Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

birdsbeaks said:
The recovery ambles on. The weather has gone from merely bad to downright unpleasant. It's now in the high 60°Fs and raining which, in my book, falls under the definition of "clammy" and "clammy," if you're lucky enough not to know, is never good. Unless you're talking about chowder. I suppose a chowder that's nice and "clammy" is even better than good, but I digress...

Natural light is great, but like many other great (and, in some cases, terrible) things - leviathans, Voldemort, weather patterns, The Old Gods, supernovas, etc. - it can also be very unpredictable. The high frequency of overcast days of late has pushed me into learning how to use a flash. I think, in my vast ignorance, that I've always low-key judged people who use flashes - after all, signs in museums and historic places lump flash photography in with gross behavior like spitting on the floor and spirited yelling. Already associated with far too many unsavory groups, I always figured it best to leave flash photography to others but here we are. One nice thing about a flash, though, is the ability to take pictures inside or at night which is seemingly (and, to me always, strangely) all but impossible with a camera under ordinary circumstances. Phones somehow figured it out but I'm gonna chalk that up to magic because I really don't understand it.

I think that's probably enough out of me. Here's a picture of a really great lamb, its excellent travel enclosure, and a book, which according to the author at the time of publication was "one of the most expansive volumes ever published about trout," titled (a bit too "on the nose" in my humble opinion) "Trout."

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Plenty to ruminate on there Will :) Keep mending! :cool: :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
Sweet pair Steve :cool: :thumbsup:
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Cheers buddy !

birdsbeaks said:
The recovery ambles on. The weather has gone from merely bad to downright unpleasant. It's now in the high 60°Fs and raining which, in my book, falls under the definition of "clammy" and "clammy," if you're lucky enough not to know, is never good. Unless you're talking about chowder. I suppose a chowder that's nice and "clammy" is even better than good, but I digress...

Natural light is great, but like many other great (and, in some cases, terrible) things - leviathans, Voldemort, weather patterns, The Old Gods, supernovas, etc. - it can also be very unpredictable. The high frequency of overcast days of late has pushed me into learning how to use a flash. I think, in my vast ignorance, that I've always low-key judged people who use flashes - after all, signs in museums and historic places lump flash photography in with gross behavior like spitting on the floor and spirited yelling. Already associated with far too many unsavory groups, I always figured it best to leave flash photography to others but here we are. One nice thing about a flash, though, is the ability to take pictures inside or at night which is seemingly (and, to me always, strangely) all but impossible with a camera under ordinary circumstances. Phones somehow figured it out but I'm gonna chalk that up to magic because I really don't understand it.

I think that's probably enough out of me. Here's a picture of a really great lamb, its excellent travel enclosure, and a book, which according to the author at the time of publication was "one of the most expansive volumes ever published about trout," titled (a bit too "on the nose" in my humble opinion) "Trout."

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Nice composition ! 👍

mitch13 said:
The Barrett
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A good rule to follow ! 🙂👍
 
Jack Black said:
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 :rolleyes: Keeping the pic to a thumbnail, but don't click on it if you're squeamish or have just had breakfast :thumbsup:

"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 :thumbsup:

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That's terrible Jack. Keeping you in my thoughts, and hoping that this assault leaves you none the worse for wear.

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Campbellclanman said:
Ok.... so I have two of Charlies Original Lambsfoot Knives, the Bone and the Ebony, what is everyone's opinions on Charlies latest release- that stunning FC Lambsfoot Knife, is it impossible to compare and totally respect each release to be amazing - or does the FC Lambsfoot win this race?

Is it simply my opinion I couldn't imagine something overriding the originals as they are so superb - yet when you see the FC Lambsfoot - it's pretty darned beautiful.

So..... to those out there whom own both - what really are your thoughts? I'm just super interested in owners opinions as they both are such great Knives.
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Interesting question, and one that I was pondering myself.

I am lucky enough to be the owner of one of the original 2019 WCLFs. When I first saw the pictures of the new flat cap knives, I was immediately smitten and resolved to acquire one.

However...additional reflection led me to realize that the FCs, as beautiful as they may be, are functionally equivalent to the 2019s. The bone covers are gorgeous to be sure, but the same can be said of the originals.

So despite my better judgment, I didn't even try to make a play for a Flat Cap. I am already blessed with a WCLF, might as well let the universe spread the wealth. Plus, it's another way for me to fight the FOMO.

Time will tell if I made my sound decision.
 
I hope you can forgive me this once Jack for the non lamb.

I wanted to replicate as close as possible this old lamb tailing and castrating knife from a W Jno Baker catalogue I have. Naturally I went with Cosimo for this.

We made a couple of changes, I swapped the lamb to the primary. The size and shield ended up being bigger than I envisioned but it works quite well. It’s all carbon construction as was the original too.

I am a happy camper and you should expect to see much more of this knife!

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Anyway off to change and head out. Wife and I are in the big smoke to see Marcus King and Chris Stapleton play tonight.
 
kamagong said:
That's terrible Jack. Keeping you in my thoughts, and hoping that this assault leaves you none the worse for wear.

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Thanks a lot Christian :) :thumbsup:
Jakeywax31 said:
Abnormally warm today so I think I’m going to kick off my shift with a nice pipe. Prince Albert, nice pipe, and a Charlie lamb. What more could a guy ask for.

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kamagong said:
Interesting question, and one that I was pondering myself.

I am lucky enough to be the owner of one of the original 2019 WCLFs. When I first saw the pictures of the new flat cap knives, I was immediately smitten and resolved to acquire one.

However...additional reflection led me to realize that the FCs, as beautiful as they may be, are functionally equivalent to the 2019s. The bone covers are gorgeous to be sure, but the same can be said of the originals.

So despite my better judgment, I didn't even try to make a play for a Flat Cap. I am already blessed with a WCLF, might as well let the universe spread the wealth. Plus, it's another way for me to fight the FOMO.

Time will tell if I made my sound decision.
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I think that was some of the best jigging GEC have ever done :) Charlie always gets the best! :D :thumbsup:
Jakeywax31 said:
Oh gas station burrito….how I’ve missed you.

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DaveHS said:
Good evening, Guardians! New lamb in Texas all the way from Sheffield.
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Looks good Dave :) :thumbsup:
Hatchet_Jack said:
I hope you can forgive me this once Jack for the non lamb.

I wanted to replicate as close as possible this old lamb tailing and castrating knife from a W Jno Baker catalogue I have. Naturally I went with Cosimo for this.

We made a couple of changes, I swapped the lamb to the primary. The size and shield ended up being bigger than I envisioned but it works quite well. It’s all carbon construction as was the original too.

I am a happy camper and you should expect to see much more of this knife!

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Anyway off to change and head out. Wife and I are in the big smoke to see Marcus King and Chris Stapleton play tonight.
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That's quite legitimate Jack :) Glad you're pleased with it :thumbsup:
 
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