Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

meako said:

Aahh ahhahhh hah aarrg ..youve got squashed fly biccies.

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Oh my! Your comment made me laugh so hard I was in tears, meako! 😂😂😂

Jack's Alfred Blackwell Lambsfoot knife looks good, even with the blade wear and patina.

Jack Black said:

Aren't they Garibaldis?

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Jack you spend to much time on'th wrong side o' Pennines.
If th' came ohvur ryyyte side thurr'd find Lancashire delicacy of th' 'Eccles Cake'. AKA a 'Fly Cemetary'.

I just so happen to keep some in stock, just in case the issue ever arose on our favourite knife forum...

My dad never liked raisins in baked goods- found them too similar to flies.

scrteened porch said:

My dad never liked raisins in baked goods- found them too similar to flies.

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My gran used to say that they were called 'fly cemetaries' because by the time you'd mixed the ingredients on a warm summers day you didn't have to use as many raisins as you thought you would.

donn said:

Jack you spend to much time on'th wrong side o' Pennines.
If th' came ohvur ryyyte side thurr'd find Lancashire delicacy of th' 'Eccles Cake'. AKA a 'Fly Cemetary'.

I just so happen to keep some in stock, just in case the issue ever arose on our favourite knife forum...

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And the icing on the err . . .Eccles is the Lambsfoot of destruction!!

waynorth said:

And the icing on the err . . .Eccles is the Lambsfoot of destruction!!

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Aye I can hardly claim Guardianship of the Lambsfoot. That knife is currently as blunt as a plank.

Jeff_R said:

Jack's Alfred Blackwell Lambsfoot knife looks good, even with the blade wear and patina.

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Thanks Jeff, that knife has certainly done the rounds!

donn said:

Jack you spend to much time on'th wrong side o' Pennines.
If th' came ohvur ryyyte side thurr'd find Lancashire delicacy of th' 'Eccles Cake'. AKA a 'Fly Cemetary'.

I just so happen to keep some in stock, just in case the issue ever arose on our favourite knife forum...

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LOL! Donn, Eccles Cakes are my No1 favourite sweet delicacy, I absolutely love them! Honestly, I was lamenting the change in a particular bakery's Eccles Cakes, with some friends, just an hour ago!

donn said:

My gran used to say that they were called 'fly cemetaries' because by the time you'd mixed the ingredients on a warm summers day you didn't have to use as many raisins as you thought you would.

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waynorth said:

And the icing on the err . . .Eccles is the Lambsfoot of destruction!!

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donn said:

Aye I can hardly claim Guardianship of the Lambsfoot. That knife is currently as blunt as a plank.

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While your 92 Talon is a beautiful knife, the blade is actually a Wharncliffe.

Half/Stop said:

While your 92 Talon is a beautiful knife, the blade is actually a Wharncliffe.

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Thank you sir !
I will make it disappear shortly

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donn said:

My gran used to say that they were called 'fly cemetaries' because by the time you'd mixed the ingredients on a warm summers day you didn't have to use as many raisins as you thought you would.

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She must have visited Australia- the bush fly is our national emblem creature-yes not the kangaroo as many people believe. The bush fly -

I stand corrected -SWMBO has confirmed the squashed fly biscuit as being the Garibaldi-
mmmm those Eccles cakes although not a true biscuit! Look adequately unhealthy -
We have the Rich Tea -which is a standard biscuit sparingly peppered with squashed flies -the low number of flies per biscuit is to ensure the future of our precious bush fly population. This will ensure the sustainability for future generations.In the future. (yep we just had an election).
Are these lambsfoots ?

Interesting knives, but not Lambsfoot blades, Mr. Meaks, and thanks for bringing us back to the topic!! It was getting ugly! That orange jacket looks like it could achieve liftoff!! Acckkk!

Ahem!

Horn handles are very traditional on working knives like Pruners and Lamb foot knives. And where a cutler could make a useful knife, it's more fun to make one that shows off a bit!
Here are some exhibition-grade knives accompanying that nice piece from Jack.
Specially selected horn is beautiful stuff!

meako said:

Are these lambsfoots ?

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No

waynorth said:

Interesting knives, but not Lambsfoot blades, Mr. Meaks, and thanks for bringing us back to the topic!! It was getting ugly! That orange jacket looks like it could achieve liftoff!! Acckkk!

Ahem!

Horn handles are very traditional on working knives like Pruners and Lamb foot knives. And where a cutler could make a useful knife, it's more fun to make one that shows off a bit!
Here are some exhibition-grade knives accompanying that nice piece from Jack.
Specially selected horn is beautiful stuff!

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Those are amazing-looking pieces Charlie

Sheeps foots then?

Can we keep this thread about Lambsfoot knives please?

So are there defining dimensions that discern between lambsfoot and the other sort?
I'm a bit confused as to where the dividing line is.:

The ones I've seen the lambsfoot is the only blade or the main blade. The distinguishing feature of the lambsfoot seems to be the long taper from the tang toward the point. The tip can be chopped like a coping or curved like a sheepsfoot, but the curve shouldn't be too long and gradual.

I think Jack's signature cut is prototypical, but there are borderline examples: too much taper, not enough taper, back to edge angle too sharp or not sharp enough...

I guess I'm now an official Guardian with the arrival today from across the water of my first Lambsfoot knife!

First impressions:

a. This is handful of knife! I didn't realize how much so by seeing photos. The photo below shows a comparison with a GEC 14 TC Barlow.

b. This particular one I bought has a pull that is quite sturdy. Around a 9 on a scale of 10. I can see the necessity in a working knife like this. Gives one more confidence when using. With strong fingers is pinchable.

c. For the price, including shipping, I think this was a good deal (pardon the crass commercialism of that comment).

d. I really like the ebony handles as that is my favorite wood (I have a few ebony knives).

e. Some measurements: Closed length is 3 5/8" (92 mm); weight is 2.5 oz (71.7 gms); blade length is 2 13/16" (72 mm); handle is 7/8' (23 mm) high and 5/8" (15 mm) wide at its largest (that is what makes it a handful).

f. Some very minor F & F issues, but the spring is flush with the handles open and closed. All pins are flush.

For those on the fence about getting one, I recommend you try one out.

I have received another Jack Black mystery package last week and one of the items in it was an A. Wright and Son Lambsfoot. Thank you so much Jack

I also have a Camillus knife with a Tang Stamp that dates it 1960-1976. My question is would you more knowledgeable folks consider this a Lambsfoot.

A.Wright


Camillus

Kind of looks like one, doesn't it? I'd have to get out my calipers and make sure it tapers.
Can you show us the tang stamps? It would be nice to know what Camillus said it was.