Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Jack Black said:
9pm, and I finally got my work finished! 🫣 Tool Man has changed his mind about returning to the market tomorrow, but I might be able to get over to York. I'll try to catch up tomorrow Guardians 👍
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Perhaps you are right Jack, toolman is looking at retirement.
Hope you can have a relaxing day tomorrow.👍🏻
 
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One of the design details that I really like about the HHBs (and that I've never seen anyone on here mention) is how the spine of the blade is a continuation of the line of the backspring, and the edge is a continuation of the line from the bottom edge of the grip. It's essentially two lines converging, briefly punctuated by the kick, and then cutoff where the nose of the blade turns down. It's a very clean design - and this picture pretty much fails to capture this, but I'd love it if more lambs used this overall profile.


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Tyson A Wright said:
One of the design details that I really like about the HHBs (and that I've never seen anyone on here mention) is how the spine of the blade is a continuation of the line of the backspring, and the edge is a continuation of the line from the bottom edge of the grip. It's essentially two lines converging, briefly punctuated by the kick, and then cutoff where the nose of the blade turns down. It's a very clean design - and this picture pretty much fails to capture this, but I'd love it if more lambs used this overall profile.


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It is a timeless design Tyson. To have such clean lines, combined with excellent construction sets the bar high for others to emulate.
 
Tyson A Wright said:
One of the design details that I really like about the HHBs (and that I've never seen anyone on here mention) is how the spine of the blade is a continuation of the line of the backspring, and the edge is a continuation of the line from the bottom edge of the grip. It's essentially two lines converging, briefly punctuated by the kick, and then cutoff where the nose of the blade turns down. It's a very clean design - and this picture pretty much fails to capture this, but I'd love it if more lambs used this overall profile.


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Agree with you, that is a beautiful design. I also am very fond of the lines of a knife with a slight swayback, very elegant to my mind. What is really like is a definite taper to the blade. I have to look close on some lambs to see the taper of the blade.

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A perfectly splendid day in sunny South Florida - 77°F, a caressing breeze, and not a cloud in the sky. These are the days for which we South Floridians trudge, mewl, and slump through the rest of the year. It will drop down to 61°F tonight which, all things considered, ain't too shabby either.

Gentle zephyrs force the palm trees to whisper in accompaniment to the barks of spring-mad squirrels, the shrieks of raiding Blue Jays, and the tittering of nesting Cardinals. The Bougainvillea is in full bloom - a slow-motion fireworks show of reds, purples, pinks, and whites. Monarch butterflies are laying eggs on the Calamondin tree while Gulf Frittilaries eat their fill of wild yellow passionflower vines. It's only a matter of time before I hear the impatient chirps of the young Chimney Swifts which hatch, with perfect regularity, in a recess above my front door.

In a few months, when I'm back to griping about the heat - remind me of these days. Also, take a note that if you plan to visit South Florida, it's best to do so in the Spring.

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danno50 said:
Agree with you, that is a beautiful design. I also am very fond of the lines of a knife with a slight swayback, very elegant to my mind. What is really like is a definite taper to the blade. I have to look close on some lambs to see the taper of the blade.

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These days I pretty much always have a swayback lamb (the GL-24) in my pocket, so I'm right with you on that.
 
Rufus1949 said:
Here in the states, that's money in your hand. How is the pull on your new lamb Jack?
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It’s getting that way here. Apparently there’s a fair bit of bird flu around and they’ve really culled flock sizes, lots of empty shelves in the supermarket. When I bought the last lot of pullets a couple came with a flu. I gave them medication for a few days and they came good 🙂

I don’t really do the numbers with pull, too subjective for me. I will say it’s perfect for what I like. A firm yet smooth pull into half and full stop. One thing I really like is that he recessed the blade well into the knife. My biggest gripe with knives are proud tips. Despite this it’s still pinchable and no blade rap when I let it shut.
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Jakeywax31 said:
Weird one for you lambsfoot fiends. I introduce you to……Grandmas picnic table collection.

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I've already had a discussion about these with Paul, and find them very interesting. I doubt they had much to do with Winchester though, not as most of us think of the company! :D Great to see those two together buddy :) :thumbsup:
SteveC said:
Rodgers made ?
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That was my first thought, though I was thinking Rodgers parts, rather than Rodgers made. Maybe something Jim Parker picked up on his looting sprees travels to Sheffield ;) :thumbsup:
Jakeywax31 said:
Goins states German made in 1970 but who knows. It reminds me of Rodgers.
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It's a possibility Paul, Rodgers ended up being owned by Richards, who always had a relationship with Richartz. Not that I'd necessarily put them at their door, but that was a period of unlikely, and sometimes nefarious, activity :thumbsup:
 
Good morning Guardians, having wasted 15 minutes waiting to get online, I'm now running out of time, as I'm going to make a dash to York on the train. Hopefully I can get caught up while I'm travelling ;) I hope everyone's well, and that you have a great day :) As I'm going to pick up a flat cap for Charlie, it seemed appropriate to carry a flat cap Lamb FROM Charlie :) Sadly, I still can't wear my cap, but the noggin is healing :thumbsup:

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