Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[SteveC]

Good morning Guardians !

Suns out and the snow from yesterday is melting, still cold but not too bad


Carrying '19 today

 

[Rufus1949]

Lovely Bone !

Thanks kindly Steve.
You have a good one with that lamb.

 

[SteveC]

Thanks kindly Steve.
You have a good one with that lamb.

Cheers Bob !

 

[euroken]

A Lamb and an Old Fashioned...

 

[echoscout]

Afternoon Guardians! Got a new IXL Lamb today. Wood covers, flush joint. Unfortunately someone took a grinder to the edge and it'll take a little work to smooth out the edge again. Happy trails!

 

[Jack Black]

I think I will keep mine for the traditional forum in the future.

I certainly don't think there's anything wrong with you posting it here Bob, and it's interesting to see what has become of the older Lambs I have had them where the blades were more like a punch than a blade, but I still bought them anyway. It's an interesting philosophical discussion though I think, when does a Lambsfoot cease to be a Lambsfoot, if ever? If someone buys a Lambsfoot, and mods it into something else, by design, perhaps it ceases to be a Lambsfoot, perhaps, but what if it is transformed through honest wear, or even accident or abuse? It has been argued that every Sheepsfoot will one day, through sharpening, become a Lambsfoot, but to my mind, it will always be a Sheepsfoot, even if it is a heavily-worn Sheepsfoot. The other question is perhaps harder to answer

Oh that's too bad then! All in the name of progress, I'm sure.

Probably all in the interests of making money!

Wow that's crazy! Was the knife still attached to the collar when you found it? Imagine all of the things that could get carried off!

Yes, it was about 8.00pm on a summer's evening, in 1991, and I had been looking for my knife all day. I had been cooking corn fritters and jambalaya in the kitchen, using recipes from a Louisiana cook book, and glancing out of the kitchen window, I saw the cat, acting strangely, on the small patch of lawn outside the window. It was actually trying to get something off its collar, and when I saw it, even though I wasn't aware of the magnet, or the cat-flap, I immediately realised what had happened. It's strange that while I can remember all the other details quite clearly, I'm struggling to recall precisely which pocket knife it was, though I didn't have many back then! It's incredible that it hadn't been lost, and who would ever think of a cat carrying off their pocket knife?!

Good morning Guardians !

Suns out and the snow from yesterday is melting, still cold but not too bad


Carrying '19 today


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Great shot of your '19 Steve Hope you get better weather from here on in

A Lamb and an Old Fashioned...

Very civilized Ken

Afternoon Guardians! Got a new IXL Lamb today. Wood covers, flush joint. Unfortunately someone took a grinder to the edge and it'll take a little work to smooth out the edge again. Happy trails!

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Congratulations David, I hope you can get it straightened out Those knives were produced at a time when ordinary folks carried knives, and I only a few had access to decent sharpening equipment. Here, there were Italian knife sharpeners, who travelled around on bicycles, which powered their small grindstones, but many folks sharpened their knives on front steps, or on coarse carborundum, or gave them to dad to take into the factory, where there might be a small chisel-pitted grindstone. Often, I find though that the worst damage to a blade has been done by the last brief owner, trying to tidy it up for their market stall with a Dremel Look forward to seeing more of that one David

 

[Rufus1949]

I certainly don't think there's anything wrong with you posting it here Bob, and it's interesting to see what has become of the older Lambs I have had them where the blades were more like a punch than a blade, but I still bought them anyway. It's an interesting philosophical discussion though I think, when does a Lambsfoot cease to be a Lambsfoot, if ever? If someone buys a Lambsfoot, and mods it into something else, by design, perhaps it ceases to be a Lambsfoot, perhaps, but what if it is transformed through honest wear, or even accident or abuse? It has been argued that every Sheepsfoot will one day, through sharpening, become a Lambsfoot, but to my mind, it will always be a Sheepsfoot, even if it is a heavily-worn Sheepsfoot. The other question is perhaps harder to answer

Probably all in the interests of making money!

Yes, it was about 8.00pm on a summer's evening, in 1991, and I had been looking for my knife all day. I had been cooking corn fritters and jambalaya in the kitchen, using recipes from a Louisiana cook book, and glancing out of the kitchen window, I saw the cat, acting strangely, on the small patch of lawn outside the window. It was actually trying to get something off its collar, and when I saw it, even though I wasn't aware of the magnet, or the cat-flap, I immediately realised what had happened. It's strange that while I can remember all the other details quite clearly, I'm struggling to recall precisely which pocket knife it was, though I didn't have many back then! It's incredible that it hadn't been lost, and who would ever think of a cat carrying off their pocket knife?!

Great shot of your '19 Steve Hope you get better weather from here on in

Very civilized Ken

Congratulations David, I hope you can get it straightened out Those knives were produced at a time when ordinary folks carried knives, and I only a few had access to decent sharpening equipment. Here, there were Italian knife sharpeners, who travelled around on bicycles, which powered their small grindstones, but many folks sharpened their knives on front steps, or on coarse carborundum, or gave them to dad to take into the factory, where there might be a small chisel-pitted grindstone. Often, I find though that the worst damage to a blade has been done by the last brief owner, trying to tidy it up for their market stall with a Dremel Look forward to seeing more of that one David

You make interesting points to ponder.....but....I will agree Jack, once a lamb, always a lamb; unless it has intentionally been altered.( why would a person ever do that?!
I do enjoy the old knives for their unwritten personal history, so never mind worn blades.
Now, a sheepfoot will never be a lambsfoot in my mind, through use or altering.

 

[SteveC]

Afternoon Guardians! Got a new IXL Lamb today. Wood covers, flush joint. Unfortunately someone took a grinder to the edge and it'll take a little work to smooth out the edge again. Happy trails!

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Nice score buddy !

 

[SteveC]

Great shot of your '19 Steve Hope you get better weather from here on in

Thanks Jack !

 

[Jakeywax31]

I have hardly been on the last couple of days. This weather is proving to be worthy oponnent to my happiness . Over the last 7 days it has been almost 90 degrees with wildfires popping up everywhere to today with 13 inches of snow and cold. If I missed any questions or responses, I apologize. Got the '19 in the pocket today. Have a great day everyone.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Good morning all. I hope everyone is doing well.
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Very nice combo, Bob.

Hope everyone is having a good day I went to town earlier, did some shopping, met a friend for lunch, but I'm worn out now!

Sounds like a busy day my friend. Hope everything goes great. That is an awesome lamb for the day, Jack.

Good morning Guardians !

Suns out and the snow from yesterday is melting, still cold but not too bad


Carrying '19 today


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The snow just dropped overnight here. Hopefully we get some fast meltage. Sweet lamb, Steve.

 

[Wild Ben]

It's getting to be that time!

 

[Rufus1949]

I have hardly been on the last couple of days. This weather is proving to be worthy oponnent to my happiness . Over the last 7 days it has been almost 90 degrees with wildglfires popping up everywhere to today 13 inches of snow and cold. If I missed any questions or responses, I apologize. Got the '19 in the pocket today. Have a great day everyone.

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Take care of yourself first Paul. We all have responsibilities which take priority and understand.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Great to see you here Kevin Cool Pic

Thanks mate.

I have had Betty ( the ebony Lambsfoot ) in my pocket for the last couple days.

 

[echoscout]

Congratulations David, I hope you can get it straightened out Those knives were produced at a time when ordinary folks carried knives, and I only a few had access to decent sharpening equipment. Here, there were Italian knife sharpeners, who travelled around on bicycles, which powered their small grindstones, but many folks sharpened their knives on front steps, or on coarse carborundum, or gave them to dad to take into the factory, where there might be a small chisel-pitted grindstone. Often, I find though that the worst damage to a blade has been done by the last brief owner, trying to tidy it up for their market stall with a Dremel Look forward to seeing more of that one David

Thank you Jack. This edge sure looks like the victim of the Dremel. I'll get it back where it should be It'll just take a little time.

Nice score buddy !

Thanks pard!

It's getting to be that time!
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Fresh asparagus and a Lamb. Dosent get mush better than that.

 

[Jack Black]

You make interesting points to ponder.....but....I will agree Jack, once a lamb, always a lamb; unless it has intentionally been altered.( why would a person ever do that?!
I do enjoy the old knives for their unwritten personal history, so never mind worn blades.
Now, a sheepfoot will never be a lambsfoot in my mind, through use or altering.

I'm with you entirely Bob I have to say, I don't recall ever actually seeing an unblemished Lamb that was modded, but I've seen a few modded Sheepsfoot blades, in imitation of a Lamb, and generally, in my opinion, they'd be better left alone

I have hardly been on the last couple of days. This weather is proving to be worthy oponnent to my happiness . Over the last 7 days it has been almost 90 degrees with wildfires popping up everywhere to today with 13 inches of snow and cold. If I missed any questions or responses, I apologize. Got the '19 in the pocket today. Have a great day everyone.

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That's crazy weather Paul! Seems you're not alone in getting those kind of weather variations! It's been a bit like here too, but just less extreme! Great to see your '19 buddy

Sounds like a busy day my friend. Hope everything goes great. That is an awesome lamb for the day, Jack.

Thanks Paul, I've just been watching a couple of movies, but then my door-bell went. Since it was after 9pm, and I wasn't expecting anyone, I wondered who it was. I have a posh old couple, John and Bridget, live a few doors up from me, and it turned out it was Bridget, who is well into her 70's. She had her lap-top with her, and was wanting me to send an email for her. I've never even seen her take a drink before, including at her Golden wedding anniversary party, but had clearly had a few glasses of wine after dinner, as she was staggering a bit, with flushed cheeks, and slurred speech. It seemed an odd time to come round, when her son and his family, including her adult grandkids, who are better equipped to show her how to use her laptop than I am, live just at the bottom of the street

It's getting to be that time!
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I bought some asparagus today, but I think it was probably Spanish, and it'll be a couple of months until the English crop is out I reckon Sweet Charlie Lamb Ben

Thanks mate.

I have had Betty ( the ebony Lambsfoot ) in my pocket for the last couple days.

Looking good Kevin, you've had Betty a few years now

Thank you Jack. This edge sure looks like the victim of the Dremel. I'll get it back where it should be It'll just take a little time.

I have every faith in you David

 

[SteveC]

I have hardly been on the last couple of days. This weather is proving to be worthy oponnent to my happiness . Over the last 7 days it has been almost 90 degrees with wildglfires popping up everywhere to today 13 inches of snow and cold. If I missed any questions or responses, I apologize. Got the '19 in the pocket today. Have a great day everyone.

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Wow, you guys got it good ! I hope it melts and quick as it came

 

[cudgee]

Alright, here is a rant for the day, good and bad. Just got home from the gym and catching up on the Guardians and other threads while i'm having a coffee. And here is the really good, the " Guardians of the Lambsfoot " is a civil and great place to connect with like minded knife collectors and users. And here is the bad, went to the 2023 Oregon Knife show thread to see any photos that may have been posted. Has it turned into a bunfight, the amount of sniping going on, how you can turn a thread about attending and posting photos of a knife show into what could be deemed unpleasant at best is beyond me. End of rant. Thought i had better post a photo of a piece of cutlery to at least look like i'm trying to stay on track. . Have a good evening everyone, allowing for the time difference. .

 

[Rufus1949]

Alright, here is a rant for the day, good and bad. Just got home from the gym and catching up on the Guardians and other threads while i'm having a coffee. And here is the really good, the " Guardians of the Lambsfoot " is a civil and great place to connect with like minded knife collectors and users. And here is the bad, went to the 2023 Oregon Knife show thread to see any photos that may have been posted. Has it turned into a bunfight, the amount of sniping going on, how you can turn a thread about attending and posting photos of a knife show into what could be deemed unpleasant at best is beyond me. End of rant. Thought i had better post a photo of a piece of cutlery to at least look like i'm trying to stay on track. . Have a good evening everyone, allowing for the time difference. .

That's a beauty....hope your blood pressure subsides.
I gave up on alot of threads. Too many people are legends in their own minds.

 

[SteveC]

Alright, here is a rant for the day, good and bad. Just got home from the gym and catching up on the Guardians and other threads while i'm having a coffee. And here is the really good, the " Guardians of the Lambsfoot " is a civil and great place to connect with like minded knife collectors and users. And here is the bad, went to the 2023 Oregon Knife show thread to see any photos that may have been posted. Has it turned into a bunfight, the amount of sniping going on, how you can turn a thread about attending and posting photos of a knife show into what could be deemed unpleasant at best is beyond me. End of rant. Thought i had better post a photo of a piece of cutlery to at least look like i'm trying to stay on track. . Have a good evening everyone, allowing for the time difference. .

Lovely grain on that one !