfoot blades. Even some of the modded-blades we've seen posted here in the past fall short in terms of being a traditional Lambsfoot pattern I think

I noticed in the glossary of Sheffield dialect words I am reading, the author notes that 'hot cross buns' are always called that, whether they are served hot or cold

Great pics David, and a great Lambsfoot knife to take on a walk I've just returned from my epic 3-miler Thought I'd have a piece of apple pie with my afternoon cuppa I'm going to go and make some tomato and red pepper soup now

 

[donn]

Most so in the pile-side picture you posted in the other thread I think, but as you say, the blade etch shows the line of the original edge, and while that particular pattern is unusual, it's part of a group of related patterns with heavy Sheepsfoot blades and marlin spikes. Ordinarily, I would definitely ask you to edit it David, but there may be something to be said for showing posters that a worn Sheepsfoot is still a Sheepsfoot, and not a Lambsfoot, so I'll leave it up to you, since we've had the discussion. However, I definitely don't want it to form a precedent for folks to start posting pics of worn Sheepsfoot blades. Even some of the modded-blades we've seen posted here in the past fall short in terms of being a traditional Lambsfoot pattern I think

I noticed in the glossary of Sheffield dialect words I am reading, the author notes that 'hot cross buns' are always called that, whether they are served hot or cold

Great pics David, and a great Lambsfoot knife to take on a walk I've just returned from my epic 3-miler Thought I'd have a piece of apple pie with my afternoon cuppa I'm going to go and make some tomato and red pepper soup now

Hi Jack, I've edited the picture as there must be enough pictures on this thread to show the difference between a worn sheepsfoot and a lambsfoot. Sorry for the school boy error.
Hope you enjoy your apple pie and that tomato and red pepper soup sounds like one to try, though it's soup weather over here at all though today; it's more like spring.

 

[CelloDan]

Daydreaming today

 

[Jack Black]

Sorry to say my day is pretty similar to yours - wet and cold. Oh well, time to crack open some reading material and keep my HHB by my side. What are your plans for the wrought iron eating pick thingy? Not sure as to what your HHB might be saying to it?
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Sorry to hear that Bill, it actually brightened up here substantially, and turned into a mild, quite sunny day. Enjoy putting your feet up my friend, brighter days ahead hopefully I'll probably spear sausages, olives, etc with the pokey thing, and can see it coming in handy for a few things when I am out hiking. I've used it for nibbling a couple of times already, but I can't remember what for! If nothing else, it's a fancy tent-peg!

Hi Jack, I've edited the picture as there must be enough pictures on this thread to show the difference between a worn sheepsfoot and a lambsfoot. Sorry for the school boy error.
Hope you enjoy your apple pie and that tomato and red pepper soup sounds like one to try, though it's soup weather over here at all though today; it's more like spring.

Thanks David, no worries Yeah, the pie was tasty I'd actually gone out to buy bread, as I'd eaten the large sourdough loaf I bought on Saturday! Apart from a couple of crusts I had with the soup. I picked up some nice tomatoes on the vine, and chucked in a red pepper, red onion, lots of garlic, some lentils, smoked paprika, basil, etc. And Henderson's Relish of course! It turned out warm here too, I put on a fleece to go up the hill, and ended up walking back carrying it, together with my cap!

Daydreaming today

It certainly looks like Spring has arrived there Dan! You can dream my friend

 

[r8shell]

All you members in the Northern Hemisphere look like you are all having a torrid time of it with all the snow and ice, take care and drive safely if you are on the roads, seen some horrific collisions on our news services. Hope all members have a good week and stay warm.

Oh yes, I'm staying off the roads! There was a 100 car pile-up near Dallas/Fort Worth last week, and I've got enough food to stay in all week. Went for a walk this morning:

 

[Jack Black]

Oh yes, I'm staying off the roads! There was a 100 car pile-up near Dallas/Fort Worth last week, and I've got enough food to stay in all week. Went for a walk this morning:

Yikes! That's a lot of cars!

The snow must be a novelty though Rachel? Nice photos, I hope you had a good walk

 

[Un-Chained]

Hey J.B.
I'm sure it has been said plenty of times by now, but I don't believe I have...
Thank you for spear(LAMBS)heading this thread and tribe of appreciation.

 

[r8shell]

Yikes! That's a lot of cars!

The snow must be a novelty though Rachel? Nice photos, I hope you had a good walk

Thank you, Jack, it's beautiful. I just went around the block; it's more tiring to walk in than I remember. The last time we got this much snow was 1985. It wasn't nearly as cold, and I was younger.
Especially lovely at sunrise before it gets walked on:

 

[screened porch]

It's getting old here.

 

[Jack Black]

Hey J.B.
I'm sure it has been said plenty of times by now, but I don't believe I have...
Thank you for spear(LAMBS)heading this thread and tribe of appreciation.

Thank you kindly good sir, I can only just remember starting it I had been advocating a Lambsfoot for the annual (sub) Forum Knife that particular year, and while we didn't get one, there was considerable interest in a pattern which was then unknown to many posters. My previous Lambsfoot thread ended up swamped with Sheepsfoot pics, but I thought it was worth giving it another go. I never expected it would run so long, but I am grateful to the many Guardians who've kept it going

Thank you, Jack, it's beautiful. I just went around the block; it's more tiring to walk in than I remember. The last time we got this much snow was 1985. It wasn't nearly as cold, and I was younger.
Especially lovely at sunrise before it gets walked on:

Funny how you forget these things isn't it Rachel? I chased the mail-van down the street the other day, and didn't realise what I was doing until I had run 50 yards or so. I was relieved when I could still walk the next day! Snow is definitely at its best untrampled, I used to enjoy climbing the Scottish mountains in winter

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[cudgee]

but I thought it was worth giving it another go. I never expected it would run so long

It is a fantastic thing that you have done and a credit to you to educate people about an old historical pattern. The fact that the Guardians have been going so long and is one of the most frequented threads proves this. When i was bored last year in lockdown i broke down all the numbers right down to the average daily posts of the Guardians of the Lambsfoot, simply amazing, they are there for all to see and cannot be disputed. A credit to all concerned, there is so much history out there about all knife styles that we know bugger all about, and it is because of people like yourself and Charlie that we get to know about these old knife styles and their history..

I used to enjoy climbing the Scottish mountains in winter

I have never been there but have been fascinated by the Scottish Highlands since i was a kid seeing photos and stories in National Geographic. They are one of the most beautiful and stunning parts of the world. Rehashed photo, but it says everything..

A Yorky Hat and a Scottish Driftwood Lambsfoot..

 

[tmd_87]

That was a quick 4 day holiday weekend. Back to work tomorrow.... at least the chickens are doing their jobs!

 

[cudgee]

That was a quick 4 day holiday weekend. Back to work tomorrow.... at least the chickens are doing their jobs!View attachment 1510630

The dogs obviously like eggs..

 

[Jack Black]

It is a fantastic thing that you have done and a credit to you to educate people about an old historical pattern. The fact that the Guardians have been going so long and is one of the most frequented threads proves this. When i was bored last year in lockdown i broke down all the numbers right down to the average daily posts of the Guardians of the Lambsfoot, simply amazing, they are there for all to see and cannot be disputed. A credit to all concerned, there is so much history out there about all knife styles that we know bugger all about, and it is because of people like yourself and Charlie that we get to know about these old knife styles and their history.

I have never been there but have been fascinated by the Scottish Highlands since i was a kid seeing photos and stories in National Geographic. They are one of the most beautiful and stunning parts of the world. Rehashed photo, but it says everything..

A Yorky Hat and a Scottish Driftwood Lambsfoot..

Thank you very much Leon, that's very kind of you It certainly has been very rewarding to see the Lambsfoot pattern become genuinely appreciated, particularly by those who did not know of it before, and to eventually see the very first US factory-made Lambsfoot produced

The Scottish Highlands are indeed stunning, and special, and I count myself very fortunate to have spent so much time there, when I was young and fit, and able to get up those tops. It's over 10 years since I was last there now, but the Highlands are too beautiful to not return



Fantastic pic my friend, and that Lambsfoot is special

That was a quick 4 day holiday weekend. Back to work tomorrow.... at least the chickens are doing their jobs!View attachment 1510630

Times flies when you're having fun Taylor Cool pic buddy

 

[cudgee]

the Highlands are too beautiful to not return

Stunning photo, just stunning..

 

[cudgee]

Good morning, with all these photos of snow and ice and food thought i would remind you all what day it is-Shrove Tuesday. Make yourselves some pancakes to warm yourselves up since most of you are probably house bound..

. Stay warm..