Will Power
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I’m not sure if it’s just me but I don’t think these Lamb foot pictures will ever get old.
Great art never does
I’m not sure if it’s just me but I don’t think these Lamb foot pictures will ever get old.
This is simply a thread to discuss the upcoming (and now present) release of the 93 pattern and post photos. This run just happened to include Charlie's lambsfoot and I felt it appropriate to include it. That doesn't mean this thread is about all lambsfoot knives. Sometimes threads like this take on a life of their own and evolve into more of a 'cult' The Guardians of the Lambsfoot thread did exactly that and moves at a very rapid pace...it isn't designed to showcase new patterns like I intended this (and the other threads I've started or that were already in existence). The Guardians has evolved into a sub-forum of it's own and includes as much discussion amongst friends as it does photos and info on the lambsfoot. Jack Black is the main reason that thread, and the lambfoot knife, is as popular as it is right now. He, single-handedly, introduced a lot of us to the unique blade shape and has educated us on the history. Furthermore, he has better enabled us to acquire lambsfoot knives and coordinates custom runs from Sheffield.Well, then I'm confused as to why they are in the same thread here then?
Well said Harvey!Part of the CC Magic, and part of Charlie’s genius, is his encyclopedic-like knowledge of Traditionals, as well as his details devotion. He took one of the Iconic Lambsfoot knives, from Joseph Rodgers, and presented something that someone from a century ago would think normal. Then you take GEC to render it as smooth as silk. The swayback Lambsfoot on this one, is just as should be. Including the legend “Real LambFoot Knife.” The Waynorth Lambsfoot is perfection personified.
Thanks Harry!Well said my friend .
Harry
Great post Buzz! It’s a beautiful knife! Welcome to the Lambsfoot world!My jigged bone Lambsfoot arrived today. I’m definitely impressed. It’s a superb knife. You did well, Charlie. Exceedingly so, in fact.
My first encounter with a lambsfoot shaped blade happened when I was a child. My father had a fixed blade of this shape, that he used for leather working. Now that I think about it, it may have been the first knife I ever used, outside of kitchen cutlery, working leather with my Dad. He gave me his box of leather working equipment maybe 15 years back, but unfortunately the knife was gone. So this a special blade for me, finally getting another lambsfoot, for use on my work bench, cutting leather as I did as a child.
Within 15 minutes of popping the tube, I was right into the garage, testing the knife on a few scraps of leather. It works beautifully. Nice and sharp. The tip is strong, but still very precise. More so than a sheepsfoot. The swayback frame is extremely comfortable in my hand, and provides excellent control of my cuts.
Walk and talk is incredibly crisp. Definitely strong. I’d probably rate the pull to be about a 6.5. GEC did a great job on the fluted bolsters. Everything is flush, even at the half stop. Lovely and thoughtful tang stamps. I normally hate blade etches, but this one is perfectly suited to the knife, and even adds to it aesthetically. The jigging is very interesting as well.
All in all, the new lambsfoot is exceptional, to say the least. This isn’t just a great first effort for Waynorth Cutlery, this is the esrly establishment of a legacy.
This is simply a thread to discuss the upcoming (and now present) release of the 93 pattern and post photos. This run just happened to include Charlie's lambsfoot and I felt it appropriate to include it. That doesn't mean this thread is about all lambsfoot knives. Sometimes threads like this take on a life of their own and evolve into more of a 'cult' The Guardians of the Lambsfoot thread did exactly that and moves at a very rapid pace...it isn't designed to showcase new patterns like I intended this (and the other threads I've started or that were already in existence). The Guardians has evolved into a sub-forum of it's own and includes as much discussion amongst friends as it does photos and info on the lambsfoot. Jack Black is the main reason that thread, and the lambfoot knife, is as popular as it is right now. He, single-handedly, introduced a lot of us to the unique blade shape and has educated us on the history. Furthermore, he has better enabled us to acquire lambsfoot knives and coordinates custom runs from Sheffield.
Not to say a thread like this couldn't evolve into that one day, but it is very unlikely My hope is just to have a common thread that anyone can search for or add to as time goes on.
This is absolutely that thread...a place to discuss the ramsfoot and Charlie's lambsfoot as well (#93 pattern knives). The Guardians thread is for lambsfoot discussion only. Sorry for the confusion but I felt like the Guardians thread was worth explaining in more detailI was just saying it would be nice to have a thread just for the Ramsfoot, or something other than just general or random threads like 'what are you carrying today'.
I am waiting for 3 Ram's foot knives!! Seems like they will NEVER get here!!I was just saying it would be nice to have a thread just for the Ramsfoot, or something other than just general or random threads like 'what are you carrying today'.
15. Couldn't resist.Northfield Cocobolo is available to purchase somewhere, 16 in stock atm.
Sorry, Charlie. They got diverted...I am waiting for 3 Ram's foot knives!! Seems like they will NEVER get here!!
I got two, waiting on two, one oily and I just scored a cocabolo. Love this pattern. Ones a gift, the rest are mine. Muahahahaha.I am waiting for 3 Ram's foot knives!! Seems like they will NEVER get here!!
Well Poo! I hope you enjoy them!!Sorry, Charlie. They got diverted...