Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[SteveC]

Nice old two blader, Steve.



Thanks guys .

Thanks buddy !

 

[SteveC]

I've been swotting up on Bulgaria this afternoon! One of the (few) things I learned is that Bulgarians shake their head to indicate 'Yes', and nod for 'No'

Nice Lamb Jack !

That could get mighty confusing

 

[Modoc ED]

I understand now Ed Here is the last of the Famous Five, which went to Nature Boy

Good to know Jack. Now we have a full house.

 

[peanutsxx]

It is 5.25PM on Easter Tuesday afternoon. Just finished dinner, and starting a 24 hour fast, taking my bloods 3 times before i hit the sack, then every hour from 4AM. Going to have the " Hangries " by lunchtime tomorrow. Can only have water, herbal tea and 3 black coffees between 6AM & 11AM. Will test my character. .

PS. Just ticked over to 5.30 Let the Games begin.

Best of luck and hope that your blood results are positive!

I call her Calamity Jane....I keep dropping it!View attachment 2148720

That's a great name for a fabulous knife, but it sounds like maybe you need my mailing address? LOL

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The number of Lambfoot are the same - just one swapped out for another.

Super flock sir!

I've been swotting up on Bulgaria this afternoon! One of the (few) things I learned is that Bulgarians shake their head to indicate 'Yes', and nod for 'No'

Well that would twist me up! Beautiful lamb!

 

[btb01]

My new Albers showed up in the mail this morning. It’s a beautiful knife, particularly the Afzelia Burl, which has tons of character.

Here’s the pile side. The REAL LAMB FOOT stamp is a nice touch.

The proportions and shape are quite similar to Wright’s standard/medium Lambsfoot. Here it is next to my 2019 Guardians Lambsfoot in Desert Ironwood.

I have a few minor criticisms, all of which are entirely based on personal preference. The pull is on the lighter side. The taper of the blade is a bit more than I prefer, perhaps because most of my Lambs are Wright’s knives and I’ve come to prefer that particular blade profile. (There are certainly plenty of old Lambsfoot examples with a more pronounced taper like the Albers.) Here’s a blade comparison with a couple Wright’s knives.

I think because of the narrower taper, the Albers Lamb isn’t as easy to pinch open. The blade is also a bit thick behind the edge for me, but that can be the case with some of Wright’s knives as well.

What I really need is for GEC to make a Lambsfoot with the same dimensions and blade profile as Wright’s standard Lambsfoot, with the thin grind they do so well (particularly on straight edge knives), and the fantastic cover options that Eric offers. Is that really so much to ask?

 

[Jack Black]

Here I thought the head gestures were universal throughout the world. Learn something new everyday.

Yeah, I don't know how many other places are like that. When I lived in the Middle East, people would 'tut' to indicate 'no'. There's no intended rudeness, but the first time someone did it me, I was ready to punch the guy! It pays to be informed

 

[Jack Black]

Verah nice Lamb!

Thanks buddy

Nice Lamb Jack !

That could get mighty confusing

Thank you Steve Apparently, knowing that most tourists indicate the opposite way, some Bulgarians have taken to reversing their usage, which is going to make things REALLY confusing!

Good to know Jack. Now we have a full house.

Yay!

Well that would twist me up! Beautiful lamb!

Thank you I'm sure I'll get it wrong at least half of the time!

 

[SteveC]

My new Albers showed up in the mail this morning. It’s a beautiful knife, particularly the Afzelia Burl, which has tons of character.

Here’s the pile side. The REAL LAMB FOOT stamp is a nice touch.

The proportions and shape are quite similar to Wright’s standard/medium Lambsfoot. Here it is next to my 2019 Guardians Lambsfoot in Desert Ironwood.

I have a few minor criticisms, all of which are entirely based on personal preference. The pull is on the lighter side. The taper of the blade is a bit more than I prefer, perhaps because most of my Lambs are Wright’s knives and I’ve come to prefer that particular blade profile. (There are certainly plenty of old Lambsfoot examples with a more pronounced taper like the Albers.) Here’s a blade comparison with a couple Wright’s knives.

I think because of the narrower taper, the Albers Lamb isn’t as easy to pinch open. The blade is also a bit thick behind the edge for me, but that can be the case with some of Wright’s knives as well.

What I really need is for GEC to make a Lambsfoot with the same dimensions and blade profile as Wright’s standard Lambsfoot, with the thin grind they do so well (particularly on straight edge knives), and the fantastic cover options that Eric offers. Is that really so much to ask?

That's a beauty, congrats !

 

[Jack Black]

My new Albers showed up in the mail this morning. It’s a beautiful knife, particularly the Afzelia Burl, which has tons of character.

Here’s the pile side. The REAL LAMB FOOT stamp is a nice touch.

The proportions and shape are quite similar to Wright’s standard/medium Lambsfoot. Here it is next to my 2019 Guardians Lambsfoot in Desert Ironwood.

I have a few minor criticisms, all of which are entirely based on personal preference. The pull is on the lighter side. The taper of the blade is a bit more than I prefer, perhaps because most of my Lambs are Wright’s knives and I’ve come to prefer that particular blade profile. (There are certainly plenty of old Lambsfoot examples with a more pronounced taper like the Albers.) Here’s a blade comparison with a couple Wright’s knives.

I think because of the narrower taper, the Albers Lamb isn’t as easy to pinch open. The blade is also a bit thick behind the edge for me, but that can be the case with some of Wright’s knives as well.

What I really need is for GEC to make a Lambsfoot with the same dimensions and blade profile as Wright’s standard Lambsfoot, with the thin grind they do so well (particularly on straight edge knives), and the fantastic cover options that Eric offers. Is that really so much to ask?

Congratulations Barrett, that's a beauty I also like the pile-side tang stamp Don't let Primble see those covers! I like the size, it's great to see US cutlers producing Lambsfoot knives Did anyone see the Naponach example posted in the EDC thread over the past couple of days?

 

[echoscout]

My new Albers showed up in the mail this morning. It’s a beautiful knife, particularly the Afzelia Burl, which has tons of character.

Here’s the pile side. The REAL LAMB FOOT stamp is a nice touch.

The proportions and shape are quite similar to Wright’s standard/medium Lambsfoot. Here it is next to my 2019 Guardians Lambsfoot in Desert Ironwood.

I have a few minor criticisms, all of which are entirely based on personal preference. The pull is on the lighter side. The taper of the blade is a bit more than I prefer, perhaps because most of my Lambs are Wright’s knives and I’ve come to prefer that particular blade profile. (There are certainly plenty of old Lambsfoot examples with a more pronounced taper like the Albers.) Here’s a blade comparison with a couple Wright’s knives.

I think because of the narrower taper, the Albers Lamb isn’t as easy to pinch open. The blade is also a bit thick behind the edge for me, but that can be the case with some of Wright’s knives as well.

What I really need is for GEC to make a Lambsfoot with the same dimensions and blade profile as Wright’s standard Lambsfoot, with the thin grind they do so well (particularly on straight edge knives), and the fantastic cover options that Eric offers. Is that really so much to ask?

That's a real dandy!

 

[unclekurty]

I call her Calamity Jane....I keep dropping it!

Bob your K’roo is a beauty. I look forward to seeing lots of pictures.

I’ve been enjoying the pictures of the latest Albers too. They all look great.

 

[Fodderwing]

Good stuff, Dwight. I used to go fishing every summer up in Minnesota (long before we lived here) with a friend and his dad, who had grown up in KC. We always stopped at Gates BBQ when we drove through, and while I remember it being good, I haven’t been in close to 20 years, so I can’t safely vouch for the BBQ. Their sauce (particularly the Extra Hot) is still some of my favorite, though!

Wow! Salute to you for being able to handle EXTRA HOT. I thought I was a "hot sauce" person until I tried EXTRA HOT.

Amazing Dwight Stock photos of those knives have been posted here before, while we were discussing the failure of the Lambsfoot pattern to cross The Pond. It looks like there might actually have been one or two on the Arabia though, what do you think, could any of those knives be Lambsfoot kives, the knife at the bottom right of your first pic for example? Thank you taking the photos, it sounds like a wonderful visit

Jack I can't tell on any of them for certain. But one would think there would surely have been some lambsfoot knives with so many from Sheffield.

I call her Calamity Jane....I keep dropping it!

That lamb is mesmerizing Bob.

Got this burl beauty in the pocket today.

And a burl beauty she is!

One of the (few) things I learned is that Bulgarians shake their head to indicate 'Yes', and nod for 'No'

NOTE TO SELF - Never fly with a Bulgarian pilot!!!!

My new Albers showed up in the mail this morning. It’s a beautiful knife, particularly the Afzelia Burl, which has tons of character.

Here’s the pile side. The REAL LAMB FOOT stamp is a nice touch.

The proportions and shape are quite similar to Wright’s standard/medium Lambsfoot. Here it is next to my 2019 Guardians Lambsfoot in Desert Ironwood.

I have a few minor criticisms, all of which are entirely based on personal preference. The pull is on the lighter side. The taper of the blade is a bit more than I prefer, perhaps because most of my Lambs are Wright’s knives and I’ve come to prefer that particular blade profile. (There are certainly plenty of old Lambsfoot examples with a more pronounced taper like the Albers.) Here’s a blade comparison with a couple Wright’s knives.

I think because of the narrower taper, the Albers Lamb isn’t as easy to pinch open. The blade is also a bit thick behind the edge for me, but that can be the case with some of Wright’s knives as well.

What I really need is for GEC to make a Lambsfoot with the same dimensions and blade profile as Wright’s standard Lambsfoot, with the thin grind they do so well (particularly on straight edge knives), and the fantastic cover options that Eric offers. Is that really so much to ask?

Holy Cow Barrett!!!! I'd say you hit the Burl Lottery my friend. He sure does amazing work. HOWEVER - That narrower blade taper is just not something you should tolerate. PM me and I will give you shipping instructions...

 

[Rufus1949]

Bob your K’roo is a beauty. I look forward to seeing lots of pictures.

I’ve been enjoying the pictures of the latest Albers too. They all look great.

Thank you kindly....Next month I should have a new one I hope not to drop.

 

[Rufus1949]

Wow! Salute to you for being able to handle EXTRA HOT. I thought I was a "hot sauce" person until I tried EXTRA HOT.

Jack I can't tell on any of them for certain. But one would think there would surely have been some lambsfoot knives with so many from Sheffield.

That lamb is mesmerizing Bob.

And a burl beauty she is!

NOTE TO SELF - Never fly with a Bulgarian pilot!!!!

Holy Cow Barrett!!!! I'd say you hit the Burl Lottery my friend. He sure does amazing work. HOWEVER - That narrower blade taper is just not something you should tolerate. PM me and I will give you shipping instructions...

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Thank you Dwight, but the oldies like yours rise to the top.

 

[btb01]

That's a beauty, congrats !

That's a real dandy!

Thanks, guys!

Congratulations Barrett, that's a beauty I also like the pile-side tang stamp Don't let Primble see those covers! I like the size, it's great to see US cutlers producing Lambsfoot knives

Thanks, Jack! I was surprised the size and shape were so close to the Guardians/Wright’s knives. (Would you call that their standard size? Medium? I know it’s bigger than the Ashley’s Choice, and obviously smaller than the Big ‘Uns.)

Did anyone see the Naponach example posted in the EDC thread over the past couple of days?

Is that the Lambsfoot Barlow with the caplifter? It’s an interesting combination. Of course, they also did a three blade Lambsfoot with (I believe) cockfighting tools. And people give GEC a hard time for “unusual” secondary blades/tools.

I know Napanoch is owned by the Daniels Family, who also make Tuna Valley knives. I’ve never really followed them too closely, as there’s something about the look of most of their knives that just doesn’t appeal to me personally.

Holy Cow Barrett!!!! I'd say you hit the Burl Lottery my friend. He sure does amazing work. HOWEVER - That narrower blade taper is just not something you should tolerate. PM me and I will give you shipping instructions...

Thanks, Dwight. The burl really is great, isn’t it? You’re right, though, about the blade. I’ll get it packed up and headed your way, along with a bottle of Gates Extra Hot bbq sauce.

 

[btb01]

What I really need is for GEC to make a Lambsfoot with the same dimensions and blade profile as Wright’s standard Lambsfoot, with the thin grind they do so well (particularly on straight edge knives), and the fantastic cover options that Eric offers. Is that really so much to ask?

I forgot to add one spec to my “ideal” Lambsfoot (though it was sort of implied with it being made by GEC) — CARBON steel!!

 

[waynorth]

Nice T.Ellin, Fodderwing ,(Dwight!!)!! Wow!!!

 

[Jakeywax31]

Goodness gracious. I don't think the wife could of picked a computer desk with more parts.

 

[peanutsxx]

 

[Jack Black]

Jack I can't tell on any of them for certain. But one would think there would surely have been some lambsfoot knives with so many from Sheffield.

In 1856 the Lambsfoot was still a fairly new pattern, but it'd be really interesting to know Dwight. The only photos we've discussed here before were stock photos, and it didn't look there were any Lambs there, but you might have captured a couple, maybe more. Do you know if the knives have all been catalogued?

NOTE TO SELF - Never fly with a Bulgarian pilot!!!!

LOL!

Holy Cow Barrett!!!! I'd say you hit the Burl Lottery my friend. He sure does amazing work. HOWEVER - That narrower blade taper is just not something you should tolerate. PM me and I will give you shipping instructions...

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It's always a treat to see that beautiful Ellin my friend

Thanks, Jack! I was surprised the size and shape were so close to the Guardians/Wright’s knives. (Would you call that their standard size? Medium? I know it’s bigger than the Ashley’s Choice, and obviously smaller than the Big ‘Uns.)

I would call it Wright's standard size Barrett, and it'd be interesting to see it compared to contemporary Lambsfoot examples sold by Eggington and TEW. I know Wright's have made knives for both those firms in recent years, but the blanking tools that they use for their knife patterns is probably older than the firm, and accumulated from other firms, not least Howarth's, whose factory it was previously. Howarth's will have got at least some of the tooling from other firms too. I think this probably explains the reason for the 3 lengths of Lambsfoot Wright's produce today. Other firms may have only produced one Lambsfoot blade, or more than that. Often, in Sheffield, though, as we see with other blade shapes, they become standardized, and that's in large part because of shared tooling, and the way that knives were produced under the Little Mester system, with knives often passing from workshop to workshop, all around the city, before being completed. The Clip blade used, now and in the past, by Rodgers, TEW, and Wrights, for example, is identical

Is that the Lambsfoot Barlow with the caplifter? It’s an interesting combination. Of course, they also did a three blade Lambsfoot with (I believe) cockfighting tools. And people give GEC a hard time for “unusual” secondary blades/tools.

Yes, less unusual than the cockfighting Lamb, which was certainly VERY unusual I was amazed when I saw they were using a Lambsfoot blade What a great time to be a Lambsfoot fan eh, aren't we lucky?

Nice T.Ellin, Fodderwing ,(Dwight!!)!! Wow!!!

It's always great when you call in Charlie

Goodness gracious. I don't think the wife could of picked a computer desk with more parts.

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LOL! Oh no!