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Is that ketchup?Definitely a weakness of mine Bill
Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend. Love your Lambsfootsss
Bringing back to my pocket today.
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Is that ketchup?
That might not be a traditional lambsfoot knife, but it should give you a good idea of how the blade shape is in use. With a downward cant like that, I'll bet it would work great for draw cutting leather, etc.I've gone through over a thousand pages of this thread (how many more to go?!), and have loved the lambsfoot. I have resisted buying one, since the A Wright quality control seems to be a bit inconsistent based on comments.
I had some free time today, so made my own. Converted a CEM agriculture knife just to get a feel for the blade. I absolutely love it! Now I am willing to take my QC chances on a few lambsfoots (lambsfeet?) to have a real one.
Here's a quick pick. I added an ez open since I cut off the nail nick and then could not pinch the shorter blade.
We're not officially locked down here, but the roads are all iced over and we aren't expecting temperatures above freezing until Wednesday.
It certainly is, at least in this part of Texas. The northern parts get ice storms more often.. It's been 30 years since the last deep freeze around here. The problem is that our houses and roads aren't built for it. There's no insulation to speak of around the pipes, so I'm having to leave all the taps dripping so they don't freeze and burst. Also, many of our highways are elevated, and the dept. of transportation doesn't have but a few de-icing trucks. I've been listening to the police scanner, and they are having to shut down the overpasses, and I think they're running out of orange traffic cones!That must be weird in Texas Rachel, hope you've got some warm clothes! Cold here today too
It certainly is, at least in this part of Texas. The northern parts get ice storms more often.. It's been 30 years since the last deep freeze around here. The problem is that our houses and roads aren't built for it. There's no insulation to speak of around the pipes, so I'm having to leave all the taps dripping so they don't freeze and burst. Also, many of our highways are elevated, and the dept. of transportation doesn't have but a few de-icing trucks. I've been listening to the police scanner, and they are having to shut down the overpasses, and I think they're running out of orange traffic cones!
Bram Stoker would be proud of you.Good pic Bill
Definitely! Took me months to wean Lucy off the human blood!
Smashing photos David, I'm loving this cold, crisp weather Looks like you're living like a millionaire
It certainly is, at least in this part of Texas. The northern parts get ice storms more often.. It's been 30 years since the last deep freeze around here. The problem is that our houses and roads aren't built for it. There's no insulation to speak of around the pipes, so I'm having to leave all the taps dripping so they don't freeze and burst. Also, many of our highways are elevated, and the dept. of transportation doesn't have but a few de-icing trucks. I've been listening to the police scanner, and they are having to shut down the overpasses, and I think they're running out of orange traffic cones!
Haha! We would never have 'the right type of snow'It must have really come as a shock to most folks I guess, I hope you manage OK, and that you're back to milder temperatures soon
Here, we get cold temperatures, snow, and heavy rain more regularly of course...but they always seem to take the country by surprise! Leaves on train lines have been known to shut down rail travel, not to mention 'the wrong type of snow'
Thanks! I'm fine, as long as the power stays on. No plans to drive anywhere. (I don't know how to drive on ice, so I don't, which makes me a much better driver than the people who think they know how to drive on ice)Stay warm and safe, Rachel! My sister-in-law who lives in Texas sent us a picture of a neighbor who had put a styrofoam Whataburger cup over their hose spigot. Not sure that’s gonna provide much insulation, but it made me laugh.
Thanks Jack, were definitely having a proper winter. That shortbread looks delicious. Mine is actually something homemade my brother makes. Just one is fuel for a day.
Completely forgot I had this. Dug it out for the 'worn knives' thread so I thought I'd post it here as well.
Haha! We would never have 'the right type of snow'
Thanks! I'm fine, as long as the power stays on. No plans to drive anywhere. (I don't know how to drive on ice, so I don't, which makes me a much better driver than the people who think they know how to drive on ice)
A Whataburger cup is classic! I tried bubble wrap and duct tape, but it's pretty useless because I have to keep it dripping, so can't really cover it.. I was reading conflicting advice about dripping outside taps, but it seems the ones saying not to, have separate valves to shut the water off to them. I don't have that option, so I'm walking around the house a few times a day, to make sure the ice stalagmite doesn't reach the spigot and freeze the flow.
I will try one on some leather I have around here, somewhere, that is a great idea!That might not be a traditional lambsfoot knife, but it should give you a good idea of how the blade shape is in use. With a downward cant like that, I'll bet it would work great for draw cutting leather
All you members in the Northern Hemisphere look like you are all having a torrid time of it with all the snow and ice, take care and drive safely if you are on the roads, seen some horrific collisions on our news services. Hope all members have a good week and stay warm. These are a delight made by a local artisan baker, only makes them for the weekend, he calls them spotties. The best way to describe them is a brioche fruit scone, a bit more moist than a scone and a little bit sweeter. A savory scone will do.. Great on their own or scrumptious with butter..
Trust me, they are..those spotties look absolutely delicious mate