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Two Gems right there Ron . Tough to choose between the 2 but the nod goes to the top one I think . And great photos of them my friend .Well I waited as long as I could! It’s cool and rainy here today. I managed to get some quick photos between showers so the lighting is not the best but here we go!
Thank you. It’s jigged bone.Very cool CDWhat is the handle made from?
Good Morning Guardians
Well I waited as long as I could! It’s cool and rainy here today. I managed to get some quick photos between showers so the lighting is not the best but here we go!
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:
You got two good looking knives, Dylan! I love the two gnarlier pieces of ironwood you got, with the sort of splotchy swirls and the small inclusions in the wood. It’s a shame they didn’t end up on the same knife, they’re so well matched!
I took a couple pics of Eleanor admiring my new Ironwood Lambsfoot this morning.
As you can tell by the look on her face, she's clearly impressed.
As a bonus, I think her sweatshirt is somewhat fitting for page 666 of this thread.
Very cool, and nice photo Jack!I had a nice lunch with @ADEE, and by chance we were both carrying an ebony Lambsfoot (mine is furthest from the camera)
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...
Mark Side
Pile Side
I like it when the Mark Side is the Show Side, while the Pile Side is a little more subdued.
Awsome big Lambsfoot, great character!
Sorry for asking the obvious, these old eyes thought it looked a bit like wood with burnt jigging I best lay low how dumb I am.
Thanks, Dave. I'll get some better photos later. The two blocks they are sitting on is desert Ironwood, hope to use it on a fixed blade soon.Dennis your photo's show that the mark and pile sides very evenly matched
I will be waiting to see how your fixed blade comes out.
At this point, it looks like you have the only Lambsfoot with matching scales. 
@RayseM-That is just the sort of philosophical/aesthetic appreciation I would expect from a guy with your mug
View attachment 1072129OLd_gUY - like 2 different sides of the same knife.
Ray
Like the embers of a campfire. Beautiful!!
Thank you very much, OG!
As everyone has been identifying their knives in the group photo, I've been wondering who would get the one with the cool dark veins. Congratulations!Well I waited as long as I could! It’s cool and rainy here today. I managed to get some quick photos between showers so the lighting is not the best but here we go!
Those are great! It's so cool that you got a matched/mismatched set.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:
Harvey I like it and the jigging...looks like basket weave covering.
John, I like the pile side for glamor...the mark side for excitment!Mark Side
Pile Side
I like it when the Mark Side is the Show Side, while the Pile Side is a little more subdued.
Looks good Dennis, both sides look pretty similarMine today, apologize for the less than stellar photos!
Amazing!! Grats!As everyone has been identifying their knives in the group photo, I've been wondering who would get the one with the cool dark veins. Congratulations!
Those are great! It's so cool that you got a matched/mismatched set.
The action on mine is starting to smooth out nicely. I hope to get a picture in better light later in the week. Maybe I'll even be able to show off a little patina.
Very cool, and nice photo Jack!
Awsome big Lambsfoot, great character!
Fantastic knives one and all! Incredible photos and beautiful chatoyancy!
I too am struggling to keep up, so I would be amiss if I didn't apologize in advance if I missed anyone!
Mine today, apologize for the less than stellar photos!
mitch4ging
Thank you. Love the grain pattern on your Ironwood.
dc50
Not at all. Even with it being bone and seeing it in person, it’s hard to tell if there is any charring of the jigging.
pjsjr
Thank you.
Mine came in today and I couldn't be more excited to have this one. It has two distinct personalities. I can't really tell which one mine is in the group photo though.
Exactly my thoughts, thanks.
Congrats Darren, it looks like it has evenly matched sides. Very beautiful.Wow everyone has got some amazing examples of the 2019 Guardian's knife
New Guardian hailing from Sunnyvale, CA
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Thank you!
Dylan you have drawn a pair of Aces! Two beautiful knives and your terrific photos, I am almost jealous!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:
Thanks Jack! They are special my friend! The photos were taken in totally overcast conditions. They are dark but probably not as dark as the photos!Spectacular Ron
Extremely well said!
I totally agree with you including the Old Guy part!
Thanks Harry!
That top one does have the Burl effect on the mark side. But they both have character!
mitch4ging
Thanks for the compliment! Thanks r8shell!As everyone has been identifying their knives in the group photo, I've been wondering who would get the one with the cool dark veins. Congratulations!
I am totally pleased with the two examples that I received!
