Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

Good Morning Guardians

A stunning photo

 

[Modoc ED]

I don't have much to say this morning - just hanging out on the homestead waiting for the next wave of rain.

 

[JohnDF]

Okay, I know the puppies are off-topic... But OMG they are so precious and cute.
Congrats to both of you on the fine new additions.

Harvey, you can make plain ol wood look like a custom piece of art.

What a gem... and a wonderful keepsake from your friend.

 

[Jack Black]

What a gem... and a wonderful keepsake from your friend.

Thanks a lot John

 

[cigarrodog]

A stunning photo

Many thanks, Jack.

Harvey, you can make plain ol wood look like a custom piece of art.

Thank you kindly, John.

 

[SteveC]

Good morning Guardians !


Stag Barlow today

 

[Rufus1949]

That would be a safe bet my friend.



Jack I believe you need to get rid of your list of professional services folks. And maybe you could run over to JohnDF's place and refinish his cabinets while your at it.



Very nice Steve. You managed to assemble a might fine flock of lambs in record time. But you have exceptional taste in cutlery.

They are precious Pete!

You'd probably do a better job yourself. - Jack's dental office, heat & air, kitchen cabinets, dog grooming, ghost writing, editing, etc...

Don't know for sure if it's a lambsfoot but it is a beautiful knife for sure.

Meet the additions. Miniature longhair dachshunds.
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Beautiful new family members and a fine lamb. I wish them good health.

 

[JohnDF]

Good Morning Guardians
The weather is nasty, but we have a busy day today.
Going to drop my son's car off at the shop, then driving 1/2 hour to a funeral, then home to watch the Seahawks playoff game, then we are going to a crab feed fundraiser for the local high school marching band. The crab feed is always a very fun event, with good food, auctions, and prizes. This year we are sitting with the school principal and the band director. I better bring my table manners.

 

[Rufus1949]

Good Morning Guardians
The weather is nasty, but we have a busy day today.
Going to drop my son's car off at the shop, then driving 1/2 hour to a funeral, then home to watch the Seahawks playoff game, then we are going to a crab feed fundraiser for the local high school marching band. The crab feed is always a very fun event, with good food, auctions, and prizes. This year we are sitting with the school principal and the band director. I better bring my table manners.
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Well, you started with a proper knife....but I would need a nap before I started a planned day like you have. Enjoy.

 

[JohnDF]

Well, you started with a proper knife....but I would need a nap

Thank you, my friend... and believe there will be a nap between the game and the crab feed.

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians !


Stag Barlow today


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Very handsome Steve We're seeing some nice stag lately, and I can't help wondering if Wright's have managed to source some better stuff, or if the dealer they're made up for is supplying it. In the old days, Sheffield companies like Joseph Rodgers used to keep entire rooms of stag, where it would be allowed to season, and they had experts just to buy and look after it, and to cut it for their knives.

Most of the Sheffield cutlery firms have been on their last legs for decades, without the revenue to invest in buying in large stocks of hafting materials, so they were hit particularly hard by the Indian government's decision to ban exports of Sambar stag. British stag simply doesn't have the same qualities as Sambar, it is relatively light, and porous, with little bark or character.

The stag for my SFOs came from old stock, which had been cut decades ago, for steak knives and table cutlery. Because of this, the pieces available were too small for a full-size Swayback Lambsfoot. Which is why I chose to commission the AC Lambs on a smaller frame.

I next used it on 5 of the 20 Damascus-bladed Lambsfoot SFOs I had made in 2019. Because the Sambar was cut small, it was necessary to double the size of the bolster. This isn't a Barlow though, because the bolster is too short.

Thankfully, there was enough vintage Sambar to use it for my Hartshead Barlow, which has a bolster a third of the length of the handle, just as a Barlow should

 

[Jack Black]

Good Morning Guardians
The weather is nasty, but we have a busy day today.
Going to drop my son's car off at the shop, then driving 1/2 hour to a funeral, then home to watch the Seahawks playoff game, then we are going to a crab feed fundraiser for the local high school marching band. The crab feed is always a very fun event, with good food, auctions, and prizes. This year we are sitting with the school principal and the band director. I better bring my table manners.
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Sorry to hear about the funeral John, and the weather, the two often seem to go together It sounds like you have a good day planned otherwise though my friend When I lived in France, it was considered obligatory for employees to invite their boss round for dinner at their home My friends were quite astonished when I told them that I had absolutely no intention of doing so! It's wet and cold here, and I kind of wished I'd not made arrangements to go out!

 

[Angry Waiter]

ope... Pete likes "lap dogs'.

Guilty as charged!

They look like they are ready to party the night away Pete.

Thanks Bob, we had a good night

They are precious Pete!

Thanks Dwight

Meet the additions. Miniature longhair dachshunds.

Oh my goodness. Heart melting

 

[Rufus1949]

Very handsome Steve We're seeing some nice stag lately, and I can't help wondering if Wright's have managed to source some better stuff, or if the dealer they're made up for is supplying it. In the old days, Sheffield companies like Joseph Rodgers used to keep entire rooms of stag, where it would be allowed to season, and they had experts just to buy and look after it, and to cut it for their knives.

Most of the Sheffield cutlery firms have been on their last legs for decades, without the revenue to invest in buying in large stocks of hafting materials, so they were hit particularly hard by the Indian government's decision to ban exports of Sambar stag. British stag simply doesn't have the same qualities as Sambar, it is relatively light, and porous, with little bark or character.

The stag for my SFOs came from old stock, which had been cut decades ago, for steak knives and table cutlery. Because of this, the pieces available were too small for a full-size Swayback Lambsfoot. Which is why I chose to commission the AC Lambs on a smaller frame.

I next used it on 5 of the 20 Damascus-bladed Lambsfoot SFOs I had made in 2019. Because the Sambar was cut small, it was necessary to double the size of the bolster. This isn't a Barlow though, because the bolster is too short.

Thankfully, there was enough vintage Sambar to use it for my Hartshead Barlow, which has a bolster a third of the length of the handle, just as a Barlow should

Great exhibit of stag Jack. I always learn something new from your background explanations.

 

[euroken]

Soaking up the sun!

 

[Rufus1949]

Good afternoon Guardians. I’ve enjoyed going through this thread some beautiful craftsmanship in here and although i don’t own one just yet, I’m hoping to joint the club soon.

Please pm me with your email address may be able to start you out.
Bob

 

[Bkicks333]

Please pm me with your email address may be able to start you out.
Bob

Thanks Bob, I’ll send it over.

 

[Fodderwing]

How adorable are Asher and Scout. Congratulations, Dwight.

How gorgeous is your imaged Lambfoot

Thank you much Harvey.

Good Morning Guardians

Beautiful rich grain and texture on your hallowed HHB.

Thanks Dwight and congrats on your new pups, they are adorable

Thank you Steve.

Awww, cute pups Dwight A great pic of your Lambsfoot too

Thank you Jack.

Okay, I know the puppies are off-topic... But OMG they are so precious and cute.
Congrats to both of you on the fine new additions.

Thank you John.

Beautiful new family members and a fine lamb. I wish them good health.

Thank you Bob.

This year we are sitting with the school principal and the band director. I better bring my table manners.

You'd best be in your finest bluejeans and boots tonight!

I next used it on 5 of the 20 Damascus-bladed Lambsfoot SFOs I had made in 2019. Because the Sambar was cut small, it was necessary to double the size of the bolster. This isn't a Barlow though, because the bolster is too short.

As I've said before Jack. I have some mighty fine lambsfoot examples but this one is numero uno.

 

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[cigarrodog]

Good Morning Guardians
The weather is nasty, but we have a busy day today.
Going to drop my son's car off at the shop, then driving 1/2 hour to a funeral, then home to watch the Seahawks playoff game, then we are going to a crab feed fundraiser for the local high school marching band. The crab feed is always a very fun event, with good food, auctions, and prizes. This year we are sitting with the school principal and the band director. I better bring my table manners.
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Sorry John. A RIP wish for the departed. The rest of your day sounds like a great adventure.

Very handsome Steve We're seeing some nice stag lately, and I can't help wondering if Wright's have managed to source some better stuff, or if the dealer they're made up for is supplying it. In the old days, Sheffield companies like Joseph Rodgers used to keep entire rooms of stag, where it would be allowed to season, and they had experts just to buy and look after it, and to cut it for their knives.

Most of the Sheffield cutlery firms have been on their last legs for decades, without the revenue to invest in buying in large stocks of hafting materials, so they were hit particularly hard by the Indian government's decision to ban exports of Sambar stag. British stag simply doesn't have the same qualities as Sambar, it is relatively light, and porous, with little bark or character.

The stag for my SFOs came from old stock, which had been cut decades ago, for steak knives and table cutlery. Because of this, the pieces available were too small for a full-size Swayback Lambsfoot. Which is why I chose to commission the AC Lambs on a smaller frame.

I next used it on 5 of the 20 Damascus-bladed Lambsfoot SFOs I had made in 2019. Because the Sambar was cut small, it was necessary to double the size of the bolster. This isn't a Barlow though, because the bolster is too short.

Thankfully, there was enough vintage Sambar to use it for my Hartshead Barlow, which has a bolster a third of the length of the handle, just as a Barlow should

A brilliant ”Today’s Lesson Is.” Thank you.

As I've said before Jack. I have some mighty fine lambsfoot examples but this one is numero uno.

Thank you for the nice HHB words, Dwight.

Your Damascus bladed, Stag hafted Lambfoot is a “Hall of Famer.