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OK folks, it had to happen - There's a new cult in town!! 
This thread is dedicated to the appreciation of this quintessential English pattern, and for those who appreciate its subtle lines, its usefulness, and its history. All Lambsfoot posts and pics are welcome here
Update: 8th July 2019
If you haven't already read the site rules , and the sub-forum guidelines, please do so
I started this thread to try and educate members here about the Lambsfoot pattern, and as a place where those of us who have come to appreciate this uniquely versatile blade, can discuss its history and its usefulness, show off our knives, and otherwise appreciate its beauty. I never expected that this thread would grow in the way that it has, thanks in no small part to a great bunch of intelligent, insightful, and friendly regular posters, nor that the Lambsfoot pattern, long neglected on the US side of The Pond, would gain such popularity.
This thread is for LAMBSFOOT knives only, please don’t derail it by posting photos containing other patterns, otherwise we'll end up talking about those other patterns. In a few cases, it may be acceptable to post a photo of another knife for discussion purposes in relation to the Lambsfoot pattern, a fake for example, or one with a very similar blade shape, but please do not post Sheepsfoot pics here, for example, simply because you don’t know the difference between that pattern and a Lambsfoot (just read on and learn the difference). Similarly, don’t post photos containing other knives simply because you cannot be bothered to edit an old photo. If you do make a mistake and post an inappropriate photo here, when this is drawn to your attention (as it will), please behave in a mature way, and accept that it's you who has erred, not the poster having to bring it to your attention.
We have enjoyed some wide-ranging off-topic discussion here, but the Lambsfoot has to remain the focus of this thread, so please try and bear that in mind. If you want to have an extended discussion about an off-topic issue, take it to Carl’s Lounge. As with the rest of The Porch, political and religious discussion is off limits here, if you want to rail against some group or government, please do it elsewhere.
The Porch was set up for the purpose of non-commercial discussion about traditional knives - to talk about KNIVES, not the BUYING OF KNIVES. As per the sub-forum guidelines, please keep questions about buying and selling out of this thread. If you see a knife you like the look of, and would like to purchase something similar, please contact the owner privately to ask about where they bought it, rather than in this thread.
As per the sub-forum guidelines please be polite, and respectful of others, in terms of your posts, and please bear in mind that some posters browse this thread with younger members of their family, so don't use profanities or include adult content in your posts. In short, be nice.
If you ever get time, I think you will find reading through this thread to be a fascinating and rewarding experience. To make things easier though,
WhittlinAway
and a steadfast team of volunteers, have created a thread index, and while it is currently incomplete, it should help you find answers to any questions you might have about the Lambsfoot pattern.
There is also a Guardians world map showing the international tentacles of Guardianship. If you would like to be added, please contact @btb01 with your whereabouts.
I run a Lambsfoot email list for the regular posters in this thread. It's been largely inactive since I stopped doing SFOs (Special Factory Orders), but If you post here regularly, and would like to be added, please contact me with your email address.
If you are a new poster, and are wondering how to post photos here, you will find good advice in the Technical Forum, this is not the place to practice (you can practice posting pics here)
If you want to add the Guardians banner to your signature line, you can get the image code by right-clicking on this image:
Welcome to the Guardians of the Lambsfoot thread
Jack
This thread is dedicated to the appreciation of this quintessential English pattern, and for those who appreciate its subtle lines, its usefulness, and its history. All Lambsfoot posts and pics are welcome here
Update: 8th July 2019
If you haven't already read the site rules , and the sub-forum guidelines, please do so
I started this thread to try and educate members here about the Lambsfoot pattern, and as a place where those of us who have come to appreciate this uniquely versatile blade, can discuss its history and its usefulness, show off our knives, and otherwise appreciate its beauty. I never expected that this thread would grow in the way that it has, thanks in no small part to a great bunch of intelligent, insightful, and friendly regular posters, nor that the Lambsfoot pattern, long neglected on the US side of The Pond, would gain such popularity.
This thread is for LAMBSFOOT knives only, please don’t derail it by posting photos containing other patterns, otherwise we'll end up talking about those other patterns. In a few cases, it may be acceptable to post a photo of another knife for discussion purposes in relation to the Lambsfoot pattern, a fake for example, or one with a very similar blade shape, but please do not post Sheepsfoot pics here, for example, simply because you don’t know the difference between that pattern and a Lambsfoot (just read on and learn the difference). Similarly, don’t post photos containing other knives simply because you cannot be bothered to edit an old photo. If you do make a mistake and post an inappropriate photo here, when this is drawn to your attention (as it will), please behave in a mature way, and accept that it's you who has erred, not the poster having to bring it to your attention.
We have enjoyed some wide-ranging off-topic discussion here, but the Lambsfoot has to remain the focus of this thread, so please try and bear that in mind. If you want to have an extended discussion about an off-topic issue, take it to Carl’s Lounge. As with the rest of The Porch, political and religious discussion is off limits here, if you want to rail against some group or government, please do it elsewhere.
The Porch was set up for the purpose of non-commercial discussion about traditional knives - to talk about KNIVES, not the BUYING OF KNIVES. As per the sub-forum guidelines, please keep questions about buying and selling out of this thread. If you see a knife you like the look of, and would like to purchase something similar, please contact the owner privately to ask about where they bought it, rather than in this thread.
As per the sub-forum guidelines please be polite, and respectful of others, in terms of your posts, and please bear in mind that some posters browse this thread with younger members of their family, so don't use profanities or include adult content in your posts. In short, be nice.
If you ever get time, I think you will find reading through this thread to be a fascinating and rewarding experience. To make things easier though,
WhittlinAway
and a steadfast team of volunteers, have created a thread index, and while it is currently incomplete, it should help you find answers to any questions you might have about the Lambsfoot pattern.There is also a Guardians world map showing the international tentacles of Guardianship. If you would like to be added, please contact @btb01 with your whereabouts.
I run a Lambsfoot email list for the regular posters in this thread. It's been largely inactive since I stopped doing SFOs (Special Factory Orders), but If you post here regularly, and would like to be added, please contact me with your email address.
If you are a new poster, and are wondering how to post photos here, you will find good advice in the Technical Forum, this is not the place to practice (you can practice posting pics here)
If you want to add the Guardians banner to your signature line, you can get the image code by right-clicking on this image:
Welcome to the Guardians of the Lambsfoot thread
Jack
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It was made by John Milner & Co of Sheffield. John Milner started off in the trade around 1800, aged nine or ten. He set up on his own about 1830, employing his son, and three apprentice hafters. In his day, John Milner was said to be the best spring-knife cutler in the town, the inventor of the lock-knife, and possibly of the fly-open knife (or switchblade). After his death in 1863, his son (also John) continued the firm until his own death in 1890. After that, Milner & Co continued until 1946, when it became a limited company. It had ceased trading by the end of the 1960's.
