Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

I just spoke to Stan Shaw on the phone, and as he is in work tomorrow, I'm going to pop over to Sheffield, so we can have lunch together, and I can give him the two old Sheffield files I have for him - the larger one is about 2 1/2 foot long! Unfortunately, I probably won't have time to call in the Wright's factory on this visit, but my Guardians Lambsfoot will be making its first return visit to Sheffield since I picked it up :) :thumbsup:

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Before I forget, I'd like to post some seasonal pics to qualify me for the 150-page giveaway! Here's a photo of my 3 A. Wright lambsfoot knives with the first of the Christmas decorations my daughter pulled out on Black Friday:
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Jack Black said:
Thank you very much for all the kind words GT :) By all means, feel free to post some Thanksgiving pics :thumbsup:

Yes, I agree with you on the Swayback VS Straight handle, I find the Swayback has much better ergonomics that really compliment the Lambsfoot blade. Cool pic of your growing collection my friend :) :thumbsup:
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Thanks for your thoughtful responses and encouraging words, Jack! :)

Jack Black said:
Looks like you're living dangerously there GT! :eek: :D :thumbsup:
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:D:D A knee has suddenly betrayed me so I haven't played basketball for 3 weeks. As a substitute method to get my heart rate elevated, I've been placing pocket knives in precarious positions near bodies of water (sometimes just a toilet). :rolleyes:

Half/Stop said:
I’ve had the Large Rosewood with me today! :)
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That big one looks dark and dandy, Ron! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

zolthar said:
Thanks GT! I didn't notice it before, but now it's hard not to see an angry bird looking at me :eek::D
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Glad I could raise your consciousness, Mark! ;):p:D

Pàdruig said:
Busy busy, as of late.... I figured I would drop a pic before getting back to the grind. I hope everyone is having a good Monday!

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Wonderful shot, Dylan; reminds me of a breakfast cereal my wife eats, called "Great Grains". :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:;)

Jack Black said:
...I am overdue for a trip over to Wright's ;) I was very pleased with this one I got from them :) :thumbsup:

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That red horn is very memorable, Jack! :cool::cool::thumbsup:

bonzodog said:
Nice stag arrivedthis morning.
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Congrats on the stag model, bonzodog! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:

Jack Black said:
I'm finding it very hard to kick this one out of my pocket! :D :thumbsup:

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WhittlinAway said:
I’m finding it hard to understand why you’d even try. ;)
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Greg makes a virtually irrefutable point, I think!! ;):thumbsup::D

66sprint6 said:
Just dropped off at my door!

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Picked it up off of Jack Black Jack Black after inquiring about them. Thanks so very much for the help, she is a beaut and extremely unique in my "collection" for sure. ...
Matt
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Congrats on the fine lambsfoot, Matt! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup: Well done, Jack! :thumbsup: (You enabler! ;))

r8shell said:
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Took a couple pictures while waiting for the engine to warm up.
Car payments again after 15 years- there goes my knife budget. :mad:

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Bartleby said:
If you keep your new car as long as the last, and look at the payments spread over the entire period of use, you still have plenty of knife money....My wife says I can rationalize anything!
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r8shell said:
Oh, when you put it that way...plus it gets great gas mileage...

I'm pretty good at rationalizing, too. :D
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Congrats on the new Yaris, r8shell, and as Bartleby so articulately points out, amortization is our friend!! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup::D

r8shell said:
You've got to understand: Guardians must guard. ;)
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Looking on the bright side, I learned a new word today. :p
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That's a great motto, r8shell! :cool::thumbsup:
Jer expanded my vocabulary, too! :cool::cool:;)

Half/Stop said:
Good morning on this Thanksgiving Eve my fellow Guardians!:D This one puts a big smile on my face every time I pocket it. The natural beauty of the Buffalo Horn and the quality and finish make this one a true heirloom. Along with the pocket slip it’s a joy to have this one in my humble flock!:)
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Beautiful, Ron; each time I see that mark side, I hear a "Whoosh!" :thumbsup::cool::cool: It suggests Poetry in Motion! :cool::cool::D

Jack Black said:
Thanks Ron, it's grey, miserable, windy, and raining here, but at least my sciatica attack is over! :D :thumbsup:
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Great news, Jack, and I hope the retreat is permanent! :thumbsup::thumbsup::)

WhittlinAway said:
I’ve got a lot of catching up on this thread to do. Good thing I have provisions:

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flatblackcapo said:
Howdy Guardians, Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving .... for those who celebrate.
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A little steak patina developing on the Guardian's Lambsfoot.
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Gorgeous knives, Greg and FBC! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:

scrteened porch said:
This was meant as a reply to Jack Black.
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Informative pictorial sequence, Jer! :cool::thumbsup::cool:

Half/Stop said:
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow U.S. Guardians. Hope all my fellow Guardians in other parts far and near have had a great day! :D
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With that pair, Ron, every day must feel like a holiday!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool::thumbsup::p

gonebad395 said:
Ok jack I’m in was at a thrift store and figured what the heck I’m in.
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Great entry, Keith! Happy Holidays! :thumbsup::cool::)

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This is my absolute favorite Lambsfoot, John! 4 7/8", with great, jigging, and a double-rattail bolster, it has a half-stop and a firm, "working" pull of 8 - 8.5! It is slightly easier to open, from fully closed, but snaps hard into working position. This is the best blade regulation IMO.View attachment 803099 View attachment 803100 View attachment 803101
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Holy Honking Huge Lambsfoot, Charlie!! What a treasure! :eek::thumbsup::thumbsup::cool::cool:

Half/Stop said:
Happy Holidays from my A. Wright family! :) I'm in Jack! If I were to be so fortunate as to win the GAW I will be passing this lovely Stag Lambsfoot on to a very deserving forum member! :D
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Cool entry featuring your entire flock, Ron!! :thumbsup::cool::cool::thumbsup:

Jack Black said:
Morning Guardians :) Hope everyone has a great Sunday :thumbsup:

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Stunning photo, Jack!! :cool::cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:

WhittlinAway said:
Well, folks, count me in to the horn shrinkage club. Last week I realized that the pins on the pile side of my Buffalo A. Wright were feeling a bit proud of the horn and, upon closer inspection, that the heel end had shrunk just enough that the brass liners are barely visible around it. The mark side is still fine, though. To be honest, I'm not sure whether I would have given it much thought had it not been for reading about the more significant shrinkage issues that others have encountered.

This knife is going into its second autumn in my possession. I vaguely remember noticing some seasonal changes last winter, but don't recall noticing them during the summer. It could be that this minor shrinkage has been present all year—with me forgetting about or no longer noticing it—but I'm hopeful that my tactile memory is correct and this is an annual cycle for this knife in my climate.

I'm curious about that and am going to treat this as an experiment. I'm not going to do anything to condition the horn other than give it a bit of a rub with mineral oil when I lubricate the joint later today. I did that once last year, too, not because of shrinkage, but because the horn was looking a bit dull. It's looking a bit dull now, too.

I'll report back with the results in the spring. Meanwhile, I hope those facing more serious problems with their horn handles are having success with the mitigation methods that have been discussed here.
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Somewhat worrisome development, Greg; thanks for sharing your current situation and plans! :(:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Another seasonal lambsfoot pic, inspired by the carol "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night" and facilitated by my wife's small flock of sheep (she's interested in fiber arts such as knitting, weaving, etc.)
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- GT
 
Jack Black said:
Congratulations fellow Guardians, we’ve made it to 150 pages! :) :thumbsup:

I said that I’d do a giveaway when we reached this milestone, and so I will :) A couple of months back, I was lucky enough to pick up a couple of knives with Sambar stag covers from A.Wright & Son. I also picked up a couple for Ron. And I have a spare – which is the prize.

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The giveaway is open to anyone who has posted in this thread prior to this post.

We’re coming up to the season to be merry, so sometime over the next month or so, please post a seasonal Lambsfoot pic – eg a bit of tinsel, some holly, mistletoe, a snowy vista, fir tree, or whatever takes your fancy. Just include the word ‘giveaway’ in your post, but feel free to post as many pics as you like, and otherwise, please contribute to this thread as normal. I’ll pick a name out of the hat in a month or so.

Good luck everyone. Thanks for all your contributions :thumbsup:

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LOL jack no wonder you wanted me to check this out
too see the giveaway i dont qualify for

your a bad mean old man ;)
 
lol he told me yesterday to check out this thread after commenting on how many lambsfoot knives i see people posting since i was here last,

today i notice the giveaway back on page 150 with the caveat that it was for anyone who had posted PREVIOUSLY to the announcement
sooo i dont qualify

and therefore i choosing to see that as him rubbing it in :)
 
5K Qs said:
Before I forget, I'd like to post some seasonal pics to qualify me for the 150-page giveaway! Here's a photo of my 3 A. Wright lambsfoot knives with the first of the Christmas decorations my daughter pulled out on Black Friday:
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Thanks for your thoughtful responses and encouraging words, Jack! :)


:D:D A knee has suddenly betrayed me so I haven't played basketball for 3 weeks. As a substitute method to get my heart rate elevated, I've been placing pocket knives in precarious positions near bodies of water (sometimes just a toilet). :rolleyes:


That big one looks dark and dandy, Ron! :thumbsup::thumbsup:


Glad I could raise your consciousness, Mark! ;):p:D


Wonderful shot, Dylan; reminds me of a breakfast cereal my wife eats, called "Great Grains". :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:;)


That red horn is very memorable, Jack! :cool::cool::thumbsup:


Congrats on the stag model, bonzodog! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:



Greg makes a virtually irrefutable point, I think!! ;):thumbsup::D


Congrats on the fine lambsfoot, Matt! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup: Well done, Jack! :thumbsup: (You enabler! ;))




Congrats on the new Yaris, r8shell, and as Bartleby so articulately points out, amortization is our friend!! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup::D


That's a great motto, r8shell! :cool::thumbsup:
Jer expanded my vocabulary, too! :cool::cool:;)


Beautiful, Ron; each time I see that mark side, I hear a "Whoosh!" :thumbsup::cool::cool: It suggests Poetry in Motion! :cool::cool::D


Great news, Jack, and I hope the retreat is permanent! :thumbsup::thumbsup::)



Gorgeous knives, Greg and FBC! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:


Informative pictorial sequence, Jer! :cool::thumbsup::cool:


With that pair, Ron, every day must feel like a holiday!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool::thumbsup::p


Great entry, Keith! Happy Holidays! :thumbsup::cool::)


Holy Honking Huge Lambsfoot, Charlie!! What a treasure! :eek::thumbsup::thumbsup::cool::cool:


Cool entry featuring your entire flock, Ron!! :thumbsup::cool::cool::thumbsup:


Stunning photo, Jack!! :cool::cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:


Somewhat worrisome development, Greg; thanks for sharing your current situation and plans! :(:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Another seasonal lambsfoot pic, inspired by the carol "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night" and facilitated by my wife's small flock of sheep (she's interested in fiber arts such as knitting, weaving, etc.)
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- GT
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Fantastic seasonal pics GT :) :thumbsup: Thanks for all the kind words :) I thought of you when I was carefully placing my Lambsfoot above the raging River Wharfe yesterday! :eek: ;) :thumbsup:

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Rsmith_77 said:
LOL jack no wonder you wanted me to check this out
too see the giveaway i dont qualify for

your a bad mean old man ;)
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Oops! Sorry about that my friend :eek: Well, you're in for the next one! ;) :thumbsup:

Bartleby said:
Give away? Qualify? Hmmm....
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I think you qualify Bart! ;) :thumbsup:
 
Rsmith_77 said:
today i notice the giveaway back on page 150 with the caveat that it was for anyone who had posted PREVIOUSLY to the announcement
sooo i dont qualify
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Gee, I hereby enter then! If I should happen to win, do you mind if I have Jack send it to you for safe keeping?
 
Rsmith_77 said:
lol he told me yesterday to check out this thread after commenting on how many lambsfoot knives i see people posting since i was here last,

today i notice the giveaway back on page 150 with the caveat that it was for anyone who had posted PREVIOUSLY to the announcement
sooo i dont qualify

and therefore i choosing to see that as him rubbing it in :)
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You can't afford to take your eye off the ball around these parts! ;) :thumbsup:

My invitation was to check out the THREAD :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
free to post as many pics as you like, and otherwise, please contribute to this thread as normal. I’ll pick a name out of the hat in a month or so.
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I have posted as many pics as I like, and contributed to the thread ("normal", hmm, got me there). Is it ok to giveaway the knife?
 
Bartleby said:
I have posted as many pics as I like, and contributed to the thread ("normal", hmm, got me there). Is it ok to giveaway the knife?
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It's fine to give away the knife :) Have you posted your seasonal pic yet (I'll have to go back and look)? ;) :thumbsup:
 
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