Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Modoc ED]

Nice pic Ed, and I think far more representative of Wright's stag than some of the photos I've seen on various websites

You're correct Jack Black . Unless ordering stag for an SFO, it's more likely you'll see this type of stag on A. Wright stag covered knives. Personally, I don't mind. The knife shown actually has very nice mottling in it and while a bit chunky fits my hand nicely and will definitely see some use by me.

Another picture of it. You can see the grayish mottling up toward the bolster. The wife said it was pretty so, it's a keeper for sure.

 

[Jack Black]

You're correct Jack Black . Unless ordering stag for an SFO, it's more likely you'll see this type of stag on A. Wright stag covered knives. Personally, I don't mind. The knife shown actually has very nice mottling in it and while a bit chunky fits my hand nicely and will definitely see some use by me.

Another picture of it. You can see the grayish mottling up toward the bolster. The wife said it was pretty so, it's a keeper for sure.

Absolutely Ed, I agree with your wife, and think the Pere David stag is attractive in its own right, but some of those website pics mislead folks into thinking they'll be getting Sambar stag, which ordinarily, they won't

 

[black mamba]

Dylan, quality throughout, what an ensemble! I opened a new (well aged, but unopened) Pu-Erh cake . . . and found it yummy!

 

[flatblackcapo]

Thank you. It was such an oddity(to me). Needs a little TLC, but thin, sharp, and sturdy. Small enough to fit comfortably in the watch pocket. Your Jake is a handsome bully.

You definitely have an eye for cool old Lambs', Harvey.
Jake says thanks.

They aren't that uncommon, but I think they have usually been produced to save on costs, like some of those currently sold by Taylor's Eye Witness

Do you see many shadow pattern Lambs' with wood scales?

 

[Jack Black]

You definitely have an eye for cool old Lambs', Harvey.
Jake says thanks.


Do you see many shadow pattern Lambs' with wood scales?

Joseph Rodgers did them in the late 70's, but the blade on the example I have has been ruined I seem to remember some discussion of the history of this knife, and another example being shown, but I don't think it's indexed

 

[Jack Black]

Here's a more recent Shadow pattern Lambsfoot produced under the Taylor's Eye Witness name - How the mighty have fallen!

 

[Half/Stop]

Hey Ron, we have the same 'Bin Day'! Nice to hear Rosie has been helping out my friend

Yessir Jack, Wednesday is our trash day. Rosie is always a big help. I even convinced her into helping me with a quick bite of lunch.

I only had time for a slice of toast before leaving, so stopped off in Harrogate for pancakes and coffee. They were passable. I have to say to my US friends that if you ever visit, you'd be well advised to avoid eating any dish you cherish or are even familiar with, because I doubt it'll be quite the same

Knaresborough is always an attractive place to visit, but at one time it had half a dozen antique shops. Now it has only one, and it's very overpriced I did come across an old friend of mine, an antiques dealer specialising in coins and currency, who had a stall in the market-place. I picked up a bag of sixpences, but he wouldn't take any money from me for them

Bless you my friend! Those are some pitiful looking pancakes!? However it appears you did score some nice coins!

Nice pic Ed, and I think far more representative of Wright's stag than some of the photos I've seen on various websites

We haven't seen @donn around for a while I'm hoping a pie pic might draw him back

Now this is a great looking meal my friend!

 

[Jack Black]

Yessir Jack, Wednesday is our trash day. Rosie is always a big help. I even convinced her into helping me with a quick bite of lunch.

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Bless you my friend! Those are some pitiful looking pancakes!? However it appears you did score some nice coins!


Now this is a great looking meal my friend!

That looks like a very healthy lunch Ron Aren't they just, they tasted like they'd been fried in old oil too, and the blueberries must have been frozen or something, as they were tiny? Came to £9 with a mediocre coffee! Thanks Ron, I felt I'd earned a pie after those pancakes!

 

[r8shell]

I only had time for a slice of toast before leaving, so stopped off in Harrogate for pancakes and coffee. They were passable. I have to say to my US friends that if you ever visit, you'd be well advised to avoid eating any dish you cherish or are even familiar with, because I doubt it'll be quite the same

That looks like a very healthy lunch Ron Aren't they just, they tasted like they'd been fried in old oil too, and the blueberries must have been frozen or something, as they were tiny? Came to £9 with a mediocre coffee! Thanks Ron, I felt I'd earned a pie after those pancakes!

They look pretty good to me. "Silver Dollar Pancakes" fried crispy round the edges, just like Mom used to scorch 'em.

 

[Modoc ED]

Jack Black - You talk about the difference between English food and American food and I found that when I was stationed in Scotland, most fried foods were cooked in beef fat while most fried American foods are cooked in vegetable oil. Say a hamburger was fried in beef fat and another was cooked in vegetable oil the taste of each would be quite different from the other. I almost never ordered american style food while in Scotland - it just didn't compare taste wise. Besides, I really liked the food there. While not a favorite of mine, Haggis was interesting.

To keep this Lambfoot legal, here's the knife you included with the Hartshead you sent to me.

 

[Jack Black]

They look pretty good to me. "Silver Dollar Pancakes" fried crispy round the edges, just like Mom used to scorch 'em.

LOL! My mother was one of the worst cooks I've ever suffered under, she could burn water!

Jack Black - You talk about the difference between English food and American food and I found that when I was stationed in Scotland, most fried foods were cooked in beef fat while most fried American foods are cooked in vegetable oil. Say a hamburger was fried in beef fat and another was cooked in vegetable oil the taste of each would be quite different from the other. I almost never ordered american style food while in Scotland - it just didn't compare taste wise. Besides, I really liked the food there. While not a favorite of mine, Haggis was interesting.

To keep this Lambfoot legal, here's the knife you included with the Hartshead you sent to me.

Yes that is definitely a Scottish thing Ed, as is deep-frying just about anything, and in the past, I think everything would have been fried in 'beef dripping' (far less so today). Even in England though, I think vegetable oils only began to be widely used in the 1960's. In West Yorkshire, where I live now, some fish and chip shops still cling onto using beef fat for frying, even more so in North Yorkshire, but in South Yorkshire, where I was born, it is only very rarely encountered. Personally, I find the fat tends to permeate and coat the food, giving a flavour and texture I dislike. Thanks for the Lambsfoot content my friend

I'll be off to the market early in the morning, but I'll be carrying my regular with me

 

[flatblackcapo]

Joseph Rodgers did them in the late 70's, but the blade on the example I have has been ruined I seem to remember some discussion of the history of this knife, and another example being shown, but I don't think it's indexed

Here's a more recent Shadow pattern Lambsfoot produced under the Taylor's Eye Witness name - How the mighty have fallen!

I find it interesting that the pivot is hidden on that Rodgers. I can understand why the TEW is built that way, with the plastic pop on handle scales. I was just perusing the TEW catalog and came across a screw together Lambsfoot (I know, it's an abomination. ) Model - Endurance #741b. Have you came across any on these?

 

[JohnDF]

LOL! Thanks Dave

Just genning up a bit for tomorrow

Oh yeah I almost forgot
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LOL! My mother was one of the worst cooks I've ever suffered under, she could burn water!



Yes that is definitely a Scottish thing Ed, as is deep-frying just about anything, and in the past, I think everything would have been fried in 'beef dripping' (far less so today). Even in England though, I think vegetable oils only began to be widely used in the 1960's. In West Yorkshire, where I live now, some fish and chip shops still cling onto using beef fat for frying, even more so in North Yorkshire, but in South Yorkshire, where I was born, it is only very rarely encountered. Personally, I find the fat tends to permeate and coat the food, giving a flavour and texture I dislike. Thanks for the Lambsfoot content my friend

I'll be off to the market early in the morning, but I'll be carrying my regular with me

 

[CelloDan]

Hi Guardians, what is a shadow pattern ?

 

[waynorth]

I'm finally here this afternoon; hope all is well in Guardian land!! Hi everyone!!
With me every day, lately!!

 

[cigarrodog]

You definitely have an eye for cool old Lambs', Harvey.
Jake says thanks.


Do you see many shadow pattern Lambs' with wood scales?

Again, thank you Kevin. Clearly Jack has a better informed knowledge base than I do. All I know, is that here was cool looking shadow pattern Lambfoot from Joseph Rogers. It’s not Bone, but a really tough jigged patterned bexoid. Perhaps the bexoid is glued. The blade appears to me to be carbon. There’s snap, no wobble, and the blade is centered and razor sharp. I think even Jack might like it if it was in his hands.

Jack Black - More great images Jack.

Good Day Guardians.

 

[cigarrodog]

Hi Guardians, what is a shadow pattern ?

No Bolster, Dan.

 

[waynorth]

Jack Black - Thank you Jack. Your food images are motivating me to raid the larder.

Good PM Guardians.

Yet another oldie.
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This knife had a similar handle until rehandled and given to me as a gift! Looks like it's from the same time frame!! Great pics, Harvey!!

 

[CelloDan]

No Bolster, Dan

TY Harvey

 

[cigarrodog]

This knife had a similar handle until rehandled and given to me as a gift! Looks like it's from the same time frame!! Great pics, Harvey!!
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Wow Charlie! Gorgeous. Any idea of its’ era?