Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Pàdruig said:
I can't say that I am fond of their bone either and I've only seen them in pictures.

I wouldn't mind seeing them produce something in walnut again, I think it is a highly underrated wood these days and certainly speaks volumes to the utility of the Lambsfoot pattern itself, making it a wonderful pairing.
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I just think it lacks character, nobody seems to be jigging it by hand here anymore :( GEC's bone may not be hand-jigged either, but at least they put some thought into it. Yes, I agree about the walnut Dylan :thumbsup:

JTB_5 said:
Now that’s a low rider!
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:D :thumbsup:

Archie said:
I know. I really like the Ancient Barlow, but they command a significant price premium when they (rarely) come up for sale.
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Yes, I imagine so :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
I just think it lacks character, nobody seems to be jigging it by hand here anymore :( GEC's bone may not be hand-jigged either, but at least they put some thought into it. Yes, I agree about the walnut Dylan :thumbsup:



:D :thumbsup:



Yes, I imagine so :thumbsup:
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When I look at it again, the sway in that knife makes it look like its trying to "bridge" the blade out of the well because its crowding down in there so much! :D
 
mrknife said:
yes, those aesthetics and lines, even though they are not my usual go to for blade shape, they cant be beat when it comes to aesthetics. the spey fits nicely as well.
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Yes indeed, I don't think everyone quite realises how much thought, knowledge, and experience goes into Charlie's knives :) :thumbsup:
 
One of the reasons I am enjoying carrying this Big'un around, is the blade, while somewhat proud, is shaped to lay easy in the pocket - a good reason for the more gradually sloped ends on some Lambsfoot blades! The Ancient has quite a square end, but sits in deeper.
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Jack Black said:
Yes indeed, I don't think everyone quite realises how much thought, knowledge, and experience goes into Charlie's knives :) :thumbsup:
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waynorth said:
One of the reasons I am enjoying carrying this Big'un around, is the blade, while somewhat proud, is shaped to lay easy in the pocket - a good reason for the more gradually sloped ends on some Lambsfoot blades! The Ancient has quite a square end, but sits in deeper.
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Your ears burning?! ;) :D :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
I just think it lacks character, nobody seems to be jigging it by hand here anymore :( GEC's bone may not be hand-jigged either, but at least they put some thought into it. Yes, I agree about the walnut Dylan :thumbsup:
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I would have to agree on Wright's jigging. I don't find it at all pleasing to the eye and I find their dye jobs to be rather horrid. Apologies for my bluntness. I have no idea if Wright's produce their own bone (dyeing, jigging, etc) but if they could move away from the rather strange colors and maybe stick with earthier tones and tighten up the jigging, they could look quite pleasing.

But then again, if they are trying to stay within a certain price spectrum for their customers, it would make sense for them to not expend too much by-hand effort on their bone covers.

Ramrodmb said:
Maybe they would consider doing a smooth bone?
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I've been taking a liking to smooth bone as of late, ever since I acquired my 78 American Jack in the Smooth White Bone. It is very pleasing, not only to the eye but in a tactile sense as well. Definitely could work out well if they could improve their dye process...


A wee bit late for pictures, I was in a rush this morning and failed to take any. I remedied that on my lunch break. I have the Guardians edition with me today as I have the last several days.

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waynorth said:
Aw shucks, Jack and Jack!!:rolleyes:
Thanks for the nice words.

Sitflyer, smooth bone handles lend themselves to nice aging, and interesting mods! I love them!!
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You done real good with that Ancient Barlow, I really love the photo's I've been seeing. :thumbsup:
 
sitflyer said:
Maybe if a smooth bone version ever hit my hand, I might attempt a self done scratting to it;) :D
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That'd be nice to see :)

Pàdruig said:
I would have to agree on Wright's jigging. I don't find it at all pleasing to the eye and I find their dye jobs to be rather horrid. Apologies for my bluntness. I have no idea if Wright's produce their own bone (dyeing, jigging, etc) but if they could move away from the rather strange colors and maybe stick with earthier tones and tighten up the jigging, they could look quite pleasing.

But then again, if they are trying to stay within a certain price spectrum for their customers, it would make sense for them to not expend too much by-hand effort on their bone covers.



I've been taking a liking to smooth bone as of late, ever since I acquired my 78 American Jack in the Smooth White Bone. It is very pleasing, not only to the eye but in a tactile sense as well. Definitely could work out well if they could improve their dye process...


A wee bit late for pictures, I was in a rush this morning and failed to take any. I remedied that on my lunch break. I have the Guardians edition with me today as I have the last several days.

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It's just stuff that's bought in Dylan. Unfortunately, the whole cutlery industry infrastructure which once existed in Sheffield, with specialist bone dyers and jiggers, is long gone. They probably buy what they can, knowing that most of their customers won't look beyond the price-tag. I have spoken to them about it, and I think if they could get hold of something better, at a reasonable price, they would, but those sort of supplies just aren't available here :(

Cool pic of your Guardians Lambsfoot my friend :cool: :thumbsup:

sitflyer said:
Great photo Jack, that must be a really special knife to you! Perhaps Stan knew you actually have a closeted love for Stainless steel ;) :p
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Hmmm......:rolleyes:

waynorth said:
Aw shucks, Jack and Jack!!:rolleyes:
Thanks for the nice words.

Sitflyer, smooth bone handles lend themselves to nice aging, and interesting mods! I love them!!
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Well deserved Charlie :)

Here's an aged Alfred Blackwell with smooth bone :thumbsup:

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mrknife said:
beetlejuiced!
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:D :thumbsup:
 
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