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Guardians of The Lambsfoot!
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Thanks for those helpful photos John 
The GEC model is certainly a thing of beauty, and an accurate copy of a Joseph Rodgers model Charlie owns I think. The Lambsfoot blade almost always follows a different form though, as per your second photo, presenting the blade differently in use. The subtle angles, and the form of the taper, make all the difference. I also prefer the 'meatier' point, which, for me, always feels strong in use, and the ultimate work knife. The longer bladed versions, we tend to call a 'Big 'Un' here, are no less tough, and a very serious knife, still with a strong point 
The GEC model is certainly a thing of beauty, and an accurate copy of a Joseph Rodgers model Charlie owns I think. The Lambsfoot blade almost always follows a different form though, as per your second photo, presenting the blade differently in use. The subtle angles, and the form of the taper, make all the difference. I also prefer the 'meatier' point, which, for me, always feels strong in use, and the ultimate work knife. The longer bladed versions, we tend to call a 'Big 'Un' here, are no less tough, and a very serious knife, still with a strong point
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I've just spoken to my mate with the tool-stall, and he's full of cold, and sounds quite rough. He says that he might stand anyway 
I think he'd be better staying at home, keeping it to himself, and getting better. Either way, I'll be staying away myself, though I shall miss the cake and conversation 
I think he'd be better staying at home, keeping it to himself, and getting better. Either way, I'll be staying away myself, though I shall miss the cake and conversation
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All that goodness.I hope you get to see them soon Jon
That clip is from 2019 Jeremy, when I was photographing the Damascus SFOs. I was rather surprised to see one move of its own accord!
How common the phenomenon is, I'm not sure
Good morning Guardians, halfway through the week!
That’s a pretty one, José. Beautiful Stag.
Thank you, John for the education. Still, it’s quite the looker.Thank you, Jack.
I want to like the Charlie Lamb as much as my usual Lambs... but it's hard.
Certainly the GEC version has the best F&F and it's probably the prettiest too.
But the blade angle is just not working that well in actual use when compared to my others.
That's why I'm forcing myself to carry it more to see if I can actually get used to it or not.
I know it's an unpopular opinion on the forum, that's why I am confining my thoughts to the Guardians.
But the blade edge seems to taper to the spine, instead of the other way around... like it should be.
Good Morning Guardians. William Rodgers
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LOL!
Great pic HarveyGood Morning Guardians. William Rodgers
Yay! FRIED salad!Lunchtime, was going to be a salad until I realized we don’t have lettuce, now it will be a stir fry.View attachment 1734186
Hope you enjoyed it Todd Smashing pic 
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Thanks Jack. Headed to the cast iron skillet now.LOL!
Great pic Harvey
Yay! FRIED salad!
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Another great pic buddy, enjoy your lunchThanks Jack. Headed to the cast iron skillet now.
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Thank you, Jack.Great pic Harvey
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Here's a look at some stag (all SFOs apart from the square-bolstered model)
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Sorry your plans got cancelled, Jack.
Perhaps the weather will cooperate for a hike.
Thank you, Harvey.
The GEC Lambsfoot knives are indeed very beautiful and well-built.
That picture leaves me kinda cold, Harvey.
Yay! Stir Fry > Salad.
So this is what you're up to when you're stuck at home.
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Thanks buddySorry your plans got cancelled, Jack.
Perhaps the weather will cooperate for a hike.
Unfortunately, I have to go into town anyway to get some shopping, so a hike is out of the question I'm afraid 
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A sight to behold.Here's a look at some stag (all SFOs apart from the square-bolstered model)
Thank you, John. Me too.That picture leaves me kinda cold, Harvey.
Here’s to warmer times, GT. Spring is not too far off.
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Looking good Gary, I hope the Spring comes soon
Great pic Thanks Harvey
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For a minute I wanted a GEC version, because well it’s GEC. However, I am of the opinion the lambsfoot is better coming from its homeland. I guess it feels more authentic that way. All of the other factors like f&f, availability, etc kind of don’t matter much with this in mind.Thank you, Jack.
I want to like the Charlie Lamb as much as my usual Lambs... but it's hard.
Certainly the GEC version has the best F&F and it's probably the prettiest too.
But the blade angle is just not working that well in actual use when compared to my others.
That's why I'm forcing myself to carry it more to see if I can actually get used to it or not.
I know it's an unpopular opinion on the forum, that's why I am confining my thoughts to the Guardians.
But the blade edge seems to taper to the spine, instead of the other way around... like it should be.
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Yes. Knowing it is supposed to be a work knife, one would expect some cosmetic issues but be very solidly built... which they are.