Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Jack Black said:
You should have been a lawyer Barrett! :D ;) :thumbsup:

You're off the hook Bob! :rolleyes: ;) :thumbsup:
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😉😁

Hatchet_Jack said:
Catching up with some mates tonight to camp at the family’s shack. 50 acres out near the mountains is a nice little getaway.

But first brekky, haven’t had an appetite lately so looking forward to a decent feed.
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Sounds like a nice time, Jack. Good looking breakfast there. :thumbsup:

Angry Waiter said:
I have some catching up to do so I might as well open this up. 🤣🙌

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Great pic, Pete! Hope you can get caught up. This thread has been moving along pretty quick! 🥃

Jakeywax31 said:
Life is still throwing haymakers but I’m still kicking. Got a lot going on but still always have a lamb with me. Have the GL24 tonight for my shift.

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Don’t work yourself too hard, Paul. Good to see you here. :thumbsup:

Campbellclanman said:
My friends I must apologise for my absence, weird isn’t it? When I am drawn away from my most loved place I feel I have apologise.
Huge tasks not giving me much playtime.

I want to reach out to our good friend and well liked Bladeforums member Barrett btb01 btb01

Obviously a LOT of work having gone into this project with Barrett starting this up with Eric Albers and putting his neck out to have the numbers made to then distribute.
That would have been quite huge. Jack and Charlie would know this all too well!
So my hat off to you Barrett my friend, thanks go out to our friend Jack too of course who I can truly say inspires us greatly, and to Eric to thank him for the Craftsman side of things and allowing some of us to have a taste of his magnificence.

As well, a thank you to my fellow Guardians. Thank you for being some of the internets nicer people - the World needs more of you.

This arrived not so long ago, I consider myself very lucky and privileged.

Just look at the thought having gone into this by Barrett ! 😍
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I appreciate the kind words, Duncan. The whole project was a lot of fun for me, and I’d do it again in an instant. 🙂

I’m glad yours finally made it over your way, it looks great! I think I’ve got it figured out in the group pic (the process of elimination is easier at this point). 😁

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Duncan’s image with his Guardians knife and all its accoutrements got me thinking about something. There were several of you who posted “complete package” photos like that, with the write-up, stickers, etc., but I don’t think I’ve spotted any of the rare “misprint” write-ups. 😁

You see, I typed up each of those on my old Royal Futura 800 typewriter (which, coincidentally, is from the around same time period as the elevator micarta, late ‘50s/early ‘60s). And, of course, being far from an expert typist, I occasionally made mistakes. I discarded quite a few, wanting them all to be just right, but after I’d done 20 or so, there were a couple on which I made a small mistake after typing out almost the entire thing, so I just X’ed it out and kept going. 😁 Think of it like the dark spots on the micarta, gives it extra character! 😉🤣 So I wonder… who ended up with a misprint write-up?
 
Very shortly after I made my last post, a piece of perfection arrived at the door, in the form of a long-anticipated package, or rather its contents :) Some time ago, Generous Bob contacted me, and offered to sponsor a Lambsfoot made by our friend Cosimo de Bendetto of Italy, with my choice of design and materials. I was left speechless by the generosity, but in due course, the 3 of us embarked on this project. I took a month or two to think about what I would like to see, and then put forward my proposition to Cosimo, my Dream Lambsfoot. I was very exacting in what I specified, but Cosimo did not flinch for an instant. For example, I wanted the Triple Rattail bolsters to be perfect, and Dwight Fodderwing Fodderwing very kindly assisted by taking some fantastic photos of 2 of his knives. I was very happy with Cosimo's K720 Bohler carbon steel, but asked if he could also use that for the liners and bolster, as well as the blade. The frame is a little bit larger than Eric Alber's, but smaller than the one I've seen on Cosimo's other Lambsfoot knives. It has a beautiful amount of sway, and fits my hand perfectly. The knife has the perfect amount of weight to it. The Lambsfoot blade is perfection itself, with lovely swedges, and a well-placed, nail-nick. There is a half-stop, and the pull is just right. As you can see from the photos, the covers are ram's horn, something I had always wanted to see on a Lambsfoot, but without their natural character completely polished away. What a knife! :) My deepest thanks to Bob for making this possible, and for encouraging me out of my complacency, and to Cosimo for his wonderful work. I also hope that Cosimo enjoyed the project, because he really did an amazing job, and was very easy to communicate with, despite the language barrier between us. I love the fact he has a Lambsfoot image on his business card :cool:

Some hastily-taken photos, and I hope to get better ones soon :) :thumbsup:











 
Jack Black said:
Very shortly after I made my last post, a piece of perfection arrived at the door, in the form of a long-anticipated package, or rather its contents :) Some time ago, Generous Bob contacted me, and offered to sponsor a Lambsfoot made by our friend Cosimo de Bendetto of Italy, with my choice of design and materials. I was left speechless by the generosity, but in due course, the 3 of us embarked on this project. I took a month or two to think about what I would like to see, and then put forward my proposition to Cosimo, my Dream Lambsfoot. I was very exacting in what I specified, but Cosimo did not flinch for an instant. For example, I wanted the Triple Rattail bolsters to be perfect, and Dwight Fodderwing Fodderwing very kindly assisted by taking some fantastic photos of 2 of his knives. I was very happy with Cosimo's K720 Bohler carbon steel, but asked if he could also use that for the liners and bolster, as well as the blade. The frame is a little bit larger than Eric Alber's, but smaller than the one I've seen on Cosimo's other Lambsfoot knives. It has a beautiful amount of sway, and fits my hand perfectly. The knife has the perfect amount of weight to it. The Lambsfoot blade is perfection itself, with lovely swedges, and a well-placed, nail-nick. There is a half-stop, and the pull is just right. As you can see from the photos, the covers are ram's horn, something I had always wanted to see on a Lambsfoot, but without their natural character completely polished away. What a knife! :) My deepest thanks to Bob for making this possible, and for encouraging me out of my complacency, and to Cosimo for his wonderful work. I also hope that Cosimo enjoyed the project, because he really did an amazing job, and was very easy to communicate with, despite the language barrier between us. I love the fact he has a Lambsfoot image on his business card :cool:

Some hastily-taken photos, and I hope to get better ones soon :) :thumbsup:











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Wow ! congrats Jack, what a lovely Lamb ! 😍


Way to go Bob !
 
Rufus1949 said:
I have learned from the best.😁

Waiting for my new lolligagging power recliner to arrive.😁
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You've earned some lollygagging buddy! :D :thumbsup:
btb01 said:

😉😁
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Brilliant! :D :thumbsup:
btb01 said:
I’m glad yours finally made it over your way, it looks great! I think I’ve got it figured out in the group pic (the process of elimination is easier at this point). 😁

LhqerMh.jpg


Duncan’s image with his Guardians knife and all its accoutrements got me thinking about something. There were several of you who posted “complete package” photos like that, with the write-up, stickers, etc., but I don’t think I’ve spotted any of the rare “misprint” write-ups. 😁

You see, I typed up each of those on my old Royal Futura 800 typewriter (which, coincidentally, is from the around same time period as the elevator micarta, late ‘50s/early ‘60s). And, of course, being far from an expert typist, I occasionally made mistakes. I discarded quite a few, wanting them all to be just right, but after I’d done 20 or so, there were a couple on which I made a small mistake after typing out almost the entire thing, so I just X’ed it out and kept going. 😁 Think of it like the dark spots on the micarta, gives it extra character! 😉🤣 So I wonder… who ended up with a misprint write-up?
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They're set to become collector's items Barrett! :D I have to go check :D ;) :thumbsup:
echoscout said:
Morning Guardians! Nice fall day this morning. Serious lollygagging on the agenda. 🪓 🐑 Happy trails!

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Enjoy every minute of it David! :D Nice pic there :) :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
Very shortly after I made my last post, a piece of perfection arrived at the door, in the form of a long-anticipated package, or rather its contents :) Some time ago, Generous Bob contacted me, and offered to sponsor a Lambsfoot made by our friend Cosimo de Bendetto of Italy, with my choice of design and materials. I was left speechless by the generosity, but in due course, the 3 of us embarked on this project. I took a month or two to think about what I would like to see, and then put forward my proposition to Cosimo, my Dream Lambsfoot. I was very exacting in what I specified, but Cosimo did not flinch for an instant. For example, I wanted the Triple Rattail bolsters to be perfect, and Dwight Fodderwing Fodderwing very kindly assisted by taking some fantastic photos of 2 of his knives. I was very happy with Cosimo's K720 Bohler carbon steel, but asked if he could also use that for the liners and bolster, as well as the blade. The frame is a little bit larger than Eric Alber's, but smaller than the one I've seen on Cosimo's other Lambsfoot knives. It has a beautiful amount of sway, and fits my hand perfectly. The knife has the perfect amount of weight to it. The Lambsfoot blade is perfection itself, with lovely swedges, and a well-placed, nail-nick. There is a half-stop, and the pull is just right. As you can see from the photos, the covers are ram's horn, something I had always wanted to see on a Lambsfoot, but without their natural character completely polished away. What a knife! :) My deepest thanks to Bob for making this possible, and for encouraging me out of my complacency, and to Cosimo for his wonderful work. I also hope that Cosimo enjoyed the project, because he really did an amazing job, and was very easy to communicate with, despite the language barrier between us. I love the fact he has a Lambsfoot image on his business card :cool:

Some hastily-taken photos, and I hope to get better ones soon :) :thumbsup:











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WOW!!! Much better than I could have imagined Jack.😍
 
Jakeywax31 said:
Life is still throwing haymakers but I’m still kicking. Got a lot going on but still always have a lamb with me. Have the GL24 tonight for my shift.

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Good to hear that you're still bobbing, weaving, and swinging! I'm sure the Army has a similar saying but in the Marine Corps we'd remind ourselves 'Semper Gumby' (aka always flexible), a play of course on Semper Fidelis. Hopefully you get some relief! 💪

mitch13 said:
Afternoon all
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Cool -- do you have any bonsais? :cool:

Jack Black said:
Blimey, that's a lot of graft Duncan, been nearly that long since I last washed up! 🤣 ;) Looking forward to seeing more of you mate :) :thumbsup:

Old Toffee Wing reminds me that it's been a long while since I last carried my '17 :eek: Back in the sausage sammich days! :D ;) :thumbsup:



Great shot of my favourite AC :) :thumbsup:

Thanks a lot buddy :) It's a nice day here today, but I'm waiting on a parcel I HOPE is going to arrive today :thumbsup:
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A gorgeous '17! 🤩

Jack Black said:
Very shortly after I made my last post, a piece of perfection arrived at the door, in the form of a long-anticipated package, or rather its contents :) Some time ago, Generous Bob contacted me, and offered to sponsor a Lambsfoot made by our friend Cosimo de Bendetto of Italy, with my choice of design and materials. I was left speechless by the generosity, but in due course, the 3 of us embarked on this project. I took a month or two to think about what I would like to see, and then put forward my proposition to Cosimo, my Dream Lambsfoot. I was very exacting in what I specified, but Cosimo did not flinch for an instant. For example, I wanted the Triple Rattail bolsters to be perfect, and Dwight Fodderwing Fodderwing very kindly assisted by taking some fantastic photos of 2 of his knives. I was very happy with Cosimo's K720 Bohler carbon steel, but asked if he could also use that for the liners and bolster, as well as the blade. The frame is a little bit larger than Eric Alber's, but smaller than the one I've seen on Cosimo's other Lambsfoot knives. It has a beautiful amount of sway, and fits my hand perfectly. The knife has the perfect amount of weight to it. The Lambsfoot blade is perfection itself, with lovely swedges, and a well-placed, nail-nick. There is a half-stop, and the pull is just right. As you can see from the photos, the covers are ram's horn, something I had always wanted to see on a Lambsfoot, but without their natural character completely polished away. What a knife! :) My deepest thanks to Bob for making this possible, and for encouraging me out of my complacency, and to Cosimo for his wonderful work. I also hope that Cosimo enjoyed the project, because he really did an amazing job, and was very easy to communicate with, despite the language barrier between us. I love the fact he has a Lambsfoot image on his business card :cool:

Some hastily-taken photos, and I hope to get better ones soon :) :thumbsup:











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That is just a beyond-words lamb! 🤩🥰:cool:🌟 Congrats! And well done to Bob and Cosimo. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
Very shortly after I made my last post, a piece of perfection arrived at the door, in the form of a long-anticipated package, or rather its contents :) Some time ago, Generous Bob contacted me, and offered to sponsor a Lambsfoot made by our friend Cosimo de Bendetto of Italy, with my choice of design and materials. I was left speechless by the generosity, but in due course, the 3 of us embarked on this project. I took a month or two to think about what I would like to see, and then put forward my proposition to Cosimo, my Dream Lambsfoot. I was very exacting in what I specified, but Cosimo did not flinch for an instant. For example, I wanted the Triple Rattail bolsters to be perfect, and Dwight Fodderwing Fodderwing very kindly assisted by taking some fantastic photos of 2 of his knives. I was very happy with Cosimo's K720 Bohler carbon steel, but asked if he could also use that for the liners and bolster, as well as the blade. The frame is a little bit larger than Eric Alber's, but smaller than the one I've seen on Cosimo's other Lambsfoot knives. It has a beautiful amount of sway, and fits my hand perfectly. The knife has the perfect amount of weight to it. The Lambsfoot blade is perfection itself, with lovely swedges, and a well-placed, nail-nick. There is a half-stop, and the pull is just right. As you can see from the photos, the covers are ram's horn, something I had always wanted to see on a Lambsfoot, but without their natural character completely polished away. What a knife! :) My deepest thanks to Bob for making this possible, and for encouraging me out of my complacency, and to Cosimo for his wonderful work. I also hope that Cosimo enjoyed the project, because he really did an amazing job, and was very easy to communicate with, despite the language barrier between us. I love the fact he has a Lambsfoot image on his business card :cool:

Some hastily-taken photos, and I hope to get better ones soon :) :thumbsup:











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Exquisite 🐑👍🤠
SteveC said:
Good morning Guardians and Happy Friday !


Charlie Lamb today 👍

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Black beauty 🐑👍🤠
Jack Black said:
Enjoy every minute of it David! :D Nice pic there :) :thumbsup:
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Thanks buddy. I will 👍🤠
Rufus1949 said:
I always enjoy seeing the grain on that knife David. 😍
Your positioning of knife and skeleton keys would make a nice shield.
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Thank you kindly buddy 👍🤠
 
Jack Black said:
Very shortly after I made my last post, a piece of perfection arrived at the door, in the form of a long-anticipated package, or rather its contents :) Some time ago, Generous Bob contacted me, and offered to sponsor a Lambsfoot made by our friend Cosimo de Bendetto of Italy, with my choice of design and materials. I was left speechless by the generosity, but in due course, the 3 of us embarked on this project. I took a month or two to think about what I would like to see, and then put forward my proposition to Cosimo, my Dream Lambsfoot. I was very exacting in what I specified, but Cosimo did not flinch for an instant. For example, I wanted the Triple Rattail bolsters to be perfect, and Dwight Fodderwing Fodderwing very kindly assisted by taking some fantastic photos of 2 of his knives. I was very happy with Cosimo's K720 Bohler carbon steel, but asked if he could also use that for the liners and bolster, as well as the blade. The frame is a little bit larger than Eric Alber's, but smaller than the one I've seen on Cosimo's other Lambsfoot knives. It has a beautiful amount of sway, and fits my hand perfectly. The knife has the perfect amount of weight to it. The Lambsfoot blade is perfection itself, with lovely swedges, and a well-placed, nail-nick. There is a half-stop, and the pull is just right. As you can see from the photos, the covers are ram's horn, something I had always wanted to see on a Lambsfoot, but without their natural character completely polished away. What a knife! :) My deepest thanks to Bob for making this possible, and for encouraging me out of my complacency, and to Cosimo for his wonderful work. I also hope that Cosimo enjoyed the project, because he really did an amazing job, and was very easy to communicate with, despite the language barrier between us. I love the fact he has a Lambsfoot image on his business card :cool:

Some hastily-taken photos, and I hope to get better ones soon :) :thumbsup:











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Wow, Jack! What a fantastic Lambsfoot! Bob has indisputably earned his market day nickname! 🙂

Jack Black said:
They're set to become collector's items Barrett! :D I have to go check :D ;) :thumbsup:
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I mean, people love that sort of thing when it comes to collecting coins and paper money, right? 🤣
 
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