Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[cudgee]

There is a turtle in the photo

He's got great camouflage.

 

[bigfish64]

He’s behind the flower.

 

[screened porch]

He’s behind the flower.

Eek!

 

[cudgee]

He’s behind the flower. View attachment 1801723

Yes, i spotted him, and that is what i meant by being able to blend in. His colours blend in perfectly with his surroundings.

 

[bigfish64]

Yes, i spotted him, and that is what i meant by being able to blend in. His colours blend in perfectly with his surroundings.

Good eyes Leon, John is the one that needed the help!

 

[black mamba]

This post might be a little long, but I have been waiting (not too patiently!) for an 88 Bayou Trapper, and have a few observations to make about its lambsfoot.
First off, it's a gorgeous knife! Typically wonderful GEC build quality, with firm but even 6 pulls on both blades, and decently sharp as well. The "belly" of the frame snuggles perfectly into the palm for great comfort and control.

My second point is about the grip. Sometimes with largely protruding blades, they can interfere with the grip. But when using the lambsfoot with the Bayou, the "peak" of the clip acts like a finger grip handle, positioned perfectly between the index and middle fingers, making it very comfortable.

The third observation I made is about how the blade comes off the frame. There was a discussion a few weeks ago about the Waynorth lambsfoot and its blade angle, and this #88 rises from the kick to the point with reference to the frame. I found this particularly interesting as with many sowbellies, the blades come off at a pretty severe down angle.

Altogether this is a spectacular knife, and given the extra utility of having the clip blade as well, it's gonna see beaucoup pocket time!

 

[cudgee]

This post might be a little long, but I have been waiting (not too patiently!) for an 88 Bayou Trapper, and have a few observations to make about its lambsfoot.
First off, it's a gorgeous knife! Typically wonderful GEC build quality, with firm but even 6 pulls on both blades, and decently sharp as well. The "belly" of the frame snuggles perfectly into the palm for great comfort and control.

My second point is about the grip. Sometimes with largely protruding blades, they can interfere with the grip. But when using the lambsfoot with the Bayou, the "peak" of the clip acts like a finger grip handle, positioned perfectly between the index and middle fingers, making it very comfortable.

The third observation I made is about how the blade comes off the frame. There was a discussion a few weeks ago about the Waynorth lambsfoot and its blade angle, and this #88 rises from the kick to the point with reference to the frame. I found this particularly interesting as with many sowbellies, the blades come off at a pretty severe down angle.

Altogether this is a spectacular knife, and given the extra utility of having the clip blade as well, it's gonna see beaucoup pocket time!

Interesting observations. You have yourself a beauty there.

 

[JohnDF]

Oh great... now I feel like I cheated... Like when I used to look at the answers page in the Highlights Magazine.

John is the one that needed the help!

I certainly did need the help.

this #88 rises from the kick to the point with reference to the frame.

Apparently GEC is under the impression that the Lambsfoot blade should taper along the edge, while it should be tapered down the spine... but I'm beating a dead horse.

 

[black mamba]

Yes, it does taper both ways, spine and edge. I can see that it would put your wrist at a more natural angle (for most tasks) if the tip were lower, but this frame is so dang comfortable that it doesn't bother me.

 

[cudgee]

Was at a market the other day which i have not been to for over 2 years because of lockdowns. They had some of the first crop from our first of the season apples. These are just so sweet i wish you could taste them. Thought while i had some left better put them to good use to help kick some patina along. Hope Jeff black mamba gets some patina going on his soon. .

Is this what you mean mate, JohnDF

 

[Fodderwing]

Awesome Knife matey!!!!

Thank you Duncan.

 

[David Kramp]

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[cudgee]

What’s up Guardians? Started this build with the idea of a modified sheepsfoot but decided on the possibility of disguising it as a lambsfoot with strategic use of a long tapered swedge and faceted tip. I still need to figure out where to place the nail nick.

It is a Barlow frame with a very slight sway back but probably not visible. I’m new to this thread and haven’t seen any shadow pattern birds eye pivot lambsfoot offerings. I’m sure it’s been done.

Was there a particular yay or nay on shields? Which ones?

This is a prototype WIP so I still have some more tweaking to do and there are some flaws. Appreciate useful comments. I can see where I’d really like to build an actual true lambsfoot.

Thanks for looking.

https://imgur.com/r117eok

https://imgur.com/qIxgI43

https://imgur.com/iBy1Uma

https://imgur.com/JkWZ2Ub

Love your work, but this thread is for strictly Lambsfoot blade's only. Just letting you know to save any angst. Delete your post, and put it in the tinkering and maintenance thread.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks guys! Hope each of your days is going well.

Thank you Joshua

This post might be a little long, but I have been waiting (not too patiently!) for an 88 Bayou Trapper, and have a few observations to make about its lambsfoot.
First off, it's a gorgeous knife! Typically wonderful GEC build quality, with firm but even 6 pulls on both blades, and decently sharp as well. The "belly" of the frame snuggles perfectly into the palm for great comfort and control.

My second point is about the grip. Sometimes with largely protruding blades, they can interfere with the grip. But when using the lambsfoot with the Bayou, the "peak" of the clip acts like a finger grip handle, positioned perfectly between the index and middle fingers, making it very comfortable.

The third observation I made is about how the blade comes off the frame. There was a discussion a few weeks ago about the Waynorth lambsfoot and its blade angle, and this #88 rises from the kick to the point with reference to the frame. I found this particularly interesting as with many sowbellies, the blades come off at a pretty severe down angle.

Altogether this is a spectacular knife, and given the extra utility of having the clip blade as well, it's gonna see beaucoup pocket time!

Excellent post Jeff, well-made points, with great photography Interesting observation about the grip I hope RALF isn't getting jealous, but I'm glad to hear you're liking the #88 I'm still somewhat surprised about GEC's decision to use a Lambsfoot blade, bearing in mind their prior reluctance to make a traditional Lambsfoot for Charlie, but I'm glad they did, and I think it is a sign that the Lambsfoot has finally arrived in the USA

Oh great... now I feel like I cheated... Like when I used to look at the answers page in the Highlights Magazine.

LOL! You need new specs mate!

Was at a market the other day which i have not been to for over 2 years because of lockdowns. They had some of the first crop from our first of the season apples. These are just so sweet i wish you could taste them. Thought while i had some left better put them to good use to help kick some patina along. Hope Jeff black mamba gets some patina going on his soon. .

Is this what you mean mate, JohnDF

Few markets I've not been to myself in a while mate, must have been nice That sounds like a tasty apple I ate a lot of apples during the first lockdown here, but have got a bit bored with them again since, too many tasteless supermarket varieties. I need to get to a good market

Thank you Duncan.View attachment 1801922

Fab pic of your '19 Dwight

It is a Barlow frame with a very slight sway back but probably not visible. I’m new to this thread and haven’t seen any shadow pattern birds eye pivot lambsfoot offerings. I’m sure it’s been done.

Was there a particular yay or nay on shields? Which ones?

Love your work, but this thread is for strictly Lambsfoot blade's only. Just letting you know to save any angst. Delete your post, and put it in the tinkering and maintenance thread.

Hey David, interesting to see your work, but as cudgee says, this thread is for Lambsfoot knives, (and part of the Traditional sub-forum). If you do decide to build a Lambsfoot, we'd love to see it here, but currently your WIP is a long way off a Lambsfoot. Please read post #1 at the start of the thread

My first idea for a Lambsfoot SFO was a shadow-pattern, with a bird's eye pivot, and lignum vitae covers, but the cutlers baulked at the idea of using lignum vitae. I'd hoped to get it made eventually, but won't be doing that anytime soon. There have been other shadow-pattern Lambsfoot knives though. Shields are extremely rare, I've only seen one example, and it's a bit of a dog's dinner of a knife (below). The main thing, I think, though, is to get the blade itself right, a straight back, which gradually slopes down to the tip, and a straight edge, which doesn't run parallel to the spine. Plenty of great examples for you to have a look at in this thread

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians, how's your week going? All good, so far I hope I ordered £150's worth of beer, from a local brewery, yesterday, so I'm hoping that turns up today. I have some stuff to do in the house anyway, so it isn't too much of a chore staying in, and I'm going out for a pint with a pal yesterday - He has 3 kids, so it's a very rare event to have a drink with him! Have a good day Guardians, and enjoy carrying your Lambsfoot

Hartshead Barlow for now, but I might switch to my AC later

The picture in the background shows Lady's Bridge in Sheffield, and the old Exchange Brewery, where I worked for 6 months as a teenager. I've walked across that bridge with Duncan Campbellclanman He was just taking some photos, when a worthless drunk, walking over the bridge, tossed his empty can of 'breakfast' right into the river!

 

[cudgee]

too many tasteless supermarket varieties.

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If you do decide to build a Lambsfoot, we'd love to see it here,

Absolutely, i'm always open to innovation.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[donn]

Great pic David Hope you're keeping alright mate

Thanks Jack, just VERY busy at the mo', but it should calm down again soon. I'd say hope your keeping well yourself, but with great biscuits and £150 worth of beer on the way I guess your keeping very well indeed.

Nice image, David. Like being in outdoor museum. I like those tall, narrow headstones.

Good Morning Guardians

Thanks Harvey. It's the Catholic cemetery in the town of St' Helen's in Merseyside. The tower is all that remains of the 15th century Chantry chapel of Windleshaw Priory that used to occupy the site.
Lovely pic of the jigging there.

 

[Onebigbill]

Good morning Guardians. Thought I would take my Senator out for a spin.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Jack, just VERY busy at the mo', but it should calm down again soon. I'd say hope your keeping well yourself, but with great biscuits and £150 worth of beer on the way I guess your keeping very well indeed.

Thanks mate, my knees are playing up at the moment, and I nearly had a stroke unloading the beer, (think I'm going to order less from them in future), but otherwise OK!

Thanks Harvey. It's the Catholic cemetery in the town of St' Helen's in Merseyside. The tower is all that remains of the 15th century Chantry chapel of Windleshaw Priory that used to occupy the site.
Lovely pic of the jigging there.

Nice piece of history there David, along with your Oxhorn Lambsfoot

Good morning Guardians. Thought I would take my Senator out for a spin.
View attachment 1802041

Always good to have a change Bill

Along with my beer, I also received a couple of new T-shirts this morning. If you have Ukrainian-speaking children, who aren't already familiar with a popular Ukrainian phrase about a Russian warship, you might want to cover their eyes