Sheepsfoot/Wharncliffe/Lambsfoot

[Angry Waiter]

I voted pitchfork but only because I like all blade shapes but especially the lambfoot. My everyday tasks are accomplished well with it!

When at the ranch I want a blade with good belly and preferably a fixed blade. A Mora is the least amount of curve for me in that case.

Cool thread OP. Thank you!

 

[birdsbeaks]

I agree, why limit yourself? lol
Those are some great pics btw!

Many thanks! I try!

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

That's him officer, the crazy man I heard saying ludicrous things!

 

[Prester John]

Got an Opinel in my pocket now, but carried a wharncliffe and a sheepsfoot today. I often tote a lambsfoot too. I love my clips, spears, speys, and pens, but straight-edged blades are great.

 

[dantzk8]

I don't care for sheepsfoot/wharncliffe/lambsfoot blades. Yep, I said it, I don't care for straight-edge blades, I'd rather have a pen or spey blade.

Dan.

 

[Jiki]

I typically carry some combination of straight edge and bellied blades daily. However, my preference for carving is a short straight thin blade.

 

[Old Engineer]

The Clip and Drop blades visual appearance to me are much nicer than a Sheepfoot or Lambfoot blade .

The shape and design of the Grohmanns is nice to use and gets the job done .

But when it comes time for a lot of my , work I always go with a Sheepfoot Taylors Eye Witness or the 2019 Blade Forums knife .

Harry

 

[Slice-and-dice]

I don't care for sheepsfoot/wharncliffe/lambsfoot blades. Yep, I said it, I don't care for straight-edge blades, I'd rather have a pen or spey blade.

I once had a very nice Case Swayback, but sold it because the blade didn't suit my fancy.

I do use the sheepsfoot blade on my Case 75 pattern "Jumbo" Stockman, but it's not my go-to blade, it's more like my sacrificial blade.

So who's with me!

JM2 you are hilarious!! Everybody knows that sheepsfoot/ wharncliffe/ lambsfoot blades are all exactly the same blade by a different name. [Just kidding, I don't want anyone to reach for their nitroglycerin as they read this.] Doesn't the straight edge have value?

Truth be told, I love the straight blade. Give me a nice Wharncliffe and a pastry and I'm in heaven. Hand me a sheepsfoot and a delicate task and I'll become a hero to every child whose eyes will fill with wonder at the laser like precision of this straight edged blade. These blades slice with such alacrity and truth that they could be referred to as 'pocket light sabers' if only the marketers had more courage and imagination!!

Perhaps you prefer the curve of a sickle as you open packages, cut meats, skin T-Rex's, or destroy neighborhood zombies? Do tell my friend.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Love a lambsfoot and sheepsfoot but do not care for a wharncliffe. I know… I’m a weirdo.

 

[Old Hunter]

Love a lambsfoot and sheepsfoot but do not care for a wharncliffe. I know… I’m a weirdo.

I agree. I have wondered why I don't care for the Wharncliffe as the function is very Sheepfoot like. This is what I think; it is a visual thing, a Wharncliffe, while practical, looks too much like a fantasy knife blade to me. OH

 

[Jakeywax31]

I agree. I have wondered why I don't care for the Wharncliffe as the function is very Sheepfoot like. This is what I think; it is a visual thing, a Wharncliffe, while practical, looks too much like a fantasy knife blade to me. OH

I agree. Has nothing to do with function. I just don’t like the look.

 

[Will Power]

I think it must be an AMERICAN thing Got a suspicion that Wharncliffe blades emerged in Europe in the c19th - think Norfolk knives etc. It's too exotic for your tastes, like wine-drinking ...

Mind you, the tip of a Wharncliffe depending on steel and gauge can be fragile. Got some thin carboard I'll be cutting up to mount old post-cards on for Christmas cards & I'll be reaching for a Wharncliffe for this accuracy task-don't have a guillotine.

 

[Jiki]

I think it must be an AMERICAN thing Got a suspicion that Wharncliffe blades emerged in Europe in the c19th - think Norfolk knives etc. It's too exotic for your tastes, like wine-drinking ...

Mind you, the tip of a Wharncliffe depending on steel and gauge can be fragile. Got some thin carboard I'll be cutting up to mount old post-cards on for Christmas cards & I'll be reaching for a Wharncliffe for this accuracy task-don't have a guillotine.

The OP and one other vote. SMH, bit of a reach there Will. Don't let your insecurities show too much bud.

 

[sf fanatic]

I think it must be an AMERICAN thing Got a suspicion that Wharncliffe blades emerged in Europe in the c19th - think Norfolk knives etc. It's too exotic for your tastes, like wine-drinking ...

Mind you, the tip of a Wharncliffe depending on steel and gauge can be fragile. Got some thin carboard I'll be cutting up to mount old post-cards on for Christmas cards & I'll be reaching for a Wharncliffe for this accuracy task-don't have a guillotine.

Will, I live in a place where we bleed red wine or so I’m told .

 

[JM2]

I disagree! Straight edge is the way.

There is always a larger straight edge on me. It's either a big old sheepsfoot like the one shown, or a large lambsfoot... Or even a modern schrade flipper with a straight edge blade. They are useful to me through daily life as a utility blade.

The front pocket is usually a Congress or smaller lambsfoot. This pen blade is my sacrificial blade!

I like all sorts of knives but typically find myself carrying straight edge knives more often than not.
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The irony is, the congress's sheepsfoot is not straight edged. It has a slight belly towards the tip from sharpening. I have a Schrade 34OT that has the same profile on the sheepsfoot blade.

 

[JM2]

I like a provocative thread Man must speak his mind otherwise we fall into moronic& insincere group think, which can morph into witch-hunting and lynch-mobs....HOWEVER, you're quite WRONG @JM2 deranged even... Straight edges have many applications - just try shaving without one- you're maybe bearded then...

Seriously though, the wonder of Traditionals is the breadth of blade types available to us, don't have a favourite as so many fit the bill I like Drop-Point, the various Clips, types of Spear, Spey when on a Stockman and the many Straights- Sheepfoot, Lambfoot, Wharncliffe, Coping, Rope etc plus the Leaf styles of Europe And as for Pruner...swoon!

You SURE you're revolted by these???

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Revolted, no sir, quite the contrary. I must remark that you're cutlery is lovely, and your photography excellent.

And, I am bearded...

Where I wish I was during the long winter months:

 

[Will Power]

Well I was referring to our friends who were posting just before me, they have an aesthetic dislike of the Wharncliffe and I understand it even when I don't agree- plenty of patterns are not attractive either but what are these insecurities??

This thread is to much fun for that

 

[Will Power]

JM2 I like the thread and your approach plus your liking for wit. Knives are I think nice yes but I know nothing about photography, just lucky perhaps?

Thanks, Will

 

[Jiki]

but what are these insecurities??

I don't know, you tell me? However, you do seem to have an American complex.

 

[RickHuf]

The irony is, the congress's sheepsfoot is not straight edged. It has a slight belly towards the tip from sharpening. I have a Schrade 34OT that has the same profile on the sheepsfoot blade.

Very true! Most of mine are like that I'd say.
I do try to sharpen them in such a way that it doesn't happen, but it'll take a long time to sharpen out the ones already done, lol!