Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Jack Black said:
No Tom, I suspect that they have quite a few stamps, and (if I'm correct), that one was the one in the fly-press. I was amazed at how many versions of his own mark Stan Shaw has, he must have 20 or 30 stamps, but then he does produce a large variety of patterns.

These are the doors of the out-room where the heavy presses are located, I reckon they're even older than the presses! :eek: :D :thumbsup:

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Great photo Jack. I can imagine the amount of steel that has gone in and out through those old doors!
 
Cambertree said:
Nice one r8shell! :D:thumbsup:

That fly-press tang stamp's very nice - now you have me wondering whether Wright's might have an old, but still usable 'Real Lambfoot' or 'Real Lamb Foot' blade stamp in their collection - the classic ones with serif font.

That'd be really cool.:cool:

Etching's nice, but a well done stamp just elevates a Lambsfoot to another level IMO:

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Agreed about stamping being a little classier than etching. The use of a blade stamp even gives the inexpensive little Okapi Biltong type knives a distictive look, to my eyes.
 
Bartleby said:
Agreed about stamping being a little classier than etching. The use of a blade stamp even gives the inexpensive little Okapi Biltong type knives a distictive look, to my eyes.
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Yeah, it's interesting to consider how those - to our eyes - horribly discordant and coarsened modern UK hardware shop sort of plastic handled 'Real Lamb Foots' being remarketed as task specific Biltong knives in RSA, is actually a kind of evolving branch of the pattern: the Lambsfoot as a Trade Knife, almost.

One of the things I actually like about my Unity example, is how it was treated by one of its previous owners as just such an utilitarian tool. When I was examining it closely I realised it has minute specks of paint in the jigging which show the whole handle was once painted yellow!

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Presumably it may once have been used as a workshop, or factory knife.

Thanks for that further info on Mallory's W. E. Oates Lambsfoot, Jack.:thumbsup: I knew I'd seen it somewhere, I'll have to search more diligently next time!

Just while we're discussing those tang stamps - I noticed that Wright's have their own makers mark too.

(Excuse this cropped, rotated and zoomed in image from Jack's earlier photo of Wright's pantograph.)

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It would be nice to see more use of that mark as a stamp.

On the Lambsfoot as a daily user: it definitely has an understated, minimalist appeal to it. I'm certainly intrigued, looking back over the pages of this thread, by how many discerning knife users - who have access to many different knives - have come to appreciate the Lambsfoot as an elegantly simple EDC. :thumbsup::cool:
 
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StoneBeard said:
View attachment 704035 I really enjoyed all the insight and pictures on the various methods used to stamp the Lambsfoot tangs. Thank you all for sharing :thumbsup:

I have been fascinated with the 'Real Lambfoot' stamp ever since I saw the picture posted here of Mallory's knife recovered from Everest.
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Funny you should post that picture, I looked up Mallory's knife earlier today. You know what they say about great minds...

This would be a great forum knife.
 
My lambsfoot put in a solid day of work at the bike shop today - lots of tape and cardboard to cut, followed by some limes that needed slicing for to fit into the Tecate cans...

No real patina as of yet, but I'm growing to really appreciate the pattern for its style and utility. I'll have to get some good pictures up once the blade starts to show some character.
 
Nice to see this thread getting some traffic, thanks for the posts everyone :thumbsup:

Cambertree said:
One of the things I actually like about my Unity example, is how it was treated by one of its previous owners as just such a utilitarian tool. When I was examining it closely I realised it has minute specks of paint in the jigging which show the whole handle was once painted yellow!

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Presumably it may once have been used as a workshop, or factory knife.

Thanks for that further info on Mallory's W. E. Oates Lambsfoot, Jack.:thumbsup: I knew I'd seen it somewhere, I'll have to search more diligently next time!

Just while we're discussing those tang stamps - I noticed that Wright's have their own makers mark too.

(Excuse this cropped, rotated and zoomed in image from Jack's earlier photo of Wright's pantograph.)

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It would be nice to see more use of that mark as a stamp.

On the Lambsfoot as a daily user: it definitely has an understated, minimalist appeal to it. I'm certainly intrigued, looking back over the pages of this thread, by how many discerning knife users - who have access to many different knives - have come to appreciate the Lambsfoot as an elegantly simple EDC. :thumbsup::cool:
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That's very interesting about your Unity Lambsfoot Chin
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That etch is used on the blades of some of larger Bowie knives Wright's produce. Here's a quick pic of the stamp on the tang of one of their Whittle Tang Bowies
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StoneBeard said:
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Wow, you take some great pics SB :cool: :thumbsup:

spycycle said:
My lambsfoot put in a solid day of work at the bike shop today - lots of tape and cardboard to cut, followed by some limes that needed slicing for to fit into the Tecate cans...

No real patina as of yet, but I'm growing to really appreciate the pattern for its style and utility. I'll have to get some good pictures up once the blade starts to show some character.
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Great stuff, look forward to seeing your pics :) :thumbsup:

Prompted by PMEW, I'm carrying this old Taylor's today :)

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Cambertree said:
Yeah, it's interesting to consider how those - to our eyes - horribly discordant and coarsened modern UK hardware shop sort of plastic handled 'Real Lamb Foots' being remarketed as task specific Biltong knives in RSA, is actually a kind of evolving branch of the pattern: the Lambsfoot as a Trade Knife, almost.

One of the things I actually like about my Unity example, is how it was treated by one of its previous owners as just such a utilitarian tool. When I was examining it closely I realised it has minute specks of paint in the jigging which show the whole handle was once painted yellow!

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Presumably it may once have been used as a workshop, or factory knife.

Thanks for that further info on Mallory's W. E. Oates Lambsfoot, Jack.:thumbsup: I knew I'd seen it somewhere, I'll have to search more diligently next time!

Just while we're discussing those tang stamps - I noticed that Wright's have their own makers mark too.

(Excuse this cropped, rotated and zoomed in image from Jack's earlier photo of Wright's pantograph.)

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It would be nice to see more use of that mark as a stamp.

On the Lambsfoot as a daily user: it definitely has an understated, minimalist appeal to it. I'm certainly intrigued, looking back over the pages of this thread, by how many discerning knife users - who have access to many different knives - have come to appreciate the Lambsfoot as an elegantly simple EDC. :thumbsup::cool:
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Chin, I had not thought of it that way, but it does make sense to see the Okapi Biltong as a sort of colonial Trade Knife offshoot, fulfilling many of the same roles. They are still sold by "cash and carry" to independent merchants. I had become interested in these when a friend introduced me to them after a mission trip. Certainly a unique amalgam of European influences! Cheap and cheerful at its cheapest and cheeriest!
 
Bugdoc said:
Ah, before my time Jack. I'm still on the lookout for one . While I'm impressed by what you've shown recently from A. Wright I'm also hesitant to buy sight unseen, what with the talk of inconsistent product and the need to go through Customs. So I am tending towards something older.
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In fact argued long and hard for one, and certainly wasn't alone in doing so :thumbsup: I'd post some links if the forum search function was any better than it is :rolleyes: Older is always generally better in my opinion Tom, good luck in finding something :thumbsup:
 
Cambertree said:
Breathtaking photos, Stonebeard, and a nicely used Lambsfoot.
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Can I ask what part of the country that is?
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Thank you :thumbsup: really glad you enjoyed them. I took those pictures on a hike in east county San Diego.

Jack Black said:
That's very interesting about your Unity Lambsfoot Chin
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That etch is used on the blades of some of larger Bowie knives Wright's produce. Here's a quick pic of the stamp on the tang of one of their Whittle Tang Bowies
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Wow, you take some great pics SB :cool: :thumbsup:
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Thanks Jack :thumbsup: one of these days I will get a real camera and stop using my phone.

I really like that etch, very classy. Any reason you can think of it's not used more often besides maybe the size?

The Lambsfoot was my companion on another hike today :thumbsup: it was overcast in many sections with heavy fog which makes for less desirable pictures but is great for covering a lot of miles quickly.


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StoneBeard said:
Thanks Jack :thumbsup: one of these days I will get a real camera and stop using my phone.

I really like that etch, very classy. Any reason you can think of it's not used more often besides maybe the size?

The Lambsfoot was my companion on another hike today :thumbsup: it was overcast in many sections with heavy fog which makes for less desirable pictures but is great for covering a lot of miles quickly.


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I know what you mean my friend, I've been thinking about upgrading to a better camera. Still, you take some great pics :) :thumbsup:

Yeah, just the size. Maybe they have a smaller version of the stamp, but I don't recall having seen it used :thumbsup:

Wow, looks like a great hike :) I've been out today, but it was a rather gloomy day here, and colder than it has been lately. Had my larger buffalo Wright Lambsfoot with me :thumbsup: Unfortunately, my home internet connection has just gone down, and tethering through my phone, the images in my PB account don't display, so here's a pic I used earlier, for now :thumbsup:

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