Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[bigfish64]

Sounds nice and shady for summer, Todd, but in winter I want to lose the snow as fast as possible!

So shady that if we wanted to have a garden we would have to take out dozens of beautiful mature trees which isn’t really an option.

Congrats on the new lambsfoot, Jon! Kudos to Todd for helping you to "live the dream"!


- GT

That looks great, Todd! Coincidentally, in the middle of doing the weekly laundry yesterday, I made myself a fried egg sandwich on toast, but my fried egg had some diced yellow bell peppers, hot pepper rings, and diced summer sausage mixed into it, with some shredded sharp cheddar melted on top of the egg just before I stuck it between the toast slices. Washed it down with a bottle of Michelob Amber Bock.

- GT

That sounds delicious Gary.

 

[Jack Black]

So shady that if we wanted to have a garden we would have to take out dozens of beautiful mature trees which isn’t really an option.

I'd stick with the trees too Todd

 

[Jacques Mi]

Welcome to the Guardians! Sadly, with the Sheffield cutlery industry on its backside, 2022 is not a great time to acquire a new Lambsfoot knife. Many, most I'd say, of the knives posted here are not recently produced. Apart from the wonderful vintage models, most of those with the A. Wright stamp are SFOs, not standard designs, or at least they were produced when QC at the firm was better (a fairly brief period I'm afraid). Your knives are probably as good as one might expect these days, sadly. Despite their flaws though, I hope that with a little work, you will come to like the pattern, and that you may yet find one that shines It's nice to have you here, and if you've not already done so, please read post #1 in this thread

Thanks for not only the welcoming words Jack Black but also for sharing valuable insight and ditto opinions on the Sheffield cutlery industry. It is much appreciated.

I've been testing the knife out for a week now, throwing whatever chores at it, and TBH I'm actually pretty happy with what I got. For whatever F&F flaws the knife has I believe that the proper workhorse that it is makes up for it.
This will certainly not be my last lambfoot (albeit next time I might reach out for some help).

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks for not only the welcoming words Jack Black but also for sharing valuable insight and ditto opinions on the Sheffield cutlery industry. It is much appreciated.

I've been testing the knife out for a week now, throwing whatever chores at it, and TBH I'm actually pretty happy with what I got. For whatever F&F flaws the knife has I believe that the proper workhorse that it is makes up for it.
This will certainly not be my last lambfoot (albeit next time I might reach out for some help).

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I'm glad you're enjoying the pattern my friend I have to say, offhand, I don't recall anyone ever saying that they didn't like the Lambsfoot blade, after trying it. It's certainly a working knife, and I think you'll find it good for just about everything Please feel free to PM me if I can help in any way That's a very cool pic

 

[donn]

Striking photos from your walk!

- GT

Cheers GT. You can see the walk I did on this chaps YT vid.

I, like you, enjoy the quiet morning hours before everybody wakes up.
I've never been a morning person, I'm actually quite grumpy in the morning.
This allows me to wake up fully before I have to interact with anybody else in the house.
I usually get between 6-1/2 to 7 hours of sleep each night. Plus I take a 1/2 hour nap each afternoon.
Every once in a while I have your problem, waking up at 3:00 and not being able to go back to sleep.
But it's not regular enough to cause me any worry. If it becomes more regular, I will look at switching beds.

Adding some Lambsfoot content...



A lovely sausage sammich.

It was.

I don't know, I'd be interested to know. A couple of years back, my pal with the tool stall was asked if he could identify one. He knows more about tools than anyone else I know, and was working with plumbers back in the mid 70's, but he'd never seen one before. I had to do a bit of detective work for him, but the one I got yesterday is the only other one I've seen. When household gas was being introduced, it must have been a massive undertaking, and judging from the catalogues, those things must have been fairly common, but that was over a hundred years ago


I was talking to my mate with the tool stall, who is a couple of years older than me, and he was saying that his grandfather often told him about the massive difference the introduction of gas-lighting made, having grown up with lanterns. Vastly more than when electric lighting appeared.

The farmhouse my dad grew up in was lantern and candle lit until 1952 (mains sewers arrived in 1964). They bypassed gas completely which is lucky. Given the amount my grandad smoked and his blase attitude to how he often disposed of his stubs, he'd probably of blown them sky high.
Afaik, there's still a couple of gas lights outside the south entrance to York Minster, and the nearby Guy Fawkes is still gas lit.

I had a submariner's polo years ago, which I bought from the Army Stores, and it was great. I had it for years, and don't really know what happened to it. I think Barbour are like a lot of companies, who've realised that there is a large secondary market for their clothing - far more yuppies than farmers! Unfortunately that changes design parameters, and often means that corners get cut. I believe that some of Barbour's products are still made here, (as SOME Tilley hats are still made in Canada), but a lot are also made overseas, and their labelling is dishonest I noticed that Ryedale (Yorkshire Clothing Company) had waxed cotton jackets on sale at £25 recently. I don't know where they're made, probably overseas, like the Barbours, but while they don't look as fancy, they seem pretty bombproof. I think Barbour are a bit like the Sheffield cutlery industry, still living off a reputation, built up by previous generations, which they have actively squandered and no longer deserve

Haha yeah weren't they a favourite of bikers back in the day, along with surplus Irvin jackets?
Not long after I got my submariner I found myself aboard HMS Belfast in London where I found a couple of ratings wearing theirs. I reached over the barrier and gave a sweater a quick rub to test it's quality and was pleased to learn that it was no thicker than my modern one.

HMS Belfast

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Afaik Rydale are still actually made in Yorkshire?? That's the line of clothing sold in 'Yorkshire Trading' shops in places like Malton and Pickering. No working fur and feather types wear Barbour, it would be Rydale if they wore owt like that.

Great-looking sausage sammich David, that's the way to start a Sunday! I had the Full English I missed out on yesterday Nice to see the snowdrops up, they're ready to poke up here, but those are the first I've seen.

Aye they've struggled a bit but the mild weather recently gave them a boost.

Nice shots of your Hartshead Barlow

Thanks; my HHB is currently keeping me compamy doing something like this. A summer shot obviously...

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Well, no matter what other knives you thought you were going to carry that day, if you make a chip butty for brunch, the lambsfoot must be deployed.

 

[Jack Black]

The farmhouse my dad grew up in was lantern and candle lit until 1952 (mains sewers arrived in 1964). They bypassed gas completely which is lucky. Given the amount my grandad smoked and his blase attitude to how he often disposed of his stubs, he'd probably of blown them sky high.
Afaik, there's still a couple of gas lights outside the south entrance to York Minster, and the nearby Guy Fawkes is still gas lit.

Yikes! Yeah, there were cottages in the lake district that still had oil lanterns in the mid 80's, and mate was on the crew when they were extending the gas network to Grassington, which is only 20-odd years ago I think. Still no gas in Norn Iron, as pmew used to call it. That's interesting about the Guy Fawkes David I wonder if the street lights run on sewer gas? There used to be some like that in Sheffield

Haha yeah weren't they a favourite of bikers back in the day, along with surplus Irvin jackets?

LOL! Yes! If I can find it out, I have a photo in me wearing mine with my Lewis (jacket, not the gun) in 1979!

Not long after I got my submariner I found myself aboard HMS Belfast in London where I found a couple of ratings wearing theirs. I reached over the barrier and gave a sweater a quick rub to test it's quality and was pleased to learn that it was no thicker than my modern one.

HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast is a historic warship and museum, exploring stories of life on board during conflict and peace.

www.iwm.org.uk

Great stuff David

Afaik Rydale are still actually made in Yorkshire?? That's the line of clothing sold in 'Yorkshire Trading' shops in places like Malton and Pickering. No working fur and feather types wear Barbour, it would be Rydale if they wore owt like that.

That's amazing! How do they make them, and sell them at that price?! The sleeveless ones were £15 in the sale! My mate does his grinding in his, and he says he's never worn one out

Aye they've struggled a bit but the mild weather recently gave them a boost.

I've still got basil on the window-sill!

Thanks; my HHB is currently keeping me compamy doing something like this. A summer shot obviously...

Fantastic! Well, cheers again my friend

 

[Jack Black]

Hey Guardians, our brother Guardian CelloDan has taken a tumble on the ice, and ended up with concussion Poor guy didn't even have a Lambsfoot with him! I'm sure he'd appreciate some kind words

Get well soon Dan

 

[Jack Black]

Well, no matter what other knives you thought you were going to carry that day, if you make a chip butty for brunch, the lambsfoot must be deployed.
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Definitely Tyson! Great pic buddy, what a feast!

 

[JohnDF]

Gotta protect all those knives.

I hope you enjoy the football Nice pic of your Lamb

Thanks, Jack... I will.

Nobody eats better than the Guardians.

Poor guy didn't even have a Lambsfoot with him!

And there-in lies the problem... He might have been better balanced with his Lamb.

 

[Jack Black]

Gotta protect all those knives.

And there-in lies the problem... He might have been better balanced with his Lamb.

I just hope he learns his lesson John, and never leaves home without one again

 

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[JohnDF]

Went for a hike with my wife, my puppy, and my Lambsfoot...

 

[Jack Black]

Looking good Jer, nice pic

Went for a hike with my wife, my puppy, and my Lambsfoot...

Looks like a nice day out in great weather John, thanks for taking us along my friend

 

[cigarrodog]

Hey Guardians, our brother Guardian CelloDan CelloDan has taken a tumble on the ice, and ended up with concussion Poor guy didn't even have a Lambsfoot with him! I'm sure he'd appreciate some kind words

CelloDan - Take care Dan. Wishing you a quick recovery.

Went for a hike with my wife, my puppy, and my Lambsfoot..

Looks like a perfect day.

 

[JohnDF]

Looks like a nice day out in great weather John

Looks like a perfect day.

Thanks guys, it was a beautiful 58 degrees and sunny... perfect for a brisk walk.

 

[donn]

Yikes! Yeah, there were cottages in the lake district that still had oil lanterns in the mid 80's, and mate was on the crew when they were extending the gas network to Grassington, which is only 20-odd years ago I think. Still no gas in Norn Iron, as pmew used to call it. That's interesting about the Guy Fawkes David I wonder if the street lights run on sewer gas? There used to be some like that in Sheffield

Forgive me but where's Norn Iron?
Yip, checked, and Guy Fawkes Inn is still lit by gas.

Guy Fawkes, York

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Interesting, I never knew they used sewer gas for lighting. More ingenious than our solutions I reckon.
The lamps I have in my head as being gas lit are the two in the lower left of this photo. (Also the three headed street lamp at the west end).

LOL! Yes! If I can find it out, I have a photo in me wearing mine with my Lewis (jacket, not the gun) in 1979!

Ha! I reckon I speak for us all when I say we'd all love to see that photo! I recall you saying many a time you were a real biker back in the day.

That's amazing! How do they make them, and sell them at that price?! The sleeveless ones were £15 in the sale! My mate does his grinding in his, and he says he's never worn one out

Yip I saw that to, but they didn't have any in my size as I'm after one myself. I'll wait until they get the new stock in and just buy one for 20 quid. I've got to say I almost bought one of their wax jackets in the Malton Yorkshire Trading a couple of years back, and they seemed perfectly decent quality.
Stockists in Skipton, Otley and Knaresborough would be nearest for you.

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Went for a hike with my wife, my puppy, and my Lambsfoot...

Great shot John. Looks spring like. Were a few weeks off that yet.

 

[black mamba]

CelloDan , peace and healing to you, and complete restoration of all your faculties!

 

[JohnDF]

Great shot John. Looks spring like. Were a few weeks off that yet.

Thanks, David.
It's definitely Spring like.
The problem is we need more snow pack to avoid another drought year.

 

[5K Qs]

Lam Jack, my 2017 horn Guardians lambsfoot, has been the lambsfoot I've carried since last Monday.
Here's Lam Jack in October 2017, soon after his arrival:


Here's a shot from January 2018, where you may be able to see how the winter dryness caused the horn to shrink away from the center pin (thankfully, only temporarily):


Here's a photo from March 2018 where , at the bolster/horn interface to the right of the blade, the horn is still shrunken away from the bolster due to dry winter air. To the left of the blade, just below the bolster, you can see some scuffing to the horn due to my dropping the knife about 5 feet onto patio paving stones.


From that same March 2018 photo session, a close-up of the initial point of impact of knife handle with patio stone due to my clumsiness:


Despite some stress over the years, Lam Jack is still going strong, as shown in this shot from last November:


- GT