Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[pat9198]

What a day!

Julie would be envious of those strawberries. The first time we visited England (around this time of year, actually, 7 years ago) she said the strawberries she had were better than any she’s ever had here.



We had a Ray Stevens VHS when I was a kid that we probably just about wore out. “DON’T LOOK, ETHEL!!”



Congrats, Jack! In the past I’ve put together some sort of special photo or post celebrating milestones such as this, but I completely dropped the ball on that this time around. So, instead, I’ll just repurpose this photo that I posted when we hit 2,000 pages.

There we go, I think that math adds up.

Probably ought to celebrate 100,000 posts, too…

Seriously, though, thanks to Jack and all the other Guardians for every y’all do to make this thread the unique and wonderful little community within a community that it is. Long Live the Lambsfoot!

Great post Barrett! That was funny.

I’ll go the whole hog with my short history.

Now time being relative, I’m only 33 but I’ve been around lambs on and off my whole life which seems like a long time to me. I’ve mentioned before on this thread that one of my fond memories as a kid on our small family farm was sitting in dads Ute as he’d take the lambsfoot out of the ashtray where it lived and cut off a slice of venison salami from a deer he’d shot and pass it around to my brother and I.
I got a fixed blade in my mid teens and between that, discovering girls etc. gradually found other priorities.
Few years later I developed an affinity for things of old. As an example I’m a mad keen hunter but prefer the history and challenge of flintlock muzzleloaders so choose them as my weapon. I also lost interest in modern folders/fixed blades and eventually made it around to this forum and quickly came across the guardians thread. The nostalgia of my young(er) years came back and I soon bought my own first lamb.
I hadn’t had it too long when I was out at the old mans and I showed him. Obviously the nostalgia ran deep, I could tell he was chuffed with it as he’d long misplaced his and said he’d kept an eye out for one at second hand shops and whatnot for years but never seen one. My father is not tech savvy and searching the web let along buying something there is far beyond him.
It was his birthday not long after so I decided to gift it to him. So after a short time back in the lamb world I was again lambless.

But thanks to the generosity of this forum not for long. I mentioned this story and very soon had three or four members of the group offer to send one out to me. I accepted the first person gratefully and thanked but declined the rest. The lamb @sf fanatic gifted me lives in the centre console of my Ute and comes with my every day.

I sure would love this knife but as a very small way toward repaying the kindness Dan has shown me I’d like to nominate him @sf fanatic .

Good luck to all and cheers to another 100k posts

EDIT: I didn’t see the part where they have to enter first, I’ll nominate myself until he enters and then yield to him so I can keep the post up.

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Gorgeous wood on that lamb, it's definitely one of my favorites!

Congratulations, once again, dear friends, 10,000 posts!

Congrats on the milestones Jack! It's always a treat to look through this thread and see the beautiful collection of lambs, but the fellowship shared by the members is what's so special. Thanks for letting me hang around Jack, and thank you to all the Guardians.

I'm carrying good ole ebony today. Have a good Friday all!

 

[sceva]

I haven't posted Senator Rose for a while.

 

[Peregrin]

Guardians 100,000 Posts Giveaway

Congratulations, once again, dear friends, 10,000 posts!



When I realised, six months ago, that we had 2 milestones approaching, I ordered a couple of Lambsfoot knives online, and put them on one side. Then, forgetting why I'd bought them, I gave them away! Unfortunately, I then struggled to replace them, as there is such a rush on Lambsfoot knives, but I saw that a small UK outfit, called 'Twisted Assisted', had done another run. You can probably spot the provenance, but they have the Twisted Assisted tang-stamp, as well as some unusual Burlap Micarta covers. I struggled with the first knife I had from them, but this run is much better. So, if you'd like the knife, please enter this giveaway I dare say, I'll chuck in a few other goodies

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Inspired by @unclekurty yesterday, please post a pic of your first Lambsfoot knife, and if you want, you can tell us a little about it, your first impressions of the pattern, and how you came to take to it. Please make it clear you're entering the giveaway. You can enter for someone else if you want, but only if they have already entered themselves (had cases before, where the nominated member doesn't actually want the knife). It's open to all Guardians, that's anyone who has posted a photo of a Lambsfoot knife in this thread (it must still be in place), and if you've made more than 2 posts this year, I'll throw your name in the hat a second time

Jeremy @sbh06 has very kindly offered to make one of his pocket slips for the knife

I'll draw it in around a week

Good luck everyone, and thanks once again for making this thread the best on BF

Jack

Congratulations on the milestones, Jack! I wish I had more time to spend following your wonderful thread. Whenever I pop in I always pop out a happier person! This isn't an entry. I've been the proud recipient of your generosity and goodwill on more than one occasion.
Here's an old pic of a prized possession just for the occasion.

 

[Fodderwing]

I’ll go the whole hog with my short history.

Now time being relative, I’m only 33 but I’ve been around lambs on and off my whole life which seems like a long time to me. I’ve mentioned before on this thread that one of my fond memories as a kid on our small family farm was sitting in dads Ute as he’d take the lambsfoot out of the ashtray where it lived and cut off a slice of venison salami from a deer he’d shot and pass it around to my brother and I.
I got a fixed blade in my mid teens and between that, discovering girls etc. gradually found other priorities.
Few years later I developed an affinity for things of old. As an example I’m a mad keen hunter but prefer the history and challenge of flintlock muzzleloaders so choose them as my weapon. I also lost interest in modern folders/fixed blades and eventually made it around to this forum and quickly came across the guardians thread. The nostalgia of my young(er) years came back and I soon bought my own first lamb.
I hadn’t had it too long when I was out at the old mans and I showed him. Obviously the nostalgia ran deep, I could tell he was chuffed with it as he’d long misplaced his and said he’d kept an eye out for one at second hand shops and whatnot for years but never seen one. My father is not tech savvy and searching the web let along buying something there is far beyond him.
It was his birthday not long after so I decided to gift it to him. So after a short time back in the lamb world I was again lambless.

But thanks to the generosity of this forum not for long. I mentioned this story and very soon had three or four members of the group offer to send one out to me. I accepted the first person gratefully and thanked but declined the rest. The lamb @sf fanatic gifted me lives in the centre console of my Ute and comes with my every day.

I sure would love this knife but as a very small way toward repaying the kindness Dan has shown me I’d like to nominate him @sf fanatic .

Good luck to all and cheers to another 100k posts

EDIT: I didn’t see the part where they have to enter first, I’ll nominate myself until he enters and then yield to him so I can keep the post up.

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Great post Jack!

My first was from here, Ashley’s Choice sfo, it’s a great knife!!!
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I’m in for the giveaway. I rocked the boat a little when I made this purchase, but Jack Black was patient with me. Thought it was a little ugly when I first got it. After a bit figured I may as well try it out. Quickly it became one of my favourite folders ever! Thanks to Jack for being an enabler!!!!

That AC has taken on a beautiful patina.

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[tramp]

How you doing guardians

 

[Jack Black]

Mate that would be a great piece of family history to have, what a shame.

Very nice start Leon, two of my favorite patterns.

I’ll go the whole hog with my short history.

Now time being relative, I’m only 33 but I’ve been around lambs on and off my whole life which seems like a long time to me. I’ve mentioned before on this thread that one of my fond memories as a kid on our small family farm was sitting in dads Ute as he’d take the lambsfoot out of the ashtray where it lived and cut off a slice of venison salami from a deer he’d shot and pass it around to my brother and I.
I got a fixed blade in my mid teens and between that, discovering girls etc. gradually found other priorities.
Few years later I developed an affinity for things of old. As an example I’m a mad keen hunter but prefer the history and challenge of flintlock muzzleloaders so choose them as my weapon. I also lost interest in modern folders/fixed blades and eventually made it around to this forum and quickly came across the guardians thread. The nostalgia of my young(er) years came back and I soon bought my own first lamb.
I hadn’t had it too long when I was out at the old mans and I showed him. Obviously the nostalgia ran deep, I could tell he was chuffed with it as he’d long misplaced his and said he’d kept an eye out for one at second hand shops and whatnot for years but never seen one. My father is not tech savvy and searching the web let along buying something there is far beyond him.
It was his birthday not long after so I decided to gift it to him. So after a short time back in the lamb world I was again lambless.

But thanks to the generosity of this forum not for long. I mentioned this story and very soon had three or four members of the group offer to send one out to me. I accepted the first person gratefully and thanked but declined the rest. The lamb @sf fanatic gifted me lives in the centre console of my Ute and comes with my every day.

I sure would love this knife but as a very small way toward repaying the kindness Dan has shown me I’d like to nominate him @sf fanatic .

Good luck to all and cheers to another 100k posts

EDIT: I didn’t see the part where they have to enter first, I’ll nominate myself until he enters and then yield to him so I can keep the post up.

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Heart-warming post I hope your dad is enjoying his Lambsfoot, that's a handsome one right there

This is an entry. (in progress)
[I hate Imgur]
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A direct upload!
This TEW was my first, after the pruning knife I ground into a lambsfoot and Lord knows where it's gone.

You're in Jer I'm using postimages at the moment still

Congratulations Jack on two major milestones. This is by far my favorite thread and people on the interwebs.

Thanks Pete, great having you here buddy

My first was from here, Ashley’s Choice sfo, it’s a great knife!!!
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I’m in for the giveaway. I rocked the boat a little when I made this purchase, but Jack Black was patient with me. Thought it was a little ugly when I first got it. After a bit figured I may as well try it out. Quickly it became one of my favourite folders ever! Thanks to Jack for being an enabler!!!!

I'm glad you're enjoying your AC still Jody, it's aged nicely

What a milestone; congratulations!
I haven't been posting as regularly these days, but I still like to check out the goings-on of The Guardians, and read the Tool Stall Reports.

Not an entry.

My first Lambsfoot was a gift from a member here, way back in '14. Thanks, Bernd, wherever you are.

It's good to see you here Rachel, I hope you're doing OK You are missed

Congrats on the milestones Jack! It's always a treat to look through this thread and see the beautiful collection of lambs, but the fellowship shared by the members is what's so special. Thanks for letting me hang around Jack, and thank you to all the Guardians.

I'm carrying good ole ebony today. Have a good Friday all!

Thanks Pat, it's great having you here Nice Ebony New bike?

I haven't posted Senator Rose for a while.

Great to see you both here

Congratulations on the milestones, Jack! I wish I had more time to spend following your wonderful thread. Whenever I pop in I always pop out a happier person! This isn't an entry. I've been the proud recipient of your generosity and goodwill on more than one occasion.
Here's an old pic of a prized possession just for the occasion.

Thank you Gary, and thanks for all your help over the years It's good to see one of the 5 Midnight Specials from the first Guardians run in 2017 I went over to York on Yorkshire Day, and thought I'd see how The Maltings was faring for you Unfortunately, around the same time, the country went crazy, so I haven't had a chance to edit my pics yet, let alone post them, but I will

Cool doohickey with your Lambsfoot Barlow Dwight

 

[Jack Black]

How you doing guardians
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Welcome

 

[bigfish64]

5,000 pages, 100,000 posts, well done Guardians and thanks to Jack for starting all this madness!
CB and I are celebrating with some Champagne!

 

[Jack Black]

5,000 pages, 100,000 posts, well done Guardians and thanks to Jack for starting all this madness!
CB and I are celebrating with some Champagne!

Enjoy your afternoon Todd, better than working eh?! I just remembered I have a bottle of Cava in the fridge I could have opened last night

 

[echoscout]

Good morning Guardians, and congratulations to all of you, hard to believe that post count eh?! This has been a wonderful journey, and I'm grateful to each and every one of you, who has kept this thread going, way beyond my wildest expectations. What a great pattern the Lambsfoot is, and as someone observed, many years ago now, 'Come for the knife, stay for the company'! I'll announce the first giveaway shortly, this one is just for the Guardians, and then I'll post a separate thread, with a giveaway open to everyone And of course, it's Friday! The sun is even shining here! I hope you have a great day Guardians, and thank you, once again, for making this thread the great place it is

I'll get the ball rolling then. These are the 2 i have left from my original collection. As a lot of us have, i lost my first Lambsfoot. As i have previously stated my interest in the pattern was spiked nearly 60 years ago at the stock sale yards of the Western District in Victoria.

Couple Lambs

My first was from here, Ashley’s Choice sfo, it’s a great knife!!!
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I’m in for the giveaway. I rocked the boat a little when I made this purchase, but Jack Black was patient with me. Thought it was a little ugly when I first got it. After a bit figured I may as well try it out. Quickly it became one of my favourite folders ever! Thanks to Jack for being an enabler!!!!

Aging well

Verah cool pic and

 

[bigfish64]

Enjoy your afternoon Todd, better than working eh?!

No doubt Jack.
Not much going on here today. Waiting on a few contractors to come by and give us bids for some work we need done, and then we’re going to a local winery for pizza and a bottle. Tough work, but someone has to do it!

I just remembered I have a bottle of Cava in the fridge I could have opened last night

Good way to celebrate.

 

[Jack Black]

No doubt Jack.
Not much going on here today. Waiting on a few contractors to come by and give us bids for some work we need done, and then we’re going to a local winery for pizza and a bottle. Tough work, but someone has to do it!

Sounds GREAT my friend!

Good way to celebrate.

 

[Rufus1949]

How you doing guardians
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Hi there...glad you joined us.

 

[echoscout]

This is my first one. It started me on my journey of appreciating the Lambsfoot as a very fine blade design. This is an entry
Thank you Jack.

 

[Rufus1949]

This is my first one. It started me on my journey of appreciating the Lambsfoot as a very fine blade design. This is an entry
Thank you Jack.

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I can see why you became infected David. Nice.

 

[pat9198]

Thanks Pat, it's great having you here Nice Ebony New bike?

I bought my wife a bike for her birthday last week, Jack. We have some gravel roads and woods around our house we can walk or ride on. She was happy!

 

[Fodderwing]

How you doing guardians
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Welcome Tramp.

Cool doohickey with your Lambsfoot Barlow Dwight

Lambs, Lollygagging and Doohickies...

Verah cool pic and

Thanks David.

 

[Rufus1949]

It was such a pleasure coming from modern styled knives to traditionals.

I gave away my first 4 or 5 lambs after my knife illness began. I wanted to help spread the disease.
So this is my earliest as of now.




I again, will sit in the bleachers and not participate. ( I was a recipient of Jack's kindness last year).I will enjoy everyone showing their earliest lambs.
Thanks again all, for the warm welcome you have shown me.

 

[echoscout]

I can see why you became infected David. Nice.

Thanks buddy

It was such a pleasure coming from modern styled knives to traditionals.
I gave away my first 4 or 5 lambs after my knife illness began. I wanted to help spread the disease.
So this is my earliest as of now.
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I again, will sit in the bleachers and not participate. ( I was a recipient of Jack's kindness last year).I will enjoy everyone showing their earliest lambs.
Thanks again all, for the warm welcome you have shown me.

What a beauty