Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[pjsjr]

All of these pictured in this thread have a beauty and characteriatics all their own. Looking forward to seeing the remainder in all their splendor!

I got 'Iron Mike' cleaned and oiled, he has a strong pull...going to take sometime to work it in...

 

[pjsjr]

Sorry if I've missed anyone's posts I'm really struggling to stay online tonight, can't even load my email

I eventually managed to upload this updated pic though (but only because it is fairly low res)

You have mine correct, thanks. Hope you can get rested up. Preston

 

[Jack Black]

Not to get too esoteric, but what I find truly amazing with all of these beautiful examples of craftsmanship - is the "zen" of these knives.
What I'm trying to say is that although each knife has characteristics that are the same as the others, each is unique in it's own right.
It has been my experience that usually, a "yearly run" consists of knives that are meant to be as close as possible to being an exact copycat of each other.
And in the sense of material selection, that is also true here.
But with our 2019 knives, material selection is where the "sameness" ends. Even the variance between the mark and pile sides gives a unique Yin and Yang to each individual stunning example. There simply are no bad apples in this barrel.
Thanks to the diligence of Jack and the remarkable skill of the craftsman, each of us has received an absolutely beautiful and stunning knife.
The bar has definitely been raised and probably will never be equaled again.
I definitely feel that I now possess a true heirloom to be passed on that will connect this "OG" with generations yet to come.

Nice post OG I do think this one is our best annual Guardians knife so far, going to be hard work next year!

All of these pictured in this thread have a beauty and characteriatics all their own. Looking forward to seeing the remainder in all their splendor!

I got 'Iron Mike' cleaned and oiled, he has a strong pull...going to take sometime to work it in...

Looking lovely Preston, that pull will ease a little with use, and I think you'll soon get used to it my friend

You have mine correct, thanks. Hope you can get rested up. Preston

That's good Thanks (though I may end up having to reply to emails on my phone )

 

[cigarrodog]

Wow! You've really captured the awesome character of that one nicely



Well spotted!



Nicely said



Stunning Vince



Oh wow!



Yeah, I like that look, but the Ironwood has that extra shimmer and character



Well done Dylan, that is gorgeous



Very true my friend Great pics, and very informative ones too

Well found! The pile side almost looks plain in the group pic, what a difference it makes to see it photographed properly



Wow John, that looks even better there And more Lupine!



Spectacular Ron Are the knives as dark as they look there?

I think I'm going to be ready to hit the hay after making this post, but I have a bunch of PMs and emails to catch up with Hope everyone is having a good day, and I'm loving seeing those Guardians knives

Thank you Jack, twice.

 

[cigarrodog]

Not to get too esoteric, but what I find truly amazing with all of these beautiful examples of craftsmanship - is the "zen" of these knives.
What I'm trying to say is that although each knife has characteristics that are the same as the others, each is unique in it's own right.
It has been my experience that usually, a "yearly run" consists of knives that are meant to be as close as possible to being an exact copycat of each other.
And in the sense of material selection, that is also true here.
But with our 2019 knives, material selection is where the "sameness" ends. Even the variance between the mark and pile sides gives a unique Yin and Yang to each individual stunning example. There simply are no bad apples in this barrel.
Thanks to the diligence of Jack and the remarkable skill of the craftsman, each of us has received an absolutely beautiful and stunning knife.
The bar has definitely been raised and probably will never be equaled again.
I definitely feel that I now possess a true heirloom to be passed on that will connect this "OG" with generations yet to come.

Hit the nail on the head. I actually said when I first saw my knife that the different covers were like Yin Yang.

Jack Black Thank you for nice words. Also, I think that we all knew that Ironwood varies. If any thing it adds to its’ natural beauty. I have knives with matching Ironwood covers. Don’t ask what they cost. If any thing, as they say in some parts of England, I’m chuffed t’bits to own mine

 

[Jack Black]

Jack Black Thank you for nice words. Also, I think that we all knew that Ironwood varies. If any thing it adds to its’ natural beauty. I have knives with matching Ironwood covers. Don’t ask what they cost. If any thing, as they say in some parts of England, I’m chuffed t’bits to own mine

Thank you my friend

 

[JohnDF]

Mark Side


Pile Side


I like it when the Mark Side is the Show Side, while the Pile Side is a little more subdued.

 

[Jack Black]

Mark Side


Pile Side


I like it when the Mark Side is the Show Side, while the Pile Side is a little more subdued.

Yes, I know what you mean John, I have a Candle-end in Sambar, and prefer the pile side, seems kind of wrong! Every time I look at your knife, it seems more Lupine!

 

[pjsjr]

Looking lovely Preston, that pull will ease a little with use, and I think you'll soon get used to it my friend

Thanks, I'm sure it will too. Rosie was difficult to open at first, but now is just about right.

 

[JohnDF]

Every time I look at your knife, it seems more Lupine!

I know, it kind of pops out at you. It seems to be growing in definition, maybe a wolf will jump out of my knife one of these days. It definitely adds to my liking of the knife.

 

[pjsjr]

Mark Side


Pile Side


I like it when the Mark Side is the Show Side, while the Pile Side is a little more subdued.

Either side is excellent, nice photos, John, Wolfie is looking good

 

[JohnDF]

Either side is excellent, nice photos, John, Wolfie is looking good

Thank you, and "Wolfie" might catch on

 

[cigarrodog]

Both sides look great. JohnDF

 

[Prester John]

Thank you, and "Wolfie" might catch on

Or "Werewolf of ... Sheffield"?

 

[cigarrodog]

Here is the Albert Oates. Doesn’t quite look like the images, but I’m very happy with it. Not UK legal with a cutting edge of 3 3/4 inches.

 

[Jack Black]

Here is the Albert Oates. Doesn’t quite look like the images, but I’m very happy with it. Not UK legal with a cutting edge of 3 3/4 inches.
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That's a very nice looking Lambsfoot

 

[cigarrodog]

Thank you Jack.

 

[RayseM]

Not to get too esoteric, but what I find truly amazing with all of these beautiful examples of craftsmanship - is the "zen" of these knives.
What I'm trying to say is that although each knife has characteristics that are the same as the others, each is unique in it's own right.
It has been my experience that usually, a "yearly run" consists of knives that are meant to be as close as possible to being an exact copycat of each other.
And in the sense of material selection, that is also true here.
But with our 2019 knives, material selection is where the "sameness" ends. Even the variance between the mark and pile sides gives a unique Yin and Yang to each individual stunning example. There simply are no bad apples in this barrel.
Thanks to the diligence of Jack and the remarkable skill of the craftsman, each of us has received an absolutely beautiful and stunning knife.
The bar has definitely been raised and probably will never be equaled again.
I definitely feel that I now possess a true heirloom to be passed on that will connect this "OG" with generations yet to come.

That is just the sort of philosophical/aesthetic appreciation I would expect from a guy with your mug
@OLd_gUY - like 2 different sides of the same knife.

With respect Man - it just struck me as funny. I agree too - by the way

Ray

 

[dc50]

Here is the Albert Oates. Doesn’t quite look like the images, but I’m very happy with it. Not UK legal with a cutting edge of 3 3/4 inches.
View attachment 1072118

Very cool CD What is the handle made from?

 

[WDJ]

Good morning, Guardians.

The rain has abated for now so I rushed out to snap a few pictures. The lighting is still not ideal but I think I got a decent number of pics to showcase some of the virtues of these knives.

Like Ron, I ordered two of these knives (Beautiful duo, by the way, Ron). My experience with Ironwood is that you never know what you might end up with so I opted to double my chances of receiving one that might greatly appeal to me. Well, as I suspected might be the case, there doesn't seem to be a single bad egg in the whole lot. Every example I have seen so far has been exceptional and the two I received are no exceptions.

As I mentioned earlier, the mark and pile sides of these knives are dramatically different. Reminds me somewhat of my AC. It will be impossible to become bored with these, there is just two much to enjoy about them.

There is nothing here not to like. Very well made, the bolsters are an incredibly refined touch and despite the obvious elegance of these knives, they still sport the rugged construction and healthy action that we have all come to appreciate in Wright's knives.

I suppose that is enough of my yammering, here are some pictures.


I started off with a side-by-side mark side shot:

Side-by-side pile shot:

Mark side / Pile side:

Pile side / Mark side (I really love the "burl" effect):

Alternating mark side/pile side pics:

And finally, some coffee cup glamour shots:

And to cap it all off, I have marked my knives on the group photo:

That is some amazing wood. Beautiful grain. I don't feel in modern times that Sheffield has the best reputation for quality knives. However, looking at those the reputation is perhaps unfair, they look as good as anything on the market. The factory should be congratulated.