Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[euroken]

One of my favorite parts of previous Guardians SFOs was the group pics Jack would take of all the knives together. I posted one that I took of the 2024 Guardians knives in my post the other day, but now that the knives are arriving at their destinations and you guys are sharing your great pics of them here, I can initiate Step 2 of the Guardians SFO group pic tradition: finding members’ knives in the group pic!

Here’s an example from the 2019 Ironwood Guardians knives:

And here’s the blank photo I started off with for this years:

I went ahead and identified what I could so far based on the pics that y’all have posted, but if you could, please check the blank photo above to make sure I got yours right, especially if your knife doesn’t have any dark spots on the front. There does seem to be enough variation in the texture and grain of the micarta to be able to identify these, but I had to look pretty closely in some cases, and it may be easier for you do with your knife in hand.

Mine appears to be correct sir! The patterning on the covers are like your finger prints! One unique patterning to each! Love it!

 

[waynorth]

After an early morning run down to my P.O, meet Winda (pronounced Veen'-Dah!)!!
Winda is Polish for "elevator", a nice feminine sounding name, for this great knife!
She's a lovely Gal, and she's enjoying my pocket as we speak!!

Thanks, Barrett for organizing this treasure, and thanks Eric for creating it!!
ea42 - GL-24!! Very Wabi Sabi - my favorite flavor!!

 

[draggat]

Great DIW on your 19

Thank you!

Contest..
Thanks to all for participating.

It has been a delight sitting on the porch with everyone, hence the celebration.

It seems the guessing has subsided and I must go out soon.....so here are the results 1 hour early.

Hatch Jack - 98
Mitch - 127
Hoffmajo89 - 263
Fodderwing - 77
Black Mamba - 103
CelloDan - 275 WINNERView attachment 2640867
Birdsbeak - 78
Draggat - 222
Henry Beige - 188
pat9198 - 111
AuSLoX - 87
tmd _87 - 174
Tyson A Wright - 147
5K qs - 75
Plantman - 178

The amount of beans in wine glass was 341! Congrats CelloDan. I await your PM for mailing info.
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Wow, that's a lot of beans! I originally came up with a higher number and thought, 'no way'. Congrats to CelloDan and you too, Bob, for such a generous GAW! Good to have you here on the forums!

Beautiful grain!

Nice '19 !

Thank you both!

 

[AusLoX]

“A black lamb can represent the pure thoughts of a just man“
-Someone Somewhere
Have a great day Guardians

 

[Campbellclanman]

The excitement doesn’t end here in the Guardians thread! (Well, ok, this part’s mostly just exciting for me, but still…)

Today I received a package from Jack Black — my winnings from the Yorkshire Day Chip Butty GAW! As always, Jack put together a great package! In addition to the TEW Yorkshire Lambsfoot, there was an awesome Henderson’s Relish hat , an interesting old book on Yorkshire Legends and Folk Lore, a pin, keychain, postcard, sticker, map and lots of chocolates!

Thank you, Jack! I really appreciate it!

That is so awesome Barrett, aren’t Jacks packages just amazing.
Well done Jack

 

[waynorth]

I brought the group pic forward, Barrett!! I believe "Winda" is second from the left at the top - next to yours!!
btb01

 

[Jack Black]

You must be awaiting the mailman with some anticipation.

I checked the tracking this morning Leon, and it indicated that the item had just arrived in the country, and was being processed. I went out to the post office, and while I was out, they tried to deliver it! The good news is, I should have it by lunchtime tomorrow

Are these Yorkshire roses? When I hunted buffalo a few years back our guide was a Brit and had a tattoo of a rose which he said was a Yorkshire rose. Looks very much the same.

I do love history and have read a bit on the war of the roses but can’t remember which belongs where.

It's a common tattoo Jack As you know, the War of Roses were complex, and while the House of York had a white rose, and the House of Lancaster, a red one, both sides were supported in Yorkshire

Not too far away: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Towton

Thanks Jack
It was alright, beautiful day about 71f and not a cloud in the sky
Have a great day!

Sounds perfect Mitch Thank you my friend

Pal is looking good Jack. Hope he has a friend come visiting soon.

Thank you very much Bob

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Wonderful photos of your Grim Reaper I have been posting here a long time, and I have seen lots of mushroom pics before, but I think the top pic may well be a first

Bob it will be alright. Hopefully I'll get some good chillis.

Reapers?

Nice Jer

In todays mail a water bottle to go along with my 18th century hunting kit. Glass bottle protected by hand stitched veg tanned leather. The craftsman was a lady based in Czech and has done a wonderful job.
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That's cool Jack

Have a great day Jack !

Thanks Steve

Happy Tewsday Guardians


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Stunning Steve

I didn’t get a chance to post this yesterday because Postie Mike is on vacation and his replacement letter carrier didn’t come until after 7 my time. There’s not a lot of superlatives that I can add that haven’t already been said. So I will just thank Barrett Brown btb01 for giving me the opportunity to own a truly amazing knife! Of course shout outs to Eric Albers and our great founder Jack Black for their participation.
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So cool!

No Dwight it's not. That pic is the front cover of a book called Oilfield Trash. I have worked derricks. I use to really like working derricks. Started out in the oilfield as a backup hand ended up a driller. I enjoyed my time in the oilfield.

Very interesting David The nearest I've been to the oil game, apart from being friends with a one-time olive oil importer, is Barry The Original Ted's tales of his oil-drilling adventures in South America in the 60's. I did once know a bloke called Derek though

I couldn't agree more with the part of your comment I highlighted in red. It's what's kept me from posting here.... That said, I think I'll try to post more often. With my availability, it will be erratic. I hope no one will take offense if I somehow fail to respond or acknowledge them!

As we say in Yorkshire: "Be reight!"

Wow! Thanks for digging out that photo of the Jack Black Ironwood SFO's. I still have mine, a jewel in my knife collection. Don't have it with me at the moment, so an older pic for now.



Barrett, the micarta on those turned out really well. I like how the weave is in different directions on every knife. Probably due to the fact that it was from a round source.

Nice to see that one mate

Pals is such a great Hopefully carnival week will have some good weather.

Thank you David, it means a lot to me Carnival usually starts off Friday evening, and runs through to Monday evening

You're welcome, Jack; it's fascinating to see how the pace of the thread has accelerated over time.
I didn't notice a typo in your post; there were several recent posts in which Guardians remarked on how fast the thread was moving, and I happened to quote your reply to Dylan's comment about pace as a typical example.

Here's a photo of Black Jack 6 years ago on a cottage windowsill along Lake Huron, but it's not the cottage we're renting this year.
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- GT

Yes, most threads slowly fade away Nice photo Gary

Contest..
Thanks to all for participating.

It has been a delight sitting on the porch with everyone, hence the celebration.

It seems the guessing has subsided and I must go out soon.....so here are the results 1 hour early.

Hatch Jack - 98
Mitch - 127
Hoffmajo89 - 263
Fodderwing - 77
Black Mamba - 103
CelloDan - 275 WINNERView attachment 2640867
Birdsbeak - 78
Draggat - 222
Henry Beige - 188
pat9198 - 111
AuSLoX - 87
tmd _87 - 174
Tyson A Wright - 147
5K qs - 75
Plantman - 178

The amount of beans in wine glass was 341! Congrats CelloDan. I await your PM for mailing info.
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Do you mean Fodderwing was pulling my leg about guessing the exact number?! Congratulations to CelloDan I love that pic Bob

Another cool photo Dwight

That my friend is really cool, congrats to all and kudos to you Barrett for undertaking such a task

Great to see you here Paul, I'm really enjoying seeing 'old' Guardians call in this week

A sunny morning here. I enjoyed my walk and took the GL-24 out for the first time. That micarta is beautiful and full of character. Here’s the pile side.

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Beautiful photo Kurt, that's a real nice one

Thank you so much Bob for such a generous GAW !!!
It is a beautiful knife !
It will be a very treasured addition to my little flock of
Thank you Guardians !

I'll drink up a cup brewed from what I guess were 341 beans ... I hope it is not too strong

Resting confortable over the jolt laden substrate is my African Rosewood Lamb, kind gift from Jack.

I was just thinking about that run this morning Dan, lovely pic

I had just returned home to find I'd missed my delivery, when I got a text from a guy I don't see too often, but bumped into earlier, asking if I fancied a pint if I was still in town. I told him I was at home, but offered to meet him at our local. We hadn't been chatting long, when he began to tell me about having his heart broken, at the grand age of 52! He had had a friendship with a woman for the past 4 years, and they went to a local hippy festival together at the weekend, where he finally confessed his feelings for her. Unfortunately, within a few hours, she became entranced by some skate-boarder, with muscles and blond highlights Obviously, while empathising, I spent a good deal of time, making him laugh, and advised him to sell his ticket for the Pixies gig they were going to next week, and not lock himself in his bedroom listening to Diana Ross tracks I just sent him a link to this

I hope everyone is having a great day It feels like Christmas Eve here!

 

[SteveC]

Thank you so much Bob for such a generous GAW !!!
It is a beautiful knife !
It will be a very treasured addition to my little flock of
Thank you Guardians !

I'll drink up a cup brewed from what I guess were 341 beans ... I hope it is not too strong

Resting confortable over the jolt laden substrate is my African Rosewood Lamb, kind gift from Jack.

Cool pic !

After an early morning run down to my P.O, meet Winda (pronounced Veen'-Dah!)!!
Winda is Polish for "elevator", a nice feminine sounding name, for this great knife!
She's a lovely Gal, and she's enjoying my pocket as we speak!!
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Thanks, Barrett for organizing this treasure, and thanks Eric for creating it!!
ea42 - GL-24!! Very Wabi Sabi - my favorite flavor!!

Congrats Charlie, Winda has some character !

 

[cudgee]

The good news is, I should have it by lunchtime tomorrow

 

[Jack Black]

That is so awesome Barrett, aren’t Jacks packages just amazing.
Well done Jack

Thanks mate

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I brought the group pic forward, Barrett!! I believe "Winda" is second from the left at the top - next to yours!!View attachment 2641029
btb01

 

[Tyson A Wright]

After an early morning run down to my P.O, meet Winda (pronounced Veen'-Dah!)!!
Winda is Polish for "elevator", a nice feminine sounding name, for this great knife!
She's a lovely Gal, and she's enjoying my pocket as we speak!!
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Thanks, Barrett for organizing this treasure, and thanks Eric for creating it!!
ea42 - GL-24!! Very Wabi Sabi - my favorite flavor!!

I don't usually name my pocket knives, but my wife suggested that I call my GL-24 "Otis". I think I like Winda better.

 

[echoscout]

Afternoon Guardians! Looks like the pasture is full of new Lambs

 

[btb01]

A sunny morning here. I enjoyed my walk and took the GL-24 out for the first time. That micarta is beautiful and full of character. Here’s the pile side.

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Beautiful pic! Couple nice dark streaks on the back of yours.

Mine appears to be correct sir! The patterning on the covers are like your finger prints! One unique patterning to each! Love it!

Yeah, I enjoyed looking at the different grains and textures when I had ‘em all together. On some of them you can see where two pieces of fabric meet or overlap, with one going one direction, and one going another.

After an early morning run down to my P.O, meet Winda (pronounced Veen'-Dah!)!!
Winda is Polish for "elevator", a nice feminine sounding name, for this great knife!
She's a lovely Gal, and she's enjoying my pocket as we speak!!
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Thanks, Barrett for organizing this treasure, and thanks Eric for creating it!!
ea42 - GL-24!! Very Wabi Sabi - my favorite flavor!!

Looks great, Charlie! I like Winda’s beauty mark.

When I was doing a bit of research to try and find out how that micarta rod might have been used in an elevator, I came across a few images and videos of mid-century Polish elevators. I think I’d probably just take the stairs.

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btb01

Thanks, Charlie. That’s definitely it — another fairly easy one to pick out of a lineup.

Here’s the updated “roll call” group pic, with Charlie’s and few other members’ knives identified.

 

[SteveC]

I checked the tracking this morning Leon, and it indicated that the item had just arrived in the country, and was being processed. I went out to the post office, and while I was out, they tried to deliver it! The good news is, I should have it by lunchtime tomorrow

Stunning Steve

Thanks buddy !

I hope everyone is having a great day It feels like Christmas Eve here!

 

[SteveC]

Bonus pic of the day

 

[echoscout]

I don't usually name my pocket knives, but my wife suggested that I call my GL-24 "Otis". I think I like Winda better.

The only Otis I know of was on the Andy Griffith show

 

[Rufus1949]

The only Otis I know of was on the Andy Griffith show

There is the great Otis Redding.

 

[echoscout]

After an early morning run down to my P.O, meet Winda (pronounced Veen'-Dah!)!!
Winda is Polish for "elevator", a nice feminine sounding name, for this great knife!
She's a lovely Gal, and she's enjoying my pocket as we speak!!
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Thanks, Barrett for organizing this treasure, and thanks Eric for creating it!!
ea42 - GL-24!! Very Wabi Sabi - my favorite flavor!!

It's a dandy

“A black lamb can represent the pure thoughts of a just man“
-Someone Somewhere
Have a great day Guardians
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Black beauty of a

 

[Johnnythefox]

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I brought the group pic forward, Barrett!! I believe "Winda" is second from the left at the top - next to yours!!View attachment 2641029
btb01

I checked the tracking this morning Leon, and it indicated that the item had just arrived in the country, and was being processed. I went out to the post office, and while I was out, they tried to deliver it! The good news is, I should have it by lunchtime tomorrow

It's a common tattoo Jack As you know, the War of Roses were complex, and while the House of York had a white rose, and the House of Lancaster, a red one, both sides were supported in Yorkshire

Not too far away: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Towton

Sounds perfect Mitch Thank you my friend

Thank you very much Bob

Wonderful photos of your Grim Reaper I have been posting here a long time, and I have seen lots of mushroom pics before, but I think the top pic may well be a first

Reapers?

Nice Jer

That's cool Jack

Thanks Steve

Stunning Steve

So cool!

Very interesting David The nearest I've been to the oil game, apart from being friends with a one-time olive oil importer, is Barry The Original Ted's tales of his oil-drilling adventures in South America in the 60's. I did once know a bloke called Derek though

As we say in Yorkshire: "Be reight!"

Nice to see that one mate

Thank you David, it means a lot to me Carnival usually starts off Friday evening, and runs through to Monday evening

Yes, most threads slowly fade away Nice photo Gary

Do you mean Fodderwing was pulling my leg about guessing the exact number?! Congratulations to CelloDan I love that pic Bob


Another cool photo Dwight

Great to see you here Paul, I'm really enjoying seeing 'old' Guardians call in this week

Beautiful photo Kurt, that's a real nice one

I was just thinking about that run this morning Dan, lovely pic

I had just returned home to find I'd missed my delivery, when I got a text from a guy I don't see too often, but bumped into earlier, asking if I fancied a pint if I was still in town. I told him I was at home, but offered to meet him at our local. We hadn't been chatting long, when he began to tell me about having his heart broken, at the grand age of 52! He had had a friendship with a woman for the past 4 years, and they went to a local hippy festival together at the weekend, where he finally confessed his feelings for her. Unfortunately, within a few hours, she became entranced by some skate-boarder, with muscles and blond highlights Obviously, while empathising, I spent a good deal of time, making him laugh, and advised him to sell his ticket for the Pixies gig they were going to next week, and not lock himself in his bedroom listening to Diana Ross tracks I just sent him a link to this

I hope everyone is having a great day It feels like Christmas Eve here!

I dont know how to isolate the quote,but it is complicated regarding the war of the roses.

My last unit was the Royal Regiment of Fusilers (attached) we wore a hackle all the time.

On St.Georges day we wore red and white roses behind the cap badge,most where from Northumberland way (North East).

Note the bayonet,at a vets meeting the other day with Green Jackets (light infantry) they told me its called a sword with them,so many bits of history that hold us together.

 

[Hoffmajo89]

Contest..
Thanks to all for participating.

It has been a delight sitting on the porch with everyone, hence the celebration.

It seems the guessing has subsided and I must go out soon.....so here are the results 1 hour early.

Hatch Jack - 98
Mitch - 127
Hoffmajo89 - 263
Fodderwing - 77
Black Mamba - 103
CelloDan - 275 WINNERView attachment 2640867
Birdsbeak - 78
Draggat - 222
Henry Beige - 188
pat9198 - 111
AuSLoX - 87
tmd _87 - 174
Tyson A Wright - 147
5K qs - 75
Plantman - 178

The amount of beans in wine glass was 341! Congrats CelloDan. I await your PM for mailing info.
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In this contest I’ve learned that we’re all white pessimistic… at least in our guessing of number of coffee beans in a wine glass thanks for the GAW. Now I won’t clog up the thread further.