John Lloyd slip joints
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What is the handle material on the Lanny's Clip ?
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It's Richlite.kootenay joe wrote:What is the handle material on the Lanny's Clip ?
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Thank you for the link. I have not heard of Richlite previously. It certainly is not commonly used for knife handles. Micarta stands up very well to trauma/abuse. I wonder if Richlite is similar.
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I think it was developed for kitchen counter tops so I imagine in addition to tough it's also waterproof.
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I previously posted a stacked leather LC. I have one more stacked leather. This one is a sowbelly which is probably my favorite pattern.
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Stunning! I also, think that's my favorite shield ever. I've never seen the official name of it. I'm assuming it's a chess piece. Queen? Bishop?
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I think it's called bullocks.Doc B wrote:Stunning! I also, think that's my favorite shield ever. I've never seen the official name of it. I'm assuming it's a chess piece. Queen? Bishop?
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I was definitely off...on that! Still love it!!!joeradza wrote:I think it's called bullocks.Doc B wrote:Stunning! I also, think that's my favorite shield ever. I've never seen the official name of it. I'm assuming it's a chess piece. Queen? Bishop?
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How about a composite photo of four custom shields John has used.Doc B wrote:I was definitely off...on that! Still love it!!!joeradza wrote:I think it's called bullocks.Doc B wrote:Stunning! I also, think that's my favorite shield ever. I've never seen the official name of it. I'm assuming it's a chess piece. Queen? Bishop?
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Those are all awesome...I vote the lower right, fish
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The engraved seashell gets my vote.
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I had an ivory Lloyd with the fish shield and zig-zag bolster engraving but i sold it. Is it the same knife ?
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Probably. John isn't known for duplication. I got it from Reno Herron. If it was yours Roland it has one bug. Do you remember?kootenay joe wrote:I had an ivory Lloyd with the fish shield and zig-zag bolster engraving but i sold it. Is it the same knife ?
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I sold it to someone here at AAPK but i do not recognize that name. I am not as 'fussy' as some but mine did not have anything i considered to be an 'issue'. Perhaps it is not the same knife. Can you post a picture of the knife and explain what the issue is ?
If it was mine i might recognize it.
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If it was mine i might recognize it.
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Here you go. The only problem is the blade has some play in it when closed. It opens smoothly and locks up tight.
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I never owned a knife with a zulu blade until I bought this one of John's. A beautiful mammoth.
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joeradzy, You have a superb looking knife. Congrats!
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Found this on a FB forum the other day. Mammoth ivory with a stainless blade.
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Oh, man! My favorite shield and mammoth!!! She's a beauty
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Thanks Jay. Right place and time.Doc B wrote:Oh, man! My favorite shield and mammoth!!! She's a beauty
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The Mammoth Zulu leaves me speechless.
Every time you post what i am certain is the finest Lloyd possible and then you post one that tops even that.
I am a fan of John Lloyds work and have been so ever since Vince first listed them, but i did not know he could make knives as stunning as those that you have. These are not entirely 'typical' John Lloyd knives. These are the best ones he has ever made, perfect flow and balance with an "Oh Wow !" reaction at first glance.
You must also have a sense of artistry to select or commission these knives.
They are also a very good example that price and quality are not tightly related in the custom knife world. John Lloyd's knives are not expensive customs. You can pay 4-6 times as much for a Tony Bose yet the knife would not be that much better than John's best ones.
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Every time you post what i am certain is the finest Lloyd possible and then you post one that tops even that.
I am a fan of John Lloyds work and have been so ever since Vince first listed them, but i did not know he could make knives as stunning as those that you have. These are not entirely 'typical' John Lloyd knives. These are the best ones he has ever made, perfect flow and balance with an "Oh Wow !" reaction at first glance.
You must also have a sense of artistry to select or commission these knives.
They are also a very good example that price and quality are not tightly related in the custom knife world. John Lloyd's knives are not expensive customs. You can pay 4-6 times as much for a Tony Bose yet the knife would not be that much better than John's best ones.
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Mammoth or ivory knife with fish shield i asked about on previous page was not my knife. Mine did not have that blade profile, (Zulu ?).
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The one aspect of John's knives that I feel is his hallmark is the variety of covers he uses.
I can nitpick and find a flaw here and there but the great majority of my collection I would put up against anyone. Don't forget the stag you see on most customs is his.
I can nitpick and find a flaw here and there but the great majority of my collection I would put up against anyone. Don't forget the stag you see on most customs is his.
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I know. I'm just feeling a little envious.
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John is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He loves that 52100 steel.