Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Just dug into when I received my first Lambfoot . It was about 3-20-2017 and made by Taylors Eye Witness

Then these : by 10-23-2017 or maybe a little earlier by A. Wright from Jack

Then there were some other A. Wrights by Jack
Then this one by 10-25-2017 : An older Eye Witness

The Lambfoot blade still remains my favorite blade and I had never heard of it until Jack Black Jack Black told us about it . A fact that I will always be grateful for .

Harry
 
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tmd_87 said:
Happy Friday Guardians. Tonight’s “cocktail” been addicted to this. Topo Chico and lime!
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What happened with your Meade.????
 
Jack Black said:
OK folks, it had to happen - There's a new cult in town!! :eek: :D :thumbsup:

This thread is dedicated to the appreciation of this quintessential English pattern, and for those who appreciate its subtle lines, its usefulness, and its history. All Lambsfoot posts and pics are welcome here :thumbsup:

Update: 8th July 2019

If you haven't already read the site rules , and the sub-forum guidelines, please do so :thumbsup:

I started this thread to try and educate members here about the Lambsfoot pattern, and as a place where those of us who have come to appreciate this uniquely versatile blade, can discuss its history and its usefulness, show off our knives, and otherwise appreciate its beauty. I never expected that this thread would grow in the way that it has, thanks in no small part to a great bunch of intelligent, insightful, and friendly regular posters, nor that the Lambsfoot pattern, long neglected on the US side of The Pond, would gain such popularity.

This thread is for LAMBSFOOT knives only, please don’t gratuitously post photos containing other patterns. In a few cases, it may be acceptable to post a photo of another knife for discussion purposes in relation to the Lambsfoot pattern, a fake for example, or one with a very similar blade shape, but please do not post Sheepsfoot pics here, for example, simply because you don’t know the difference between that pattern and a Lambsfoot (just read on and learn the difference). Similarly, don’t post photos containing other knives simply because you cannot be bothered to edit an old photo. If you do make a mistake and post an inappropriate photo here, when this is drawn to your attention (as it will), behave in a mature way, accept that it's you who has erred, not the poster having to bring it to your attention.

We have enjoyed some wide-ranging off-topic discussion here, but the Lambsfoot has to remain the focus of this thread, so please try and bear that in mind. If you want to have an extended discussion about an off-topic issue, take it to Carl’s Lounge. As with the rest of The Porch, political and religious discussion is off limits here, if you want to rail against some group or government, please do it elsewhere.

The Porch was set up for the purpose of non-commercial discussion about traditional knives - to talk about KNIVES, not the BUYING OF KNIVES. As per the sub-forum guidelines, please keep questions about buying and selling out of this thread. If you see a knife you like the look of, and would like to purchase something similar, please contact the owner privately to ask about where they bought it, rather than in this thread.

You will see many photos here, which are not standard production Lambsfoot knives, some of them are custom knives, others are SFOs (Special Factory Orders), which I commissioned, to my design, and had made for the Guardians a few years ago. Unfortunately, I am not currently able to commission anymore SFOs.

As per the sub-forum guidelines please be polite, and respectful of others, in terms of your posts. You will find a great community here, who will welcome you with open arms, but if you're the sort of individual who is not happy unless they're being unpleasant to others, who likes picking arguments for no reason, or who goes out of their way to be rude, you are not welcome here. Please don't call other people names, and bear in mind that some posters browse this thread with younger members of their family, so don't use profanities or include adult content in your posts. In short, be nice.

If you ever get time, I think you will find reading through this thread to be a fascinating and rewarding experience. To make things easier though, WhittlinAway WhittlinAway and a steadfast team of volunteers, have created a thread index, and while it is currently incomplete, it should help you find answers to any questions you might have about the Lambsfoot pattern.

There is also a Guardians world map showing the international tentacles of Guardianship. If you would like to be added, please contact @btb01 with your whereabouts.

I run a Lambsfoot email list for the regular posters in this thread, on which I send out a few emails per year. If you post here regularly, and would like to be added, please contact me with your email address.

If you are a new poster, and are wondering how to post photos here, you will find good advice in the Technical Forum, this is not the place to practice (you can practice posting pics here) :thumbsup:

Welcome to the Guardians of the Lambsfoot thread

Jack
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OK, so I am a knife novice here. Explain the advantages, both functional and aesthetic, of the lambsfoot point versus, say, a drop point or clip point.
 
MessieurRick said:
Explain the advantages, both functional and aesthetic, of the lambsfoot point versus, say, a drop point or clip point.
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The most obvious benefit is the tip is easier to get into the cutting material.
Another benefit is that a straight edge blade is easier to sharpen and maintain.
The Lambsfoot also has benefits over other straight edge style blades that are more common.
The blade is thinner than a Sheepsfoot that lets it fit into more tight spaces, and it has a more robust tip than a Wharncliffe.
 
Tyson A Wright said:
Thanks! I'm guessing the wood slabs are epoxied on top of the liners. Very interesting and good looking.
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Agreed and thank you Tyson.
Old Engineer said:
Just dug into when I received my first Lambfoot . It was about 3-20-2017 and made by Taylors Eye Witness

Then these : by 10-23-2017 or maybe a little earlier by A. Wright from Jack

Then there were some other A. Wrights by Jack
Then this one by 10-25-2017 : An older Eye Witness

The Lambfoot blade still remains my favorite blade and I had never heard of it until Jack Black Jack Black told us about it . A fact that I will always be grateful for .

Harry
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Always top drawer, Harry. Good to see you posting here.

Good Morning Guardians

Looks like it’s “GrilledCheeseOclock” again😄


 
JohnDF said:
Neither does Boker. 🤣
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🤣 :thumbsup:
Angry Waiter said:
10/4, Jack. I found his nomenclature to be strange myself. This example is well finished compared to the recent 2 Wrights I ordered over the last few months. I figured it was worth giving him a try and I am pleased with the fit and action although I am a novice to the pattern. It is time for me to have a few beers and enjoy the start to the weekend.

Weather report - it is a gorgeous Spring evening in Austin, Tx
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His nomenclature has been like that since he first hung up his shingle I'm afraid, very boastful :rolleyes: It looks like you got a very nice Lambsfoot I've seen, a little different to other MM examples I've seen. Hope your weekend is off to a great start my friend :) :thumbsup:
Angry Waiter said:
If this May is a Barlow then I’m missing half my bolster. 👍🤣☝🏼
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🤣 :thumbsup:

Wright's previously thought a Barlow was just a Jack with a Clip, and not understanding what a Barlow actually was, they put that exact same bolster, the same size, and ground in the same way, on them :thumbsup:
cudgee said:
It was the first thing i noticed, the swedge. :)
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I've not seen that on any of his other knives, and previously he rounded off the tips of the Lambsfoot blades he buys from Wright's, in quite a crude manner I thought. They're like the grinds I requested for our Guardians knives, and looking at Pete's knife overall, it's hard not to think they might have the same author :rolleyes: That, or Mr May has found himself a new "apprentice" (if anyone remembers that episode)! :D ;) As Wright's are making the blades, as well as the springs, adding the blade stamp and nail-nick, and heat-treating them, maybe it works out easier if they add the swedges, or just make the knives in total :rolleyes: :thumbsup:
cigarrodog said:
“Some Scoundrel” is right. Perhaps the “new innovation” is glue.😂 What type of wood are the covers?
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LOL! :D I don't know if it was anymore than that Harvey, I can't really see how it would be! :D I'm guessing ebony, but I couldn't say for definite. Yours look more like Rosewood :thumbsup:
cigarrodog said:
Here you go, Tyson Tyson A Wright Tyson A Wright

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That's not a bad looking knife though is it Harvey? :) :thumbsup:
cudgee said:
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Some nice horn there Leon :cool: :thumbsup:
tmd_87 said:
Happy Friday Guardians. Tonight’s “cocktail” been addicted to this. Topo Chico and lime!
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That looks refreshing Taylor :cool: Nice pic of your Hartshead Barlow too :) :thumbsup:
Tyson A Wright said:
Thanks! I'm guessing the wood slabs are epoxied on top of the liners. Very interesting and good looking.
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Maybe they came up with a new name for the epoxy! :D ;) :thumbsup:
Old Engineer said:
Just dug into when I received my first Lambfoot . It was about 3-20-2017 and made by Taylors Eye Witness

Then these : by 10-23-2017 or maybe a little earlier by A. Wright from Jack

Then there were some other A. Wrights by Jack
Then this one by 10-25-2017 : An older Eye Witness

The Lambfoot blade still remains my favorite blade and I had never heard of it until Jack Black Jack Black told us about it . A fact that I will always be grateful for .

Harry
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It's great to see you here Harry :) You have a long-standing devotion to the pattern my friend, and some lovely examples, which I always enjoy seeing :) :thumbsup:
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Good to see Old Toffee Wings Jer :) :thumbsup:
JohnDF said:
Good Morning Guardians
Hope your weekends are off to a good start
It's supposed to start raining here in a bit, so figure I'll do some home projects today.
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From what you've said John, it sounds like that rain is much needed :) I hope you're having a great weekend :) Stunning Charlie Lamb there :) :thumbsup:
Onebigbill said:
Good morning Guardians. Hope everyone is having a good weekend so far. Yardwork on the agenda today (as it was yesterday too). My HHB was really working hard helping with the pruning of shrubs. Gave it a rest on our pillows the adorn a wrought iron bench on our front porch.
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Glad to hear your Barlow has been earning its keep Bill :) It sounds like you're both keeping busy :) I hope you get to put your feet up later :thumbsup:
Angry Waiter said:
Good morning All,

Hanging out on the couch with Cinnamon and having some hot chai tea.

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Nice start to the day Pete, that some nice, dark bog oak :) :thumbsup:
MessieurRick said:
OK, so I am a knife novice here. Explain the advantages, both functional and aesthetic, of the lambsfoot point versus, say, a drop point or clip point.
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Welcome to the Guardians thread :) If you have a read at the post you quoted, you'll see there's a link to a thread index, with lots of discussion on that subject, as well as many others :thumbsup:
JohnDF said:
The most obvious benefit is the tip is easier to get into the cutting material.
Another benefit is that a straight edge blade is easier to sharpen and maintain.
The Lambsfoot also has benefits over other straight edge style blades that are more common.
The blade is thinner than a Sheepsfoot that lets it fit into more tight spaces, and it has a more robust tip than a Wharncliffe.
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Nice to see you can still do a good round-up pard'ner! 🤠 :D:) :thumbsup:
TXGatorbait said:
My brother Angry Waiter Angry Waiter gifted me my first lambfoot. Love the pattern and profile. This particular blade and history of the pattern carries special significance to me. Treasured blade.

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Wow, what a great brother to have! :cool: :) That's a very nice gift, and it's great to hear that you've taken to the pattern :cool: :) :thumbsup:
cigarrodog said:
Good Morning Guardians

Looks like it’s “GrilledCheeseOclock” again😄


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Brilliant Harvey, I'd never heard that song before! :D What a great photo my friend, and your Triple-Rat Lamb really is superb :cool: :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
Yours look more like Rosewood :thumbsup:
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That’s what I thought. Wasn’t sure
Jack Black said:
That's not a bad looking knife though is it Harvey? :) :thumbsup:
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Not bad at all, Jack.👍🏻
Jack Black said:
Brilliant Harvey, I'd never heard that song before! :D What a great photo my friend, and your Triple-Rat Lamb really is superb :cool: :thumbsup:
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I love that song. It’s so goofy And playful. Thanks for the “Triple-Rat Lamb appreciation.
Jack Black said:
I hope everyone is having a fantastic Saturday :) At last, spring seems to have finally sprung in Yorkshire! :) :thumbsup:

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I found myself thinking of CelloDan CelloDan while I was out on my hike today, hope he's doing alright :thumbsup:
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A splendid assortment of beautiful Spring in Yorkshire images. Your vexations are starting to fade away. Yay!
 
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