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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 thought
Before I'd used a Lambsfoot much, I'd also have thought that it would be advantageous to have a secondary Pen blade, or a Clip blade, but in practice, I really find that a Lambsfoot will take care of everything I'd use a folding knife for 
A very inviting photo Jack. Have a great time.My mate has invited me round for tea with him and the kids, and a couple of beers, while we wait for his missus to come home, and then we're heading to the pub. I think I'm going to switch over to my AC, been nearly a month since I last carried it
Thank you my friend, I'm looking forward to itA very inviting photo Jack. Have a great time.
Interesting thought
Thank you for going over the details. That really helps a lot. I can see that one day I’ll make an actual lambsfoot. I really like this pattern.Thank you Joshua
Excellent post Jeff, well-made points, with great photography
LOL!You need new specs mate!
Few markets I've not been to myself in a while mate, must have been nice
Fab pic of your '19 Dwight
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
I agree Brent, thank you for the kind words
Looks great Todd, you have a nice day
A pleasure, it's a really versatile blade as a user, and also has a large degree of elegance I think
I hope that you make one, and that we get to see it here 
Not only in use, but in the pocket as well. With the clip out of the way, the kick on the lambsfoot could be lowered substantially, making it sleeker in the pocket.
Cool picture, Jack... and thanks for the virtual tour.
That looks like a place I'd love to sit for a while.
Looks like a beautiful day, Todd.
Good point Jeff
Thanks John, a brewery was quite a place for an 18 year old to work
Cool pic my friend, looks good in black and whiteGood Morning Guardians
Excellent view of your JB SFO. I always love this view.
You turned to Duncan and said: “Welcome to Sheffield.”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
Thank you David. Appreciation for the additional images.Lovely pic of the jigging there.
Cool T. The pub looks like a nice place to hang with fine friends and Lambfoot, Jack.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
Good points, Brent. I haven’t received my Yetti, yet
, but I think I want this pattern as a single blade.A lovely changeup look to your Lambfoot, John.Good Morning Guardians
Thanks Jack.Looks great Todd, you have a nice day
Thanks John.
I really like that black and white. Should we start calling you Ansel?Good Morning Guardians
Wow, what a cool photo Harvey. The grain in those handles is amazing.Good Morning Guardians
Thank you, Jack.
That would be a great knife to get re-handled.
Thank you, Harvey.
Meat Candy.
You can call me Mr. Adams...
