Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

G'day folks and may it be peaceful View attachment 1165474

Cool pic Dwight!

Jack Black - Thank you for info and the link. A round of Sheldons, with your special touches would be brilliant. Looks like you’re day has been a good one. Carry on.

@Cambertree - Another fine posting.

Good Morning Guardians

Thanks Harvey, very stylish my friend

 

[Prester John]

Thanks Chuck, no worries, it's easy to be led astray here

"...strait is the gate, and narrow is the way...."

 

[Jack Black]

 

[JohnDF]

Great background.

 

[Jack Black]

Great background.

Thanks John

 

[cigarrodog]

Jack Black Thank you Jack.

 

[dc50]

Nice one Jack,

 

[Prester John]

Has he any wool?

 

[5K Qs]

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My pic from yesterday. I went with the wisdom of my fellow Guardians and took Betty for a spin.

Bam-Ba- Lamb!

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Killer Damascus snakewood, Taylor! (I wonder if they have any venomous snakes in Syria? )

That's a generous offer Jack. I think some people who are newer to traditionals don't realize that the Mark side of a knife is the presentation side of the knife. As a result, some manufactures will put a very nice piece of stag on the Mark side with a lesser piece of stag on the Pile side. It wasn't long ago that some manufactures polished the Mark side of the blade and left a satin finish on the Pile side.

Good information, ED. Why is it called the "presentation side" of the knife? Is it historically the way knives were displayed in stores?

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Cell phones are an incredible thing, but they do have limitations! There's an old saying:
"It's a hard way to go, but a good way to know, the way the old folks done it".
I guess that certainly applies today, so many young folks can't navigate, start a camp fire or change a spare tire.
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Sounds like a real "Thriller"!
Thankfully, what you can't see is me doing my best imitation of Michael Jackson's dancing wearing only my boxers!

Love this knife!

Nor can "kids today" use a slide rule!

Dennis, I AM thankful NOT to see you dancing , and also thankful for the opportunity to see your stag HHB with the cap!

Time for today's installment featuring the jigged bone Waynorth lambsfoot!

Used this slicer in the kitchen today! WOW this thing is amazing!!!!

let's add a little Lambsfoot content to keep us on the straight and narrow.
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Two examples are sufficient today.

Indeed!
Nice way to bump us back!
An old chunk of driftwood...

Your DI lambsfoot is Definitely Intriguing, Dennis! (What do you think of driftwood covers for a lambsfoot??)

Thank you Ed. I think this Oxhorn example demonstrates that Wright's (and other manufacturers) traditionally saved the best horn for the Mark side, and used plainer horn on the Pile side.

With the 2016 Guardians knives, I asked them to use their best horn on both sides of the knife, which they not only thought extravagant, but rather odd. In retrospect, it might have been a mistake as it has led to them having to do the same with other knives.

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Good examples, Jack. I still find that first horn example mesmerizing, and wish we'd see the pile side of your Guardians Horn lambsfoot more frequently!

View attachment 1164661 Good morning guardians starting the day of turning these little babies into breakfast home fries with the help of this lambsfoot

Handsome and Helpful I*XL, Reaper AL !

A good day of Saturday Guardians.

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Thanks Dennis, I do not really like this color, I like the stag more like yours, (for example) more brown!

I understand your preference for darker stag, José, but I think your fancy left-handed model has a subtle mix of many colors that's quite striking!

I hate to have to delete Diana Rigg.
Who started this Theatre of Blood stuff in the lambsfoot thread?

Exemplary edge, Jer!

I'll catch up on 18 pages of thread sometime today, but the meantime.

Timely photo of your stag HHB, David! I'm not familiar with moon geography, but is the knife pointing out the landing zone of the first moon landing 50 years ago?

... I appreciate the many fine comments to my sometimes sophomoric questions.
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Bill, I've always found that folks here are not only knowledgeable, but also generous and kind in answering questions. (My username indicates that I came here with 5000 Questions. )

Good morning all. Getting a jump on cutting suckers from the trees in my yard before the heat gets too bad. My favorite knife at the ever ready. Glorious summer day.
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Fantastic photo of that stellar stag HHB!

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Have a great weekend allView attachment 1164763

Impressive ironwood pic, Dwight! I hope the knife is wearing his summer weight pinstripes in this hot spell!

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Thanks Gary. Yes, the bolster is the tell but hard to notice if you're not looking for it.

Beautiful photo! What a knife!
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I'm sure I have posted this pic before but I like it so here it goes again.
Have a great weekend Jack and all the Guardians!

Thanks for the kind words, Mark , and for posting the pic of your distinguished ironwood!

Good Morning Guardians
I'm still in the honeymoon phase with this one...

I'll bet it's a hotsy-totsy honeymoon, John!

That lambsfoot friction folder is a surprising treat, Harvey! Are you picking up new lambsfoot examples every other day, or do you have a vast collection you've built over decades?!?

Happy Saturday Guardians!

Cool pic of your stag HHB and another cool Guardians cap, Barry! How many different color caps did you get?

Faith and Family go without saying, although perhaps they could be mentioned more often... Knives are a given around here.

Thanks for those kind words, GT.

Thanks again...

I love that black and white image. Very artistic.

Thanks for your encouragement to me (and so many others), John!

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Thanks Bill, nice pic, I need to spend a couple of hours pulling bindweed off of my brambles
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There's a phrase I'm sure I've neither uttered nor written! Maybe I'll use it in my next argument with my wife; it seems quite versatile, and could be used in a conciliatory way, or used to add fuel to the fire!

...The Totem is today's star, maybe I should just call it Tornado
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Dave, I can't help but note 'em,
Those sightings of Totem!!

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LOL! Thanks pal Cool pics
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Thanks, Jack. Good to see pics of some of your vintage lambs!

Valley Jack is here for his last day of his turn as Lambsfoot of the Week for me:


- GT

 

[dc50]

Dave, I can't help but note 'em,
Those sightings of Totem!!

Thank you, GT that's a mighty fine photo of Valley Jack.

 

[Onebigbill]

Bam-Ba- Lamb!


Killer Damascus snakewood, Taylor! (I wonder if they have any venomous snakes in Syria? )


Good information, ED. Why is it called the "presentation side" of the knife? Is it historically the way knives were displayed in stores?


Nor can "kids today" use a slide rule!
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Dennis, I AM thankful NOT to see you dancing , and also thankful for the opportunity to see your stag HHB with the cap!

Time for today's installment of lambsfoot porn featuring the jigged bone Waynorth lambsfoot!




Your DI lambsfoot is Definitely Intriguing, Dennis! (What do you think of driftwood covers for a lambsfoot??)


Good examples, Jack. I still find that first horn example mesmerizing, and wish we'd see the pile side of your Guardians Horn lambsfoot more frequently!


Handsome and Helpful I*XL, Reaper AL !



I understand your preference for darker stag, José, but I think your fancy left-handed model has a subtle mix of many colors that's quite striking!


Exemplary edge, Jer!


Timely photo of your stag HHB, David! I'm not familiar with moon geography, but is the knife pointing out the landing zone of the first moon landing 50 years ago?


Bill, I've always found that folks here are not only knowledgeable, but also generous and kind in answering questions. (My username indicates that I came here with 5000 Questions. )


Fantastic photo of that stellar stag HHB!


Impressive ironwood pic, Dwight! I hope the knife is wearing his summer weight pinstripes in this hot spell!


Thanks for the kind words, Mark , and for posting the pic of your distinguished ironwood!


I'll bet it's a hotsy-totsy honeymoon, John!


That lambsfoot friction folder is a surprising treat, Harvey! Are you picking up new lambsfoot examples every other day, or do you have a vast collection you've built over decades?!?


Cool pic of your stag HHB and another cool Guardians cap, Barry! How many different color caps did you get?


Thanks for your encouragement to me (and so many others), John!


There's a phrase I'm sure I've neither uttered nor written! Maybe I'll use it in my next argument with my wife; it seems quite versatile, and could be used in a conciliatory way, or used to add fuel to the fire!


Dave, I can't help but note 'em,
Those sightings of Totem!!


Thanks, Jack. Good to see pics of some of your vintage lambs!

Valley Jack is here for his last day of his turn as Lambsfoot of the Week for me:
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- GT

Might fine look'n that Valley Jack

 

[JohnDF]

I'll bet it's a hotsy-totsy honeymoon, John!

It's been fun comparing it to my other Lambsfoot knives.
The same in so many ways, yet different in so many others.
I think I've come to the (early) conclusion that the Waynorth is a good EDC, being so slender in the pocket and having a thin and slicey blade. The Wright's is a more robust worker, with stouter tip, broader handle, and gator-like spring strength... almost feels like I can pry up a manhole cover with it.

Valley Jack is here for his last day of his turn as Lambsfoot of the Week for me:
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Goodbye Valley Jack, enjoy your well-earned rest.

 

[cigarrodog]

Bam-Ba- Lamb!


Killer Damascus snakewood, Taylor! (I wonder if they have any venomous snakes in Syria? )


Good information, ED. Why is it called the "presentation side" of the knife? Is it historically the way knives were displayed in stores?


Nor can "kids today" use a slide rule!
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Dennis, I AM thankful NOT to see you dancing , and also thankful for the opportunity to see your stag HHB with the cap!

Time for today's installment of lambsfoot porn featuring the jigged bone Waynorth lambsfoot!




Your DI lambsfoot is Definitely Intriguing, Dennis! (What do you think of driftwood covers for a lambsfoot??)


Good examples, Jack. I still find that first horn example mesmerizing, and wish we'd see the pile side of your Guardians Horn lambsfoot more frequently!


Handsome and Helpful I*XL, Reaper AL !



I understand your preference for darker stag, José, but I think your fancy left-handed model has a subtle mix of many colors that's quite striking!


Exemplary edge, Jer!


Timely photo of your stag HHB, David! I'm not familiar with moon geography, but is the knife pointing out the landing zone of the first moon landing 50 years ago?


Bill, I've always found that folks here are not only knowledgeable, but also generous and kind in answering questions. (My username indicates that I came here with 5000 Questions. )


Fantastic photo of that stellar stag HHB!


Impressive ironwood pic, Dwight! I hope the knife is wearing his summer weight pinstripes in this hot spell!


Thanks for the kind words, Mark , and for posting the pic of your distinguished ironwood!


I'll bet it's a hotsy-totsy honeymoon, John!


That lambsfoot friction folder is a surprising treat, Harvey! Are you picking up new lambsfoot examples every other day, or do you have a vast collection you've built over decades?!?


Cool pic of your stag HHB and another cool Guardians cap, Barry! How many different color caps did you get?


Thanks for your encouragement to me (and so many others), John!


There's a phrase I'm sure I've neither uttered nor written! Maybe I'll use it in my next argument with my wife; it seems quite versatile, and could be used in a conciliatory way, or used to add fuel to the fire!


Dave, I can't help but note 'em,
Those sightings of Totem!!


Thanks, Jack. Good to see pics of some of your vintage lambs!

Valley Jack is here for his last day of his turn as Lambsfoot of the Week for me:
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- GT

Thank you GT. I started collecting Lambsfoot knives at the end of last year, up til now. Being a history of all things fan, I gravitated toward the vintage Lambsfoot knives. I’ve slowed down and have been increasingly become more selective.

Looks like Valley Jack has had a good week. Hope to see him in the near future. Have a good week.

 

[Reaper AL]

Afternoon guardians stopped for a little coffee break and just had to put the stag lambsfoot up for an afternoon shot

 

[tmd_87]

What a fantastic gift and family heirloom Taylor. And it looks like a fine piece of walnut too. I’m a big fan of the .308 and .243 Winchester calibres ( Prester John ) as well. Between them they’re about the ideal centrefire pair for Aussie conditions.

I had this beautiful Waynorth out with my .308 Browning X-bolt last weekend:

Thanks mate, yes I’ve had a great weekend. Went into the city yesterday for this Joyce reading group - not the sort of thing I usually go in for, but this group was at an old Melbourne Irish club with some cool characters in it.
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Then went out to the country today to visit a brewery and a great US style BBQ joint.

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I’ve been particularly enjoying your West Yorkshire photoessays lately and ‘Wind that Shakes the Barley’ Lambsfoot pics.

And yes, those pasties are puff pastry. Not sure if that’s traditional English. Again, the vegie pastie was superior in that regard, being very light and flaky.

I hope you and all the other Guardians are having a great weekend as well.

Yes the 308 is great in North America! This caliber has definitely taken enough game here. I would be confident with this caliber with almost any animal maybe besides a big grizzly bear or moose which I won't be hunting anytime soon.

 

[pjsjr]

Great pics Preston, you lead a busy life my friend

Sure seems that way sometimes!

 

[pjsjr]

Thanks PJ.

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Great work on that picture, love the headlights. The AC looks great on top...kinda like some of the LED lights that are now the craze...well, not really

 

[donn]

I hope you don't do any baking with those kitchen scales David! Thanks David, I'm enjoying your space shots When I was a teenager in Sheffield, I used to go in a pub, where, on a Sunday, an old lady, would sometimes bring in her grandmother's snuff box, and pass it around. It was two thirds of the size of a chess board! Nice to be able to have a proper knife conversation in a pub without negative interference

Just had an hour in my back garden, stripping bindweed off of my brambles. I should get a good crop of blackberries this year Hope everyone is having a lovely day

A chess board?! That's alorra snuff!

Long tradition with the UK. Father convalesced in Devonshire from wounds suffered in the Battle of the Bulge . Stayed with a lovely family there. My son taught school in Battle for several years. My first car was a 1962 Triumph TR-3B. My restoration project is below and pictured with my now favorite sharp object.

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What a lovely looking motor! There can't be many of them in North America can there? And the lambsfoot ain't to shabby either.

I did reweigh it: 3.1 oz exactly. I suspect the scale that read 5 oz was inaccurate.

LOL! I suspect your absolutely right.

Timely photo of your stag HHB, David! I'm not familiar with moon geography, but is the knife pointing out the landing zone of the first moon landing 50 years ago?

Valley Jack is here for his last day of his turn as Lambsfoot of the Week for me:
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- GT

Nice to see Valley Jack lapping up the sun. Been overcast and dull round me today.
Oh and yes according to Wiki' 'Eagle' touched down approximately where the tip of the lambsfoot is resting. I know it was the Sea of Tranquility, but that's actually a big place so I did a search and Wiki' says it's roughly there.

Just sticking Friday just gone in 'cos I like the picture. Sarah Hughes Mild. Pint of. Yum Yum.

 

[Jack Black]

Nice one Jack,

Thanks Dave

Has he any wool?

Three bags I believe

Time for today's installment of lambsfoot porn featuring the jigged bone Waynorth lambsfoot!

Since this seems to be an ongoing thing, do you think it might be possible to consider the selection of an alternative title for this installment GT? As was pointed out to me when I first started posting here, some of our younger members like to read through the posts with their kids, and if that is the case, I doubt they'd be comfortable explaining the meaning of all of that sentence to their youngsters. I know that I wouldn't. Just a thought, it did occur to me last week

Good examples, Jack. I still find that first horn example mesmerizing, and wish we'd see the pile side of your Guardians Horn lambsfoot more frequently!

Thanks Gary I really should take more pile side shots of all my knives, it's habit more than anything

There's a phrase I'm sure I've neither uttered nor written! Maybe I'll use it in my next argument with my wife; it seems quite versatile, and could be used in a conciliatory way, or used to add fuel to the fire!

LOL! Very good GT!

Thanks, Jack. Good to see pics of some of your vintage lambs!

Valley Jack is here for his last day of his turn as Lambsfoot of the Week for me:
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- GT

Thank you my friend, and it's nice to see Valley Jack take a bow

View attachment 1165610 Afternoon guardians stopped for a little coffee break and just had to put the stag lambsfoot up for an afternoon shot

 

[Jack Black]

A chess board?! That's alorra snuff!



What a lovely looking motor! There can't be many of them in North America can there? And the lambsfoot ain't to shabby either.



LOL! I suspect your absolutely right.



Nice to see Valley Jack lapping up the sun. Been overcast and dull round me today.
Oh and yes according to Wiki' 'Eagle' touched down approximately where the tip of the lambsfoot is resting. I know it was the Sea of Tranquility, but that's actually a big place so I did a search and Wiki' says it's roughly there.

Just sticking Friday just gone in 'cos I like the picture. Sarah Hughes Mild. Pint of. Yum Yum.

Yes, and since it was 19th century snuff, heaven knows what was in that box!

Nice pic David

I think I may just have found the cure for insomnia!