Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Dave, I'm glad your package finally arrived:thumbsup: I hope you enjoy the 2018 Guardian along with the barlows!
dc50 said:
I just received a parcel from Rob rockman0 rockman0 and what a parcel it is! Amongst a whole bunch of chocolate bars, a really cool convenient single pack of Spam:p was
a 2018 Buffalo Horn Lambsfoot :eek::thumbsup: Rob also added a modified Case Barlow and a Red Rider pocket knife. :D I will post a couple quick shots of the Lambsfoot today and more in the future after I settle down :p What can I say I'm overwhelmed Rob, at your generosity and thoughtfulness, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.
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Obligatory Lambsfoot photo;)
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I am all caught up now, my youngun will be headed to school tomorrow! Lots to read and take in.
Rusty1 said:
My prize arrived for the competition to guess the date the Guardians page would turn 500. Thank you Jack for putting the original knife up for the competition and the alternative options you listed, which I opted for. This lambsfoot has a differing kind of rosewood found at A Wrights factory. Thank you Jack also for the other goodies you sent along, most appreciated! To me the rosewood seems to have an almost teak look and feel about it, different in appearance to other rosewood offerings from A Wright, which makes for a very appealing cover. Very pleased to add this lambsfoot to my ongoing collection.
Have a good Sunday Guardians!

Russell

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Congrats to Russell, but all I hear is there is an unclaimed ebony somewhere
 
Pardon my ignorance, but what advantage does the Lambsfoot offer compared to other shapes? Was there a specific task or reason for it’s design. I must admit being intrigued despite not usually preferring blades without a more traditional point.
 
RayseM said:
Yes - I agree with you cigarrodog cigarrodog , but the big question on my mind recently has been - when one post (with all the replies) takes up 3/4 of a thread page or more, :eek: does that add to one's post count as multiples or is it still just one post? :confused: Some of you guys are wicked chatty. :D Don't get me wrong, my sentiments mirror those of cigarrodog and I don't even have a lambs foot - YET ;)

AND - YES - really great looker there cigarrodog cigarrodog - well photographed too :thumbsup:

Ray
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Thank you. I’m very grateful for the kind welcoming, which I wasn’t expecting. From my silently observing the Guardians for the last few weeks, being chatty and kind seems to go hand in hand with the love of The Lambfoot. A most welcome respite from the world in general. Thank you all.
 
jstrange said:
Pardon my ignorance, but what advantage does the Lambsfoot offer compared to other shapes? Was there a specific task or reason for it’s design. I must admit being intrigued despite not usually preferring blades without a more traditional point.
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I suppose Jack can give you the best answer, though he's probably sleeping right now. There is also a lot of information and discussion in this thread, but there are a lot of pages. This thread moves briskly!

The lambsfoot is new to me--less than a year. I generally prefer clips and spears, which are the most common blade shapes in American traditional knives. But when I first saw it, I was immediately intrigued. It's sort of a compromise between a sheepsfoot and a wharncliffe, both of which I also like. It's a little sturdier, I think, than a wharncliffe, which tapers to a small point. And you can pierce with a lambsfoot much better than with a sheepsfoot.

I can't say that it's necessarily more useful than a clip or spear, but it handles my cutting needs just fine. I only have one at the moment: a small (approx. 3 1/2 in. closed) one with stag covers. Thick slabs which fill the hand very well, swayback pattern. Jack has said that to use a lambsfoot is to love it, and I agree. Why not try one?

--Vince
 
Prester John said:
I suppose Jack can give you the best answer, though he's probably sleeping right now. There is also a lot of information and discussion in this thread, but there are a lot of pages. This thread moves briskly!

The lambsfoot is new to me--less than a year. I generally prefer clips and spears, which are the most common blade shapes in American traditional knives. But when I first saw it, I was immediately intrigued. It's sort of a compromise between a sheepsfoot and a wharncliffe, both of which I also like. It's a little sturdier, I think, than a wharncliffe, which tapers to a small point. And you can pierce with a lambsfoot much better than with a sheepsfoot.

I can't say that it's necessarily more useful than a clip or spear, but it handles my cutting needs just fine. I only have one at the moment: a small (approx. 3 1/2 in. closed) one with stag covers. Thick slabs which fill the hand very well, swayback pattern. Jack has said that to use a lambsfoot is to love it, and I agree. Why not try one?

--Vince
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You forgot my favorite feature—the downward cant of the blade that gives you that extra precision with the tip.
 
Prester John said:
I suppose Jack can give you the best answer, though he's probably sleeping right now. There is also a lot of information and discussion in this thread, but there are a lot of pages. This thread moves briskly!

The lambsfoot is new to me--less than a year. I generally prefer clips and spears, which are the most common blade shapes in American traditional knives. But when I first saw it, I was immediately intrigued. It's sort of a compromise between a sheepsfoot and a wharncliffe, both of which I also like. It's a little sturdier, I think, than a wharncliffe, which tapers to a small point. And you can pierce with a lambsfoot much better than with a sheepsfoot.

I can't say that it's necessarily more useful than a clip or spear, but it handles my cutting needs just fine. I only have one at the moment: a small (approx. 3 1/2 in. closed) one with stag covers. Thick slabs which fill the hand very well, swayback pattern. Jack has said that to use a lambsfoot is to love it, and I agree. Why not try one?

--Vince
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Thanks for the info. I think I will give one a shot. Will probably try one of the A. Wright and Sons versions if I can find a good place to buy.
 
Thanks for giving our newest Guardian cigarrodog cigarrodog such a warm welcome folks :) :thumbsup:

RayseM said:
Yes - I agree with you cigarrodog cigarrodog , but the big question on my mind recently has been - when one post (with all the replies) takes up 3/4 of a thread page or more, :eek: does that add to one's post count as multiples or is it still just one post? :confused:
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I'm afraid it's still just one post Ray! :D :thumbsup:

rockman0 said:
Obligatory Lambsfoot photo;)
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Looks like you've put that Lambsfoot right to work Rob, it really has great lines :) :thumbsup:

Jody744 said:
I am all caught up now, my youngun will be headed to school tomorrow! Lots to read and take in.
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That's good to hear Jody :thumbsup:

jstrange said:
Pardon my ignorance, but what advantage does the Lambsfoot offer compared to other shapes? Was there a specific task or reason for it’s design. I must admit being intrigued despite not usually preferring blades without a more traditional point.
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Thanks for the question, and thanks to our Guardians for answering :) If you'd like to read more on the subject, check out the thread index linked to in post #1 :thumbsup:

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Looking good Kevin :thumbsup:

Morning Guardians, hope everyone is having a good week :) I thought I'd carry this Big 'Un in peaches n cream horn today, it hasn't been in my pocket for a while :thumbsup:

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jstrange said:
Thanks for the info. I think I will give one a shot. Will probably try one of the A. Wright and Sons versions if I can find a good place to buy.
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Just tried to send you a message, but wasn't able to do so.
 
rockman0 said:
Dave, I'm glad your package finally arrived:thumbsup: I hope you enjoy the 2018 Guardian along with the barlows!


Obligatory Lambsfoot photo;)
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Rob my enjoyment includes words like delighted, grateful, thrilled and thankful. I will enjoy adding these to my daily rotation. The Lambsfoot horn with the jet black mark side and beautiful streaking on the pile side is an especially appealing representation of this model that I will carry with pride.:thumbsup:
The Barlows are already displayed and set as my desktop users. The Case Barlow with a modified clip point blade into a very short Lambsfoot is pretty cool.:cool:
The Red Ryder Barlow is my first themed knife, it's a great addition to brighten the collection up. :p
Thank you for your kindness :D
 
Jack Black said:
Thanks for giving our newest Guardian cigarrodog cigarrodog such a warm welcome folks :) :thumbsup:

Morning Guardians, hope everyone is having a good week :) I thought I'd carry this Big 'Un in peaches n cream horn today, it hasn't been in my pocket for a while :thumbsup:

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Good day Jack! :) That is a beautiful bigun my friend! :thumbsup: I’m also going large this morning with this stag bigun! :thumbsup: :D

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