Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Thanks Jack,.
Evening all.. Nachos for dinner using left over burrito mince & salsa.
20231025_183331.jpg.I forgot, yesterday when I had my coffee I took a picture from my outside corner seat.. To the left is normally a bunch of tables for the Cafe & next door burger joint for outdoor dining. The centre had the boards oiled.
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Jack Black said:
Leeds eh? Interesting TEW Rick :thumbsup: I had a similar TEW Lamb with that same resin-bonded wood laminate, which was around in Sheffield at one time, but mine had a fluted front bolster. Taylor's have been producing Shadow-pattern Lambs for a long time, since the 70's I think, in an effort to economise. That cover material is quite nice isn't it? I used something similar myself at one time, but the supply dried up. TEW may just have decided to use something cheaper. I think I have a 70's TEW catalogue, so I'll have a look, if I get a chance, later. Might be a bit later than that, but I think you have the right time-frame Rick :thumbsup:
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The catalogue is from the 60's, rather than the 70's, as I'd thought. There are 6 Lambsfoot knives in the TEW range at that time, including a Shadow, but the description is very vague, as you can see. A shame TEW stopped using carbon steel, as their steel was very good, in my experience :thumbsup:

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JohnDF said:
Hope you're having a good day, Jack.
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Thanks John, I'm having a very quiet one :D Wolfie came round, late morning, and we had coffee and biscuits. I had a few things for him. After lunch, I was going to go out, but I have a new camera arriving, so I'm going to wait in for that. Just been sharpening and oiling my Hartshead Barlow, and doing some reading :) Hope you're having a good one yourself my friend :) :thumbsup:
JohnDF said:
Good Morning Guardians
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That looks just like a Lambsfoot should :) :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
Leeds eh?
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it is difficult (actually darn near impossible) to find old lambsfoot knives anywhere. Even the scant few in mediocre condition have been priced out of my comfort zone. Branched out a little bit and found this one from a seller in Leeds. Not exactly a collection piece, but cooler than buying a new Taylor's in my opinion. I do really like the looks of their 4" black imitation stag with the flat ended blade... But again I don't want to put the money out for something from an economical line from a company I have no experience with.
Jack Black said:
That cover material is quite nice isn't it
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It is! It was pretty rough and crusty but a quick scrub and a little oil brought it right back. It is very... Grippy. Even more so when wet. I like it.
Jack Black said:
think I have a 70's TEW catalogue, so I'll have a look, if I get a chance, later.
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Thank you for taking the time to find that catalog image, Jack. It seems correct. I'd have to measure the knife but it is a wee bit smaller than the wrights so I'm guessing it's the right listing. Very cool!

It is also nice that it is thinner and has that wayyyy back swayback. I like it quite a bit. The steel did take a nice edge, as you say, and I'm curious to give that edge a good test later in the week.

Thanks again and have a good day!
 
bigfish64 said:
Good morning Guardians. Not sunny this morning but very pleasant, good morning for coffee on the deck. 😎👍View attachment 2367805
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That's a great pic Todd :cool: :thumbsup:
JonMcD said:
Good morning everyone. I’ve enjoyed all the lambs from the last few days. Here’s my newest, recovered from Glenn.

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That's some gorgeous stag Jon, have you got a 'before' photo by any chance? :thumbsup:
RickHuf said:
it is difficult (actually darn near impossible) to find old lambsfoot knives anywhere. Even the scant few in mediocre condition have been priced out of my comfort zone. Branched out a little bit and found this one from a seller in Leeds. Not exactly a collection piece, but cooler than buying a new Taylor's in my opinion. I do really like the looks of their 4" black imitation stag with the flat ended blade... But again I don't want to put the money out for something from an economical line from a company I have no experience with.
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Just a few years ago, by far the most common knives I found on market stalls and junk shops here were Lambsfoot knives. I don't think I ever paid so much as £5 for one. We have certainly become victims of our own success Guardians! :eek: I wonder if I know the seller (probably not) 🤷‍♂️
RickHuf said:
It is! It was pretty rough and crusty but a quick scrub and a little oil brought it right back. It is very... Grippy. Even more so when wet. I like it.
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It's a shame they don't use it today :thumbsup:
RickHuf said:
Thank you for taking the time to find that catalog image, Jack. It seems correct. I'd have to measure the knife but it is a wee bit smaller than the wrights so I'm guessing it's the right listing. Very cool!
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No worries Rick, after I went and dug out the catalogue, and photographed it, I realised I had it as a PDF! 😖 Obviously, they may have done the same model over a number of years :thumbsup:
RickHuf said:
It is also nice that it is thinner and has that wayyyy back swayback. I like it quite a bit. The steel did take a nice edge, as you say, and I'm curious to give that edge a good test later in the week.

Thanks again and have a good day!
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Let us know how you find it mate :) Thanks, you too :thumbsup:
 
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