Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[screened porch]

but I'll bet any neutral color wood wax would work.

Johnson's paste wax hasn't blown up in my face yet.

I guess I won't talk about the socks in the lambsfoot thread.

 

[Jack Black]

Have a good sleep, Jack!!
Jack Black

Thanks Charlie

After seeing how nicely JohnDF rounded the corners on his knife Skoll, I decided to take sandpaper to my new ebony. The corners of the handle were uncomfortably blocky, and dug into my palm just wrong.

Didn't really have to remove a lot of material, I just had to hit the right spots.
After 1000 grit sandpaper and wax, it is sooo much more comfortable now! I also filed down the kick so the tip won't catch and tear a hole in my pocket. I went slowly, and could have lowered it more, but I was running out of kick.

The next thing to do is reset a thinner edge on the blade, but I might not get a chance before the weekend. Now that I've "made it mine" it's gonna be a fine Lambsfoot.

Nice work Rachel, I have to say that I have never found anything uncomfortable about the covers, as they are, but I am tempted to try something like this just for fun (if I ever get round to it!) Did I notice the proud tip (I can't remember)? I had 10 of these knives made, and was disappointed with them overall, almost all the blades are off-centre, most of the ebony is not as black as I was promised, and at least one of the others had a proud tip. I noticed this the other night while wrapping it for someone, who asked me if I could file the kick. It didn't take long, but I also noticed there was very little to the kick. Sadly, even where they are specially ordered, Wright's seem to slip back to producing mediocre quality knives far too easily, and begrudge addressing their obvious QC issues

Thanks! I just got in a WorkSharp Angle Set sharpener. It's kind of like the Spyderco SharpMaker, but has diamond hones and more choices of angles. I can establish a 15 degree per side angle, and then a micro-bevel of 17.5 or 20.

That's interesting Rachel. It looks like a decent sharpener, and very good value (not available in Europe yet). Would you say it has any advantages over the SharpMaker in your opinion, are the diamond hones as 'gritty' as the Spyderco ones?

Around here, there are plenty of fireworks twice a year: July 4 and December 31. They're illegal to possess within city limits, but there are always vendors just outside city limits, and there are always PLENTY of fireworks going off on those two holidays. A county constable I knew used to confiscate them from people and give them to my father-in-law, who lived outside the city limits. So my kids got to play with them.
Of course, gunpowder itself is easy to obtain, as Texas is very "gun friendly."

With 4 Sikh temples within a mile of my house, I get to see a lot of firework displays! A lot of folks also set them off at New Year too, and there are kids setting them off throughout the dark nights It's at least 10 years since I bought any myself, I don't know how the kids afford them! When I use to shoot, I could buy powder very easily, but I think it's more restricted now - except in fireworks

r8shell - Thanks for the compliments on my knife.

Very nice job on your knife Rachel. I've noticed that many of the Lambfoot knives from A. Wright have very little of the kick left when they arrive. As an example, this "Big-un" arrived with very little kick (actually no kick) and the tip of the blade lies barely in the well.

I've noticed this on the Big Uns Ed. It's something they really ought to address, but I would be very surprised if they do unfortunately

Good afternoon Guardians. It's a real zoo at work today

LOL!

I would guess the chimney. I remember JK Jerome saying that swearing clears a man's soul like a penn'rth of gunpowder clears the smoke-house chimney.

Who needs heritage, eh?

That's a GREAT quote Jer!

Beer o’clock with Rosewood.

Belated 'Cheers!' Dave

Thank you. Koll is classy in black like Fred Astaire.

Also, thanks for giving me the inspiration to do it after seeing your work on Skoll. That took more guts. Ebony will still look like ebony, but your ironwood could end up looking very different. I'm glad the wolf survived.

I am sure glad Skoll wasn't lost!

The Extraordinary Adventures of Linus the Lambsfoot Part 2

Linus the Lambsfoot arrived in my mail today. I opened the Priority Mail package from Corpus Christi to find Linus securely tucked away in his custom Guardians pocket slip. Also included was a nice post card from Vince Prester John . I immediately opened up Linus and checked him out. He’s a great looking Lambsfoot with a nice stout pull and a well centered blade. He also is wearing a nice patina which compliments the nice rich colored Ebony. All I have time for today is a quick photo and a light drop of oil in the joint. Thanks again for this opportunity Dylan @Pàdruig. The adventure will continue very soon!

Nice to see Linus got to you safe and sound Ron

This week I'm carrying Lam Jack, my 2017 Guardians horn lambsfoot SFO (thanks, @mrknife).
Here's a photo of the knife when new, almost exactly 2 years ago:
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Here's a more recent, but not very clear, pic of the knife on Yorkshire Day about 3 months ago:
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- GT

Those are great pics Gary

Autumn makes for the finest pipe smoking weather and, of course, it is always better to be accompanied by a Lambsfoot.

A fine sentiment, and an equally fine photo, my friend

My doctor is always telling me to watch my diet. He says that if it looks good don't eat it. Sorry, but I could resist something that looks so good as that sausage roll. As always, the HHB looks right at home.

Thanks Bill, I think that the psychological trauma caused by having to relinquish that sausage roll would have far outweighed any harm to my diet!

My African Rosewood got to meet the last berries standing before winter. Forecast is calling for snow today.

Cool pics Dan

Good Morning Guardians
I finally have internet service again.
Hope everybody has a great day today.

Yay! Looking good my friend

Nice

The Extraordinary Adventures of Linus the Lambsfoot Part 2

Good morning Guardians! Linus woke up in Tennessee this morning. It’s going to rain here today so his first day of adventure will be indoors. The first of my flock to extend a personal welcome to Linus was my Ashley’s Choice. I was able to get a couple of outdoor photos this morning before the rain moves in later. Hope y’all have a great day!

The guest of honor:

Ace pics Ron, hope you and Linus have a great time together

 

[Jack Black]

Sounds like a lot of fun to me.

I once read that someone had described 'perfect happiness' as standing dry in the entrance of a garden shed, while the rain pours down only inches away. It was a bit like that, but with cake

Johnson's paste wax hasn't blown up in my face yet.

I guess I won't talk about the socks in the lambsfoot thread.

Nice pic of that TEW Jer, and interesting socks

 

[Prester John]

Hi Guardians, mid afternoon here, and I've just got in after a 6 hour stinting helping my mate out on his market tool stall. I say 'helped', but on a day like today, when it has been raining heavily since the early hours, most of the 'help' involves supplying jokes and cake, since he has had precious few customers Chips (fat-cut fries) and thick gravy for lunch I'm just about to start catching up with the thread, hope everyone is having a good day

Lucy is looking lovely.

(Your talk of chips and gravy has my mouth watering!)

 

[Modoc ED]

The Pile Side of of the knife I showed yesterday. Have a good day everyone.

 

[Jack Black]

Lucy is looking lovely.

(Your talk of chips and gravy has my mouth watering!)

Thank you Vince I'd have got a pic of the chips and gravy, but I'm afraid they didn't last very long!

The Pile Side of of the knife I showed yesterday. Have a good day everyone.

She's a beauty Ed Hope you have a good day too

 

[screened porch]

I once read that someone had described 'perfect happiness' as standing dry in the entrance of a garden shed, while the rain pours down only inches away. It was a bit like that, but with cake

I'll have to remember this. Which means write it down and try not to lose it.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Monkey Fist is the name of the knot Kevin That is a fine-looking loaf my friend, almost as fine as Betty

flatblackcapo - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey's_fist

Thanks, mates. This is a very educational thread...Really, I learn a lot of cool stuff in this thread.
I haven't tied a monkeys fist in a LOT of years, I might give it a go a little later.

After seeing how nicely JohnDF rounded the corners on his knife Skoll, I decided to take sandpaper to my new ebony. The corners of the handle were uncomfortably blocky, and dug into my palm just wrong.

Didn't really have to remove a lot of material, I just had to hit the right spots.
After 1000 grit sandpaper and wax, it is sooo much more comfortable now! I also filed down the kick so the tip won't catch and tear a hole in my pocket. I went slowly, and could have lowered it more, but I was running out of kick.

The next thing to do is reset a thinner edge on the blade, but I might not get a chance before the weekend. Now that I've "made it mine" it's gonna be a fine Lambsfoot.

Nice work, Rachael. The soft corners are very pleasing to the eye.

Thank you Bill for the kind words !

My African Rosewood got to meet the last berries standing before winter. Forecast is calling for snow today.

Nice pics as always, Dan.
Your rosewood Lamb is looking superb after your tune up.


M was hangin' out with me yesterday.

 

[cigarrodog]

Jack Black - Don’t sell cakes and jokes short, Jack. I feel for you, pal. Rain that goes on for days is not “one of the few of my favorite things.”

Good Morning Guardians. Any one hear from Dave?

 

[Half/Stop]

Nice to see Linus got to you safe and sound Ron

Ace pics Ron, hope you and Linus have a great time together

Thanks Jack!

 

[Half/Stop]

The Extraordinary Adventures of Linus the Lambsfoot Part 2

In typical Lambsfoot fashion Linus is already proving himself a useful companion! He made quick work of cutting the summer sausage and cheese sticks I had for lunch!

 

[r8shell]

Nice work Rachel, I have to say that I have never found anything uncomfortable about the covers, as they are, but I am tempted to try something like this just for fun (if I ever get round to it!) Did I notice the proud tip (I can't remember)? I had 10 of these knives made, and was disappointed with them overall, almost all the blades are off-centre, most of the ebony is not as black as I was promised, and at least one of the others had a proud tip. I noticed this the other night while wrapping it for someone, who asked me if I could file the kick. It didn't take long, but I also noticed there was very little to the kick. Sadly, even where they are specially ordered, Wright's seem to slip back to producing mediocre quality knives far too easily, and begrudge addressing their obvious QC issues



That's interesting Rachel. It looks like a decent sharpener, and very good value (not available in Europe yet). Would you say it has any advantages over the SharpMaker in your opinion, are the diamond hones as 'gritty' as the Spyderco ones?

Thanks, Jack. I actually like the look of flat covers on some knives: Barlows in particular. But Koll needed some rounding. I hope you know I'm not complaining about a gift knife. I'm happy that the issues that needed some tinkering are within my limited tinkering skill set. But it is a shame that Wright's are unwilling to improve, even when specifically paid for craftsmanship.

I've just tested out the Angle Set on a couple of kitchen knives. There are advantages and disadvantages compared with the SharpMaker. The A.S. stones are a half inch or so shorter, so not as well suited for longer chef's knives. I like the diamond hones better. They seem smoother to use. I always had the feeling that the S.M. rods had a few diamonds sticking up higher and catching/chipping the knife edge. The fine ceramic seems flatter, too. Five different possible angles are the best advantage, I think.

Nice work, Rachael. The soft corners are very pleasing to the eye.

Thanks, I'm insufferably proud of myself.

 

[Jack Black]

I'll have to remember this. Which means write it down and try not to lose it.

I try to write everything down these days Jer Then I forget where I have put the notes!

Thanks, mates. This is a very educational thread...Really, I learn a lot of cool stuff in this thread.
I haven't tied a monkeys fist in a LOT of years, I might give it a go a little later.


Nice work, Rachael. The soft corners are very pleasing to the eye.


Nice pics as always, Dan.
Your rosewood Lamb is looking superb after your tune up.


M was hangin' out with me yesterday.

Jack Black - Don’t sell cakes and jokes short, Jack. I feel for you, pal. Rain that goes on for days is not “one of the few of my favorite things.”

Good Morning Guardians. Any one hear from Dave?
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Thanks buddy, cakes and jokes will carry you through the worst of times I live on a hill, and am not going to be seeing any flooding, but with the way it's rained here, there will be some roundabouts for sure

I heard from Dave, hope he'll be back here soon Smashing pic Harvey

The Extraordinary Adventures of Linus the Lambsfoot Part 2

In typical Lambsfoot fashion Linus is already proving himself a useful companion! He made quick work of cutting the summer sausage and cheese sticks I had for lunch!

Nice to hear Linus is settling in with you there Ron

Thanks, Jack. I actually like the look of flat covers on some knives: Barlows in particular. But Koll needed some rounding. I hope you know I'm not complaining about a gift knife. I'm happy that the issues that needed some tinkering are within my limited tinkering skill set. But it is a shame that Wright's are unwilling to improve, even when specifically paid for craftsmanship.

I've just tested out the Angle Set on a couple of kitchen knives. There are advantages and disadvantages compared with the SharpMaker. The A.S. stones are a half inch or so shorter, so not as well suited for longer chef's knives. I like the diamond hones better. They seem smoother to use. I always had the feeling that the S.M. rods had a few diamonds sticking up higher and catching/chipping the knife edge. The fine ceramic seems flatter, too. Five different possible angles are the best advantage, I think.


Thanks, I'm insufferably proud of myself.

Absolutely Rachel, it's all very interesting to me Sadly, contrary to what I had hoped, things have only got worse with Wright's Thanks for your thoughts on your new sharpening system, I feel the same with the SharpMaker diamond rods

 

[cudgee]

Good evening fellow Porchonians. Been some very interesting reading on the thread this week. Was particularly interested in r8shell post about her new sharpener, really interested to see her thoughts about it after some more use. I think sometimes sharpeners are like knives, "Very Addictive" Maybe it is just me, but i am always looking at new sharpening implements to improve my skills, and just find putting some time aside to sharpen some knives so therapeutic and relaxing. I planted my tomato plants this week, so have some store bought ones which i am going to have for lunch, will be sliced up with my polished rosewood lamb foot. These toms will not be a patch on my homegrown ones. Hope everyone has a good and safe weekend.

 

[CelloDan]

Cool pics Dan

Nice pics as always, Dan.
Your rosewood Lamb is looking superb after your tune up.

Thank you
I am growing very attached to my african rosewood.
I had been drooling over one every time JohnDF would post pictures of his .

I planted my tomato plants this week, so have some store bought ones which i am going to have for lunch, will be sliced up with my polished rosewood lamb foot

Very nice rosewood cudgee

 

[cudgee]

Thank you
I am growing very attached to my african rosewood.
I had been drooling over one every time JohnDF would post pictures of his .



Very nice rosewood cudgee

I understand completely your growing attachment to your African Rosewood. There is just something about wood scales.

 

[CelloDan]

So it had to come ......The white stuff I mean.
Folks, do not let the apparent beauty and allure of the white stuff deceive you !!!
People always love the white stuff when it first comes every season. Many fret if this year we'll have a "white Christmas" or not.

BUT the white stuff is treacherous and evil !
I do not like the white stuff !

Ok .. it's not that bad really

Jack Black SFO Hartshead Barlow

 

[waynorth]

I love snow!! I grew up in Buffalo, the land of Lake Erie Snow!!
I even don't mind shoveling it!!
Thanks for the great pics of Snow, Dan!!
It seldom snows out here in the Rain Forest - maybe once or twice a season!!

 

[CelloDan]

I love “s%*%”!! I grew up in Buffalo, the land of Lake Erie “s*#+”!!
I even don't mind shoveling it!!
Thanks for the great pics of “S*+*”, Dan!!
It seldom “S+^*#” out here in the Rain Forest - maybe once or twice a season!!

I can not even utter the “S” word Charlie
I quoted you but edited the unspeakable word

Joking aside, we are determined to be more active this winter and get the family out as much as possible and even have fun in the “S%*#”

 

[JohnDF]

Looking good my friend

Thank you, Jack.

It was a bit like that, but with cake

Don’t sell cakes and jokes short

cakes and jokes will carry you through the worst of times

That's why I like it here. People have their priorities straight. Good food and fun.

I had been drooling over one every time JohnDF would post pictures of his .

It's the cornerstone Lambsfoot.