Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jolipapa]

I admire the way you remember these things, Jolipapa. Most of us like to revise our wars until we're the only heroes.

I am fond of history and living here helps a lot.
As an old bat, born just after the end of the war I have been marked by a strange atmosphere, then growing through Indochina and Algeria wars.

Here is a picture borrowed from Google maps, quite at the corner of my street. One of many. There should be cornflowers hanging up over.

 

[r8shell]

cant do much about that tip sadly

I think would file back the spine to restore the tip, hopefully keeping the angle of the front drop. Might lose a millimeter in length, but that's gone anyway.

. Sharp edges everywhere

If the covers were wood, I'd say go over all the sharp bits with 1000+ grit sandpaper, but that might scratch up the horn.

I hate returning knives.

 

[screened porch]

Fallow deer is a species of deer, typically found, well kind of all over really. They are actually really beautiful animals with some rather striking sets of antlers.

My Middle English prof was wrong about zoology!
I always kind of wondered how you could tell which deer were infertile while hunting them on horseback.

 

[Bartleby]

I always kind of wondered how you could tell which deer were infertile while hunting them on horseback.

Easy! The ones that are harvested seldom have offspring.

 

[mrknife]

I have received my latest shipment with some mixed feelings. I am quite sure they made a mistake with some of the blade shape which will be shown later in the post. Looks like it was mostly unavoidable as most of em came with that sway . we will have to sort out that sheepsfoot vs lambsfoot debacle.

First up is that stag

oh boy, at least its real grippy!

not a huge issue

pretty straight!

Next up is the teak, which I was very curious to see how it would arrive

this one did have a crisper stamp

love that polished finish

Heres that letter that arrived the other day prior detailing the history

pretty interesting read

now the problem of the bunch

these were suppose to be lamb foots, but seemed to have a more wharncliffy shape that makes it more like their sheepsfoot? Ive since emailed the purveyor

finishing not too bad

side by side, very nice grain.

here they are all together

this is the image i sent back to the seller inquiring about the difference in blade shape and asking if there was a goof

everyone altogether now

the favorites of the bunch. nice and straight, more the snakewood than the stag, the snakewood is definitely the winner

I suppose some will have to go back for exchange. I definitely like the smaller models than the larger ones as I have smaller mitts. will likely order a few more in the future after the dust settles. what a bump ride this lambsfoot adventure has been.

 

[choombak]

mrknife : That stag certainly has a unique personality! Awesome bunch though.

 

[Bartleby]

now the problem of the bunch

these were suppose to be lamb foots, but seemed to have a more wharncliffy shape that makes it more like their sheepsfoot? Ive since emailed the purveyor

These look a lot more like Wright's Tackler model than the Lambfoot to my eye.

 

[Bartleby]

Very much like the Tackler blade profile.

 

[mrknife]

These look a lot more like Wright's Tackler model than the Lambfoot to my eye.

yeah, ive received one other that they claimed were their sheepsfoot last time. ive emailed them to get more information and hopefully resolve this before I do more buying

 

[Jack Black]

since I was sitting at the bench fixing some rings (dropped a signet ring on the street yesterday, has since been fixed) I thought Id take out the bum Rodgers barlow that I bought to fix. After some examination, I found the tang to be more the issue. I do try to show it in this angle that the tang sort of has a divot in there. its not totally flat.

I think you have done some good work there Jack Heaven knows what pittance Eggington's paid to the outworker who put that together With such non-existent QC, they have a cheek charging a premium Thanks for the pics though

Ok, after arriving home and doing a couple chores, I took out my new lambsfoot knives and gave them another once over. I also took a few pictures of the issues I found most pressing.

I won't go into as much depth as I did with my Rosie report but I'll try and at least point out the pros and cons. Plus it helps me collect my thoughts in a sense...

I will start with the ebony covered knife. Quite honestly, after handling it throughout the afternoon, it has grown on me somewhat and I think it actually to be a fine knife. There are a couple of F&f issues but nothing so serious that would warrant me rejecting the blade. I think the biggest issue I had was with the covers. Being that I had ordered ebony, I was hoping to get some nice, dark, even black wood covers. Similar to those I've seen in some of our member's pictures. Instead, I received ebony that resembles the color of mud and that was rather disheartening.

The mark side has some varied grain and since it is starting to grow on me a bit I am finding it less and less unattractive. Though I do still find it resembling wet dirt, mud can have a certain charm I suppose... The pile side is darker and more consistent. Though the picture shows it to be rather dark, in hand it is a chocolate brown versus an even black.

I suspect you and Jack have obtained your A.Wright knives from the same source Dylan. Personally, I'd look elsewhere. There are a lot of flaws with those knives, but while I prefer black ebony, I think that looks good too. I do think that the seller should describe the scales properly though. The rust spots alone wouldn't bother me too much, but they indicate carelessness on the part of the seller, and possibly a knife that has been in storage for a while. I don't find the polished blades rust easily. If you decide to keep the buffalo, I hope you can smooth off the rough edges, because the horn looks quite nice I think

I have received my latest shipment with some mixed feelings. I am quite sure they made a mistake with some of the blade shape which will be shown later in the post. Looks like it was mostly unavoidable as most of em came with that sway . we will have to sort out that sheepsfoot vs lambsfoot debacle.

Great pics Jack You have quite a collection of Lambsfoot knives there my friend That seller has been flogging those Britannia-scaled knives for a few years now. Based on experience, I wouldn't expect a deal of sense out of the man

 

[mrknife]

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Great pics Jack You have quite a collection of Lambsfoot knives there my friend That seller has been flogging those Britannia-scaled knives for a few years now. Based on experience, I wouldn't expect a deal of sense out of the man

they mustve gave him the whole ship to salvage!

 

[Jack Black]

they mustve gave him the whole ship to salvage!

LOL!

 

[Jack Black]

Pic from my hike today (think I might ache a bit tomorrow!)

 

[Bartleby]

That seller has been flogging those Britannia-scaled knives for a few years now. Based on experience, I wouldn't expect a deal of sense out of the man

I believe I recall seeing these a few years back now that I think of it. Isn't this the same seller that did the WWI 100th anniversary commemorative knives in 2014 with handles salvaged from old Lee-Enfield butt stocks?

 

[WhittlinAway]

Ya'll know what I like even better than discussing and eyeing Lambsfoot knives? Using one!

I've spent the past 10 days without a knife in my pocket because we were on a cruise to Alaska that didn't allow sharp objects on board. Beautiful scenery, for sure, but it was nice to slip this one in my pocket when I returned and put it on citrus duty.

When I had internet it was nice to check in and see all the activity here. But, how about some more action photos folks. I know ya'll use 'em, right?

 

[Jack Black]

I believe I recall seeing these a few years back now that I think of it. Isn't this the same seller that did the WWI 100th anniversary commemorative knives in 2014 with handles salvaged from old Lee-Enfield butt stocks?

I believe it was, he's done various runs with historic wood. Situated in the south of England I think (not Sheffield).

Ya'll know what I like even better than discussing and eyeing Lambsfoot knives? Using one!

I've spent the past 10 days without a knife in my pocket because we were on a cruise to Alaska that didn't allow sharp objects on board. Beautiful scenery, for sure, but it was nice to slip this one in my pocket when I returned and put it on citrus duty.

When I had internet it was nice to check in and see all the activity here. But, how about some more action photos folks. I know ya'll use 'em, right?

Hope you had a great cruise Greg, it's good to have you back No sharp objects?! Nice choice to your return to civilisation my friend

I had a sneaky snapper with me on my hike yesterday! Think I'm just fluffing up some tinder to make a brew in the top pic, and taking a pic of the same ebony Lambsfoot in the bottom one, something which it seems never ceases to amuse my walking companions!





Here's the pic!

 

[waynorth]

You obviously take your hikes seriously, Jack! Firemaking equipment, and a good-sized pack;
I bet you could be lost for days and still survive!!
A nice pic of your knife resulted, as well as several of your own self!
Had to be a great time had by all!!

 

[Jack Black]

You obviously take your hikes seriously, Jack! Firemaking equipment, and a good-sized pack;
I bet you could be lost for days and still survive!!
A nice pic of your knife resulted, as well as several of your own self!
Had to be a great time had by all!!

It's always nice to have a cuppa Charlie I try not to get lost too often though! It's rare I get to see the photos Rachel takes when we go walking, but judging from these, I think I might need to get a stunt-double! Thank you my friend, it was a good day

 

[Jack Black]

Have a great Sunday Guardians!

 

[Jolipapa]

I believe it was, he's done various runs with historic wood. Situated in the south of England I think (not Sheffield).

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An attempt to tame Great Nanabozo's anger over canted blades?
Only time will tell if it was successful!