Modern Lambsfoot?

[MKA 365]

Yep- I’d be in for one!

 

[jku]

Don't have a Viper, don't have a lambsfoot. Would definitely peak my interest!

Any chance of the Italian makers like Viper branching out some in their scale materials? Would love to see some dyed bone, be it sawcut, jigged, or smooth.

 

[btb01]

In all seriousness, I’d definitely be in for one, maybe more depending on handle materials. I think some smoother Micarta, like a buttery ivory/yellowish paper Micarta, might look good. And this thing would look awesome with some ram’s horn!

 

[sf fanatic]

I have been impressed by the modern traditional folders Mike has done and have purchased several of them. I’m in with one caveat, I’d like to see a prototype.

 

[Fixall]

If the blade has more of a taper, I'm in (who am I kidding, I'm in either way). I think I would prefer it without the lanyard hole though.

I hope we see these in some sort of wood!

One thing I would like to see on some of these modern traditionals is countoured bolsters instead of flat.

 

[Wild Willie]

Me likey Mike. I've been trying to cut back on knife accumulating, but one of those bad boys might make me reconsider.

 

[awjones]

I dig it..

 

[PointyThings]

I'm in for at least one.

 

[euroken]

Definitely in, though likely won’t be able to get on the early reserve. You have to be quicker than the lighting to reserve one lol.

But if I could, I’m in!

 

[oldmanwilly]

So when are early reserves coming online?

Thank you Mike for keeping traditional patterns interesting!

 

[Georgecatl]

N/A

 

[Pàdruig]

With all due respect, I don't see it. I get your "modern" connotation to account for viper 's use of screws and manufacturing method. I personally prefer a more "old school" rendition.
The blade profile shown seems to lean more to a sheepsfoot, I'm sure that the taper could be corrected. Your original post references consultation with our friend, Jack Black. I have seen no comment endorsing or to the contrary. I know you were looking for feelings on this project and I am only adding my opinion. I wish you success in your endeavors and from the previous posts, in this tread, you seem to have many backers lined up.
I'm a buyer for a quality lambsfoot. I'm still looking.

I’m not sure I understand the snark, or why it’s necessary. There is no question that this will be a quality knife if it reaches production - it may not be your cup of tea and I can understand that but to suggest that it won’t be a quality offering is a bit excessive. Also, the insinuation that Mike might be underhanded in his collaboration/consultation efforts is a wee bit outside the line.

Jack directed us to take a look at this discussion earlier today in the Guardians thread. Judging by his other commentary, I suspect he has been busy today. I hope he chimes in but just because he hasn’t commented here, it doesn’t mean he isn’t aware.

 

[Matt_WY]

I like this idea, but as stated by others, I would like to see some natural scales, ebony, stag, a jigged bone would be real nice.

 

[beezwax]

I would be in for sure on this, at least one and likely more than one depending on the cover options. I wish it would be a bit larger than the Viper Swayback frame, but I completely understand the financial reasons to recycle, and the smallish frame certainly won't stop me from buying. But definitely more blade taper please, we can pick up sheepsfoot blades everywhere but finding a nice proper lambsfoot is hard.

 

[Will Power]

I think the Viper frame will be ideal with a couple of slight modifications: ditch the lanyard hole as it will give a more rounded effect to the knife more along conventional Lambfoot lines. Then you could arrange the screws as four in a pattern like on the GEC Charlie C Lambfoot, helps the aesthetics. Blade can be etched very tastefully too if wanted.

The Viper frame is a very good size 9cm/3.5" and yet it's light in the pocket and smooth.

Above all, as this is a contemporary European interpretation , we could see interesting woods such as Olive or Juniper on offer which work very well indeed with modern materials, not that I'm against Stag or Horn mind....nor Ivory Micarta

Really hope this gets off the ground (provided there's no clamour and insistence on carbon....enough of that footprint elsewhere )

If it comes to delivery & shipping, there were no problems with overseas deliveries on the Viper Forum Knife but we must bear in mind that Britain is no longer in the EU and shipping from there to the EU could be more tricky and import taxes..

 

[Will Power]

With all due respect, I don't see it. I get your "modern" connotation to account for viper 's use of screws and manufacturing method. I personally prefer a more "old school" rendition.
The blade profile shown seems to lean more to a sheepsfoot, I'm sure that the taper could be corrected. Your original post references consultation with our friend, Jack Black. I have seen no comment endorsing or to the contrary. I know you were looking for feelings on this project and I am only adding my opinion. I wish you success in your endeavors and from the previous posts, in this tread, you seem to have many backers lined up.
I'm a buyer for a quality lambsfoot. I'm still looking.

If you're looking to buy a quality Lambfoot from England then you might have a very long wait in front of you...

This project is an alternative interpretation of the Lambfoot theme given that it will be under Viper's manufacture with design inputs and suggestions. Take a look at last year's Forum Knife, there's quality for real.

Thanks, Will

 

[Chui]

.......the opportunity to have more options for these knives we all love, whether it be contemporary construction methods upon classic/traditional patterns, surely and simply is a big plus for us all.

There’ll always be purists/diehard traditionalists who wish to only purchase/collect/use knives made from the earliest/original methods and construction processes - great.

Should anyone want a traditional construction Lambsfoot of character, buy one from Sheffield - a traditional Lambsfoot of high quality will likely have to come from a custom maker, with a price tag to match - again, great.

All options are correct, none are ‘wrong’

Horses for courses...

 

[wickettedge]

Thanks knifeswapper for doing this! I’d definitely try one out.

 

[Will Power]

 

[knifeswapper]

A little more about the assistance granted me so far. Jack graciously picked out his best available example of a lambsfoot and sent it directly to Viper when I first approached him for consultation. He has also advised in modifying a couple of earlier renditions of the drawings. Given that there were caveats about the perceptions around the pattern history and modern assembly differences; his direction has been priceless. It would be simple to just have the factory not drill the lanyard hole in the slabs, thus leaving it more like a traditional lambsfoot. But I rather like the lanyard function, thus left it in the drawing. Possibly something we could do both ways for those that have a strong opinion.

I think we HAVE TO make it in ebony; but have not picked any slab options yet as we are still early in the process.