What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

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RLB0414 said:
Sheep foot, lamb foot and now ram foot. Other than name, what is / are the difference / differences between the three
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Sheepfoot: straight edge, straight spine parallel to the edge until the elbow where it curves down to the tip.

Lambsfoot: straight edge, spine is straight but angled down as it goes forward to the elbow.

Wharncliffe: straight edge, spine is an elliptic curve all the way to the edge, no sudden elbow in the spine.

Rope knife (called a Ram's Foot by GEC): straight edge, straight spine that angles up as goes forward to the elbow.
 
RLB0414 said:
Sheep foot, lamb foot and now ram foot. Other than name, what is / are the difference / differences between the three
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Hi Rick,
A simple answer for now.
The ramsfoot has a broader blade where spine and edge are not parallel. The lamsfoot has a spine that has a slight downward angle. ( As seen below).
A sheepsfoot seems to have a spine and edge that are parallel.
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I see Tyson already posted. Great answer Tyson.
 
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Will Power said:
This great gift arrived here in the EU yesterday, big shout out to KentuckyBlackBird KentuckyBlackBird for his generosity :thumbsup: Really like this one and it's going into general use immediately, since it's carbon will have to work on the patina thing. Much appreciated Eric :cool:

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I am so very happy you got it. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Put that baby to work my friend!
 
I asked ChatGPT:

“Design a traditional pocket knife for edc
Give it a name”

ChatGPT’s answer:

Alright, here’s a classic, functional, and handsome traditional pocket knife design for everyday carry (EDC):

Knife Name:
The Oakridge

Design Overview:

Style: Traditional slip joint

Blade Shape: Clip point (ideal for precision and general utility)

Blade Steel: CPM 154 (good balance of corrosion resistance, edge retention, and ease of sharpening)

Blade Length: 2.75”

Closed Length: 3.75”

Open Length: 6.5”

Blade Finish: Satin or hand-rubbed

Handle Material: Smooth oiled walnut with brass liners

Bolsters: Nickel silver (adds a classy, old-school touch)

Backspring: Medium-strong tension for confident snap open/close

Mechanism: Non-locking slip joint

Nail nick: Deep and centered for easy opening

Pins: Brass (peened and polished)

Special Features:
  • Lanyard hole discreetly drilled at the back end
  • Small engraving of an oak leaf on the backspring or bolster
  • Optional leather slip sheath for pocket carry
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🤔 Nah, I ain’t virtually toting it !
That lanyard hole really has to go 😁
 
I have not toted these for a spell. (Offshore) Marbles MR360 Canoe and MR365 Barlow, from the Ram Horn series.
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shown with fresh brewed mug of Taylors Yorkshire Red (loose leaf) tea and a cheese stick A.M. snack.

No other changes to my carry.
 
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Another beautiful day here in the City by the Bay! Got notification from my surgeon that my surgery will be done next month on the 16th! I’ll be in the hospital for a couple of days so I won’t be posting on the Forum. In the meantime with a nod to Stag Saturday the usual lamb and Mr. Peanut. Have a great weekend folks! 😀IMG_1917.jpegIMG_1916.jpeg
 
Tyson A Wright said:
Sheepfoot: straight edge, straight spine parallel to the edge until the elbow where it curves down to the tip.

Lambsfoot: straight edge, spine is straight but angled down as it goes forward to the elbow.

Wharncliffe: straight edge, spine is an elliptic curve all the way to the edge, no sudden elbow in the spine.

Rope knife (called a Ram's Foot by GEC): straight edge, straight spine that angles up as goes forward to the elbow.
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Rufus1949 said:
Hi Rick,
A simple answer for now.
The ramsfoot has a broader blade where spine and edge are not parallel. The lamsfoot has a spine that has a slight downward angle. ( As seen below).
A sheepsfoot seems to have a spine and edge that are parallel.
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I see Tyson already posted. Great answer Tyson.
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Tyson and Bob, thank you both for the answers.
The blade on the rams foot in the photo above is very similar to old school sheep's foot in a stockman, or at least to my eyes it is.
Again, thanks for the answers

Rick
 
sf fanatic said:
Another beautiful day here in the City by the Bay! Got notification from my surgeon that my surgery will be done next month on the 16th! I’ll be in the hospital for a couple of days so I won’t be posting on the Forum. In the meantime with a nod to Stag Saturday the usual lamb and Mr. Peanut. Have a great weekend folks! 😀View attachment 2846540View attachment 2846541
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Hey that's great news! Also I dig the knifes, but especially the Mr Peanut button.
 
Have this with me today. Following the example of sf fanatic sf fanatic naming his gift from Modoc ED Modoc ED the Modoc special, this will henceforth be known as the Modoc Sierra Special. It drives me crazy to have a knife lying sideways in the bottom of my pocket, and the Horsewright Horsewright buckaroo does an outstanding job of dangling it vertically in my pocket without the bulk of a lot of the pocket slips that would be large enough for this knife.
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