Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[mitch13]

Hope it's gone well Bob Sweet Lamb

I'm not sure they'll need the stamps Will, but they can't hurt. That wood looks similar to wood they have been using a few decades now. I've not really known the Sheffield makers to use oak much. Generally, they go for the cheapest stuff they can find

I hope you get a reply Will. I don't know much about wood, compared to lots of folks here. @lambertiana has always been my go-to wood guy

Very nice David

Thanks Charlie, worst injury I've had in 60-odd years, and I've done some things!

I think that would be more likely, though the African Rosewood I had from Wright's was actually a little darker than their Indonesian Rosewood. Could it be Chinese Rosewood?

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It looks familiar to me too, like wood!

OTW doesn't change much Jer

Nice Steve

Chippy Tea! Fantastic Mitch Looks like a fantastic trip

I'll swap you Will!

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Fortunately @Jakeywax31 gifted me a much nicer example I wish I could remember what Rodgers called these knives

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Sometimes they get the degree of cant entirely wrong

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Hope you continue to feel better my friend


Pulled pork sandwich sounds a great idea Paul I don't envy you the 7 straight nights buddy, but that's a fine-looking Lamb to have in your pocket

Stunning pic Steve

Sweet

Thanks jack we did.
Violet today.

 

[btb01]

Fine work like that keeps the fingers nimble!!

View attachment 2793387Nostalgic carry today!! (found it cleaning off my desk!) Carrying old Blackie mostly, for 5 years, convinced me once and for all, of the wonder of using a Lambfoot!!

Nice image, Charlie. Your Lamb sure looks good in ebony.

Morning all.
Just checking in.
Got to port macquarie after 6 last night (3 hour travel)
I decided to switch to flash last minute.

View from the balcony, Anglican Church.

Went for a walk along the river. Port is located the mouth of the Hastings River.


Then had dinner at the beachouse pub, looks over the river. Great view to watch the sun go down. Another $1 upgrade to pint. Only a couple with a big feed.

The Church lit up when we got back.

Cool pics, Mitch. I hope you’re having (or had) a nice holiday!

A cold Presidents Day in Wisconsin. I don’t know what the wind chill is but it feels like -50.

Celebrating my son Eli’s 8th Birthday today. We went to a Mongolian noodle bar and took him shopping. Told him he had $100 to spend on whatever he wanted. Left with a straw hat (supposedly some anime guy wears it), metal bookmark, anime coke, pack of soccer cards, siracha candy, and a lava lamp . Kids like the most random stuff.

Carrying the Charlie lamb.

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Happy (belated) 8th birthday to Eli! My kids also pick out the most random stuff for gifts.

Good morning Guardians, this post has nothing to do with Lambsfoot knives, so please feel free to skip it. My reason for posting it here is simply so I don't have to keep repeating parts of the story, in dribs and drabs. Plenty of folks here got bigger problems, so I'm not asking for sympathy, nor legal/medical opinions, or anger please. I sent out this text (below) to some friends this morning, by way of explanation, and I've had people on the phone ever since, who clearly hadn't read the text Keeping the pic to a thumbnail, but don't click on it if you're squeamish or have just had breakfast

"The next time you see me, you're probably going to get a shock, so I'm writing this as an explanation, why I haven't been around so much the past couple of weeks, and why I may not be around as much in the next couple of months. At least 15 years ago, I noticed a small discoloured area of skin close to the front of my hairline. Because of it's location, I wasn't sure how long it had been there, or even if it had always been there. I spoke to my GP about it, and he said it was nothing to worry about. Other doctors I've seen have given the same opinion. Recently, I saw a dentist who noticed it, and she referred me to the hospital. When I attended the appointment, the surgeon I spoke to also told me that he wasn't concerned about the area of skin. However, he suggested I might consider a simple operation to have it removed, so that it could be better studied. He told me that the surgery would involve a single incision, and he would bring skin forward to cover the area, leaving a small, neat scar. I would feel some tightness of the scalp for a week or two, but that would be that. I consented. Unfortunately, when I went for the surgery, things went very differently. It was performed by a different surgeon, in a different part of the hospital, and in a very different manner. I was unaware of what was being done to me, but left hospital with a circular dressing stapled to the front of my forehead. I was not very happy about this, nor the fact I couldn't wash my hair, or have it cut until the staples, and the dressing were removed a week later. That was yesterday, and I was absolutely shocked when I saw what had been done to me. There is a deep, gaping, open wound in the front of my forehead, which I have to try and dress myself (2 nurses struggled). I cannot wash or have my hair cut for at least another month, or get the wound wet in any way, and I just have to hope it doesn't get dirty or infected. In a month or so, I can look forward to having a large scab over the area, as the skin, hopefully, begins to heal. Then, there may be more surgery. I have been left both upset and angry by what has been done to me, which I regard as assault. Unfortunately, because of my vulnerable condition, I may not be around so much, or able to attend events, while my head wound heals."

Got a busy day today, unfortunately, but back to normal service shortly, hopefully

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That’s terrible, Jack. I hope your head heals up well, and that you get some sort of satisfactory resolution to the whole ordeal.

My original Charlie lamb on top of my moose hide/beaver fur hat. Seldom gets cold enough to wear it anymore. It was forecast to be -40 C here this morning, but, it only went down to -36 C (about -33 F). I was a bit disappointed, we haven't had an honest -40 day for years.

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I bet that thing keeps your head warm! Great pic, Dan.

Well, the weather has turned perfectly dreadful - as has my health. Humid, overcast, dreary - and last night, I woke up at 4:00 am in a full flop sweat from fever and with a category 5 headache. I'm not looking for sympathy, and I know most, well - some at least , of you would wish me a speedy recovery. Lord knows there are Guardians in more dire straits than I. If you have positive vibes to radiate - please point them in their direction!

It was with great difficulty and awful slowness that I forced myself to lumber from the couch to the backyard to take this picture. My Waynorth lamb and a two-blade Taylor's for Two-Blade Tewsday. Just pretend you're at McDonald's, Guardians - we do it all for you!

Hope you’re feeling better soon, Will. Nice pic.

I’m still recovering from an extra-long weekend. I’m not sick or anything, but the kids had Monday off school for Presidents’ Day and Tuesday off for conferences, and after having them home for four days straight I need a break.

We did do a couple fun things, took the girls bowling, and had a nice dinner out one night — Chicago-style deep dish pizza.

It’s been cold. Looking like it’ll warm up a bit (at least back to around freezing, maybe even a couple degrees above) next week, which will be nice. I’ve had my Albers Guardians Lamb with my most of the weekend.

 

[birdsbeaks]

I'll swap you Will!

Fortunately Jakeywax31 gifted me a much nicer example I wish I could remember what Rodgers called these knives

Sometimes they get the degree of cant entirely wrong

Hope you continue to feel better my friend

Thanks, Jack - very interesting stuff. I can overlook gaps and heavy actions and all the rest, but incorrect cant really seems to bug me.

Will do. Thanks again, my friend.

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I guess these lambs are crawling out of the woodwork today! I feel partly responsible!

I was discussing, what else, lambfoot knives with a fellow guardian and took these pictures. Now, you can see them too!

I call the following sequence "Strange Times at Lambfoot High" or "Would the Real Lamb Shady Please Stand Up?"

 

[SteveC]

Thanks, Jack - very interesting stuff. I can overlook gaps and heavy actions and all the rest, but incorrect cant really seems to bug me.

Will do. Thanks again, my friend.

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I guess these lambs are crawling out of the woodwork today! I feel partly responsible!

I was discussing, what else, lambfoot knives with a fellow guardian and took these pictures. Now, you can see them too!

I call the following sequence "Strange Times at Lambfoot High" or "Would the Real Lamb Shady Please Stand Up?"

 

[mitch13]

Evening all

 

[Rufus1949]

Evening all

Glad you had an enjoyable trip Mitch.

 

[mitch13]

Nice image, Charlie. Your Lamb sure looks good in ebony.



Cool pics, Mitch. I hope you’re having (or had) a nice holiday!



Happy (belated) 8th birthday to Eli! My kids also pick out the most random stuff for gifts.



That’s terrible, Jack. I hope your head heals up well, and that you get some sort of satisfactory resolution to the whole ordeal.



I bet that thing keeps your head warm! Great pic, Dan.



Hope you’re feeling better soon, Will. Nice pic.

I’m still recovering from an extra-long weekend. I’m not sick or anything, but the kids had Monday off school for Presidents’ Day and Tuesday off for conferences, and after having them home for four days straight I need a break.

We did do a couple fun things, took the girls bowling, and had a nice dinner out one night — Chicago-style deep dish pizza.

It’s been cold. Looking like it’ll warm up a bit (at least back to around freezing, maybe even a couple degrees above) next week, which will be nice. I’ve had my Albers Guardians Lamb with my most of the weekend.

Barrett
You don't have to be sick, kids are hard work
Nice pizza!

 

[mitch13]

Glad you had an enjoyable trip Mitch.

Thanks Bob, it was great .
This was the usua,l much to the wife's disgust I was out of meds she checks up on mee..

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks jack we did.
Violet today.

Very swanky Mitch

That’s terrible, Jack. I hope your head heals up well, and that you get some sort of satisfactory resolution to the whole ordeal.

Thanks mate, I'm not holding my breath TBH

I’m still recovering from an extra-long weekend. I’m not sick or anything, but the kids had Monday off school for Presidents’ Day and Tuesday off for conferences, and after having them home for four days straight I need a break.

We did do a couple fun things, took the girls bowling, and had a nice dinner out one night — Chicago-style deep dish pizza.

That'd wear you out Barrett! Half-term here this week, and I'm seeing a lot of exhausted-looking parents and grandparents! Cool pic, that sure looks like a great pizza I don't think we get pizza that good here

It’s been cold. Looking like it’ll warm up a bit (at least back to around freezing, maybe even a couple degrees above) next week, which will be nice. I’ve had my Albers Guardians Lamb with my most of the weekend.

Glad you're keeping warm Barrett, that's an excellent choice my friend

Thanks, Jack - very interesting stuff. I can overlook gaps and heavy actions and all the rest, but incorrect cant really seems to bug me.

Me too! It's probably some sort of condition!

I guess these lambs are crawling out of the woodwork today! I feel partly responsible!

I was discussing, what else, lambfoot knives with a fellow guardian and took these pictures. Now, you can see them too!

I call the following sequence "Strange Times at Lambfoot High" or "Would the Real Lamb Shady Please Stand Up?"

Probably came out of the Richards factory, around the same time

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Very nice Steve, they're interesting knives aren't they, very light in weight? Of course, cost-cutting was the sole reason for the design, (which didn't just include Lambsfoot knives). The Sheffield cutlery firms were in desperate straits then. Personally, I think they made bad choices, as I did at the time, but it's easy to offer opinions when it doesn't involve your bread and butter

Evening all

Out on the town?

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians, it seems a bit quieter here today. I hope everyone is doing well, and that you have a good day

 

[Rufus1949]

Good morning Guardians, it seems a bit quieter here today. I hope everyone is doing well, and that you have a good day

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I have always liked that design Jack. It seems like a rare one. More labor intensive?

 

[screened porch]

 

[Rufus1949]

I'm trying to wake up!! I know at 76, it's a bit late.

 

[SteveC]

Evening all

Violet

Very nice Steve, they're interesting knives aren't they, very light in weight? Of course, cost-cutting was the sole reason for the design, (which didn't just include Lambsfoot knives). The Sheffield cutlery firms were in desperate straits then. Personally, I think they made bad choices, as I did at the time, but it's easy to offer opinions when it doesn't involve your bread and butter

Thanks, yes they are

Good morning Guardians, it seems a bit quieter here today. I hope everyone is doing well, and that you have a good day

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Cool Lamb buddy !

I'm trying to wake up!!
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Cool pic Bob !

 

[Rufus1949]

Cool pic Bob !

Thanks Steve. No beans were hurt in the filming!

 

[SteveC]

Good day Guardians !


Old gnawbone today

 

[Jack Black]

I have always liked that design Jack. It seems like a rare one. More labor intensive?

Yes, certainly an uncommon design Bob I first saw it on this one, but the knife is beyond help unfortunately!

I'm trying to wake up!! I know at 76, it's a bit late.
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Smell the coffee pal!

Cool Lamb buddy !

Thanks Steve, shame it doesn't have a bit more meat on it!

Good day Guardians !


Old gnawbone today



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Looking good buddy Real quality manufacturer I think

 

[birdsbeaks]

I'm trying to wake up!! I know at 76, it's a bit late.
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672 beans!!!

 

[Old Engineer]

Jack Black : Because you used to ask about The Car On The Ice , I wanted you to know that it is back this year after a few years absence . I had my Flat Cap Lamb in my pocket .

Take care my friend
Harry

 

[Rufus1949]

Good day Guardians !


Old gnawbone today



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Sweetness