Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[dc50]

I thought I'd carry Rosewood today This is one of a short run of 10 Wright's made for me last year, with polished blades

Love your Rosewood Jack.

 

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(and suffer the smoke coming from the factories)

Their factories.

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I'm a basic member ($10). If I have pm capacity I haven't found it.

I think, if I were to try African Blackwood, I'd have to think about sourcing the wood myself

Too much work.
I think I'm out of new pictures.

Cleared snow again yesterday. It isn't fun anymore, even with my new shovel.

 

[Ramrodmb]

.................I'm a basic member ($10). If I have pm capacity I haven't found it.............

When I try to send a message to you it says your inbox is full.

 

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When I try to send a message to you it says your inbox is full.

Well, that explains half of it.
I wonder how many people are never speaking to me again because I've ignored them.
Thanks. I'll see what I can find.

 

[lambertiana]

I would definitely be up for using some dark African Blackwood, but when I was having the problems last year, Wright's ordered some African Blackwood, and when it arrived, it was actually lighter in colour than the ebony they had. I think, if I were to try African Blackwood, I'd have to think about sourcing the wood myself

These days a lot of the African Blackwood that is easily procured is on the light side and it is getting harder to find wood that starts off really black. But, like cocobolo, African Blackwood darkens with age, and after a year or two of regular use and pocket carry it will look pretty black. I like how it will have a purplish undertone sometimes.

Another wood that could be interesting in a lambsfoot is Osage Orange. It starts off bright yellow and mellows to a honey color, and has boatloads of chatoyance. It is a tough and water resistant wood. The tree is plentiful and in no way threatened (I had a row of them across my back yard when I lived in St Louis). The wood is easily obtainable in large quantities.

 

[Fodderwing]

Absolutely awsome pic!

Fabulous photo Dwight

Thanks men.

Cleared snow again yesterday. It isn't fun anymore, even with my new shovel.

flatblackcapo - Kevin Betty Beaut looks like a pretty tough salty gal.

Great horn posted today fellows!

 

[WhittlinAway]

I thought I'd carry Rosewood today This is one of a short run of 10 Wright's made for me last year, with polished blades

Hope everyone's week is off to a good start

You've inspired me, Jack. I'll do the same and carry mine.

 

[JohnDF]

Unlikely really John, producing the ebony '18's was very hard work. You'll see a lot of nice examples, but a lot of knives, and a lot of wood, was rejected. I am grateful for the education I received here, from the posters I mentioned before, which has now given me a different perspective. If I were to use ebony again, I couldn't guarantee how black it would be, those days are over unfortunately

We all learn so much reading this thread...
Looks like I will have to set my sights on another handle material then. It doesn't really even matter all that much, there are very few handle materials that I would reject.

Serenity now!

Did somebody say Serenity? Good Morning Guardians.

 

[Prester John]

I'm a basic member ($10). If I have pm capacity I haven't found it.

Tried to PM you but your mailbox is full. You have to clear it. You only get 15 messages with Basic but 250 with Gold.

One way to send a message is to click on your target's profile, then on "SEND MESSAGE". But with Basic membership you have to clear your inbox frequently.

 

[pjsjr]

But with Basic membership you have to clear your inbox frequently.

To clear, you have to click on 'Leave Conversation'. You can do a whole bunch by clicking each conversation you want to delete. HTH.

 

[Jack Black]

These days a lot of the African Blackwood that is easily procured is on the light side and it is getting harder to find wood that starts off really black. But, like cocobolo, African Blackwood darkens with age, and after a year or two of regular use and pocket carry it will look pretty black. I like how it will have a purplish undertone sometimes.

Another wood that could be interesting in a lambsfoot is Osage Orange. It starts off bright yellow and mellows to a honey color, and has boatloads of chatoyance. It is a tough and water resistant wood. The tree is plentiful and in no way threatened (I had a row of them across my back yard when I lived in St Louis). The wood is easily obtainable in large quantities.

That's a valuable piece of information

I have a couple of knives with Osage Orange, and it's a very attractive wood. The Desert Ironwood on this year's Guardians knives is sourced in the USA. I have long wanted to use some vintage Lignum Vitae, but need to pick up a couple of old lawn bowls

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Another great pic Dwight

You've inspired me, Jack. I'll do the same and carry mine.

Great stuff Greg

We all learn so much reading this thread...
Looks like I will have to set my sights on another handle material then. It doesn't really even matter all that much, there are very few handle materials that I would reject.


Did somebody say Serenity? Good Morning Guardians.

Yes indeed, we have a knowledgeable bunch of regulars I wouldn't rule ebony out completely John, but I'd be reluctant to return there until my memories of last year are long gone!

LOL! That's just what I thought! Cool pic my friend

 

[JTB_5]

Good luck in dropping that one into the conversation my friend



Here we have that on a national scale, but in reverse, the rich South and the poor North!



LOL! I guess it's a little different if you live on the coast! There are places here that don't have a 'rough' part of town, plenty of places that don't have a 'nice' part too!



Unlikely really John, producing the ebony '18's was very hard work. You'll see a lot of nice examples, but a lot of knives, and a lot of wood, was rejected. I am grateful for the education I received here, from the posters I mentioned before, which has now given me a different perspective. If I were to use ebony again, I couldn't guarantee how black it would be, those days are over unfortunately



Beautiful photos sir, 3 great-looking knives. I particularly like your new Ironwood Guardians knife, I think it was the nicest of the bunch, and I've admired the mark side regularly in the group photo



I would definitely be up for using some dark African Blackwood, but when I was having the problems last year, Wright's ordered some African Blackwood, and when it arrived, it was actually lighter in colour than the ebony they had. I think, if I were to try African Blackwood, I'd have to think about sourcing the wood myself

One of the things folks don't always consider when discussing different handle materials, is that while it would be relatively easy for me to get Wright's to make a single knife for me exactly as I want, things are different if I am asking for 50 or more, particularly as most folks have exacting ideas about what they want. For example, with horn, everyone seems to want great sweeping swirls of colour, but all the knives will vary, and to get 50 knives like that, you might have to make 200 of them. I'd then have to buy the other 150 to stop them ending up on the general market, and devaluing the whole project. Even with last year's ebony knives, there was a period where I thought I was going to have to pay for 50 knives I didn't want.







Thanks a lot guys I'm not sure how much a basic membership is, but even the Gold is only $30 a year, good value in my opinion, and a way of supporting the forum



That nick is a little low isn't it?



Great advice Vince, thank you my friend



Incredible photo Dylan, there's certainly no denying the beauty of that lovely dark wood



Gorgeous Vince



Fabulous photo Dwight



It's the same batch of Ironwood Joshua, so I very much hope the second batch turn out at least as nice as the first Thank you for your patience my friend, I can sense your excitement



Ouch! Glad to hear Betty is OK, she's looking good there It was probably that well-heeled wind blowing from the posh side of town, jealous of Betty's natural beauty! I often take photos with my knives posed about rivers and precipitous drops, and it can be a nervous time!

I'm sure it will be worth the wait, Jack! I appreciate your patience with me as I goofed in getting on the email list in the first place.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Here’s to your good fortune that it escaped mostly unscathed. Your Betty looks like it can take it.

Betty's my kind of girl.

Stupid wind! Glad your Beautiful Black Betty Bounced Back with minimal Butt Bruising!! Brilliant!

Whaaaooooo Black Betty Bam-ba-lam!
Betty is looking Good- Beautiful Deep Black Ebony- it would take a lot to hurt that Knife I am thinking!

Ouch! Glad to hear Betty is OK, she's looking good there It was probably that well-heeled wind blowing from the posh side of town, jealous of Betty's natural beauty! I often take photos with my knives posed about rivers and precipitous drops, and it can be a nervous time!

flatblackcapo - Kevin Betty Beaut looks like a pretty tough salty gal.

Great horn posted today fellows!

Thanks, Guardians for the kind words about Betty's close call with complete annihilation (read that part with a dramatic echo ) Hope you all have a splendid day.

Jack Black I always like seeing that one and the placement in that pic makes me nervous just looking at it.
Watch out for that posh wind!

Fodderwing Dwight, nice pile side pic. Is that ground cover a kind of moss?

 

[WhittlinAway]

Said rosewood.

 

[Jack Black]

I'm sure it will be worth the wait, Jack! I appreciate your patience with me as I goofed in getting on the email list in the first place.

Hope so Joshua Oh, I've had to deal with a lot worse than you my friend!

Thanks, Guardians for the kind words about Betty's close call with complete annihilation (read that part with a dramatic echo ) Hope you all have a splendid day.

Jack Black I always like seeing that one and the placement in that pic makes me nervous just looking at it.
Watch out for that posh wind!

Fodderwing Dwight, nice pile side pic. Is that ground cover a kind of moss?

I have bought a powerful magnet in case the worst should happen Kevin, but I'm not sure it would have helped in that particular spot! Smashing pic there my friend, it almost looks like that knife has coined liners!

 

[Jack Black]

Said rosewood.

Very nice Greg, I forgot to take my camera out with me today

 

[pjsjr]

Have a terrific Tuesday Guardians, Rosie and I are off to run errands...not going to take the time to catch up...probably never will get caught up. This is such a great thread with the conversation, pictures and information. I enjoy it immensely!

 

[Jack Black]

Have a terrific Tuesday Guardians, Rosie and I are off to run errands...not going to take the time to catch up...probably never will get caught up. This is such a great thread with the conversation, pictures and information. I enjoy it immensely!

Hope you have a great day Is that LambCHOP and LambFOOT?

 

[Cambertree]

Have a terrific Tuesday Guardians, Rosie and I are off to run errands...not going to take the time to catch up...probably never will get caught up. This is such a great thread with the conversation, pictures and information. I enjoy it immensely!

Great pair of photos with each of your Lambsfoot knives in that sunlit plant, Preston.

Yeah, I know what you mean, I’ve been trying to get caught up on this thread for the last few days. It seems I’d get through a bunch of pages, then drift off to sleep each night with only three more to go, then the next night there’d be another 10 new pages on top of that!

Tonight I persevered, and finally managed to get caught up!

Thanks to all the Guardians who contributed to the great read.

Ok, I’m dropping a few pics in here, then it’s off to the land of Nod!

This one’s recycled from Barrett’s Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Flattery GAW thread:

(Sorry, no prizes for guessing who this one is copying!)

And another of my ol’ reliable Ebony out on a walk last week:

Ok, I’m off to sleep, I’ll catch up with youse all soon, my friends!

 

[WDJ]

These days a lot of the African Blackwood that is easily procured is on the light side and it is getting harder to find wood that starts off really black. But, like cocobolo, African Blackwood darkens with age, and after a year or two of regular use and pocket carry it will look pretty black. I like how it will have a purplish undertone sometimes.

Another wood that could be interesting in a lambsfoot is Osage Orange. It starts off bright yellow and mellows to a honey color, and has boatloads of chatoyance. It is a tough and water resistant wood. The tree is plentiful and in no way threatened (I had a row of them across my back yard when I lived in St Louis). The wood is easily obtainable in large quantities.

As it is an English made knife how about nice English Oak handle scales?