I have one of these Arthur Wright Lambsfoot knives on the way today 👌🏻 it will be my second A. Wright knife, and won’t be my last. Slowly building up my Sheffield collection 😁
Those are some handsome knives. Appreciate the show and tell. I have a farmer’s blade ebony covered knife from A Wright. Very pleased with it. Elegant in it’s simplicity and functional. Also, there is enough of the blade above the handle to enable a pinch grip “easy open “ versus having to use the nail nick. The knife has a strong pull which I like so the pinch open is very useful. Although I do appreciate the lambsfoot, that is why I opted for the farmers blade instead. It’s basically just another name for a sheepsfoot in my opinion. Having rambled on with all of that, I just wanted to thank you for the entertainment. Great looking knives. My Sheffield English knife collection is growing. And your videos have been very helpful. Very good sir. God bless. ✝️😀✌🏼😀
I like the way you explained the knife laws. Obviously I like the knives too. If you think about it they are an early design which has ergonomic handles, in this case in 3 not too dimensions. Up to now I don't really buy traditional designs but these seem very minimalist and utilitarian, and also with a nice style. Now I'm looking at one of these lambsfoots (maybe Taylor's Eye Witness I haven't decided yet) and an Otter Hippekniep to add to my rotation.
I bought a standard ebony Lambfoot and a 'hardwood' (Mahogany) 'Clip point' (Barlow) in the Heinne Haynes winter sale. Both advertised as AW's, but arrived stamped only with 'Made in Sheffield' on the tang. They are obviously Arthur Wright knives but the finishing is a little more rough and ready than I am used to from them. Do you know the story behind them, Eric? Were they a large batch for a contract that went sour perhaps? For handmade knives they were staggeringly good value at £46 age-checked and delivered for the pair, so I have no complaints. Particularly for a habitual fettler as it gave me the excuse to mess around with them. The Lambfoot came with a beautiful inky black ebony which I have now sanded to a matt finish. I think it will go satin with use. The blade is now a satin black stonewash. With the brass liners, pins and yellowy nickel silver bolsters as highlights, it looks pretty nice.
They use a number of stamps, but I try to avoid the ‘made in Sheffield’ ones. Nothing really wrong with them, but I like the reminder of who made each. To be honest though, by now I can tell who made which without seeing the stamp.
Hi Ian. Further to our previous discussion elsewhere, I too was pondering the Made in Sheffield question. I thought like you, that they might've been from a cancelled order but as one of mine is from Moonrakers exclusive Stabilised Spalted Beech batch they can't have been destined for anywhere else and this is a second batch for Moonraker because the first batch which had AW stamps sold out. Perhaps they found a batch of old blades at the workshop and decided to use them? The other contrary thing is that the quality of my M.i.S. knife is very good. The handle feels very smooth and polished and the grind on the blade is the best of all the AW's I own. Even better than my expensive Ironwood. The mystery continues. 😀
Very informative as always Eric. For some strange reason I don't really like the Lambsfoot pattern but like both the Sheepsfoot and Ramsfoot! Perhaps I'm just perverse. I had not seen the larger version before but think I might just have to add one to my collection.
Good run down. There is something about the lambsfoot. Thanks for the info again on the liners. Does look like Rosewood or maybe Bubinga. Either would be great!
I've been thinking about snagging an Ebony one. But I already ordered 4 other A. Wrights. I hope you enjoy your Bog Oak Ettrick when it arrives, I'm super jealous! I agree with the Famous Sheffield Shop! Jordan and Jane are wonderful!
Have you ever put to work a schrade imperial sodbuster? It's a cheap but very handy, sharp, large, slip joint , utility pocket knife. I carry one all around the homestead and use it for everything, including food prep.
Yes, I have a few of them. I had a few more, but I gave them to people who needed a knife. For the price, they are great, however, I have very many knives, so I do tend to spoil myself by using some of the more expensive ones. The marginal increase in their abilities. Cut things are in no way proportionate to the price, but it would be criminal to leave them lying in the drawer as Safe, Queens. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I have one of these larger Lambsfoots with a rosewood handle but it is a strange pinky orange colour. I didn't like it at first but it's grown on me. Currently have an ebony senator on order.
@@slick_slicers Yes I noticed that yours looks particularly nice. I received an Ironwood lambfoot with worked back just before Christmas and it is lovely. Absolutely beautiful But I also got a Senator in oak which looks like a snow leopard! The Senator is my favourite simply because of the patterning. I'm now contemplating a Snakewood. Man, this is a disease.😂
Beautiful knives pal ,iv gotta say I do prefer m Mays lambsfoot to A wright just like the larger bolster and the way he shapes the handle a bit better ,but even so lovely knives to work with 👍
I think Michael’s knives are a degree up from Wright’s standard knives, but the price reflects that. It may be why I have four times as many Wrights than Mays!
Hello. Honestly I much prefer the lambs foot to a barlow any day. Mainly because I find the blade more useful and pleasing to the eye than a clip point. All the best.
I agree. I don't like the Barlow's either because of the blade shape but I have recently purchased some AW Lambsfoots that have come with Barlow handles. Both of them have Made in Sheffield stamps on them and they both have different length bolsters so I'm not sure what's going on.? Perhaps old stock but I did have to wait weeks for them so all a bit strange.
Hi Eric What about you or your fellow knife reviewers.Reviewing some of the Whitby wood handled knives?ie the pruner, they are only a tenner! Are they worth it? Keep up the good work
The Ram-foot, Sheep-foot and Lam-foot blades to me are just different widths of the same blade shape. The blade width will change as the knife is sharpen and used. I wonder if the name changed from people calling one a Rams-foot when new to a Lam-foot after long use.🤔😂
Hello Mr. Vinnie. I can attest to Slick Slicer’s reply. I have 3 A Wright knives now. All purchased within the last year and a half. Two barlows and one farmers blade ( sheepsfoot). All 3 have stout manly pulls but not too bad. I like them. Great value. Well made and very functional. They all have some very minor imperfections but they are handmade. Not the attention to detail of a Great Eastern Cutlery piece. But they are a lot less expensive and every bit as beautiful and useful. A lot of bang for the buck. I hope this is helpful. Thank you.
PS - In my experience, they don’t come razor sharp and may require some honing but this is true with GEC as well. Just a little touching up. That’s all
@@larrymackerethjr.3812 Thanks Larry. I have the Barlow and I like it only I use the nail clippers before I try to open it.😁 It is getting easier with use. I like a good strong spring
No. The cutting edge is used as it can vary dramatically from the blade length. Some knives with a deep belly can have a cutting edge that exceeds the blade length, whilst others can have a cutting edge which is much shorter than the blade and others still where there is no discernible distinction between the blade and the handle. Though my comments in the video are a practical, pragmatic view.
I have one of these Arthur Wright Lambsfoot knives on the way today 👌🏻 it will be my second A. Wright knife, and won’t be my last.
Slowly building up my Sheffield collection 😁
I just got mine last week and I love it. Thank you for all the great information on these knives!
They are completely stunning!! I love them knives thanks for showing them be well Eric😊
Those are some handsome knives. Appreciate the show and tell. I have a farmer’s blade ebony covered knife from A Wright. Very pleased with it. Elegant in it’s simplicity and functional. Also, there is enough of the blade above the handle to enable a pinch grip “easy open “ versus having to use the nail nick. The knife has a strong pull which I like so the pinch open is very useful. Although I do appreciate the lambsfoot, that is why I opted for the farmers blade instead. It’s basically just another name for a sheepsfoot in my opinion. Having rambled on with all of that, I just wanted to thank you for the entertainment. Great looking knives. My Sheffield English knife collection is growing. And your videos have been very helpful. Very good sir. God bless. ✝️😀✌🏼😀
Glad you enjoy them. They’re great to collect as there’s plenty of variety, and mostly not too expensive!
Thanks for a wonderful video
No problem, I’m glad you liked it!
I like the way you explained the knife laws. Obviously I like the knives too. If you think about it they are an early design which has ergonomic handles, in this case in 3 not too dimensions. Up to now I don't really buy traditional designs but these seem very minimalist and utilitarian, and also with a nice style. Now I'm looking at one of these lambsfoots (maybe Taylor's Eye Witness I haven't decided yet) and an Otter Hippekniep to add to my rotation.
Beautiful knives. Nice size for a work carry too. Cheers, my friend!
Yup, very practical!
I just got my lambsfoot in the mail and the tip slightly crooked, going to see if I can get it fixed
I bought a standard ebony Lambfoot and a 'hardwood' (Mahogany) 'Clip point' (Barlow) in the Heinne Haynes winter sale. Both advertised as AW's, but arrived stamped only with 'Made in Sheffield' on the tang. They are obviously Arthur Wright knives but the finishing is a little more rough and ready than I am used to from them. Do you know the story behind them, Eric? Were they a large batch for a contract that went sour perhaps?
For handmade knives they were staggeringly good value at £46 age-checked and delivered for the pair, so I have no complaints. Particularly for a habitual fettler as it gave me the excuse to mess around with them. The Lambfoot came with a beautiful inky black ebony which I have now sanded to a matt finish. I think it will go satin with use. The blade is now a satin black stonewash. With the brass liners, pins and yellowy nickel silver bolsters as highlights, it looks pretty nice.
They use a number of stamps, but I try to avoid the ‘made in Sheffield’ ones. Nothing really wrong with them, but I like the reminder of who made each. To be honest though, by now I can tell who made which without seeing the stamp.
Hi Ian. Further to our previous discussion elsewhere, I too was pondering the Made in Sheffield question. I thought like you, that they might've been from a cancelled order but as one of mine is from Moonrakers exclusive Stabilised Spalted Beech batch they can't have been destined for anywhere else and this is a second batch for Moonraker because the first batch which had AW stamps sold out. Perhaps they found a batch of old blades at the workshop and decided to use them?
The other contrary thing is that the quality of my M.i.S. knife is very good. The handle feels very smooth and polished and the grind on the blade is the best of all the AW's I own. Even better than my expensive Ironwood. The mystery continues. 😀
@@ed.barker7069 Indeed. Thanks Ed.
Very informative as always Eric. For some strange reason I don't really like the Lambsfoot pattern but like both the Sheepsfoot and Ramsfoot! Perhaps I'm just perverse. I had not seen the larger version before but think I might just have to add one to my collection.
I like them all, but there are many more varieties of the Lambsfoot, so I have many more of them.
Good run down. There is something about the lambsfoot. Thanks for the info again on the liners. Does look like Rosewood or maybe Bubinga. Either would be great!
Ashley suggests it’s rosewood, but whatever it is, the grain is very good, almost like ironwood, but not as dense. I’m pleased with this pair.
I've been thinking about snagging an Ebony one. But I already ordered 4 other A. Wrights. I hope you enjoy your Bog Oak Ettrick when it arrives, I'm super jealous! I agree with the Famous Sheffield Shop! Jordan and Jane are wonderful!
I've just subscribed to your channel. Subscriber no.99. Look forward to your reviews of your AW's.
@@ed.barker7069 Thank you! I have 4 on the way! So I hope you enjoy those when the videos arrive!
@@TheKnifeRaven and I’m number 100!
@@slick_slicers Why thank you!
Edit: Oops, wrong account! 😅
@@slick_slicers Oh, I was wondering, where did you find that Bog Oak Wright?
Have you ever put to work a schrade imperial sodbuster?
It's a cheap but very handy, sharp, large, slip joint , utility pocket knife.
I carry one all around the homestead and use it for everything, including food prep.
Yes, I have a few of them. I had a few more, but I gave them to people who needed a knife. For the price, they are great, however, I have very many knives, so I do tend to spoil myself by using some of the more expensive ones. The marginal increase in their abilities. Cut things are in no way proportionate to the price, but it would be criminal to leave them lying in the drawer as Safe, Queens. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I’ll buy both of them right now!!!!!!😮
Speak to Jane. I’m sure she’ll be happy to help. £40 a pop ain’t bad for the quality.
I have one of these larger Lambsfoots with a rosewood handle but it is a strange pinky orange colour. I didn't like it at first but it's grown on me. Currently have an ebony senator on order.
The grain on mine is pretty good. It almost looks like ironwood… almost!
@@slick_slicers Yes I noticed that yours looks particularly nice. I received an Ironwood lambfoot with worked back just before Christmas and it is lovely. Absolutely beautiful But I also got a Senator in oak which looks like a snow leopard! The Senator is my favourite simply because of the patterning. I'm now contemplating a Snakewood. Man, this is a disease.😂
@@ed.barker7069 The Senator is my favourite AW pattern. I particularly like the chasing on the spine.
Beautiful knives pal ,iv gotta say I do prefer m Mays lambsfoot to A wright just like the larger bolster and the way he shapes the handle a bit better ,but even so lovely knives to work with 👍
I think Michael’s knives are a degree up from Wright’s standard knives, but the price reflects that. It may be why I have four times as many Wrights than Mays!
Hello. Honestly I much prefer the lambs foot to a barlow any day. Mainly because I find the blade more useful and pleasing to the eye than a clip point. All the best.
I agree. I don't like the Barlow's either because of the blade shape but I have recently purchased some AW Lambsfoots that have come with Barlow handles. Both of them have Made in Sheffield stamps on them and they both have different length bolsters so I'm not sure what's going on.? Perhaps old stock but I did have to wait weeks for them so all a bit strange.
Barlows for show; Lambsfoots for go?! I’m with you on that! I carry a Lambsfoot a lot, but a Barlow only on special occasions.
Hi Eric What about you or your fellow knife reviewers.Reviewing some of the Whitby wood handled knives?ie the pruner, they are only a tenner! Are they worth it? Keep up the good work
I’d like a couple of wrights, but the price has really gone up and up to 4 year wait on stock!!
The Ram-foot, Sheep-foot and Lam-foot blades to me are just different widths of the same blade shape. The blade width will change as the knife is sharpen and used. I wonder if the name changed from people calling one a Rams-foot when new to a Lam-foot after long use.🤔😂
I suspect over time and with successive sharpenings a Ramsfoot might well become a Lambsfoot, but more likely a recurve!
What are the back springs like Eric? Strong? I've been looking at those for a while
They’re usually pretty strong, verging on nail-breakers, but these aren’t too bad. It may be the longer blade and spring.
Hello Mr. Vinnie. I can attest to Slick Slicer’s reply. I have 3 A Wright knives now. All purchased within the last year and a half. Two barlows and one farmers blade ( sheepsfoot). All 3 have stout manly pulls but not too bad. I like them. Great value. Well made and very functional. They all have some very minor imperfections but they are handmade. Not the attention to detail of a Great Eastern Cutlery piece. But they are a lot less expensive and every bit as beautiful and useful. A lot of bang for the buck. I hope this is helpful. Thank you.
PS - In my experience, they don’t come razor sharp and may require some honing but this is true with GEC as well. Just a little touching up. That’s all
@@larrymackerethjr.3812 Thanks Larry. I have the Barlow and I like it only I use the nail clippers before I try to open it.😁 It is getting easier with use. I like a good strong spring
@@slick_slicers Thanks Eric. I wonder if I can get past the customs man next
IN lincolnshire we we have a saying {staghorn handle and lamb foot blade the finest cutting edge ever made}
Thx for review! Whats The weight on small and big?
I wonder if she works with a garter belt on???😮
I’ve never met the lady, but she’s always charming on the phone.
I love a lambsfoot or a wharnclife they are definitely preferable to a clipping any day. That or even a SharePoint.
My collection, particularly of A Wrights, says something similar!
Cutting edge is the entire blade length you don't cut with the handle do you. That's the definition the entire blade is the cutting edge.
No. The cutting edge is used as it can vary dramatically from the blade length. Some knives with a deep belly can have a cutting edge that exceeds the blade length, whilst others can have a cutting edge which is much shorter than the blade and others still where there is no discernible distinction between the blade and the handle. Though my comments in the video are a practical, pragmatic view.