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A 2016 Forum Knife. An apology, and The Crossroads!
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My thoughts at this stage. IF a Lambfoot is chosen I really think it should ONLY be a single-blade version. That's what it's most at home with, additional blade detracts from its appearance and utility- probably makes it thicker and clumsier in the hand. They're unusual for a reason, they likely don't work so well
Seeing that Lambfoot Stag version the mountaineer Mallory carried on his doomed attempt on Everest in 1924 certainly interested me. I've seen some replicas or interpretations of that knife but none seem to catch the swoop of the handle to my mind. So it could be a very nice option at 4" or say 3.75 but using special jigged bone and elaborate but small bolster. Maybe butt cap on it but no end bolster? Certainly different.
However, I'd still prefer an Equal End but with Tip Bolsters. This has not been seen on a Forum Knife and GEC has yet to attempt this style despite many patterns having them in the past. Get the right type of shield on it and decent bone or wood and you'd have a remarkable and individual knife. I wonder if the 68 White Owl frame could be adapted for Tip Bolsters? It would look sensa!
Regards, Will
Seeing that Lambfoot Stag version the mountaineer Mallory carried on his doomed attempt on Everest in 1924 certainly interested me. I've seen some replicas or interpretations of that knife but none seem to catch the swoop of the handle to my mind. So it could be a very nice option at 4" or say 3.75 but using special jigged bone and elaborate but small bolster. Maybe butt cap on it but no end bolster? Certainly different.
However, I'd still prefer an Equal End but with Tip Bolsters. This has not been seen on a Forum Knife and GEC has yet to attempt this style despite many patterns having them in the past. Get the right type of shield on it and decent bone or wood and you'd have a remarkable and individual knife. I wonder if the 68 White Owl frame could be adapted for Tip Bolsters? It would look sensa!
Regards, Will
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Will, I agree with you. While the lambs foot is still not my first choice I am really starting to warm up to it. I agree that keeping it single blade would be the best option. However, if we go that rout I would prefer something in the 3.25-3.5" range.
I would really like to see GEC add tip bolsters to their bag of embellishments.
I would really like to see GEC add tip bolsters to their bag of embellishments.
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PunchFoot
:thumbup:Thanks for showing that r8shell
I did a whole thread about that knife, but ImageShack reneged on their promise to host the images :grumpy:Thanks for sharing the pics Jack!! So a Lamb's Foot with a pen/clip on a single spring could be an awesome knife! Bring it on
If it was a two-blade knife (with a PEN), it would have to be on two springs :thumbup:
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I like both patterns, but I agree Will, I think it's better as a single-blade knife - and in my opinion, it really excels as a single-blade knife, just as the Sodbuster does for instance. The classic Lambsfoot is lighter, more pocketable, and will cost less to make :thumbup:
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Then it's settled. Lambsfoot it is, put me down for 2.
Lambsfoot it is, put me down for 2.
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stick with a punch or awl as secondary, although the split spring awl/caplifter and main (clip or something with a lower point in relation to the blade) is an interesting idea and unusual. why not a shield with a blade forums logo?
I guess I've done that myself...
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As for lambsfoots in America, the only ones I've seen are the ones I've ordered from TEW.
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This one came all the way from Australia, don't see em much around here. Only new ones I've seen have to order from England. I would like a single blade lambfoot. Have any pics of yours scrteened porch?
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Wow. 13 pages and I'm very late to the party. I just don't get on forums much, now days. I can't read all of this ..... But, I would like to say that, Charlie your willingness to take on this task again shows you're a glutton for punishment. You're a better man than I Gunga Din. So, maybe to suspense with all the drama and knowing Charlies immense knowledge of cutlery, why not let him present a suggested BF knife pattern and then we can suggest some slight modifications, if necessary. It would simplify the process for Charlie and hasten a result. Just a suggestion.
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i truly admire your dedication to the lambsfoot, but again the 3 3/4" equal end knife talked about by Waynorth would support both that blade and an awl,and possibly be the basis of a new gec model.being equal end should not increase the pocket size-as long as there is a blade/tool at each end. Neal p.s. that a beautful knife TLARbb. what are it's specifics?
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Yes please! A cattle knife would be fantastic! 3-3/4" equal end, clip, spey & punch!
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I agree. Too many other patterns already exist that demonstrate the same utility of the lambsfoot. Let's go for something a little more interesting!
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I'm not sure how much weight my opinion should have in this discussion because I have not participated in any of the annual knives (primarily because I have had a very limited knife budget in recent years, although I was sorely tempted by the 2014 offering). However, if you want an old pattern that is not produced anywhere today that would probably get me to pry open my wallet if offered in gabon ebony it would be a faithful reproduction of the classic cokebottle, like this one:
Barehead would be the only way to go, either one or two blades.
Barehead would be the only way to go, either one or two blades.
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Then it's settled.
:thumbup:This one came all the way from Australia, don't see em much around here. Only new ones I've seen have to order from England. I would like a single blade lambfoot. Have any pics of yours scrteened porch?
That's a nice one, the shackle is unusual :thumbup: I'm sure there are many, many posters who've never had the opportunity to try a Lambsfoot, who think it perhaps looks like a Sheepsfoot or a Wharncliffe, but I find it quite different and much more versatile, superior to both except in the heavy cutting at which a big Sheepsfoot excels :thumbup:
Jack can bring the UK crowd over to host the Lambsfoot Tour!!
:thumbup:Here's an A.Wright and Son's:
I could go for one with a fancy rat tailed bolster. It should have a stovepipe kick, that would be something new for GEC. Maybe a nice cocobolo wood? Or a smooth oiled bone.
Very nice r8shell, I could certainly go along with that
:thumbup:I'm sure Charlie will be along to let us know what he thinks before too long (he's probably cackling over this thread I imagine!)
If he's interested in a Lambsfoot, I'd be surprised if he wants to do it in any other form than a traditional one though :thumbup:Naw, this one will knock the lovely Case Swayback out of the park!
They are in any case, quite different knives I think :thumbup::thumbup:
Have you ever used one Sam? For me, there is nothing which demonstrates the utility of a Lambsfoot other than a Lambsfoot :thumbup:
You're a long-standing and well-respected member here I think. Your opinion is at least as valid as any of the rest of us :thumbup:
:thumbup:Incidentally, for anyone who is unfamiliar with the story of George Mallory, it really is worth investigating. He was in many ways a fascinating character...with great taste in pocket-knives obviously!
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