Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

Man that's sweet! Harvey - what a beauty

Isn't it funny how we "Morph" into different mind sets with our collecting, years ago I remember the Lambsfoot not being something that grabbed my attention - now when you look back you think " what on Earth was I thinking" - that comes into many areas of collecting when we realise we sold Knives in the past we should have held onto as well, well the Lambsfoot is a knife that is something awesome, Sheffield has a hug part of my way of thinking when it comes to knives.

I was going through my Lambsfoot lot and I just could not go past my Hartshead, I am looking forward this loved Knife traveling with me for some time

Interesting thought Duncan, one of my big regrets is not collecting the scattered paperwork, strewn around the bombed-out cutlery factories I used to explore as a young boy, and obviously, not buying up more Sheffield cutlery when it was 'cheap as chips' It's great to see your Hartshead Barlow, and that's an excellent background to show it off, always nice to see a piece of history my friend

When we were young, and i am assuming here, which one should never do, you and i both lived in countries that still had strong links to England, they were our major trading partner, the Mother Country. So my only access to knives was from Sheffield, i never saw a Case knife, my first introduction to American knives was Buck, but that was not until the 1970's. When i was in NZ over 45 years ago nearly every car was English, so it is only natural that you have an affinity with Sheffield knives. Impressions made in childhood last a lifetime.

I didn't come into contact with American cutlery until the (late) 70's either Leon Looking back though, I find it strange that I regularly saw Italian, German, French, and Swiss cutlery on sale in Sheffield, alongside knives from the Far East, at a time when the Sheffield manufacturers were struggling, and firms were closing almost every week.

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone has had a good week, and that you're looking forward to the weekend. A bit of sunshine has made a big difference here - along with a lack of boiler problems! I'm meeting my pal for coffee this morning, and then I'll probably go and do a bit of shopping. Got my Bagpipe Ebony Big 'Un in my pocket Have a great day Guardians

 

[cudgee]

Looking back though, I find it strange that I regularly saw Italian, German, French, and Swiss cutlery on sale in Sheffield, alongside knives from the Far East,

I'm only guessing, but could that have a lot to do with their proximity to England. My brother when he came out of his carpentry apprenticeship bought himself a German set of chisels, they were the best you could get and expensive. But again most of our tools came from England. Tyranny of distance would have had a lot to do with what was available, but knives and tools from England were good quality and highly desired. I laughed at your post about regretting not gathering paper work from factories and buying Sheffield knives while they were cheap, just today i was thinking i wish i had had the foresight to try and get some of the Lambsfoot knives the old farmers carried when i was a kid. They would be unobtainable vintage classics now.

 

[Jack Black]

I'm only guessing, but could that have a lot to do with their proximity to England. My brother when he came out of his carpentry apprenticeship bought himself a German set of chisels, they were the best you could get and expensive. But again most of our tools came from England. Tyranny of distance would have had a lot to do with what was available, but knives and tools from England were good quality and highly desired. I laughed at your post about regretting not gathering paper work from factories and buying Sheffield knives while they were cheap, just today i was thinking i wish i had had the foresight to try and get some of the Lambsfoot knives the old farmers carried when i was a kid. They would be unobtainable vintage classics now.

I think the biggest factor was probably the short-term greed of some British shopkeepers, even in the face of long-term interests! The 'foreign' knives I saw on sale were generally low to middling quality, but they were cheap, and often 'modern-looking', compared to most Sheffield folders, and usually better marketed, and packaged. The mainstream shops in Sheffield sold SAKs and Opinels, eschewing Sheffield knives, which was perhaps partly because they were part of national chains, and the small Sheffield firms were often unreliable, and old-fashioned in their business dealings - and possibly a pain in the backside to deal with! Even the Sheffield cutlery shops which manufactured, or bought in, their own knives, sold cheap German and Italian knives, and often knives from the Far East, even though they must have known that these very inexpensive knives would ultimately assist in the decline of the Sheffield cutlery industry. Since they sold, and they bought them cheap, I doubt they could help themselves. There were even Sheffield table cutlery manufacturers importing flatware from the Far East, and re-stamping it, during this period (and today) unfortunately. Greed often lnows no bounds unfortunately

I think good quality German tools and knives were always well-respected in England though, even among the Sheffield cutlers, and American tools certainly were

I know what you mean, I wish I'd bought up all the old Lambsfoot knives I could find before starting this thread!

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Onebigbill]

Good morning Guardians. Storms moved out of the area finally. Temperatures are falling so it will be cooler here in southern coastal NC. As a Commissioner for our local water utility I am overseeing construction of a new Reverse Osmosis drinking water plant. should be up and running in a month or so.

Of course I'll have a Lambsfoot in the pocket just in case I need to get directly involved. LOL

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians. Storms moved out of the area finally. Temperatures are falling so it will be cooler here in southern coastal NC. As a Commissioner for our local water utility I am overseeing construction of a new Reverse Osmosis drinking water plant. should be up and running in a month or so.

Of course I'll have a Lambsfoot in the pocket just in case I need to get directly involved. LOL
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Glad to hear those storms are moving on Bill Reverse osmosis? That's pretty cool Nice Black Friday choice my friend, hope you have a great day

 

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[JTB_5]

I’ve been taking a graduate class on Western Rhetoric and the reading load is substantial (but so good!). Every once in awhile I stop to stare at the cutlery.

 

[JohnDF]

Happy Weekend Eve, Jack.

often knives from the Far East, even though they must have known that these very inexpensive knives would ultimately assist in the decline of the Sheffield cutlery industry.

Sound similar to what happened to so many knife companies here in The States too.
Now there seems to be a draw to "Dirt Cheap" or to "Super Expensive", while adequate and moderately priced products seem to go unappreciated.

Love your AC, Joshua.

 

[JohnDF]

Good Morning Guardians
My mood is improving and I'm starting to feel like myself again.
I can't even pin point what caused my foul mood, but I'm certainly glad it is going away.
I'll be carrying my Ebony Lambsfoot today for Black Friday, and because it deserves some attention too.

 

[Jack Black]

Nice Black Knight Jer

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I’ve been taking a graduate class on Western Rhetoric and the reading load is substantial (but so good!). Every once in awhile I stop to stare at the cutlery.

Sounds fascinating Joshua Good to see your AC

Happy Weekend Eve, Jack.

Sound similar to what happened to so many knife companies here in The States too.
Now there seems to be a draw to "Dirt Cheap" or to "Super Expensive", while adequate and moderately priced products seem to go unappreciated.

Thanks John

I think the same thing probably happened in Germany and France too Good point, that's very true

Called in for mint tea and a light lunch at a Middle Eastern place It's beautiful weather here, and it was nice sitting outdoors

 

[Jack Black]

Good Morning Guardians
My mood is improving and I'm starting to feel like myself again.
I can't even pin point what caused my foul mood, but I'm certainly glad it is going away.
I'll be carrying my Ebony Lambsfoot today for Black Friday, and because it deserves some attention too.

Sorry to hear you've been a bit off John, and I'm glad your mood no longer matches your Lambsfoot my friend Have a very happy weekend

 

[JohnDF]

I'm glad your mood no longer matches your Lambsfoot my friend

Yes, unexplained grumpiness is not my norm.

Have a very happy weekend

Thank you, Jack... You too.

 

[JTB_5]

Happy Weekend Eve, Jack.

Sound similar to what happened to so many knife companies here in The States too.
Now there seems to be a draw to "Dirt Cheap" or to "Super Expensive", while adequate and moderately priced products seem to go unappreciated.

Love your AC, Joshua.

Thanks, John. Your ebony is a fine one, as well.

Nice Black Knight Jer

Sounds fascinating Joshua Good to see your AC

Thanks John

I think the same thing probably happened in Germany and France too Good point, that's very true

Called in for mint tea and a light lunch at a Middle Eastern place It's beautiful weather here, and it was nice sitting outdoors

Thanks, Jack! It is interesting. But those markings on your olives have me intrigued. . .

 

[JohnDF]

Your ebony is a fine one, as well.

Thank you, Joshua.

 

[Jack Black]

Yes, unexplained grumpiness is not my norm.

Nobody's perfect mate! You'll get there in the end!

Thank you, Jack... You too.

Thanks buddy

Thanks, Jack! It is interesting. But those markings on your olives have me intrigued. . .

I really don't know Joshua, they look like a hot table fork has been applied to them! They were OK, but that place usually has better olives. Prices have gone up too

 

[tmd_87]

Happy Friday Guardians. Have a great day. Have some plans to watch todays NCAA mens basketball tournament.

 

[cigarrodog]

Got my Bagpipe Ebony Big 'Un in my pocket Have a great day Guardians

Spectacular Bagpipe Ebony Lamb, Jack.

Greed often lnows no bounds

True Dat. When seeking out Sheffield cutlery. I often feel like an archeologist looking for treasures from the past. Your lambfoot culinary images have been brilliant…And prolific. Hope your weekend is as awesome.

Good Morning Guardians
My mood is improving and I'm starting to feel like myself again.
I can't even pin point what caused my foul mood, but I'm certainly glad it is going away.
I'll be carrying my Ebony Lambsfoot today for Black Friday, and because it deserves some attention

Going into the weekend in a good mood with a great knife… What could be better?

Good Morning Guardians. May your weekend be a good one.

 

[Jack Black]

Happy Friday Guardians. Have a great day. Have some plans to watch todays NCAA mens basketball tournament.

Hope you enjoy it Taylor, nice way to spend a Friday afternoon

 

[JohnDF]

Going into the weekend in a good weekend with a great knife… What could be better?

Thank you, Harvey... it's going to be a Great Day.

Normally you post sweet treats, which make me want some because I gave up sweets for Lent.
But today, on Friday, you post delicious meat snacks, and I can't have meat today... you must be torturing me on purpose.