Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[mbkr]

Well, I have been following this thread for a little while and find that the lambsfoot knife has really piqued my interest. I finally figured out where to find one. I ordered a Michael May in bog oak, and it just showed up in today’s mail.
First impressions- it appears to be pretty fantastic for the money! I’m used to paying GEC money traditional knives lately, so this seems like a bargain so far. Let me know what you Guardians think of my first lambsfoot!
Thank you!
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The bog oak looks mighty fine

 

[Jack Black]

No one has checked in for a couple of hours, probably asleep, but we were sliding down the page.

Well done Leon, is that oak there? A handsome Lamb for sure, I can see you're fond of it

Jb lamb today.
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Yesterday was a mixed bag for me. Doctors didn't go well but on the bright side I did get my new glasses, they were supposed to contact me when they were in, I decided to check as it had been 2 weeks and we were at the shopping centre and yep they were there
Oh and I got a coffee ️
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Sorry to hear about the docs Mitch, I hope they're going to be able to put things right I still haven't done anything about my glasses, have to wait until after Christmas now Glad you got yours mate, and a nice coffee

I was typing while you were posting.

You are our stalwart 'Midnight Guardians', a bit like Max and Paddy

Well, I have been following this thread for a little while and find that the lambsfoot knife has really piqued my interest. I finally figured out where to find one. I ordered a Michael May in bog oak, and it just showed up in today’s mail.
First impressions- it appears to be pretty fantastic for the money! I’m used to paying GEC money traditional knives lately, so this seems like a bargain so far. Let me know what you Guardians think of my first lambsfoot!
Thank you!
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Congratulations Joe, and welcome to The Guardians

That looks like a fine lamb to me! Welcome to the group, there’s always room for another member. If you haven’t already (bold assumption I know) I recommend checking out post #1 of this thread and a few others from Jack on page one. They are loaded with good information.

Thanks Jeremy Great Guardians welcome guys

Bonus pic of the day

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Thanks Steve, your 'new' IXL is a beauty

Thank you @cudgee. I have almost broken my thumbnail to a nubbin by now, since I’ve been fiddling with this thing for the last few hours!
The pull is stronger than any other knife I’ve owned- by a good margin!
It’s fairly gritty, and I am doing my due diligence to get the mating surfaces to like each other a little more! Just a couple of drops of oil, and a lot of open and close.
I think that tomorrow I will flush it and re-oil it. (First 3,000 mile oil change)
Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome.

Flushing out will definitely make a difference Joe, you'll find all sorts of rubbish in there! I usually use canned air I think I'm going to have to perform more surgery on the last one I acquired!

To keep it on track.
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Looks like your Lamb is on cardboard duty Mitch

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone is keeping well, and looking forward to the weekend. It's still pretty miserable here, but at least the rain has stopped, for the time being I have a bunch of errands to do in town, so I need to make a list, otherwise I'll forget at least half of them! Carrying my Hartshead Barlow today, for the first time this week. Shown here with a postcard Johnnythefox sent me, which I think Tool Man would like (though he only has a SWB Land Rover these days Have a good day Guardians

 

[Rufus1949]

A record for me..5 days same knife!!

Mitch, hope they get that pressure under control.

 

[mitch13]

Well done Leon, is that oak there? A handsome Lamb for sure, I can see you're fond of it

Sorry to hear about the docs Mitch, I hope they're going to be able to put things right I still haven't done anything about my glasses, have to wait until after Christmas now Glad you got yours mate, and a nice coffee

You are our stalwart 'Midnight Guardians', a bit like Max and Paddy

Congratulations Joe, and welcome to The Guardians

Thanks Jeremy Great Guardians welcome guys

Thanks Steve, your 'new' IXL is a beauty

Flushing out will definitely make a difference Joe, you'll find all sorts of rubbish in there! I usually use canned air I think I'm going to have to perform more surgery on the last one I acquired!

Looks like your Lamb is on cardboard duty Mitch

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone is keeping well, and looking forward to the weekend. It's still pretty miserable here, but at least the rain has stopped, for the time being I have a bunch of errands to do in town, so I need to make a list, otherwise I'll forget at least half of them! Carrying my Hartshead Barlow today, for the first time this week. Shown here with a postcard Johnnythefox sent me, which I think Tool Man would like (though he only has a SWB Land Rover these days Have a good day Guardians

Thanks Jack, I'll get there, new stronger medication I shouldn't need it though I'm still a young fella barely past adolescence
Yep more cardboard the daughter bought a shelving unit. Kristy tells me I should get charged more for boxed goods as I get the bonus of cutting them up, outrageous!

 

[mitch13]

A record for me..5 days same knife!!
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Mitch, hope they get that pressure under control.

Wow,
Where's the reaper?

 

[Jack Black]

A record for me..5 days same knife!!
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Mitch, hope they get that pressure under control.

Impressive Bob

Thanks Jack, I'll get there, new stronger medication I shouldn't need it though I'm still a young fella barely passed adolescence

Hope so mate, my pal Bod is also having BP problems

Yep more cardboard the daughter bought a shelving unit. Kristy tells me I should get charged more for boxed goods as I get the bonus of cutting them up, outrageous!

 

[echoscout]

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone is keeping well, and looking forward to the weekend. It's still pretty miserable here, but at least the rain has stopped, for the time being I have a bunch of errands to do in town, so I need to make a list, otherwise I'll forget at least half of them! Carrying my Hartshead Barlow today, for the first time this week. Shown here with a postcard Johnnythefox sent me, which I think Tool Man would like (though he only has a SWB Land Rover these days Have a good day Guardians

Enjoy the day and your HHB Jack. Hope you can get to Charlie's for a coffee and cake.

 

[Rufus1949]

Wow,
Where's the reaper?

Waiting for darkness Mitch.

 

[Onebigbill]

Good morning Guardians or afternoon or.... Getting ready for Christmas around the house. My wife and I have gotten a little bit of a late start decorating but we are making progress. We've been very busy baking cookies for our annual cookie exchange that will be hosted by good friends. 8 dozen cookies. That's just us! There will be roughly 12 couples at 8 dozen cookies each. That's a lot of cookie dough! Anyway, my HHB was helping and stayed sharp.

 

[SteveC]

Thanks Steve, your 'new' IXL is a beauty

Thanks jack !

Flushing out will definitely make a difference Joe, you'll find all sorts of rubbish in there! I usually use canned air I think I'm going to have to perform more surgery on the last one I acquired!

Love that Micarta Lamb !

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone is keeping well, and looking forward to the weekend. It's still pretty miserable here, but at least the rain has stopped, for the time being I have a bunch of errands to do in town, so I need to make a list, otherwise I'll forget at least half of them! Carrying my Hartshead Barlow today, for the first time this week. Shown here with a postcard Johnnythefox sent me, which I think Tool Man would like (though he only has a SWB Land Rover these days Have a good day Guardians

Hope you have a good day in town Jack !

 

[screened porch]

I have a bunch of errands to do in town, so I need to make a list, otherwise I'll forget at least half of them!

"He was a methodical man, my Uncle Podger. Then he would lose the list."

I shouldn't need it though I'm still a young fella barely passed adolescence

Hey, just relax.
Always helps, doesn't it?

I may need to wear my bells, as my seasonal joy is a little strained by all the extra chores at Church.

 

[Rufus1949]

Good morning Guardians or afternoon or.... Getting ready for Christmas around the house. My wife and I have gotten a little bit of a late start decorating but we are making progress. We've been very busy baking cookies for our annual cookie exchange that will be hosted by good friends. 8 dozen cookies. That's just us! There will be roughly 12 couples at 8 dozen cookies each. That's a lot of cookie dough! Anyway, my HHB was helping and stayed sharp.
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Very nice pose for your HHB Bill. You have my imagination peaked with the aroma of cookies filling the house.

 

[bigfish64]

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone is keeping well, and looking forward to the weekend. It's still pretty miserable here, but at least the rain has stopped, for the time being I have a bunch of errands to do in town, so I need to make a list, otherwise I'll forget at least half of them! Carrying my Hartshead Barlow today, for the first time this week. Shown here with a postcard Johnnythefox sent me, which I think Tool Man would like (though he only has a SWB Land Rover these days Have a good day Guardians

Nice to see the HHB again Jack.

A record for me..5 days same knife!!
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Mitch, hope they get that pressure under control.

A good one to stick with for sure Bob.

 

[bigfish64]

Good morning Guardians. Today is a half-day for the students. The morning is some sort of reward movie and the afternoon is “school improvement” for the teachers. I figured they could get along just fine without me.

 

[Jack Black]

Enjoy the day and your HHB Jack. Hope you can get to Charlie's for a coffee and cake.

Thank you David, I ended up having coffee and an apple Danish in Charlie's, another coffee in a book store in the city centre, and then a Thai lunch!

Good morning Guardians or afternoon or.... Getting ready for Christmas around the house. My wife and I have gotten a little bit of a late start decorating but we are making progress. We've been very busy baking cookies for our annual cookie exchange that will be hosted by good friends. 8 dozen cookies. That's just us! There will be roughly 12 couples at 8 dozen cookies each. That's a lot of cookie dough! Anyway, my HHB was helping and stayed sharp.
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That's a lot of cookies Bill Great pic of your Hartshead Barlow

Hope you have a good day in town Jack !

Thanks Steve, I got most of my errands done

"He was a methodical man, my Uncle Podger. Then he would lose the list."

Hey, just relax.
Always helps, doesn't it?

I may need to wear my bells, as my seasonal joy is a little strained by all the extra chores at Church.

LOL! Back when my kids were young, I used to really go to town with the meals over Christmas, and one Christmas Eve, I still had about 20 food items on my list, as I went into the centre of Sheffield. The heavens opened, one of the most torrential downpours I've ever seen, there were women screaming it was so bad. I had a Gore-Tex jacket on, so was relatively well-protected, and found a bit of shelter opposite the old Richards factory. Eventually the downpour eased a little, and went to check my list to see what I needed next, but when I put my coat pockets had filled up like goldfish bowls, and the list was destroyed! Fortunately, I managed to remember everything. Not a chance of that now though! At least they'll be able to hear you coming Jer

Nice to see the HHB again Jack.

Thank you Todd

 

[Jack Black]

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Good move buddy! Cool pic

 

[screened porch]

At least they'll be able to hear you coming Jer

I try to give them a sporting chance.

 

[bigfish64]

Good move buddy! Cool pic

Thanks Jack.

 

[sceva]

Carrying my Senator Rose today.

 

[JonMcD]

Morning Gents! Even though there are some bad AWS apples in the mix, this one is quite good. A generous gift from. TylerG12 . I do believe it will be a pocket hog.