Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

Some Lambsfoot content for the upcoming weekend, those of you having storms, stay safe.

Thanks mate

I’m hoping to land one and try out a lambsfoot in the sow belly frame. Interesting times lol.

It'll be very interesting to hear what an experienced Lambsfoot user thinks of it Taylor

Lambsfoot content...

It's interesting that GEC have gone with another Lambsfoot blade. As most of us know, it took years of persistence and arm-twisting, for Charlie to persuade Bill Howard to make one. Hopefully they can make another one for Charlie at some point

Happy Friday. This took a ride today with me.

That looks fantastic Taylor

Prince of Patina strikes again.

Definitely!

Cross-posting my response to a thread on another forum that asked, in essence, "what is your workhorse folder?"

This is my workhorse folder, an Arthur Wright Lambsfoot with buffao horn covers. The blade shape is incredibly versatile and easy to keep sharp. The handle is equally comfortable for push and pull and choking up for fine work with the tip of the blade. The spring is stout and I never worry that it might accidentally close on me.

Very nicely put Greg, I'm sure you've eloquently articulated what many of us think about the incredible Lambsfoot Great pic too

The Usual Lamb helping in the kitchen tonight...
As @WhittlinAway said, the blade shape is versatile... more so than any other knife I own.

That sausage looks tasty John, nice pic my friend

Sausage and Chicken Rice, with a side salad and a beer.

Hope you enjoyed it

Down to my last one...
The six pack is lasting me a while.

And that!

Guardians, good evening. In the sticks for a few days. Hope you all have a good morning. View attachment 1746016

Wow, what an amazing photo Hope you have a wonderful time out in the sticks

I learned of this book while reading a review in The Economist of Time on Rock: A Climbers Route into the Mountains by Anna Fleming (which is yet to be published in the US, but I have pre-ordered). The first draft of The Living Mountain was penned in 1945 or before, but the book was not published until 1977.

The prose is lovely, but demands effort from the contemporary reader: one needs to slow down, imagine the scene, and allow the content to soak in. If you attempt to read it quickly and superficially, you may be perplexed or feel that the phrasing is needlessly compelx. But, if you give time to savor it, and put in the work to receive her gift to the reader, it is a pleasure to experience. When I am in a receptive mindset I enjoy it immensely.

In this respect, it is not unlike a lambsfoot: a time-honored work that must be experienced first hand to be appreciated. Recommend, for I know you both would put in the work required to appreciate it. Also recommended as a challenge to the other Guardians: the UK produced many worthy artifacts during the 20th century, the lambsfoot and this book are both examples.

Thank you for your insightful review Greg, it sure is having you back

Thank you for the kind words Jack, and to everyone here as you all have been quite welcoming.

A pleasure Jon, sincerely meant

Good morning Guardians, it sounds like they had it pretty tough down south, but looking out of my living room window, things look much the same as usual on my street, with all the trees in their proper place. Unfortunately, we have several more days of rain on the way, where does all that water come from?! I'm getting a bit cage-weary, but don't want to go out just to get soaked, particularly when I have plenty to do at home. For now, I'm just going to have another bagel Have a great weekend Guardians

 

[cudgee]

Southern England, Cornwall, Brighton, Scotland, Ireland are being smashed, just saw a news report. To anyone affected hope you have escaped with minimal damage.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Jack Black]

I was thinking of going to the Royal Armouries museum, but you still have to book, and it's booked up all weekend I've been doing some housework, reading, listening to music, and having a sausage sammich!

 

[Jack Black]

Snowing here now

 

[Onebigbill]

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.

Not weird at all, rather good looking I might add. Love mine so far.

Thanks mate

It'll be very interesting to hear what an experienced Lambsfoot user thinks of it Taylor

It's interesting that GEC have gone with another Lambsfoot blade. As most of us know, it took years of persistence and arm-twisting, for Charlie to persuade Bill Howard to make one. Hopefully they can make another one for Charlie at some point

That looks fantastic Taylor

Definitely!

Very nicely put Greg, I'm sure you've eloquently articulated what many of us think about the incredible Lambsfoot Great pic too

That sausage looks tasty John, nice pic my friend

Hope you enjoyed it

And that!

Wow, what an amazing photo Hope you have a wonderful time out in the sticks

Thank you for your insightful review Greg, it sure is having you back

A pleasure Jon, sincerely meant

Good morning Guardians, it sounds like they had it pretty tough down south, but looking out of my living room window, things look much the same as usual on my street, with all the trees in their proper place. Unfortunately, we have several more days of rain on the way, where does all that water come from?! I'm getting a bit cage-weary, but don't want to go out just to get soaked, particularly when I have plenty to do at home. For now, I'm just going to have another bagel Have a great weekend Guardians

Great photo of you HHB, Jack. I'm having a cinnamon/raison bagel myself this morning.

I was thinking of going to the Royal Armouries museum, but you still have to book, and it's booked up all weekend I've been doing some housework, reading, listening to music, and having a sausage sammich!

Going to be making my own sausage in a few weeks with the neighbors. I'm sure my HHB will be there helping out too.

Snowing here now

Snow! That is one thing I do not miss. Going to be in the 60's today and later on into next week it will climb into the 70's.

Good morning Guardians. Hoping that your weekend is a good one. Meeting up with some new friends for dinner tonight for Italian food. Going to carry my HHB today.

 

[Jack Black]

Great photo of you HHB, Jack. I'm having a cinnamon/raison bagel myself this morning.

Thanks Bill, great stuff

Going to be making my own sausage in a few weeks with the neighbors. I'm sure my HHB will be there helping out too.

That should be interesting

Snow! That is one thing I do not miss. Going to be in the 60's today and later on into next week it will climb into the 70's.

I think it's the first we've had this year. The neighbourhood kids are enjoying it

Good morning Guardians. Hoping that your weekend is a good one. Meeting up with some new friends for dinner tonight for Italian food. Going to carry my HHB today.
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That sounds nice Bill, I hope you have a lovely time Your Hartshead Barlow is looking first-class

 

[JohnDF]

nice pic my friend

Thank you, Jack.

It's interesting that GEC have gone with another Lambsfoot blade. As most of us know, it took years of persistence and arm-twisting, for Charlie to persuade Bill Howard to make one. Hopefully they can make another one for Charlie at some point

I think it's doubly weird that they chose to put it in a Sowbelly frame. It just feels like it doesn't fit with the history of the blade, and I thought they were all about preserving historical cutlery? Feels a little tongue-in-cheek to me.

Nice start to the day, Jack.

The sammich looks amazing.

Wow! You guys are really getting hit with everything weather wise. Stay warm and dry, my friend.

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you, Jack.

I think it's doubly weird that they chose to put it in a Sowbelly frame. It just feels like it doesn't fit with the history of the blade, and I thought they were all about preserving historical cutlery? Feels a little tongue-in-cheek to me.

Yes, it seems strange to me too John. I don't think anyone familiar with the Lambsfoot blade would have chosen that frame, and certainly not someone familiar with the history of the pattern. They have produced a few odd runs lately, but I guess they know they can sell virtually anything

Nice start to the day, Jack.

The sammich looks amazing.

Wow! You guys are really getting hit with everything weather wise. Stay warm and dry, my friend.

Thanks a lot buddy, snow is still falling. Makes a change from rain I guess

 

[JohnDF]

Makes a change from rain I guess

After all the rain, I'm sure the snow is a welcome change.

 

[Jack Black]

After all the rain, I'm sure the snow is a welcome change.

Yes, I am so sick of rain John!

 

[JohnDF]

Almost forgot to post my Lambsfoot carry today... like you guys haven't seen it before.
Good Morning Guardians and Happy Saturday. Hope you all have an enjoyable weekend.

 

[Angry Waiter]

Down in the Mesquite and thorns of S. Texas today. Have several friends from school who still manage to find a way to get together once a year for good food, whiskey and stories around a campfire. Here is an assortment of points we have found recently. All on the ranch roads. Amazes me always how many different peoples have lived here in the past.

 

[Jack Black]

Down in the Mesquite and thorns of S. Texas today. Have several friends from school who still manage to find a way to get together once a year for good food, whiskey and stories around a campfire. Here is an assortment of points we have found recently. All on the ranch roads. Amazes me always how many different peoples have lived here in the past.View attachment 1746209

That sounds great It's been a long time since I last saw anyone I went to skool with You have some incredible finds there, and they make for a great photo with your Buffalo Horn Lambsfoot - different kind of buffalo of course

 

[bigfish64]

Last day for competitive swimming.

 

[JohnDF]

Is that why your fish looks so sad?
Good luck to your daughter and enjoy the day, my friend.

 

[donn]

I've heard it's been a bit blowy in South Yorkshire too David - A bloke in Barnsley even had to take his flat cap off!

I had to take mine off yesterday in Leigh. I was most put out and almost swore.

I was annoyed to see that the previous storm had left a carrier-bag stuck, high up, in the branches of my neighbour's oak tree. They can stay there for months, but fortunately, it's gone now. It's an ill wind eh?

We've had a party balloon trapped in one of the trees in front of our house for months now. I watched one of our super brained squirrels go up and check it out actually. It did not appear to be impressed.

I have even been known to place myself in the " Dunces Corner "

We're lucky to have such a great bunch of posters here

Where lucky to have a 'dunces corner'. Most places on the internet just have a firing squad.

Cross-posting my response to a thread on another forum that asked, in essence, "what is your workhorse folder?"

This is my workhorse folder, an Arthur Wright Lambsfoot with buffao horn covers. The blade shape is incredibly versatile and easy to keep sharp. The handle is equally comfortable for push and pull and choking up for fine work with the tip of the blade. The spring is stout and I never worry that it might accidentally close on me.

What would y'all add to my description of the pattern's merits?

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P.S. Jack Black and donn , I owe you a reply. Will do so when I have to book in front of me.

Lovely shot of a solid working knife. It's one of the reasons why I really do generally just carry a lambsfoot. There just so damned robust.

I learned of this book while reading a review in The Economist of Time on Rock: A Climbers Route into the Mountains by Anna Fleming (which is yet to be published in the US, but I have pre-ordered). The first draft of The Living Mountain was penned in 1945 or before, but the book was not published until 1977.

The prose is lovely, but demands effort from the contemporary reader: one needs to slow down, imagine the scene, and allow the content to soak in. If you attempt to read it quickly and superficially, you may be perplexed or feel that the phrasing is needlessly compelx. But, if you give time to savor it, and put in the work to receive her gift to the reader, it is a pleasure to experience. When I am in a receptive mindset I enjoy it immensely.

Thank you Greg for the reply. I had to look it up but the review I read of it omitted to mention the delay in publishing it.
Yeah I'm ok with old text and prose; I rarely read anything much younger than 100 years old and often older, so everything requires, and deserves, consideration. The command of the English language our forebears had demands attention from us modern lot used to the laziness of our modern day communication. Even 19th century penny dreadfuls put us to shame.

the UK produced many worthy artifacts during the 20th century,

Yeah.
Like me....

I was thinking of going to the Royal Armouries museum, but you still have to book, and it's booked up all weekend I've been doing some housework, reading, listening to music, and having a sausage sammich!

Are they still doing this booking rigmarole? I've heard that for other museums around the country
That butty looks delicious, I've a lamb dinner incoming.

Was going to post this hot chocolate and shortbread yesterday evening but my internet went bang!

And this evening's current situation. The tankard was a very generous gift off Jack, summer 2020 I think.

It's Saturday folks! Hope your having a nice one.

 

[Modoc ED]

Here is one of my "Lil-un" Lambfoot knives. It's dressed in Pere David Stag and is quite the handy knife. The stag is fat but actually makes the grip in the hand firm and solid. At first, I didn't warm up to the stag but as time has gone by, it has grown on me.






As to looks, you might say it's the Black Sheep - errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Black Lamb of my flock.

 

[Angry Waiter]

Guardians - First find if the day!

 

[JohnDF]

Nice find.