Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Jon0385 said:
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Forgive me if this has been a topic before.
From what I’ve read the lambfoot is more about the blade than the pattern. There are models with multiple blades. The “senator” is kind of weird more so because of the name it was given. What are some of y’all’s thoughts on the upcoming bayou from GEC?
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Interesting photo Jon. Yes, I think that's largely true. A couple of people in Sheffield claim to have "invented" the so-called "Senator" Lambsfoot pattern, and named it, one a retired vendor, the other a retired cutler. It doesn't date back long, and is about as far as 'innovation' seems to go in Sheffield these days I'm afraid. I'm not a great fan of the pattern, personally, but it's the name which I really dislike (I usually call it a double-bolstered Lambsfoot). They couldn't come up with an original name, so they misused the name of a Penknife pattern :rolleyes: As for the Bayou, it looks kind of an odd bird, and I've never seen a Lambsfoot on a Sowbelly frame before. Maybe it'll show a few more folks what a great blade the Lambsfoot is, but it might not work on that frame. The Lambsfoot has been paired, in the past, with other blades, including a Clip, and we've discussed those knives, at length, in the past, concentrating on the Lambsfoot blade, of course :thumbsup:

The Bayou isn't a traditional Lambsfoot pattern, and so perhaps is better discussed, at length elsewhere, but if anyone picks one up, I personally, wouldn't have any objection to the knife being shown here, with the Clip blade closed, as per this TEW Barlow model :thumbsup:

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cigarrodog said:
Hello. We only talk about The Lambfoot pattern, here. There are places on the porch to ask your very good question.

You’re not alone in your thinking that the Senator is a bit weird. I happen to be one of those weirdos who think the Senator is a great lttle knife. it’s just as competent as the other patterns, but in an easy to carry, easy to hold manner. Please try any of the Lambfoot knives and tell us what you think. Cheers.
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That's a much better example than most I think ;) :) :thumbsup:
 
Why is the GEC Bayou trapper not allowed? It's a lambsfoot; sure, there's a non-lambsfoot blade, too, but that's true of any lambsfoot that has a secondary, and we don't exclude those here, as best I can tell. I think this knife may help introduce lots of new people to lambsfoot knives.
 
cigarrodog said:
To clarify is never a waste of time. All I’m suggesting is to edit out the last line which is the question. Otherwise, no worries.
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Thank you Harvey :) And Jon of course :) :thumbsup:
Tyson A Wright said:
Why is the GEC Bayou trapper not allowed? It's a lambsfoot; sure, there's a non-lambsfoot blade, too, but that's true of any lambsfoot that has a secondary, and we don't exclude those here, as best I can tell. I think this knife may help introduce lots of new people to lambsfoot knives.
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As per my post above, written while the discussion was still ongoing, I don't have a problem with the Bayou, so long as discussion stays on the Lambsfoot blade. If folks want to talk about the knife, in total, it's perhaps better discussed in the dedicated thread :) :thumbsup:
 
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Jack Black said:
No harm done, I don't think :) It's good to be talking about Lambsfoot knives here, instead of pies, or my ailments! :D ;) Thank you for protecting the thread Harvey :) :thumbsup:
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Thanks Jack and cigarrodog cigarrodog . It’s funny because going through what I have of this thread I had seen plenty of posts that Jack had to step in on, and felt like a dummy for being that guy. In a roundabout way all of this did bring some clarification to me that I hadn’t grasped before of the Lambfoot. I’ll try to find a better way to bring more to the table than a look at my knife post. Truly, thank you both.
 
Jon0385 said:
Thanks Jack and cigarrodog cigarrodog . It’s funny because going through what I have of this thread I had seen plenty of posts that Jack had to step in on, and felt like a dummy for being that guy. In a roundabout way all of this did bring some clarification to me that I hadn’t grasped before of the Lambfoot. I’ll try to find a better way to bring more to the table than a look at my knife post. Truly, thank you both.
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The Guardians have kept me on my toes over the years Jon! :D ;) Certainly no harm done, and it's great having you here, you're a gentleman :) :thumbsup:
 
Blimey, just seen this report about the weather here today :eek:


There's more heavy rain forecast for tomorrow too :( Don't think I'll be going for a hike :(
 
Jon0385 said:
Thanks Jack and cigarrodog cigarrodog cigarrodog cigarrodog . It’s funny because going through what I have of this thread I had seen plenty of posts that Jack had to step in on, and felt like a dummy for being that guy.
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No need to apologise, and you're no dummy. A lot of us here have transgressed at some stage, i know i have, plenty of times. We are always politely reminded of the Guardians rules, and move on, no drama. I have even been known to place myself in the " Dunces Corner " and had a good hard long look at myself for a period of time.☺️☺️☺️;).
 
cudgee said:
No need to apologise, and you're no dummy. A lot of us here have transgressed at some stage, i know i have, plenty of times. We are always politely reminded of the Guardians rules, and move on, no drama. I have even been known to place myself in the " Dunces Corner " and had a good hard long look at myself for a period of time.☺️☺️☺️;).
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We're lucky to have such a great bunch of posters here 😊👍
 
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