Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Wurrwulf said:
Hadn't carried my Wright Lambfoot in a while. Love that blonde streak!

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Gorgeous that is a great looking piece!
 
Pàdruig said:
That stag is something else, Jack. I don't think I will tire of seeing it, and that is coming from someone who is becoming a reluctant convert to all things stag... :D
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Thank you very much Dylan, I am really pleased with my two most recent examples :) They are certainly the best stag I've had from Wright's I think :thumbsup:

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I have certainly found that I prefer darker stag to the lighter sort. And some of the aged examples I've seen on old knives is a sight to behold, for sure. Of the two you have recently acquired, I think I prefer the top one you have pictured, but it also has the proper sway ;).

If Wright's isn't using Sambar all that much, what sort of stag do they typically use? Most of the pictures I've seen with stag haven't really caught my fancy and it probably has to do with its lighter color and uninteresting texture.
 
Pàdruig said:
I have certainly found that I prefer darker stag to the lighter sort. And some of the aged examples I've seen on old knives is a sight to behold, for sure. Of the two you have recently acquired, I think I prefer the top one you have pictured, but it also has the proper sway ;).

If Wright's isn't using Sambar all that much, what sort of stag do they typically use? Most of the pictures I've seen with stag haven't really caught my fancy and it probably has to do with its lighter color and uninteresting texture.
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Yes me too Dylan, though I also like the old butterscotch-coloured stag :thumbsup: The sway is an important ingredient I think ;) It is the smaller size of Lambsfoot though, since Wriight's were only able to get hold of some small pieces of Sambar. The problem is the Indian Government's ban on Sambar exports, which has made things difficult for the Sheffield cutlers for some years now. Unless they can get hold of some Sambar, Wright's have to use British stag. They are currently sourcing Pere David I think. They are discerning, and their cutlers have got better at using it, but it really isn't the same as Sambar. It's lighter in colour, less dense, and more porous, with much less character, and this only really on the surface of the stag. It can look OK (see below), but is really not the same as good Sambar, so I felt lucky to be able to get those two knives :thumbsup:

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Here's Wright's stag store earlier this year :)

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And a comparison shot between British stag and Sambar.

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Jack Black said:
Yes me too Dylan, though I also like the old butterscotch-coloured stag :thumbsup: The sway is an important ingredient I think ;) It is the smaller size of Lambsfoot though, since Wriight's were only able to get hold of some small pieces of Sambar. The problem is the Indian Government's ban on Sambar exports, which has made things difficult for the Sheffield cutlers for some years now. Unless they can get hold of some Sambar, Wright's have to use British stag. They are currently sourcing Pere David I think. They are discerning, and their cutlers have got better at using it, but it really isn't the same as Sambar. It's lighter in colour, less dense, and more porous, with much less character, and this only really on the surface of the stag. It can look OK (see below), but is really not the same as good Sambar, so I felt lucky to be able to get those two knives :thumbsup:

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Here's Wright's stag store earlier this year :)

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And a comparison shot between British stag and Sambar.

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Thanks, Jack, for the pictures and the info. Very helpful.

I can certainly see why Sambar is more desirable to cutlers, seems to be a far more durable material for covers.
 
Pàdruig said:
Thanks, Jack, for the pictures and the info. Very helpful.

I can certainly see why Sambar is more desirable to cutlers, seems to be a far more durable material for covers.
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A pleasure Dylan :) While I was very pleased to pick up some good stag from Wright's, I think it's their horn which really stands out. Carrying this one today :thumbsup:

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Jack Black said:
A pleasure Dylan :) While I was very pleased to pick up some good stag from Wright's, I think it's their horn which really stands out. Carrying this one today :thumbsup:

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I think I'd agree. I've supremely enjoyed the stellar horn examples that you and others have put on display here. I would have to say that Wrights could just use horn and inky black ebony and I'd be a happy man.

However, Rosie has some hidden beauty, I must admit. Here she is, in all of her pile side glory.

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Pàdruig said:
I think I'd agree. I've supremely enjoyed the stellar horn examples that you and others have put on display here. I would have to say that Wrights could just use horn and inky black ebony and I'd be a happy man.

However, Rosie has some hidden beauty, I must admit. Here she is, in all of her pile side glory.

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Me too Dylan, but there's a lot to be said for the Rosewood knives, of which I'm sure Wright's sell most. Rosie is looking glamorous as ever my friend :) :thumbsup:

I've been on the straight and narrow today ;)

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That's a dedicated Guardian at work! Nice group of pictures Jack, but, ay caramba:eek:, they make me hungry!:D

Still catching up on the Rendezvous events;
two nice A.Wright knives from MrKnife, that just happen to be of the Lambsfoot persuasion!!:)
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Jack Black said:
Few more pics ;)

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Yes, like what Charlie said, I am quite hungry now, and it isn't even noon yet! :eek:

waynorth said:
That's a dedicated Guardian at work! Nice group of pictures, but, ay caramba:eek:, they make me hungry!:D

Still catching up on the Rendezvous events;
two nice A.Wright knives from MrKnife, that just happen to be of the Lambsfoot persuasion!!:)
Thanks Jack!!:thumbsup:View attachment 762240
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Lovely knives! Though I might be drifting further and further to the opposite of @mrknife's persuasions in regards to symmetry and straightness. A lambsfoot just doesn't look right without some sway....
 
waynorth said:
That's a dedicated Guardian at work! Nice group of pictures Jack, but, ay caramba:eek:, they make me hungry!:D

Still catching up on the Rendezvous events;
two nice A.Wright knives from MrKnife, that just happen to be of the Lambsfoot persuasion!!:)
Thanks Jack!!:thumbsup:View attachment 762240
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Thanks Charlie :) Two very nice additions there Charlie, well done Jack :thumbsup:

Pàdruig said:
Yes, like what Charlie said, I am quite hungry now, and it isn't even noon yet! :eek:



Lovely knives! Though I might be drifting further and further to the opposite of @mrknife's persuasions in regards to symmetry and straightness. A lambsfoot just doesn't look right without some sway....
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Hope you can make it to lunchtime Dylan! :D

:D :thumbsup:
 
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The first picture displays the Mark sides of the two Barlows.
The second picture shows the Pile sides.
This is very old and very traditional nomenclature.
If there is a shield on the "back" you would say it is on the Pile side.
Same with tang stamps. They can be on the Mark side or the Pile side, but the Mark and Pile designations don't change in traditional cutlery terminology.
A left-handed knife has a nick on the pile side of the main blade for instance.
To change the Mark and Pile side designations is to descend into ignorance and chaos!

The third picture appeared due to the vagaries of the new BF system and refuses to go away!! Sigh!!!




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