Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Cracker Jack for me this week:
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Formidable stag on the pile side of his AC, Gary.;):thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
You always have interesting contributions, Jack! ;):thumbsup::thumbsup:
My understanding is that a "fly guy" is different from a "flyboy"; is that correct?? :rolleyes:;)

Thank you Gary :) Yes indeed, QUITE different, the term 'fly', to mean 'Knowing, acquainted with another's meaning or proceeding', and later, 'suspicious, cunning, not easily robbed or duped; a shop-keeper of this description is called a fly cove' was in use in London 200 years ago. It has been in use, to mean much the same, ever since, as can be seen in the title of Martha Copeland's Blues recording, I Ain't Your Hen, Mister Fly Rooster. Most slang words have a long history :thumbsup:

That's an excellent toolkit, Jack! :cool::cool::thumbsup: The pouch with all the loops looks perfect for organizing tools!

Thanks again my friend, I have other pouches (mostly by Maxpedition) for my outdoor kit. THat one can also be belt-carried, or quickly clipped to the outside of another pack, but for the most part it's intended for use at home, or maybe if I go on vacation somewhere I think I might need a tool kit :)


Thanks for sharing that adventure with us, Jack; quite an unusual day! :eek::thumbsup::cool:

It did take a strange turn! :eek: :rolleyes: :D :thumbsup:

What could be fancier than an acclaimed 2019 Knife of the Year, Jack?? ;):thumbsup::cool::cool:

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Cracker Jack for me this week:
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- GT

Thank you once again for your many kind words GT :) Great pile side shot of your Cracker Jack :) :thumbsup:

Thanks, Gary. I do like its fiery color. (Marmite, not so much)
I wonder if the bright white area near the bolster will mellow and darken. Time will tell.
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I don't know when Sheffield cutlers started grinding stag like that, but I wish they would just cut it better o_O I do think it will turn more yellow with age Rachel, at least I hope so. In the case of this Damascus SFO, the stag was thin anyway, so the bark goes right up to the bolster, as it should in my opinion. Most of mine from the same manufacturer, have the stag ground at the bolster. For the most part, they look OK, and the grinding is done well, but they would look better with the full bark I think :thumbsup:

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Looks like a very fancy day, Jack. :cool::thumbsup:

That's the watch-chain I picked up on Saturday - before it all went wrong! :rolleyes: :thumbsup:

Good Morning Guardians

Lovely photo my friend :) :thumbsup:


Looking good Kevin :) :thumbsup:

Good morning Guardians! Totin this 2018 Ebony Guardians Lambsfoot SFO today! :) :thumbsup:

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Cool pic Ron :cool: :thumbsup:

Good morning! It is a Tennessee shape for sure. I don’t know if it’s intended to be a pry bar. It’s cutout from .25” Titanium. It was a gift from my friend Paul @paulhilborn. :)

Typically kind of that good fellow :) :thumbsup:

Good morning Guardians! The extraordinary adventures of Linus the Lambfoot continue with me on my morning work break. Linus says, "Man, you sure are boring. Where's the extraordinary adventure?!"View attachment 1277618

LOL! :D :thumbsup:
 
Really hate you're going through it, Ed! Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Glad to see a bit of levity mixed in!:cool::thumbsup:

Good to be seen, John!!:D:thumbsup:

Thank you much, Harvey!:):thumbsup:
Hope all is well in your neighborhood!

:p
They're also after my meds!!:eek::D:thumbsup:

Here's to a speedy recovery, Bill!! You and Ed both have a great attitude to be admired!:thumbsup:

A Grand start with a Grand Lambsfoot, Jack!

Fine looking "Pistachio " Lamb, José!:D:thumbsup:

A sweet duet, John!:cool::thumbsup:

Who needs a 4-leaf clover with a Lambsfoot like that!:cool::thumbsup:

Hey, that photo of kNife and Necco's are Neeto!:confused::D:thumbsup:

Wonderful stag, Ron!!:):thumbsup:

Love that one, Harvey! Great photo!:):thumbsup:

But still an eye full, Taylor!:cool::thumbsup:

Going along with Jack's tool kit post, a little pouch I keep handy, especially for electronics.
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Thx much Dennis for the kind words.
 
I don't know when Sheffield cutlers started grinding stag like that, but I wish they would just cut it better o_O I do think it will turn more yellow with age Rachel, at least I hope so. In the case of this Damascus SFO, the stag was thin anyway, so the bark goes right up to the bolster, as it should in my opinion. Most of mine from the same manufacturer, have the stag ground at the bolster. For the most part, they look OK, and the grinding is done well, but they would look better with the full bark I think :thumbsup:

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Cool pic Ron :cool: :thumbsup:

Typically kind of that good fellow :) :thumbsup:
Jack, your Stag Damascus is a beautifully hafted knife. I agree that the Stag should extend to the bolsters. Something that seldom happens from any manufacturer today as it seems. It surely goes to the way the slabs are cut and matched to the knife. I’m certainly no cutler, but it seems that it would be easier to do if the slabs were cut thinner. This would lead to more stag available for what we used to see as second cut or possibly more polished stag which can be a very durable and beautiful handle material in its own right.

Paul is a generous friend. I’m proud to have been able to meet he and Duncan at a Rendezvous a couple of years ago. :)
 
I don't know when Sheffield cutlers started grinding stag like that, but I wish they would just cut it better o_O I do think it will turn more yellow with age Rachel, at least I hope so. In the case of this Damascus SFO, the stag was thin anyway, so the bark goes right up to the bolster, as it should in my opinion. Most of mine from the same manufacturer, have the stag ground at the bolster. For the most part, they look OK, and the grinding is done well, but they would look better with the full bark I think

Jack, your Stag Damascus is a beautifully hafted knife. I agree that the Stag should extend to the bolsters. Something that seldom happens from any manufacturer today as it seems. It surely goes to the way the slabs are cut and matched to the knife. I’m certainly no cutler, but it seems that it would be easier to do if the slabs were cut thinner. This would lead to more stag available for what we used to see as second cut or possibly more polished stag which can be a very durable and beautiful handle material in its own right.
I agree that ideally, the stag should be cut thinner, leaving the bark going right up to the bolster. (why remove material from the pretty side? o_O) But I'm not complaining in this case. It's not excessively fat stag, with just enough thickness for a comfortable palm swell, and the stag itself is nice and dense (not pithy) leaving a nice smooth spot for my thumb to use as a worry stone. :cool::thumbsup:
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Thanks, Gary. I do like its fiery color. (Marmite, not so much)
I wonder if the bright white area near the bolster will mellow and darken. Time will tell.
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It will definitely mellow. Every stag handled knife that I have ever owned started bright white like that but turned a very mellow honey color after some pocket time.
 
mitch4ging mitch4ging - Thank you Dennis. So many great Lambs, here, with yours being one of my favorites.
Thank you so much for the fine compliment, Harvey! I haven't seen one yet in this thread I wouldn't covenant!:cool::thumbsup:
mitch4ging mitch4ging Thanks Dennis! :) Nice Horn Lambsfoot sir! :thumbsup:
Thank you much, Mr. Ron!;):thumbsup:
Thanks a lot Dennis, hope you're doing OK buddy :) That's a cool pic my friend, very interesting :thumbsup:
Doing good, Jack, and
thanks for the wonderful remark!:):thumbsup:
Morning Guardians, got quite a bit on today, but I just wanted to check in :) Have a good day folks :thumbsup:

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A real dandy pair to have in the pocket, Jack!!:cool::thumbsup:
Dynamite photo of your stag HHB with that dandy old drill, Dennis! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:
Thank you very much, Gary!
And been enjoying very much your remarks / replys, always enjoyable to read!:thumbsup:
Here's one for you, Jack, Harvey, John and all the great replys that are here on a daily basis!
Van Morrison, "Wonderful Remark".

Cracker Jack for me this week:
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Cracker Jack is looking top notch, GT!:cool::thumbsup:
Nice picture of your Horn Lamb and tools.
Now I know who to call to work on my electronics, something I've never messed with. :)
Come by anytime!!:cool::thumbsup:
Good Morning Guardians
Wonderful Roseses post, John!!;):thumbsup:
Nice shot, Kevin!
Getting in any more forging time in?
Good morning Guardians! Totin this 2018 Ebony Guardians Lambsfoot SFO today! :) :thumbsup:

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Such lovely ebony, Ron! You do Tennessee proud!:cool::thumbsup:
Good morning Guardians! The extraordinary adventures of Linus the Lambfoot continue with me on my morning work break. Linus says, "Man, you sure are boring. Where's the extraordinary adventure?!"View attachment 1277618
He certainly seems like a great companion, work or play!:cool::thumbsup:
Most of mine from the same manufacturer, have the stag ground at the bolster. For the most part, they look OK, and the grinding is done well, but they would look better with the full bark I think :thumbsup:

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Lovely!!
Great DamLamb, Jack!!:thumbsup::eek:
Good Afternoon Guardians.
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Beautiful shot of an incredible knife, Harvey!! Most excellent!:):thumbsup:

Time for some birdin' in the morning after the feeding. Suppose to get about 5" of snow tomorrow, they'll need it.
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Jack, your Stag Damascus is a beautifully hafted knife. I agree that the Stag should extend to the bolsters. Something that seldom happens from any manufacturer today as it seems. It surely goes to the way the slabs are cut and matched to the knife. I’m certainly no cutler, but it seems that it would be easier to do if the slabs were cut thinner. This would lead to more stag available for what we used to see as second cut or possibly more polished stag which can be a very durable and beautiful handle material in its own right.

Paul is a generous friend. I’m proud to have been able to meet he and Duncan at a Rendezvous a couple of years ago. :)

Thank you Ron :) I guess that many cutlers think that's how it's supposed to be done, since they were taught to make a knife that way :( I remember talking to Stan Shaw about it, and he was horrified when I showed him a couple of examples, and just couldn't understand why they had wasted the bark o_O The days of specialist stag cutters are long gone now, but I still don't see why the cutlers can't learn to cut and match the stag better. I have raised the issue numerous times in Sheffield, with little interest unfortunately :(

Jack Black Jack Black - Your compass and chain add yet another layer of cool to your Hartshead.

@5K Qs - Thank you GT. Your Cracker Jack is handsome as ever.

Good Afternoon Guardians.
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Thank you Harvey, great to see your Brookes & Crookes my friend :) :thumbsup:

Maybe Linus is like me, enjoying the down time as much as the adventures. :cool::thumbsup:

You're not alone there buddy ;) :thumbsup:

I agree that ideally, the stag should be cut thinner, leaving the bark going right up to the bolster. (why remove material from the pretty side? o_O) But I'm not complaining in this case. It's not excessively fat stag, with just enough thickness for a comfortable palm swell, and the stag itself is nice and dense (not pithy) leaving a nice smooth spot for my thumb to use as a worry stone. :cool::thumbsup:
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Yes, I often wonder if I would like my Hartshead Barlow any more if the stag had been cut thinner, but I do like its ergonomics the way it is :) :thumbsup:

Doing good, Jack, and
thanks for the wonderful remark!:):thumbsup:

A real dandy pair to have in the pocket, Jack!!:cool::thumbsup:

Thank you very much, Gary!
And been enjoying very much your remarks / replys, always enjoyable to read!:thumbsup:
Here's one for you, Jack, Harvey, John and all the great replys that are here on a daily basis!
Van Morrison, "Wonderful Remark".


Cracker Jack is looking top notch, GT!:cool::thumbsup:

Come by anytime!!:cool::thumbsup:

Wonderful Roseses post, John!!;):thumbsup:

Nice shot, Kevin!
Getting in any more forging time in?

Such lovely ebony, Ron! You do Tennessee proud!:cool::thumbsup:

He certainly seems like a great companion, work or play!:cool::thumbsup:

Lovely!!
Great DamLamb, Jack!!:thumbsup::eek:

Beautiful shot of an incredible knife, Harvey!! Most excellent!:):thumbsup:

Time for some birdin' in the morning after the feeding. Suppose to get about 5" of snow tomorrow, they'll need it.
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Thanks great to hear Dennis :) Thank you for all the kind words, fantastic tune, and that great pic of your Hartshead Barlow :) I hope you got your birdin' in :thumbsup:

Those stag damascus SFO's were amazing Jack!!!

Thanks Taylor, they were certainly a very fancy bunch of Lambsfoot knives :D :thumbsup:

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Morning Guardians, I have to have my electricity turned off for a couple of hours this morning, so I'm just rushing to post! :eek: Hope everyone is having a good week :) It's still Groundhog Day here at Grumble Towers ;) :D :thumbsup:

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Morning Guardians, I have to have my electricity turned off for a couple of hours this morning, so I'm just rushing to post! :eek: Hope everyone is having a good week :) It's still Groundhog Day here at Grumble Towers ;) :D :thumbsup:

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Hope you're having a great day, Jack. :)
 
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