Leslie Tomville
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Well, I finally learned how to get an avatar and post photos, and here is my first rosewood lambsfoot direct from Sheffield! Is this in time for the giveaway Jack? It was easier to get the knife than learn the computer skills. I asked them for a bright and interesting handle, and they delivered. The dimensions are slightly different than advertised. It was supposed to be 3.5 inches closed with a 2.5 inch blade. In reality it is 3.25 closed with a 2.75 inch blade. I much prefer the actual proportions, because I find that some of the Sheffield knives I see online look a little stubby in that the blade looks too short for the handle. I selected a pruner handle for a more sleek look, again to avoid the stubbiness. I also like the sweep of the pruner handle.
There is quite a bit of gaping between the scales and spring, but that does not concern me too much. I never even noticed that before I began to read detailed knife reviews, but this knife has bigger gaps than any other knife I own. The spring is like a bear trap which I do like. The blade is almost perfectly centered, and the pile side is just as nice. The knife is sharp but does not slice well. Jack informed me earlier that the blade probably needs thinning. That is a bit of a bummer, because my sharpening skills are weak. Any advice there would be appreciated. I have a basic Lansky kit and a Spyderco Sharpmaker.
Finally, I must say that the sale was handled well. Although I ordered from Wright's website, the order was filled by the Famous Sheffield Shop. I suppose they have a working relationship. They certainly made every effort to follow my wishes.
Well, I finally learned how to get an avatar and post photos, and here is my first rosewood lambsfoot direct from Sheffield! Is this in time for the giveaway Jack? It was easier to get the knife than learn the computer skills. I asked them for a bright and interesting handle, and they delivered. The dimensions are slightly different than advertised. It was supposed to be 3.5 inches closed with a 2.5 inch blade. In reality it is 3.25 closed with a 2.75 inch blade. I much prefer the actual proportions, because I find that some of the Sheffield knives I see online look a little stubby in that the blade looks too short for the handle. I selected a pruner handle for a more sleek look, again to avoid the stubbiness. I also like the sweep of the pruner handle.
There is quite a bit of gaping between the scales and spring, but that does not concern me too much. I never even noticed that before I began to read detailed knife reviews, but this knife has bigger gaps than any other knife I own. The spring is like a bear trap which I do like. The blade is almost perfectly centered, and the pile side is just as nice. The knife is sharp but does not slice well. Jack informed me earlier that the blade probably needs thinning. That is a bit of a bummer, because my sharpening skills are weak. Any advice there would be appreciated. I have a basic Lansky kit and a Spyderco Sharpmaker.
Finally, I must say that the sale was handled well. Although I ordered from Wright's website, the order was filled by the Famous Sheffield Shop. I suppose they have a working relationship. They certainly made every effort to follow my wishes.