Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

lots of great info Jack

Thanks Dave

Just trying this one out, seems like the sort of wine Deano would have liked

 

[dc50]

Thanks Dave

Just trying this one out, seems like the sort of wine Deano would have liked

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Ole Dean, was cool My mother thought he was the best.
Red Red Wine

 

[Jack Black]

Ole Dean, was cool My mother thought he was the best.
Red Red Wine

Thanks for the tunes Dave

 

[tmd_87]

Pre vinegar bath, post flitz shine.

 

[dc50]

Pre vinegar bath, post flitz shine.
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[Pàdruig]

It is getting difficult to keep up with my favorite threads. Not only is life in general quite busy but you all are becoming a rather talkative bunch.

Well, Great Eastern Cutlery requested some detailed measurements for my Joseph Rodgers Lambsfoot (example below), of which they have several pictures. Bill is very tight-lipped when it comes to telling "what's next" but the request has given me hope that there is an "American Lambsfoot" in our near futures. There can be months between drawings and production, but hope springs eternal!!View attachment 978225 View attachment 978226 View attachment 978231

For those who don't know, the first US production Lambsfoot has been a real long-term project for Charlie @waynorth Congratulations on your tenacity my friend, I've been looking forward to this one for a very long time Can you remember how many years it has been now Charlie? This is history in the making Guardians

It's easily been 3 years, Jack. When I first mentioned it, I got a bit of a guffaw from the power that is, but gentle persistence, and references to the Guardians has worked, along with a certain knifemaker's desire to make (almost) every pocketknife pattern ever invented.
The Guardian enthusiasm is infectious!!

I could not be more excited about this news. I know from discussions here and there that there has been a fair amount of lobbying and such for quite some time and it looks like it just might have paid off. Thanks so much, fellas, for the efforts. GEC will make a very fine lambsfoot. I will be very curious if they decide to create a new pattern or if they will use an existing frame. I would prefer a nice swayback as I think that is a rather classic Lambsfoot look but I am sure I will be happy with whatever is decided on.

I will say that the last few Lambsfoot I have received from Wrights have been exceptional. The fit and finish, the walk and talk, it has all been fantastic. I know what GEC is capable of and I think we are beginning to see what Wrights is capable of. I think we are going to be seeing some very fine knives in the not so distant future from a couple of firms.

It'll be competition for Wrights. Look forward to seeing the finished article and I wonder if it'll influence Wrights offerings any.

In terms of competion, I don't think it'll make any difference to Wright's, we are a very small market for them Their competition is TEW and Eggington, and they not only have a cordial relationship with them, they even make knives for them Nor do I think a GEC Lambsfoot, which I'm sure will be excellent, will influence them either

I think I would agree with Jack in regards to this. I imagine that a GEC made Lambsfoot would possibly be prohibitively expensive for those who are simply looking for a working knife. Although I can certainly dream that it might inspire Wrights to offer better jigged bone...


I pulled this one out today to accompany me. The 2018 Horn, it has not gotten carried often due to the exceptional Ebony example that came with it. As I have been playing with it today, I noticed that it is suffering from a malady that I have only heard of happening in drier climates. The horn has shrunken considerably, exposing the edges of the liners. After I snapped a pic, I placed it in my humidor along with my other horn clad knives and I hope that the moisture will do it some good.

On a happier note, I received this beautiful edition of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe today. Among other things, I collect fine books (vintage and recent publications) and have been in the process of building an heirloom quality library for some time now. An arduous process but books can be as costly as knives sometimes...

 

[tmd_87]

Post vinegar soak

 

[Jack Black]

Pre vinegar bath, post flitz shine.
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You're really going for it Taylor! I'm amazed how resilient that etch has been

Post vinegar soak
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Looks like it's gone now though Knife looks good though

It is getting difficult to keep up with my favorite threads. Not only is life in general quite busy but you all are becoming a rather talkative bunch.







I could not be more excited about this news. I know from discussions here and there that there has been a fair amount of lobbying and such for quite some time and it looks like it just might have paid off. Thanks so much, fellas, for the efforts. GEC will make a very fine lambsfoot. I will be very curious if they decide to create a new pattern or if they will use an existing frame. I would prefer a nice swayback as I think that is a rather classic Lambsfoot look but I am sure I will be happy with whatever is decided on.

I will say that the last few Lambsfoot I have received from Wrights have been exceptional. The fit and finish, the walk and talk, it has all been fantastic. I know what GEC is capable of and I think we are beginning to see what Wrights is capable of. I think we are going to be seeing some very fine knives in the not so distant future from a couple of firms.





I think I would agree with Jack in regards to this. I imagine that a GEC made Lambsfoot would possibly be prohibitively expensive for those who are simply looking for a working knife. Although I can certainly dream that it might inspire Wrights to offer better jigged bone...


I pulled this one out today to accompany me. The 2018 Horn, it has not gotten carried often due to the exceptional Ebony example that came with it. As I have been playing with it today, I noticed that it is suffering from a malady that I have only heard of happening in drier climates. The horn has shrunken considerably, exposing the edges of the liners. After I snapped a pic, I placed it in my humidor along with my other horn clad knives and I hope that the moisture will do it some good.

On a happier note, I received this beautiful edition of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe today. Among other things, I collect fine books (vintage and recent publications) and have been in the process of building an heirloom quality library for some time now. An arduous process but books can be as costly as knives sometimes...

Great to see you here Dylan (hope you got my email) Sorry to hear about the horn shrinkage, and I hope it can be restored to its original condition. Greg seems to have done OK with his 'ointment' Robinson Crusoe was one of the first books I read as a child, and I used to have a fine old book collection myself (now I just have a LOT of books!) Cool pic Did you know Daniel Dafoe visited Sheffield?

 

[tmd_87]

You're really going for it Taylor! I'm amazed how resilient that etch has been



Looks like it's gone now though Knife looks good though



Great to see you here Dylan (hope you got my email) Sorry to hear about the horn shrinkage, and I hope it can be restored to its original condition. Greg seems to have done OK with his 'ointment' Robinson Crusoe was one of the first books I read as a child, and I used to have a fine old book collection myself (now I just have a LOT of books!) Cool pic Did you know Daniel Dafoe visited Sheffield?

Etch is still there, picture just didn't show it.

Gave it an oiling and it lightened up the patina a lot.

 

[Pàdruig]

Great to see you here Dylan (hope you got my email) Sorry to hear about the horn shrinkage, and I hope it can be restored to its original condition. Greg seems to have done OK with his 'ointment' Robinson Crusoe was one of the first books I read as a child, and I used to have a fine old book collection myself (now I just have a LOT of books!) Cool pic Did you know Daniel Dafoe visited Sheffield?

I did indeed get your email, Jack. Apologies for the lack of reply, I will get to it here shortly.

I cannot recall what sort of ointment Greg used so I will do some digging. My 2017 Guardian knife and the wee golden horn both seem to be fine so I find it odd that just the one is being affected. Hopefully it will respond well with some treatment.

Robinson Crusoe was a favorite read of mine as a lad but I haven't read it in a good many years. I had not recalled that Defoe was an early 18th century writer and when I saw the plate in this book, I was rather surprised. I also did not know he had visited Sheffield, I wonder if that visit had anything to do with his English Tradesman writings?

 

[Jack Black]

Etch is still there, picture just didn't show it.

Gave it an oiling and it lightened up the patina a lot.View attachment 979841

That's looking really good Taylor, I'm very pleased you like the pattern

I cannot recall what sort of ointment Greg used so I will do some digging. My 2017 Guardian knife and the wee golden horn both seem to be fine so I find it odd that just the one is being affected. Hopefully it will respond well with some treatment.

Robinson Crusoe was a favorite read of mine as a lad but I haven't read it in a good many years. I had not recalled that Defoe was an early 18th century writer and when I saw the plate in this book, I was rather surprised. I also did not know he had visited Sheffield, I wonder if that visit had anything to do with his English Tradesman writings?

I remember it has beeswax in it! The difference between the horn is odd, hope you can 'make it better again my friend'

TV specifically aimed at children was very sparse here when I was a kid, but in the skool holidays, the BBC would always repeat a Robinson Crusoe seies, which was actually made in Scandinavia. I dare say our other British Guardians will remember the haunting theme tune, if nothing else

(The series itself is there too if anyone fancies it )

Daniel Dafoe's visit to Sheffield is often recounted there, and makes for an interesting read

"This town of Sheffield is very populous and large, the streets narrow, and the houses dark and black, occasioned by the continued smoke of the forges, which are always at work: Here they make all sorts of cutlery-ware, but especially that of edged-tools, knives, razors, axes, &. and nails; and here the only mili of the sort, which was in use in England for some time was set up, (viz.) for turning their grindstones, though now 'tis grown more common."

See here for more: http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/travellers/Defoe/31

I have a physiotherapy appointment at the hospital this morning, so I'll just be slipping my Ashley's Choice Lambsfoot in my pocket Hope everyone is having a good week

 

[JTB_5]

Incognito

 

[Half/Stop]

I haven’t carried this one in a while. I hope all you Guardians have a great day!

 

[kfalk]

 

[Jolipapa]

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[Pàdruig]

Good morning, Guardians.

I remember it has beeswax in it! The difference between the horn is odd, hope you can 'make it better again my friend'

TV specifically aimed at children was very sparse here when I was a kid, but in the skool holidays, the BBC would always repeat a Robinson Crusoe seies, which was actually made in Scandinavia. I dare say our other British Guardians will remember the haunting theme tune, if nothing else

(The series itself is there too if anyone fancies it )

Daniel Dafoe's visit to Sheffield is often recounted there, and makes for an interesting read

"This town of Sheffield is very populous and large, the streets narrow, and the houses dark and black, occasioned by the continued smoke of the forges, which are always at work: Here they make all sorts of cutlery-ware, but especially that of edged-tools, knives, razors, axes, &. and nails; and here the only mili of the sort, which was in use in England for some time was set up, (viz.) for turning their grindstones, though now 'tis grown more common."

See here for more: http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/travellers/Defoe/31

I have a physiotherapy appointment at the hospital this morning, so I'll just be slipping my Ashley's Choice Lambsfoot in my pocket Hope everyone is having a good week

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Some excellent stuff for me to look further into. Thank you for that, Jack. I hope your appointment is productive and that it serves to ease some of your discomfort in the long term. Very fine choice of Lambsfoot today.

I haven’t carried this one in a while. I hope all you Guardians have a great day!

I envy your ability to capture the beautiful details of that horn, Ron. Beautiful picture and equally beautiful knife!

My, my, that is a pretty knife. That dark horn is very striking! And seems to be nicely matched too!


I have the wee Stag with me today again. I am very fond of this Lambsfoot, its ranks up there with my 2018 Ebony as my two favorite Lambsfoot knives.

 

[WhittlinAway]

I cannot recall what sort of ointment Greg used so I will do some digging. My 2017 Guardian knife and the wee golden horn both seem to be fine so I find it odd that just the one is being affected. Hopefully it will respond well with some treatment.

Hey Dylan, I'm having the same problem as you keeping up with this and other threads, but fortunately I saw this fly by.

I've found that my stock buffalo horn lambsfoot has some seasonal shrinkage. The pins go from flush to noticeable and one of the covers starts to pull away at the non-pivot end. Last year I used some mineral oil and this year I instead applied some mineral oil and beeswax "wood balm" that I use to finish my carvings. I don't know if it's the milder summer we are having or the balm, but my lambsfoot doesn't seem to have as much shrinkage this year. The wax makes it nice and shiny for a while, too, but that's starting to wear off after its usual frequent pocket time.

 

[Pàdruig]

Hey Dylan, I'm having the same problem as you keeping up with this and other threads, but fortunately I saw this fly by.

I've found that my stock buffalo horn lambsfoot has some seasonal shrinkage. The pins go from flush to noticeable and one of the covers starts to pull away at the non-pivot end. Last year I used some mineral oil and this year I instead applied some mineral oil and beeswax "wood balm" that I use to finish my carvings. I don't know if it's the milder summer we are having or the balm, but my lambsfoot doesn't seem to have as much shrinkage this year. The wax makes it nice and shiny for a while, too, but that's starting to wear off after its usual frequent pocket time.

Awesome, Greg. Thank you!

I happen to have both mineral oil and beeswax on hand, I will mix a little bit together and apply accordingly.

 

[Half/Stop]

I envy your ability to capture the beautiful details of that horn, Ron. Beautiful picture and equally beautiful knife!

Thank you for your kind words Dylan! You have no reason to be envious when you continually provide us with beautiful photos to view!

 

[donn]

Hey, I have a place for that head!

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I've only been to Yorkshire Sculpture Park once, but there's some very freaky stuff there! What is wrong with people?!

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I had my Todd Davison 'Lambsfoot' with me

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Isn't it?! Darn thing is about 20 foot high! There's not just that one either!

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LOL! Yeah I said I liked some modern art out in the open. But I think I definately prefer Canadian open air modern art to Yorkshire open air modern art...

There's a statue in downtown Austin; wouldn't it make a nice blade etch for a Lambsfoot blade?
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The woman who saved Austin. This bronze commemorates the woman who fired a cannon to stop the transfer of state archives by Republic of Texas President Sam Houston in 1842. Most historians believe Eberly is the primary reason Austin remained the capital of Texas.

Thanks for the fascinating history I hope you don't take this the wrong way but from that statue it looks like Texican women are a formidable breed

I think I would agree with Jack in regards to this. I imagine that a GEC made Lambsfoot would possibly be prohibitively expensive for those who are simply looking for a working knife. Although I can certainly dream that it might inspire Wrights to offer better jigged bone...

I pulled this one out today to accompany me. The 2018 Horn, it has not gotten carried often due to the exceptional Ebony example that came with it. As I have been playing with it today, I noticed that it is suffering from a malady that I have only heard of happening in drier climates. The horn has shrunken considerably, exposing the edges of the liners. After I snapped a pic, I placed it in my humidor along with my other horn clad knives and I hope that the moisture will do it some good.

On a happier note, I received this beautiful edition of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe today. Among other things, I collect fine books (vintage and recent publications) and have been in the process of building an heirloom quality library for some time now. An arduous process but books can be as costly as knives sometimes...

I know what you mean. I recently had chance to view some Wrights jigged bone in the flesh so to speak, and apart from the garish colour it was dyed in, it just...lacked soul...
Lovely knife as always.

Ooo....you could drown in those depths....

No knife for me for the past two days as I've been at a works conference but hopefully something lambsfoot like will find it's way into a pocket tomorrow.