Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Love looking at that Sunken Joint Sheepsfoot Jack - Lucky man.

I bought this one a while ago Jack, I really like the Sheeps-foot- funny - I didnt a few years ago - but Now.....

You see a lot more single bladed versions than of the two bladed versions thats for sure - made by Needham - Sheffield, a beast of a knife, Jigged Boned beauty built to do the Job...









This Knife has "U.S.NAVY Stamped on the Pile Side of the Main - not as deeply struck as the "REAL LAMB FOOT" ( Note it doesnt say "Lambsfoot")
The U.S.NAVY has been Cold Struck and the Fine Stamping has shoulders - Im not sure if a seller has put this on back in it's History to try and have it as a more valuable item or not?

Another nice one, looks very stout knife. I wonder if there are evidence of Needham or other Sheffield makers as being issued by USN?

Mike

Campbellclanman said:

Love looking at that Sunken Joint Sheepsfoot Jack - Lucky man.

I bought this one a while ago Jack, I really like the Sheeps-foot- funny - I didnt a few years ago - but Now.....

You see a lot more single bladed versions than of the two bladed versions thats for sure - made by Needham - Sheffield, a beast of a knife, Jigged Boned beauty built to do the Job...









This Knife has "U.S.NAVY Stamped on the Pile Side of the Main - not as deeply struck as the "REAL LAMB FOOT" ( Note it doesnt say "Lambsfoot")
The U.S.NAVY has been Cold Struck and the Fine Stamping has shoulders - Im not sure if a seller has put this on back in it's History to try and have it as a more valuable item or not?

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Thanks Duncan, glad you like my Lambsfoot, it's certainly unusual I am VERY excited by YOUR knife! Apart from the fact, it's a beauty, if you go back a bit in this thread (to page 12/13 or therabouts), Jake posted pics of another Needham Lambsfoot with US Navy markings. One example could be some sailor's souvenir, but two? As you know, Needham's fulfilled military contracts, and overseas contracts too, so there are some interesting possibilities. It's hard to believe these knives were part of an official US Navy contract, or we'd be seeing more of them, and presumably the stamping wouldn't be cold. Neither can we discount the fact that they are simply a forgery. Maybe they were part of a small war-time order for sailors already here in England, or a gift from a Captain to some of his officers? Who knows? We need to find out more!

Jack Black said:

First time I've seen a Lambsfoot with a sunken joint! This very unusual Lambsfoot was recently made for me by Stan Shaw :thumbup:

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Jack, that is one hell of a knife, very special! I had the chance to see only one of Stan Shaw's knives previously, the one he made for you when you gifted him a pen knife. I am just a rookie, but Stan's style is very recongnisable and very nice indeed. A true master cutler!

Thank you very much

Arrghhh! Just seen this in the Old Knives thread!

Campbellclanman said:

Bought this one of our mate Jake....

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So ignore my previous post! :grumpy:

I think William Needham moved to Hill Street in 1939, the year WW2 broke out. During the war, cutlers were only allowed to do 'war work', and according to Stan Shaw that was very strictly enforced (I have to say, knowing Sheffield cutlers, I'd be surprised if there weren't still some non-military pocket knives produced), so there may be another explanation for that 'U.S. Navy' stamp

Cool pic Brett

Rodgers Millenium

It's here... Lambsfoot in ebony (not rosewood as I previously posted)...one week from Sheffield to San Francisco! Nicely packaged, with a hand written note and a knife care sheet. Handwritten notes have become a rarity with increasing technological tools, a very cool personal touch.

Thw knife itself is incredible, scary sharp, screaming "work me" and very very pocket friendly. I am actually enjoying the blade shape, and loving every bit of it. There was gunk in the joint so I gave it a nice soapy-warm-wash, and it's hanging dry as I type.

I now officially join the Guardians, and vow to uphold the tradition and beauty this knife is! ☺️

Duncan, I doubt it was done by a shifty seller. The guy that I bought if from had no knowledge about knives and very few knives in his selling history. He seems to sell goods from estates. That doesn't mean it wasn't done by a prior owner to increase the value but I doubt it. Frank Trzaska said it was engraved, rather than stamped, and I agreed with him. I think I posted Franks reply earlier in this topic. Interesting knife for sure.


Here's the reply from Frank...

supratentorial said:

...Frank did a nice job clearing everything up! :thumbup:

You have done your homework on the tang marking, well done. The US Navy marking was made with an engraving machine most likely not by the maker but later by the owner himself or more likely a retailer where the knife was purchased. It could have been a sailor on leave or visiting and aimed at that marked. As you note the lack of the England mark means it was not intended for a US market so sold retail some where else.

Cool knife, thanks for sharing it.

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choombak said:

It's here... Lambsfoot in ebony (not rosewood as I previously posted)...one week from Sheffield to San Francisco!

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Congratulations and welcome! That's a beautiful example you've got there and it's good to see another Lambsfoot immigrating to California.

Welcome to our two new members Legineng and Choombak, it's good to have you here, hope you have many days of Lambfootin' ahead of you

It's interesting to see the change in the ebony Wright's seem to be using, I might have to get one of those, looks good Great to hear your impressions of the knife too Choombak, glad you're liking it

legineng said:

Rodgers Millenium

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I somehow missed this yesterday. Welcome, legineng!

That's a really interesting lambsfoot. Are the handles metal? Was it produced to commemorate the year 2000?

Thanks for the welcome, Jack.
Greg, yes the handle is stainless, and it was produced to commemorate 2000.

Nigel

Jack Black said:

Welcome to our two new members Legineng and Choombak, it's good to have you here, hope you have many days of Lambfootin' ahead of you :thumbup:

It's interesting to see the change in the ebony Wright's seem to be using, I might have to get one of those, looks good Great to hear your impressions of the knife too Choombak, glad you're liking it :thumbup:

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Thanks Jack! Hopefully I will add a few more covers to the lambsfoot soon!

choombak said:

Thanks Jack! Hopefully I will add a few more covers to the lambsfoot soon!

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They can be quite addictive!

Here is my contribution to the guardians of the lambsfoot!

Those are beautiful knives JITDC, but they have Sheepsfoot blades rather than Lambsfoot blades. They can be very similar, but there are differences. Here is a classic Lambsfoot blade, notice the thinner profile and tapering back (relative to the edge)