Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

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Perhaps we need a Lambsfoot and soap case thread Jer! Very nice my friend

Or maybe not, but thanks.

 

[Jack Black]

Or maybe not, but thanks.

You're probably right!

 

[WhittlinAway]

I have been looking to buy one of these knives but i have been put off by the handle shape, Why does it curve up, Should it not be straight or even curved down so that your small finger can press against the end of the curve, to improve the grip.

I’ve heard people complain about its aesthetics but never its ergonomics. Please excuse the poor photo quality and lack of manicure, but maybe this will help:

I’ve found that the handle tucks very comfortably in my hand. It is also very comfortable when reversed for pull cuts.

I’m not left handed, by the way, but it was easier to take the photos like this. I think it’s still an accurate depiction of the grip.

 

[Half/Stop]

Hope you and Pam are having a lovely time Ron

Thank you Jack! So far so good! Speaking of lovely, here’s one from the archives!

 

[Prester John]

I’ve heard people complain about its aesthetics but never its ergonomics. Please excuse the poor photo quality and lack of manicure, but maybe this will help:

I’ve found that the handle tucks very comfortably in my hand. It is also very comfortable when reversed for pull cuts.

I’m not left handed, by the way, but it was easier to take the photos like this. I think it’s still an accurate depiction of the grip.

When I first saw the Case sway back jack, I thought it was such a beautiful knife. I think it has a wharncliffe blade. The "bone stag" is especially attractive. The small stag lambsfoot from A. Wright & Son (Ashley's Choice) is similar, I think. The lambsfoot blade is a perfect compromise between a sheepsfoot and a wharncliffe, though I like all three. Not only are the ergonomics good, but I find it aesthetically pleasing as well. And practical.

 

[WhittlinAway]

I agree, Prester John . Lovely looks, fantastic feel, and premium practicality.

 

[donn]

I have been looking to buy one of these knives but i have been put off by the handle shape, Why does it curve up, Should it not be straight or even curved down so that your small finger can press against the end of the curve, to improve the grip.

I bought my small frame pruner handled lambsfoot in the spring and have found it the most comfortable and good looking pocket knife I own. So much so I've virtually become a one-knife person. I do regularly carry one of two other lambsfoot and other frame types depending on what chores I have in mind but for the everyday hum drum it's this one I pick up in the morning.
I do though have hands the size of a 6 year old ballerinas so maybe blokes with bear paws wouldn't agree

Distributed by James Clay apparently David

What a fantastic pic

Some Lambsfoot knives come with a straight handle, but while it is certainly not unique to the Lambsfoot, the Swayback or Pruner frame really enhances the ergonomics of the straight Lambsfoot blade. It's like that because it works

As planned, I'm carrying my 2018 Guardians Lambsfoot with buffalo horn covers

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Cheers Jack; I've never really had any Trappist ales but I've just got to try that one.
Great looking knife there as always

-David.

 

[PoorUserName]

I wish i could pick up an older lambs foot, But eBay in the UK, Does not sell any knives even Antique ones.

 

[Old Engineer]

I have been looking to buy one of these knives but i have been put off by the handle shape, Why does it curve up, Should it not be straight or even curved down so that your small finger can press against the end of the curve, to improve the grip.

I do not think that you should be Put Off by the handle shape . For me, that shape is the best for a working knife .

Harry

 

[Jack Black]

I’ve heard people complain about its aesthetics but never its ergonomics. Please excuse the poor photo quality and lack of manicure, but maybe this will help:

I’ve found that the handle tucks very comfortably in my hand. It is also very comfortable when reversed for pull cuts.

I’m not left handed, by the way, but it was easier to take the photos like this. I think it’s still an accurate depiction of the grip.

Excellent post Greg, thanks for the pics

Thank you Jack! So far so good! Speaking of lovely, here’s one from the archives!

That really is a wonderful knife Ron, great to see it again

I bought my small frame pruner handled lambsfoot in the spring and have found it the most comfortable and good looking pocket knife I own. So much so I've virtually become a one-knife person. I do regularly carry one of two other lambsfoot and other frame types depending on what chores I have in mind but for the everyday hum drum it's this one I pick up in the morning.
I do though have hands the size of a 6 year old ballerinas so maybe blokes with bear paws wouldn't agree

Cheers Jack; I've never really had any Trappist ales but I've just got to try that one.
Great looking knife there as always

-David.

Nice pic David, good to see that old map of York as well as your lovely Lambsfoot

Edit - Just to add, I have large hands, and always take the largest size of gloves, but I find all the sizes of Lambsfoot knife very comfortable to carry and use

I wish i could pick up an older lambs foot, But eBay in the UK, Does not sell any knives even Antique ones.

Compared to most posters here, you're in a very fortunate position. Get yourself round a few antique shops, antique centres, and flea-markets, and you're sure to find a Lambsfoot before too long

Hope everyone has had a good week Friday is here again, and I'm carrying my ebony '18

 

[Pàdruig]

Happy Friday, lads.

I have been putting in some very long days at work lately, some approaching 16 hours! Such is the price of success, I suppose. I am truly hoping that I've put some of that behind me for now and can take the time to not only enjoy my knives but also the fine company found here and elsewhere on these forums.

Jack, you and Chin should be receiving parcels from me within a week, I hope. You both have my sincerest apologies in the absurd delays. My first attempts were what they were but this second batch has no excuses to go along with it other than what I've written above. I hope you both find the contents agreeable, though I cannot pretend that they will make up for the long waits.

The AC Lambsfoot has scarcely left my pocket since it arrived, it is an exceptional knife and it pairs with my 2018 in Ebony as two of my favorite Lambsfoot knives.

 

[Jack Black]

Happy Friday, lads.

I have been putting in some very long days at work lately, some approaching 16 hours! Such is the price of success, I suppose. I am truly hoping that I've put some of that behind me for now and can take the time to not only enjoy my knives but also the fine company found here and elsewhere on these forums.

Jack, you and Chin should be receiving parcels from me within a week, I hope. You both have my sincerest apologies in the absurd delays. My first attempts were what they were but this second batch has no excuses to go along with it other than what I've written above. I hope you both find the contents agreeable, though I cannot pretend that they will make up for the long waits.

The AC Lambsfoot has scarcely left my pocket since it arrived, it is an exceptional knife and it pairs with my 2018 in Ebony as two of my favorite Lambsfoot knives.

Great to see you Dylan, but sorry to hear about those long hours My week started off OK, but the past couple of days have been hard, yesterday in particular (when I was still nowhere near finishing this time yesterday (8.15pm here), after a 6.30am start. Thank you very much my friend, and I'm glad you're liking your AC so much That's a great pic of it I hope that you, and all our Guardians, have a fantastic weekend

 

[Half/Stop]

That really is a wonderful knife Ron, great to see it again

Hope everyone has had a good week Friday is here again, and I'm carrying my ebony '18

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Thanks Jack! I feel fortunate to have it! The Humphreys Radiant is not one you see that often!

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Jack! I feel fortunate to have it! The Humphreys Radiant is not one you see that often!

You certainly don't my friend, well-made knives, and that Lambsfoot is spectacular

Just having a few beers on Friday evening here Hope everyone has a great weekend

 

[WhittlinAway]

Pàdruig great to see you here! Sorry to hear that you've been so slammed with work lately. 16 hour days are not sustainable by any stretch of the imagination, so I'm glad that the worst is behind you.

Jack Black sorry to hear you've also been so stacked with tasks. I hope you're able to enjoy the weekend.

I have a question for the collective wisdom of the Guardians. I open a lot of packages and envelopes with my lambsfoot and that clear sticky shipping tape and its propensity for gumming the blade is a constant source of irritation. That task went to my rosewood lambsfoot with polished blade today, and it was an exceptionally gummy mess afterwards:

Are the polished blades more prone to this? My trusty buffalo horn model doesn't gum up nearly this bad and I don't think it has the same level of polish on the blade (Jack, do you know?). It's seen a lot of use and has a nice patina, so could that be a factor as well?

That gunk was easy enough to remove with a paper towel and a bit of Goof Off, but I'd rather not have to. Anyone have tips for avoiding it, other than not cutting packing tape, of course?

Finally, and this one's from left field, the package that had the most tape to cut was from Australia. @Cambertree have you ever experienced extra gummy packing tape from packages you've received in country?

 

[5K Qs]

I have only posted pictures from Imgur on a desktop computer, so it may be different if you're using a phone, but it's the same whether I'm selecting a picture from "all images" or inside an album.

This thread sort of explains what's going on:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/file-too-large.1607768/page-2
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I certainly don't see the same list of "posting options" inside an album as I see listed on the right side of the window when I select a pic in "All Images", but with your encouragement that it's doable (from my laptop), I think I found out how to access a BBCode copy within an album. So I think I'll gradually organize my Imgur photos so I can easily find the pics I want, and go back to posting photos from Imgur. A 50 MB quota of direct downloads to BF seems like it would get used up in a month or two (say, 333 KB/image X 3 images/day = 1 MB/day and I exceed quota in 50 days).

Yes, I re-sized mine below the original limit, but the whole system seems ill-considered, inconsistent, and the administration of it totally unreliable. Who knows if it'll shrink again, or be scrapped altogether
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Sort of It's certainly informative in one sense What a great way to trash the archived threads, which often seem to bring in new members (searching for info on the internet)

What I really liked about the images that were "direct BF attachments" is that they didn't count against the 20 images per post limit in my posts involving lots of multi-quotes.

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That's good exercise my friend, thanks for the compliment on my AC When I was a kid, I had a friend whose mother, despite their modest standing, was a terrible snob. The main butt of this seemed to be her poor husband, who was just a nice, ordinary bloke. I went on holiday for a week with them as a teenager, and I always remember one particularly cutting remark, aimed at her long-suffering spouse, "Don't show your braces Alec, it looks common."

Yikes! I wear my suspenders over my shirt, but under my jacket (if the weather requires a jacket), so I guess I must be rather common indoors, but somewhat hoity-toity outdoors.

There were 150 seats at the round table, if I correctly recall my Mallory. I'm pretty sure even Mallory doesn't name anywhere near that many knights.

How much space does a knight need at the table?? I'd think at least 18" = 1.5', in which case the circumference of the table would be 150x1.5' = 225', and the diameter of the table would be 225'/3.14, over 71'!! That's a lot of wasted space in the center of the table, unless Arthur's serving wenches had incredibly long arms!

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Speaking of edge angles, initial impressions are that I prefer the 13 DPS edge I have on my buffalo lambsfoot over the 15 DPS edge I have on the rosewood. Both are very sharp, but I'm finding that the 13 DPS edge moves through cardboard with less effort than the 15 DPS edge does. I guess that's consistent with what @jacknife often says about thin blades. Breaking down cardboard boxes is one of my main uses for a pocket knife and I haven't had any problems with the edge rolling, so I'll probably settle on that. But, I'll keep the 15 DPS edge on the rosewood for a while longer and use it for a week or two more before deciding for sure.

Thanks for the update on your Tormek skills, and the discussion of edge angles, Greg. For comparison purposes, what angle do you typically prefer for your whittling blades?

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I like this one so much. From the blade shape to this rosewood.

Joe

Very cool, Joe! Of my several lambsfoot knives, I think my rosewood is my favorite, for a variety of reasons.

I had all these out on the desk, so thought I'd do a comparison. Left to right, a Wright Big'un, a Joseph Rodgers one-blade w. double-rattail Bolsters, a Joseph Rodgers with Flat, Beveled Bolsters and a pen blade, and last but not least, My fave AC Lil'un!!
For comparison, the Big'un is 4" and the Lil'un is just under 3 3/8".
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Thanks for the helpful comparison shot, Charlie!

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Here's some of the brewers

http://www.mountsaintbernard.org/tynt-meadow-ale

Those guys look younger and less portly than I expected brewers to look!

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Strictly yesterdays.

-David.

That's an outstanding photo, David! The beauty of nature, a capable tool, and the fuel that allows us to enjoy both!

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As planned, I'm carrying my 2018 Guardians Lambsfoot with buffalo horn covers

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Wow, that Horn Guardians Lambsfoot 2.0 is a VERY appealing knife, Jack!

Thank you Jack! So far so good! Speaking of lovely, here’s one from the archives!

That one is radiant for sure, Ron!

When I first saw the Case sway back jack, I thought it was such a beautiful knife. I think it has a wharncliffe blade. The "bone stag" is especially attractive. The small stag lambsfoot from A. Wright & Son (Ashley's Choice) is similar, I think. The lambsfoot blade is a perfect compromise between a sheepsfoot and a wharncliffe, though I like all three. Not only are the ergonomics good, but I find it aesthetically pleasing as well. And practical.

That's an articulate comparison, PJohn!

I bought my small frame pruner handled lambsfoot in the spring and have found it the most comfortable and good looking pocket knife I own. So much so I've virtually become a one-knife person. I do regularly carry one of two other lambsfoot and other frame types depending on what chores I have in mind but for the everyday hum drum it's this one I pick up in the morning.
I do though have hands the size of a 6 year old ballerinas so maybe blokes with bear paws wouldn't agree

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-David.

As always, I find that knife striking, David, and I appreciate your written testament to its virtues!

... since it’s Wooden Wednesday I’m posting a photo of the “Three Amigos”, my three Ebony Lambsfoot knives.
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Wooden Wednesday must carry!
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... I'm carrying my ebony '18

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Kevin, Ron, Taylor, and Jack: thanks for the influx of impeccable inky knives!!

This week my rosewood lambsfoot Union Jack has been in my pocket:


- GT

 

[Half/Stop]

Jack Black Thanks and have a great weekend my friend!

5K Qs Thanks for the kind words Gary! Have a great weekend!

 

[Jack Black]

Pàdruig great to see you here! Sorry to hear that you've been so slammed with work lately. 16 hour days are not sustainable by any stretch of the imagination, so I'm glad that the worst is behind you.

Jack Black sorry to hear you've also been so stacked with tasks. I hope you're able to enjoy the weekend.

I have a question for the collective wisdom of the Guardians. I open a lot of packages and envelopes with my lambsfoot and that clear sticky shipping tape and its propensity for gumming the blade is a constant source of irritation. That task went to my rosewood lambsfoot with polished blade today, and it was an exceptionally gummy mess afterwards:

Are the polished blades more prone to this? My trusty buffalo horn model doesn't gum up nearly this bad and I don't think it has the same level of polish on the blade (Jack, do you know?). It's seen a lot of use and has a nice patina, so could that be a factor as well?

That gunk was easy enough to remove with a paper towel and a bit of Goof Off, but I'd rather not have to. Anyone have tips for avoiding it, other than not cutting packing tape, of course?

Finally, and this one's from left field, the package that had the most tape to cut was from Australia. @Cambertree have you ever experienced extra gummy packing tape from packages you've received in country?

Thanks Greg Good post post. I hate this too (even worse on scissors). I have to say, I'm not sure whether or not the gunk sticks worse to the polished blades or not. I can't see why it would, but I really don't know. The best thing I find to remove it is lighter fuel, in fact I use more lighter fuel for cleaning knives than for filling my Zippo! It works like a charm, just dissolves all that nasty gunk in the twinkle of an eye

 

[Jack Black]

Yikes! I wear my suspenders over my shirt, but under my jacket (if the weather requires a jacket), so I guess I must be rather common indoors, but somewhat hoity-toity outdoors.

Hey, at least you're wearing a shirt GT!

How much space does a knight need at the table?? I'd think at least 18" = 1.5', in which case the circumference of the table would be 150x1.5' = 225', and the diameter of the table would be 225'/3.14, over 71'!! That's a lot of wasted space in the center of the table, unless Arthur's serving wenches had incredibly long arms!

Those guys look younger and less portly than I expected brewers to look!

They might be models brought in for the photo-shoot

Wow, that Horn Guardians Lambsfoot 2.0 is a VERY appealing knife, Jack!

Thank you GT, I was so happy with the ebony (eventually!), that I must confess I have rather neglected carrying this one

Kevin, Ron, Taylor, and Jack: thanks for the influx of impeccable inky knives!!

This week my rosewood lambsfoot Union Jack has been in my pocket:
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- GT

Thanks again my friend, and thanks for showing your Union Jack

Jack Black Thanks and have a great weekend my friend!

5K Qs Thanks for the kind words Gary! Have a great weekend!

Thanks Ron, you too pal

 

[Fodderwing]

I am happy to report my package from our Guardian in Chief, after much frolicking about, was finally snared, subdued and placed in confinement until I was able to take it into custody. Why it has taken me this long to own a lamb foot is a mystery. But never mind, it is in the past and now, thanks to Jack and his Guardians I am a proud owner of the Ashley’s Choice, the “Big Un”, and the standard size in rose wood. They are everything I had hoped. The shape is sublime and being a huge fan of the wharnie and sheepsfoot these beautiful knives sing! Thank you Jack Jack Black for your kind and helpful effort in bringing these to reality for me. Thank you Ron Half/Stop for your help also my friend. I hope you are enjoying your travels.
For now I will post pics of the Ashley’s Choice and later each of the others. Have a great weekend Guardians!