Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Frailer]

I have decided to name my knife, as well.

I shall call it The Knife I Carry on Weekends to Cut Stuff.

 

[JTB_5]

Thanks @5K Qs !

 

[OLd_gUY]

I have decided to name my knife: Sköll

Fenrir says good choice

OG

 

[Prester John]

I have decided to name my knife: Sköll
Sköll is the Norse wolf that chases the sun and will devour it during Ragnarok. Since there is obviously an image of a wolf in my knife, and the sun brings out the life in it, and the fact that my wife is Norwegian (mother straight from Norway), it just seems fitting...

Eccellent! Plus, it sounds like a toast.

 

[JohnDF]

That is beautiful wood. What wood is it?

Thank you, it's ironwood.

 

[WDJ]

Thank you, it's ironwood.

Thanks. I love the light grain and it is beautifully photographed.

 

[mitch4ging]

In keeping with a pipe theme...
Meerschaum is white in its natural form, but takes on a beautiful warm golden-brown color over time through smoking.
There is also quite a fascinating art form in skillfully carved Meerschaum pipes, which are certainly sought after.
Here is a well enjoyed Lion head Meerschaum pipe hovering over an Ashley.

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Very nice!

Another beautiful shot, Trav!

Good morning Guardians! This wee Sambar will be keeping me company on this rainy Saturday!

Beautiful stag, goes nice with the wood!

Morning! Hav-a-gud'n youse Guardians of the lambs.View attachment 1079020

Most excellent!! fantastic setting, the colors really pop on the knife!

I have decided to name my knife: Sköll
Sköll is the Norse wolf that chases the sun and will devour it during Ragnarok. Since there is obviously an image of a wolf in my knife, and the sun brings out the life in it, and the fact that my wife is Norwegian (mother straight from Norway), it just seems fitting...

Awesome photo! Would the wolf eat the lamb? Time will tell!

My lambsfoot this week has been my 2017 horn lambsfoot I call Lam Jack:
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- GT

Gary, that is an absolute stunner! Goes so well with the watch!

Here is the other side as requested CD.

Very nice stag!!

I think I’ve fallen behind a few pages here.

Still enjoying my new Guardians knife.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Beautiful photo, quite a lovely scene!

 

[OLd_gUY]

The funny part is when I got up one morning and he asked me to turn on the computer so he could double check his math. He said he could only figure the numbers to the third decimal place in his head, but wanted to be more accurate. What a show-off!

@r8shell - Many moons ago, when I was a Junior in High School, I had a math teacher that made us always use Pi to 8 places
Of course that was when we used pencil and paper to cipher.
He said that rounding it off to 8 places was close enough to be accurate for our purposes
Funny thing is I still remember it, guess I always will - 3.14159265
OG

 

[pjsjr]

Morning Guardians, tough to get caught up.

I have decided to name my knife: Sköll
Sköll is the Norse wolf that chases the sun and will devour it during Ragnarok. Since there is obviously an image of a wolf in my knife, and the sun brings out the life in it, and the fact that my wife is Norwegian (mother straight from Norway), it just seems fitting...

Very fitting and I like it better than Wolfie...nice photo.

I have decided to name my knife, as well.

I shall call it The Knife I Carry on Weekends to Cut Stuff.

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That will work

I think I’ve fallen behind a few pages here.

Still enjoying my new Guardians knife.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Wonderful photo of that wonderful knife.

Here's an update (pages 701-710 now available) of a table I posted previously, showing data that suggest the acceleration of this thread over time. (And I think it "misses" the frenzy of activity when the 2019 Guardians ironwood lambsfoot knives started arriving in mailboxes!)
I counted how many days elapsed during the first "decade" of pages in each "century" of pages in this thread. Results:
Pages __________ Days Elapsed
1-10 _____________ 30
101-110 ___________ 14
201-210 ___________ 11
301-310 ___________ 16
401-410 ___________ 12
501-510 ___________ 8
601-610 ___________ 3
701-710 ___________ 2

Here's my feeble attempt at catch-up.


Sounds like you're perfectly proportioned, Vince!


Congrats, your horn handles are finely feathered!


Congrats on the amazing stag lambsfoot triple play, Steve!!


Did all your weight-loss efforts pay off, Jack? How many pounds (stone?) did you shed? Are you now almost as svelte as your bottle opener??





You don't know how true, that is, Dennis, since one of the major reasons my rosewood ranks so highly is that my favorite (and only) child picked it out for me in a York, England hardware store while she and my wife were visiting Great Britain.


Maybe "gremlin" would have been a better choice than "gargoyle", Russell, but the face you posted is the one I was trying to describe, with the big golden teeth and the head of a pin for an eye.


I appreciate that comment coming from a photographer as accomplished as you are! It's probably the best pic of my rosewood I've ever taken, and it really doesn't accurately represent what the handle usually looks like to me.


Thanks, Mykel.


Thanks, Dwight. I haven't settled on a name yet. I'm considering something based on high school Latin translation of ironwood: ferrum lignum or ferrum materia. I find the look of my ironwood intoxicating, so I could take the second syllable of each word in the first pair to get "rumnum jack". Or I could take the first syllable of each word in the second pair to get "Fermat jack", which has the appeal of the lawyer/amateur mathematician Fermat. Given the apparent "valley" on the pile side handle, I'm also considering something related to the old TV Western The Big Valley. Maybe Barkley Jack for the family surname, or Jarrod Jack for the oldest brother, a usually-dignified lawyer who fits with the distinguished mark side of my knife, or even Audra Jack, since Linda Evans was almost as hot as my lambsfoot! I'm open to suggestions and opinions.


Thanks, Steve.


Greg, thanks for reminding us that for many of us, the main draw of the lambsfoot is its utility, whether it's dressed plain or fancy!


Thanks, Russell.


Thanks, Dennis.


- GT

All that and more...and you got caught up!!! Well done, I'm envious.

Here is the other side as requested CD.

Very nice!

Morning! Hav-a-gud'n youse Guardians of the lambs.View attachment 1079020

You do make good use of the surroundings when photographing your knives!

Pipe smoking is my first love. I've been smoking a pipe since I was old enough to legally do so. I've amassed a considerable collection of tobacco and tried so many different blends and such. If you are ever interested in recommendations, I'd be happy to help. Since then, I've settled on a favorite blend and a couple of favorite pipes that I tend to enjoy. I have been getting into cigars a lot more lately and feel that the world of cigars is far broader and I have a lot yet to experience and learn.

(Keeping it somewhat lambsfoot relevant) (A pic that didn't make the cut awhile back)

Another well done photo!

In keeping with a pipe theme...
Meerschaum is white in its natural form, but takes on a beautiful warm golden-brown color over time through smoking.
There is also quite a fascinating art form in skillfully carved Meerschaum pipes, which are certainly sought after.
Here is a well enjoyed Lion head Meerschaum pipe hovering over an Ashley.

View attachment 1078926

That is a great Lambsfoot and the pipe is stunning.

Good morning Guardians! This wee Sambar will be keeping me company on this rainy Saturday!

Maybe wee in stature but huge in aesthetic appeal!

 

[pjsjr]

A little bird told me to carry...

this one today.

 

[Pgg365247]

I think I’ve fallen behind a few pages here.

Still enjoying my new Guardians knife.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Really great photo capturing the beauty of your knife Steve. Congrats on receiving a fine specimen from this years Guardians.

 

[waynorth]

Yesterday's international lunch, with my trusty old C.Johnson Lambfoot. Trying a new (to me) strong cheese. It was very good!!
Bulb Fennel goes well with such a snack!!

 

[Fodderwing]

I shall call it The Knife I Carry on Weekends to Cut Stuff.

Very catchy name!

Fenrir says good choice

Fenrir looks more like a lion than a lamb.

Most excellent!! fantastic setting, the colors really pop on the knife

Thanks Dennis!

 

[JohnDF]

Awesome photo! Would the wolf eat the lamb? Time will tell!

Interesting question. So far they are living harmoniously.

Very fitting and I like it better than Wolfie...nice photo.

Yes, it sounded more "manly" than Wolfie

 

[Half/Stop]

And sorry for calling you the wrong name, RON.
It seems to be a Guardian Tradition... Quoting one guy and thinking of another. My apologies.

Thanks but no apologies needed. It happens to us all.

I have decided to name my knife: Sköll
Sköll is the Norse wolf that chases the sun and will devour it during Ragnarok. Since there is obviously an image of a wolf in my knife, and the sun brings out the life in it, and the fact that my wife is Norwegian (mother straight from Norway), it just seems fitting...

I have never noticed the wolf, but it’s definitely there! Sköll Is a great name!

Here is the other side as requested CD.

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Thank you My friend, look forward to the next time we shall meet up.

Nice looking covers in the sun.

Definitely looking good there.

Deep rich colors on your 2019, gorgeous.

Love the shape of the swirls toward the end of the handle.

Russell

Great Stag on you Ashley’s Choice! Thanks for the compliment on the Ironwood.

Beautiful stag, goes nice with the wood!

I appreciate the compliment Dennis!

Maybe wee in stature but huge in aesthetic appeal!

Thank you sir!

 

[JohnDF]

I have never noticed the wolf, but it’s definitely there! Sköll Is a great name!

I never noticed it either until Vince pointed it out.

 

[btb01]

The only thing classier than Meerschaum is Missouri Meerschaum.

 

[draggat]

Here's an update (pages 701-710 now available) of a table I posted previously, showing data that suggest the acceleration of this thread over time. (And I think it "misses" the frenzy of activity when the 2019 Guardians ironwood lambsfoot knives started arriving in mailboxes!)
I counted how many days elapsed during the first "decade" of pages in each "century" of pages in this thread. Results:
Pages __________ Days Elapsed
1-10 _____________ 30
101-110 ___________ 14
201-210 ___________ 11
301-310 ___________ 16
401-410 ___________ 12
501-510 ___________ 8
601-610 ___________ 3
701-710 ___________ 2

Here's my feeble attempt at catch-up.


Sounds like you're perfectly proportioned, Vince!


Congrats, your horn handles are finely feathered!


Congrats on the amazing stag lambsfoot triple play, Steve!!


Did all your weight-loss efforts pay off, Jack? How many pounds (stone?) did you shed? Are you now almost as svelte as your bottle opener??





You don't know how true, that is, Dennis, since one of the major reasons my rosewood ranks so highly is that my favorite (and only) child picked it out for me in a York, England hardware store while she and my wife were visiting Great Britain.


Maybe "gremlin" would have been a better choice than "gargoyle", Russell, but the face you posted is the one I was trying to describe, with the big golden teeth and the head of a pin for an eye.


I appreciate that comment coming from a photographer as accomplished as you are! It's probably the best pic of my rosewood I've ever taken, and it really doesn't accurately represent what the handle usually looks like to me.


Thanks, Mykel.


Thanks, Dwight. I haven't settled on a name yet. I'm considering something based on high school Latin translation of ironwood: ferrum lignum or ferrum materia. I find the look of my ironwood intoxicating, so I could take the second syllable of each word in the first pair to get "rumnum jack". Or I could take the first syllable of each word in the second pair to get "Fermat jack", which has the appeal of the lawyer/amateur mathematician Fermat. Given the apparent "valley" on the pile side handle, I'm also considering something related to the old TV Western The Big Valley. Maybe Barkley Jack for the family surname, or Jarrod Jack for the oldest brother, a usually-dignified lawyer who fits with the distinguished mark side of my knife, or even Audra Jack, since Linda Evans was almost as hot as my lambsfoot! I'm open to suggestions and opinions.


Thanks, Steve.


Greg, thanks for reminding us that for many of us, the main draw of the lambsfoot is its utility, whether it's dressed plain or fancy!


Thanks, Russell.


Thanks, Dennis.


- GT

Very nice!

Another beautiful shot, Trav!


Beautiful stag, goes nice with the wood!

Most excellent!! fantastic setting, the colors really pop on the knife!

Awesome photo! Would the wolf eat the lamb? Time will tell!

Gary, that is an absolute stunner! Goes so well with the watch!

Very nice stag!!

Beautiful photo, quite a lovely scene!

Morning Guardians, tough to get caught up.

Very fitting and I like it better than Wolfie...nice photo.

That will work

Wonderful photo of that wonderful knife.

All that and more...and you got caught up!!! Well done, I'm envious.

Very nice!

You do make good use of the surroundings when photographing your knives!

Another well done photo!

That is a great Lambsfoot and the pipe is stunning.


Maybe wee in stature but huge in aesthetic appeal!

Really great photo capturing the beauty of your knife Steve. Congrats on receiving a fine specimen from this years Guardians.

Thanks for the compliments!! I’m really enjoying all of these knives and I love looking at everyone’s photos!

 

[rockman0]

The 2019 Gaurdians are awesome knives! I can no longer keep up with this thread but you folks have posted some beautiful iron wood lambsfoot knives
Due to prior financial obligations I regrettably had to bow out of my reservation.
Here's a shot of my favorite lambsfoot from last weekend at the camp. Hog hunt down in far south Texas. After my limit of Javelina I decided to skip the last hunt on Saturday and enjoy a little good bourbon (EH Talor small batch) and enjoy the weather/scenery. Have a great weekend everyone !

 

[Pàdruig]

Another well done photo!

Thank you, Preston!

The only thing classier than Meerschaum is Missouri Meerschaum.

Missouri Meerschaum pipes are excellent! I recommend them to a lot of first time smokers.


Well, as I mentioned last night, I am headed on a beer tour today. I have decided that my Lambsfoot of choice is going to be my AC, likely one of my most cherished. My plan throughout the day is to take a pic at each brewery I visit with a pint of something tasty and post it here. With the AC posed provocatively, of course.

I hope you all have a terrific day, I hope to be checking in regularly.