Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Fodderwing]

Cold and wet here today.
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Love that lamb Joshua. Wonderful jigging.

 

[Angry Waiter]

I thank you. I am in the hands of my doc now.
Hopefully, one leg isn't shorten than the other tomorrow.

Good luck today Bob.

 

[Jack Black]

It's doing pretty well in that area. It was just touched up, cleaned and lubed yesterday so all of the really dark stuff is gone for now.

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I can just get a hold of the blade like this picture below. The nail nick is sharp enough to act as a grip. I don't really use my nail. Go figure. Stubborn I guess.
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Very nice!

The biggest help (other than opening and closing it repeatedly) was sanding the corner of the tang right here. It really made the pull nice and smooth opening.
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I guess they are all different. The 3.5" rosewood I just got is fine right out of the box. This large bone one needed some time and is now perfect.

Good post Rick That looks quite pinchable, particularly as there isn't much of a swedge, from the look of it As you say, they are all different. Sanding the corner of the tang (the 'run-up' I think) is probably the best way of sweetening up a truly brutal pull, since it just mimics natural wear

Evening, it was burger time. Although mine were on wraps.
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Nice Mitch, I had burgers last night

Not fair Mitch...I can't eat or drink!

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Sorry about that Bob, hope you're going on OK buddy That Lockwood Brothers was an incredible find

I certainly did.

All my two-blades are OK, apart from the Wright I have. Modoc ED seems to find his OK though

Cold and wet here today.
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That's a very nice handwarmer Joshua, just gorgeous

No apologies, no regrets.
Except I regret buying the knife, and not sending it back, and not deleting the pen blade in the first place instead of trying to save it. And not remembering the dealer so I'd know not to shop there again.

Hope everyone is doing well I had a major calamity today, when I left my Hartshead Barlow in my other trousers! I felt kind of weird and disorientated all day, and had to borrow Tool Man's knife to cut up cake, and perform a couple of other tasks While it overshadowed my day, the weather has been excellent, and Tool Man had a good day, though his stall was unrecognisable, as it was mostly covered with modern tools. It turns out that Tool Man had bought a huge haul off a guy who was being forced to sell them, a colleague of bus driver Otley Mick. It turns out that the bus-driver's canteen has a pretty Brazilian working there, and this feller got more friendly than he should. His missus slung him out, along with all his belongings, which is how Tool Man came by the guy's tools. It's an ill wind...as they say

They may be selling well, but the modern tools are a big step-down in quality, compared to Tool Man's usual stock, so I didn't see much of interest. Boring Ray, who had got a load of other stuff, from the same source, via Tool Man, gave me this comic annual for a publication, which paid a brief, but significant, part in British comic history

British Special Forces must be having some budget problems, as they sent this sergeant down to look over Tool Man's stall! Feller should have come a few weeks back, Tool Man had a load of ex-MOD stock I quicly dubbed him 'The Chocolate Soldier'!

In the early afternoon, Tool Man went off to see Barber Brian, and I decided to go home for my Hartshead Barlow. In the bus station, next to the market, a pair of septuagenarian drunks were loudly carrying on, and fighting with each other After they ('Darby' and 'Jone') eventually went on their way, I saw the security guard, sheepishly, and unsubtly, come out of hiding! I wish I could have got a rear shot of Darby's jacket, which was emblazoned with the legend: 'Criminal Damage'! Nothing like growing old gracefully!

 

[birdsbeaks]

'The Chocolate Soldier'!

As he doesn't appear to be properly outfitted for grouse, I'm assuming the shotgun shells are but fashionable accoutrements.

Where is The Chocolate Soldier in Yorkshire's time of need?? Probably off chasing grouse...

Pile side of Snaky Lamb:

 

[Modoc ED]

All my two-blades are OK, apart from the Wright I have. Modoc ED seems to find his OK though

Jack Jack Black - A two-blade Lambfoot knife can be difficult/irksome to open at times not because of a hard/stiff pull but because the nail nick of the Lambfoot blade is partially obstructed by the Pen blade. However, I find the usefulness of a two-blade Lambfoot knife far outweighs the difficult/irksome access to the nail nick of the Lambfoot blade.

Rosewood



Ebony



I carry both of the above knives regularly.

 

[SteveC]

Good morning all !

Carrying my I*XL Large Lamb today

 

[SteveC]

Hope everyone is doing well I had a major calamity today, when I left my Hartshead Barlow in my other trousers! I felt kind of weird and disorientated all day, and had to borrow Tool Man's knife to cut up cake, and perform a couple of other tasks While it overshadowed my day, the weather has been excellent, and Tool Man had a good day, though his stall was unrecognisable, as it was mostly covered with modern tools. It turns out that Tool Man had bought a huge haul off a guy who was being forced to sell them, a colleague of bus driver Otley Mick. It turns out that the bus-driver's canteen has a pretty Brazilian working there, and this feller got more friendly than he should. His missus slung him out, along with all his belongings, which is how Tool Man came by the guy's tools. It's an ill wind...as they say

They may be selling well, but the modern tools are a big step-down in quality, compared to Tool Man's usual stock, so I didn't see much of interest. Boring Ray, who had got a load of other stuff, from the same source, via Tool Man, gave me this comic annual for a publication, which paid a brief, but significant, part in British comic history

British Special Forces must be having some budget problems, as they sent this sergeant down to look over Tool Man's stall! Feller should have come a few weeks back, Tool Man had a load of ex-MOD stock I quicly dubbed him 'The Chocolate Soldier'!

In the early afternoon, Tool Man went off to see Barber Brian, and I decided to go home for my Hartshead Barlow. In the bus station, next to the market, a pair of septuagenarian drunks were loudly carrying on, and fighting with each other After they ('Darby' and 'Jone') eventually went on their way, I saw the security guard, sheepishly, and unsubtly, come out of hiding! I wish I could have got a rear shot of Darby's jacket, which was emblazoned with the legend: 'Criminal Damage'! Nothing like growing old gracefully!

Yikes Jack, you must have felt nekkid ! .

As he doesn't appear to be properly outfitted for grouse, I'm assuming the shotgun shells are but fashionable accoutrements.


Where is The Chocolate Soldier in Yorkshire's time of need?? Probably off chasing grouse...

Pile side of Snaky Lamb:

Lovely Lamb !

Jack Jack Black - A two-blade Lambfoot knife can be difficult/irksome to open at times not because of a hard/stiff pull but because the nail nick of the Lambfoot blade is partially obstructed by the Pen blade. However, I find the usefulness of a two-blade Lambfoot knife far outweighs the difficult/irksome access to the nail nick of the Lambfoot blade.

Rosewood
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Ebony
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I carry both of the above knives regularly.

Nice ones Ed !

 

[euroken]

Jack Jack Black - A two-blade Lambfoot knife can be difficult/irksome to open at times not because of a hard/stiff pull but because the nail nick of the Lambfoot blade is partially obstructed by the Pen blade. However, I find the usefulness of a two-blade Lambfoot knife far outweighs the difficult/irksome access to the nail nick of the Lambfoot blade.

Rosewood
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Ebony
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I carry both of the above knives regularly.

Modoc ED

Mine came with the pen blade ever so slightly dropped further into the well. For this, the main blade was almost pinchable but the pen blade was near impossible to open with my nail. The scale was much thicker and I couldn't get my nail angled into the nick enough to push the blade out. So, I re-shaped the scale around the pen blade nick (in addition to few other modifications), and now the two blade lambsfoot is my favorite carry!

 

[Jack Black]

As he doesn't appear to be properly outfitted for grouse, I'm assuming the shotgun shells are but fashionable accoutrements.

From what I could see they were plastic fakes/children's toys! Maybe he's still in training!

Where is The Chocolate Soldier in Yorkshire's time of need?? Probably off chasing grouse...

I reckon those two would have 'ad him! Drunken granny was doing 'kung fu' kicks in the air at one point! It's amazing what Loopy Juice will do to some people!

Pile side of Snaky Lamb:

That's a great pic of the very handsome Snaky Lamb!

Jack Jack Black - A two-blade Lambfoot knife can be difficult/irksome to open at times not because of a hard/stiff pull but because the nail nick of the Lambfoot blade is partially obstructed by the Pen blade. However, I find the usefulness of a two-blade Lambfoot knife far outweighs the difficult/irksome access to the nail nick of the Lambfoot blade.

Rosewood
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Ebony
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I carry both of the above knives regularly.

I initially thought it would be an improvement over the standard Lamb for me Ed, as I have always liked 2-blade Jacks. However, I find the Lambsfoot blade so versatile, I didn't seem to use the Pen, and on Wright's version, it does add a bit of extra weight and bulk. I prefer a Pen when combined with a longer Lambsfoot blade, not least because the smaller blade can be a bit more public friendly here. The one I've carried most is this old TEW, which I really do like

Good morning all !

Carrying my I*XL Large Lamb today


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An absolute beauty Steve

Yikes Jack, you must have felt nekkid ! .

I really did Steve, it was a very unsettling experience

Lovely Lamb !




Nice ones Ed !

Lovely Lambs

Modoc ED

Mine came with the pen blade ever so slightly dropped further into the well. For this, the main blade was almost pinchable but the pen blade was near impossible to open with my nail. The scale was much thicker and I couldn't get my nail angled into the nick enough to push the blade out. So, I re-shaped the scale around the pen blade nick (in addition to few other modifications), and now the two blade lambsfoot is my favorite carry!

I always think you did such a great job of that mod Ken, it's very well-thought out, and perfectly executed

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[euroken]

Jack Black
Here is a fun story for ya,

Almost twenty years ago now, a Scottish friend of mine had is buddy, James, visit him in NYC. He brought over Buckfast that we emptied as a pre-drink for a night out.

I don't recall this too well but not long after the pre-drink, I evidently was pretty badly (or goodly) inebriated. The story goes, I was slouched over in the corner of the bar when the bringer of the Buckfast came over to ask "Are you okay?"

Evidently, I had replied, "James, if you stick around here long enough, you'll see that this is a common occurrence for the Ken." His words not mine (or maybe it is). His name is James Robinson who played the young William Wallace in Braveheart

Always been a light weight and so shall I remain...but that Buckfast...don't recommend it except for one pupose...get drunk! Whooy!

Cheers to you and Buckfast!

 

[mitch13]

Jack Black The shame
Mate you are gonna have to double up, 1 in the vest & 1 in the trousers.
Or gear up like the chocolate soldier.

 

[mitch13]

Morning all, it's 7.20am Friday 13th, also happens to be my eldest, Lorna's 20th birthday,
Quick shot of rosewood.

 

[cudgee]

It's amazing what Loopy Juice will do to some people!

Mate i have seen and been in the company of blokes who can have 10 beers and be fine, some of them good company. But give them the 11th and they will stab someone in the face with a broken glass, absolutely frightening. Some should just not imbibe at all. That's my thought for this Friday. Have a good one everyone.

 

[echoscout]

Afternoon Guardians! Jack sorry you forgot your Lambsfoot today. Looks like a good day at the market.

 

[SteveC]

An absolute beauty Steve

Thanks Jack !

 

[JTB_5]

Gorgeous Rhidian, Joshua, I'd like to see more of that beauty!

Smooth sailing, Rufus!

Good one!

Stunningly beautiful!

Love that lamb Joshua. Wonderful jigging.

Good post Rick That looks quite pinchable, particularly as there isn't much of a swedge, from the look of it As you say, they are all different. Sanding the corner of the tang (the 'run-up' I think) is probably the best way of sweetening up a truly brutal pull, since it just mimics natural wear

Nice Mitch, I had burgers last night

Sorry about that Bob, hope you're going on OK buddy That Lockwood Brothers was an incredible find

All my two-blades are OK, apart from the Wright I have. Modoc ED seems to find his OK though

That's a very nice handwarmer Joshua, just gorgeous



Hope everyone is doing well I had a major calamity today, when I left my Hartshead Barlow in my other trousers! I felt kind of weird and disorientated all day, and had to borrow Tool Man's knife to cut up cake, and perform a couple of other tasks While it overshadowed my day, the weather has been excellent, and Tool Man had a good day, though his stall was unrecognisable, as it was mostly covered with modern tools. It turns out that Tool Man had bought a huge haul off a guy who was being forced to sell them, a colleague of bus driver Otley Mick. It turns out that the bus-driver's canteen has a pretty Brazilian working there, and this feller got more friendly than he should. His missus slung him out, along with all his belongings, which is how Tool Man came by the guy's tools. It's an ill wind...as they say

They may be selling well, but the modern tools are a big step-down in quality, compared to Tool Man's usual stock, so I didn't see much of interest. Boring Ray, who had got a load of other stuff, from the same source, via Tool Man, gave me this comic annual for a publication, which paid a brief, but significant, part in British comic history

British Special Forces must be having some budget problems, as they sent this sergeant down to look over Tool Man's stall! Feller should have come a few weeks back, Tool Man had a load of ex-MOD stock I quicly dubbed him 'The Chocolate Soldier'!

In the early afternoon, Tool Man went off to see Barber Brian, and I decided to go home for my Hartshead Barlow. In the bus station, next to the market, a pair of septuagenarian drunks were loudly carrying on, and fighting with each other After they ('Darby' and 'Jone') eventually went on their way, I saw the security guard, sheepishly, and unsubtly, come out of hiding! I wish I could have got a rear shot of Darby's jacket, which was emblazoned with the legend: 'Criminal Damage'! Nothing like growing old gracefully!

Thank you fellas! I feel very lucky to have this one.

 

[Jack Black]

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Wonderful photo Dwight

Jack Black
Here is a fun story for ya,

Almost twenty years ago now, a Scottish friend of mine had is buddy, James, visit him in NYC. He brought over Buckfast that we emptied as a pre-drink for a night out.

I don't recall this too well but not long after the pre-drink, I evidently was pretty badly (or goodly) inebriated. The story goes, I was slouched over in the corner of the bar when the bringer of the Buckfast came over to ask "Are you okay?"

Evidently, I had replied, "James, if you stick around here long enough, you'll see that this is a common occurrence for the Ken." His words not mine (or maybe it is). His name is James Robinson who played the young William Wallace in Braveheart

Always been a light weight and so shall I remain...but that Buckfast...don't recommend it except for one pupose...get drunk! Whooy!

Cheers to you and Buckfast!

What a fantastic story Ken Some years ago, half a dozen friends of mine, all born in 1969, organised a collective party. It was akin to a festival, which lasted a week, and I was in charge of the bar. One afternoon, a young couple came in to volunteer for a shift that night. I had met him before, but not his girlfriend, a young, softly-spoken posh girl, the female equivalent of him really. They told me that she had never tried Buckfast, but she was going to try it that night. I confided that I had never drank it myself, and the young lady told me she would let me know how she found it. Around 11pm, they returned to do their shift behind the bar. The young man was enormously apologetic about the foul-mouthed, staggering drunk, he was half holding up, and half restraining. Clearly, she was in no fit state to work the bar. I broached the subject as diplomatically as possible, and received a torrent of abuse from a snarling hellcat, while her embarrassed other half, apologised profusely, trying to escort her away. In the end I just had to throw her out! The next day, the monster had sobered up, and was back, again with her boyfriend, apologising at length, and begging forgiveness

Jack Black The shame
Mate you are gonna have to double up, 1 in the vest & 1 in the trousers.

I reckon so Mitch

Or gear up like the chocolate soldier.

Morning all, it's 7.20am Friday 13th, also happens to be my eldest, Lorna's 20th birthday,
Quick shot of rosewood.
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I hope Lorna has a fabulous birthday Mitch Stay safe mate

Mate i have seen and been in the company of blokes who can have 10 beers and be fine, some of them good company. But give them the 11th and they will stab someone in the face with a broken glass, absolutely frightening. Some should just not imbibe at all. That's my thought for this Friday. Have a good one everyone.

Very true Leon

Afternoon Guardians! Jack sorry you forgot your Lambsfoot today. Looks like a good day at the market.

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Thanks David, handsome IXL

 

[Fodderwing]

Almost twenty years ago now, a Scottish friend of mine

I love it Ken!

Afternoon Guardians! Jack sorry you forgot your Lambsfoot today. Looks like a good day at the market.

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Very nice grain on that one David.

Wonderful photo Dwight

Thanks Jack.
So... did you ever get around to drinking Buckfast?

 

[Fodderwing]

Take it easy folks...