Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[JohnDF]

Good luck at the competition, John

Good luck!

Thanks, my friends... Heading out the door now.

 

[JohnDF]

Good Morning Guardians

 

[Jack Black]

Good Morning Guardians
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Nice pard'ner

 

[cigarrodog]

know the one you mean Harvey, in fact Stan gave me a copy on DVD. Perhaps it might work better in one of these threads? Post it here if you want though

Thank you Jack. His manner and techniques apply to any knife he made.

Good Morning Guardians
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Love that Lambfoot, John. Go get em Tiger!

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you Jack. His manner and techniques apply to any knife he made.

True Harvey It's funny to see Ken Hawley's face at the opening, Ken and Stan were from very different sections of society, and Stan had very little time for him. He used to tell me, quite outraged, (which was funny to hear), "I caught that bloody Ken Hawley taking a short-cut through here (Stan's workshop at the museum) once, cheeky beggar! So I've changed locks! I'm not having him coming through here, there's all me tools lying about, you never know what he might help himself to!"

Stan with a Lambsfoot

He told me another story, which was less funny, but frankly typical of some of the academics and museum types in Sheffield. Once a year, a long-standing friend and customer, from Tennessee, used to come over to Sheffield for a week, to visit Stan. The Hawley Tool Collection was only just starting off then, and wasn't housed at the museum, but at a separate building not far from Stan's old workshop, so Stan took his friend up to view it. Joan Unwin, who now works at the Cutler's Hall, was at the front desk. Stan had been enormously helpful to her, and given up a lot of his time to assist her, when she was writing her Doctoral thesis. So, he was staggered, and very embarrassed, when she refused to admit Stan and his friend without an appointment

 

[cigarrodog]

True Harvey It's funny to see Ken Hawley's face at the opening, Ken and Stan were from very different sections of society, and Stan had very little time for him. He used to tell me, quite outraged, (which was funny to hear), "I caught that bloody Ken Hawley taking a short-cut through here (Stan's workshop at the museum) once, cheeky beggar! So I've changed locks! I'm not having him coming through here, there's all me tools lying about, you never know what he might help himself to!"

Stan with a Lambsfoot

He told me another story, which was less funny, but frankly typical of some of the academics and museum types in Sheffield. Once a year, a long-standing friend and customer, from Tennessee, used to come over to Sheffield for a week, to visit Stan. The Hawley Tool Collection was only just starting off then, and wasn't housed at the museum, but at a separate building not far from Stan's old workshop, so Stan took his friend up to view it. Joan Unwin, who now works at the Cutler's Hall, was at the front desk. Stan had been enormously helpful to her, and given up a lot of his time to assist her, when she was writing her Doctoral thesis. So, he was staggered, and very embarrassed, when she refused to admit Stan and his friend without an appointment

Two good stories and an excellent portrait of Stan Shaw. I learned, because of his precise knife making skills, why other pocket knives from other cutlers, produce knives that are not up to snuff. He was a Maestro.Thank you for letting me share this here, Jack.

 

[Jack Black]

Two good stories and an excellent portrait of Stan Shaw. I learned, because of his precise knife making skills, why other pocket knives from other cutlers, produce knives that are not up to snuff. He was a Maestro.Thank you for letting me share this here, Jack.

Thank you Harvey It was a real pleasure to have known Stan

 

[mbkr]

Your Barlow and factory image is first rate, mate.


To paraphrase the great philosopher, Rod Stewart: “Every knife tells a story, don’t it.”

The horn haft has a blend of blond, brown, dark red, black(on the pile side), etc., depending on the light.


Here, eccentric is a good thing.


A great share of images and story of your Barber’s shop, Jack. Have a good productive, fun, yet restful day.


Bon Voyage and pleasant times, Bill.


A fine image of a very nice Lambfoot, Todd.



Good Morning Guardians

Spectacular photo

 

[mbkr]

I found this 6-foot, metal folding rule in an old wood toolbox my Dad had. It's a Lufkin, made in Saginaw, Michigan. I believe its aluminum, as its not magnetic and the only rust is at the steel pins. It doesn't feel heavy enough to be stainless, but it could be.

 

[Jack Black]

I found this 6-foot, metal folding rule in an old wood toolbox my Dad had. It's a Lufkin, made in Saginaw, Michigan. I believe its aluminum, as its not magnetic and the only rust is at the steel pins. It doesn't feel heavy enough to be stainless, but it could be.
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That's interesting Nice pic

 

[Onebigbill]

Way cool Jack!! The problem I run into most times is that time hasn’t been good to these old relics , and they weren’t made from a stainless steel and are all rusted up and shut! But i have salvaged a few over the years! Love the case for your tri-fold !

So forgive my ignorance but would these be similar to a ginger snap?

Beautiful stag on that HHB sir !

I really like the looks of these , I intend to pick one up eventually , I would say with use the handles on those will look like a buttery ivory bone eventually !

That lighting has got to be from the sun rise ! Beautiful !

We are heading up the road a piece this morning taking my 2 year old to an interactive children’s museum ….. let’s just hope he plays nice

Thank you very much. I acquired it from Charlie Campagna with the help from Jack Black.

 

[mbkr]

That's interesting Nice pic

Thanks Jack

 

[bigfish64]

Huh, that's interesting. Like @Nankbrown21 I assumed it was bone. It came out well

Thanks Mike.

A fine image of a very nice Lambfoot, Todd.

Thanks Harvey.

Good Morning Guardians

Beautiful Harvey, by that I mean the knife and image of course.

It looks a lot better now, I think, Todd

Thank you Jack.

After spending half an hour with my neighbours, and their new-born Ava, I offered to go and buy some paracetamol for the missus. I was also hoping to have a sandwich at Charlie's Cafe, but they were closing early for some reason, so I had to settle for a coffee, and a cheeseburger when I got back home

That looks so good!

I really like the looks of these , I intend to pick one up eventually , I would say with use the handles on those will look like a buttery ivory bone eventually !

I sure hope so.
I hope you get a nice one.

 

[Jack Black]

That looks so good!

Thanks Todd, I had some nice vine tomatoes, so I stacked 3 slices of one on top of the cheese, ketchup, and Maria Sharp's

 

[Jack Black]

I fancied something long, refreshing, and alcoholic! A large Kyiv Kicker will do the job!

 

[cigarrodog]

Spectacular photo

Many thanks Mike.

I found this 6-foot, metal folding rule in an old wood toolbox my Dad had. It's a Lufkin, made in Saginaw, Michigan. I believe its aluminum, as its not magnetic and the only rust is at the steel pins. It doesn't feel heavy enough to be stainless, but it could be.
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The 88 and the ruler make for a fine image.

Beautiful Harvey, by that I mean the knife and image of course.

Thank you Todd.

 

[TXGatorbait]

Getting a good vibe from the new house. Mature trees front and back. Blood lamb back in the groove.

See you Monday TXGatorbait

I have a few of these pulled for the visit.

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Looking forward to it, brother. Can’t wait to check out the new digs and drink a couple cold ones. And a knife show of course

 

[TXGatorbait]

I hope we're going to see those two fraternal Lambs together!

Absolutely, Jack! It’s gonna happen, my friend!

 

[Angry Waiter]

Looking forward to it, brother. Can’t wait to check out the new digs and drink a couple cold ones. And a knife show of course

KNIFE SHOW!

 

[screened porch]

Looks like some fool is trying to re-brand these Ginger Nuts!

But "Tasties" is so descriptive. And the ear of grain in the lettering is so evocative of ginger. [scream]