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Very nice photo of your HHB Jack.Good morning Guardians, hope your week has got off to a reasonable start. Pretty dull here today, but at least it's not rainingSticking with my Hartshead Barlow
Have a good day everyone
The Lambsfoot in the second helps give a sense of scale (I didn’t even see the Lambsfoot in the first photo until just now); still, I wouldn’t want to be standing (or parked) under that when it came down!It's a long time since I let someone use my knife, I figure if a guy is too stupid to own one himself, he's too stupid to be using mine
The last thing you need is to lend some idiot your Lambsfoot and have it come back a Tanto. 
After a mineral oil bath and buff and polish with Renwax.
Would love your input and opinions, good or bad, i take criticism very well, i'm used to it.
I like the coloring on the back; reminds me of an acorn squash.Thanks buddy, I've got some things to do at home today, but it's red wine, pasta, and Sopranoes night tonight this week
I'm glad I ate before meeting my pal, as it turned into a session
Spotted this sign in Leeds market
I’m with
r8shell
, just needs a couple jalapeños on top. Good morning Guardians, I had a very pleasant boozing session with my mate yesterday, sat outside the Duck & Drake in the sunshine, drinking ice-cold Newcastle BrownIt's not often you get an October evening in Yorkshire, where you can sit comfortably outside in a T-shirt
Jolipapa
and saw an update that said it had just arrived in Warsaw! I’m not sure how they managed to overshoot France by so much! Haha! I actually agree with you, but I'm obligated as a naturalized Texan to say the "no beans in chili" thing whenever the opportunity arises.
(and even though traditionally, Texas style chili has no beans, I can't believe that poor folk didn't sometimes put them in to stretch the meat)
Lambsfoot content:
Altberg boots are excellent. Some of their range are made in Yorkshire and some in I think it's either Italy or Romania. They're the current manufacturer for the current British Army assault boot.
They do deliver abroad but Lord knows how the conversion for boot sizes between countries would work out. Before I recently bought a replacement pair for these one's (Altberg Tethera) I e-mailed Altberg to ask them if they'd changed their sizes, (as many footwear manufacturers have in recent years) and was told they hadn't and that they still used the original lasts. But on receipt of the the new boots found they didn't fit and had to replace them.If your not ordering in the UK that could be quite a bind to sort out.
That's really annoying about the Altberg sizing though, I've had exactly the same thing happen myself. Footwear sizing is really all over the place, and there's also a difference between British feet and European feet (not sure where American feet fit in), which has often caused issues with imported boots. My shoe size is a British 11, but I often find myself having to go up to a '13' or more in a boot, because they've got the sizes completely wrong
, I like their clogs for around the house or stepping out to grab the mail).Hope everyone had a great weekend and start to the week. Enjoying some Thanksgiving Nachos, with a side of Lambsfoot
Light lunch
It's after 4.00am in Australia right now, so in a few hours,cudgee will be waking up to his birthday. Happy Birthday Leon, Many Happy Returns mate
cudgee
!! Jack, did you choose that cake because it’s surrounded by Yorkshire Kit Kats? 
Thanks Jack, wish I was 21 and knew what i know now, " Youth Is Wasted On The Young ".It's after 4.00am in Australia right now, so in a few hours,
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Barrett, love that Rosewood, very classy.I thought that was a whole tree that had fallen over from the first photo!
That’s my philosophy exactly, Jack, although I’ve never put it into words quite as well as you have there.
Looks good to me, Leon.
I’ve watched The Sopranos a couple times now, and in addition to red wine and Italian food, I find that I smoke more cigars than I normally would during the time I’m watching it.
Absolutely beautiful old knives, Rob!
That looks like my kind of meal, Jack!
Glad to hear you had a nice time with your friend, Jack. The fall weather’s been the same here in MN so far, warmer than it should be. In previous years we might see a little snow by mid-October, but this year I’m still wearing shorts!
Speaking of Poland, just yesterday I was checking the tracking on a package headed to our friend
I like beans if I’m eating a bowl of chili, but prefer it without for a chili dog or Frito chili pie.
Those look like excellent boots, David. Seems like full leather hiking boots are rare these days. I bought my current pair maybe 10 years ago, and while they’ve got plenty of life left in ‘em, I was dreading the day when I’d eventually have to replace them. Thankfully I was poking around online a while back and found an outdoor shop with the same pair (they had recently been discontinued) in my size, so now I have a backup pair waiting in the closet.
Shoe sizing can be irritating, can’t it? I wear a US 13, which can at least be found in most shoes (though just barely, depending on the brand), and a 46 in Birkenstock’s (don’t judge
Looks like a fine Thanksgiving meal!
Great photo of your Hartshead Barlow, José!
That’s awesome!
I think I might have mentioned it before, but there’s a restaurant in Arizona called the Cornish Pasty Co. that sells a Royale with Cheese pasty.
Happy birthday,
Here’s my Rosewood Lambsfoot, with one of the coal-resin fairy doors Jack mentioned recently, which he sent as a gift for Eleanor a few years ago.
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that one just looks so right.I thought that was a whole tree that had fallen over from the first photo!
That’s my philosophy exactly, Jack, although I’ve never put it into words quite as well as you have there.
Looks good to me, Leon.
I’ve watched The Sopranos a couple times now, and in addition to red wine and Italian food, I find that I smoke more cigars than I normally would during the time I’m watching it.
Absolutely beautiful old knives, Rob!
That looks like my kind of meal, Jack!
Glad to hear you had a nice time with your friend, Jack. The fall weather’s been the same here in MN so far, warmer than it should be. In previous years we might see a little snow by mid-October, but this year I’m still wearing shorts!
Speaking of Poland, just yesterday I was checking the tracking on a package headed to our friend
I like beans if I’m eating a bowl of chili, but prefer it without for a chili dog or Frito chili pie.
Those look like excellent boots, David. Seems like full leather hiking boots are rare these days. I bought my current pair maybe 10 years ago, and while they’ve got plenty of life left in ‘em, I was dreading the day when I’d eventually have to replace them. Thankfully I was poking around online a while back and found an outdoor shop with the same pair (they had recently been discontinued) in my size, so now I have a backup pair waiting in the closet.
Shoe sizing can be irritating, can’t it? I wear a US 13, which can at least be found in most shoes (though just barely, depending on the brand), and a 46 in Birkenstock’s (don’t judge
Looks like a fine Thanksgiving meal!
Great photo of your Hartshead Barlow, José!
That’s awesome!
I think I might have mentioned it before, but there’s a restaurant in Arizona called the Cornish Pasty Co. that sells a Royale with Cheese pasty.
Happy birthday,
Here’s my Rosewood Lambsfoot, with one of the coal-resin fairy doors Jack mentioned recently, which he sent as a gift for Eleanor a few years ago.
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Thanks Bill
I hopeThat’s my philosophy exactly, Jack, although I’ve never put it into words quite as well as you have there.
TheJon
is OK, and that he's managed to do something with his Lambsfoot to make a it pocketable again 
I know what you mean Barrett!I’ve watched The Sopranos a couple times now, and in addition to red wine and Italian food, I find that I smoke more cigars than I normally would during the time I’m watching it.
I'll definitely be asking for jalapeños next time!
Thanks a lot pal, it was good to catch up with himGlad to hear you had a nice time with your friend, Jack. The fall weather’s been the same here in MN so far, warmer than it should be. In previous years we might see a little snow by mid-October, but this year I’m still wearing shorts!
Speaking of Poland, just yesterday I was checking the tracking on a package headed to our friend
That sounds good Barrett, with the winters we have, it's nice to have a prolonged summer We certainly don't get your cold temperatures, but it sure does rain a lot! It certainly can my friend, I think we're probably around the same size - if ever you decide to climb Everest, as I have several pairs of NIB double-wall mountaineering boots I certainly don't need!Shoe sizing can be irritating, can’t it? I wear a US 13, which can at least be found in most shoes (though just barely, depending on the brand), and a 46 in Birkenstock’s (don’t judge
Clogs are quite traditional in the north of England! Brilliant!
It took me a few seconds to notice!Happy birthday,
What a cake! 
Cool pic BarrettHere’s my Rosewood Lambsfoot, with one of the coal-resin fairy doors Jack mentioned recently, which he sent as a gift for Eleanor a few years ago.
I'm looking forward to seeing Eleanor and Scout's Halloween costumes this year! I know just what you mean mate!Thanks Jack, wish I was 21 and knew what i know now, " Youth Is Wasted On The Young ".
Have a great day anyway Project update, has been bubbling away for 48 hours, the solution is still very active, you can see the bubbles rising to the surface and bursting, but there does not appear to be any dye being removed which surprised me. I think i know why, the lambsfoot that i tried this on showed significant dye removal after 48 hours, but then i remembered i sanded down the covers to make them thinner, this my have opened up the bone. The knife nick opener seemed like it had some sort of maybe polymer coating giving it protection and a shiny appearance. Does that sound logical? So i will just leave it, and see what happens, if nothing does happen, i will remove it, sand it to open up the surface and start again with a fresh solution. Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Have a good day everyone.
Prester John
It sounds like this is a pretty special week for you Vince, and I hope you have a very Happy Birthday tomorrow 
I'm in complete agreement.I like beans if I’m eating a bowl of chili, but prefer it without for a chili dog or Frito chili pie.
Happy Birthday!Thanks Jack, wish I was 21 and knew what i know now, " Youth Is Wasted On The Young ".
I don't know whether or not the bone has some sort of coating, but perhaps a lightly sanded surface gives the solution more to grab onto. I've noticed that a textured steel will get rust spots faster than highly polished.Project update, has been bubbling away for 48 hours, the solution is still very active, you can see the bubbles rising to the surface and bursting, but there does not appear to be any dye being removed which surprised me. I think i know why, the lambsfoot that i tried this on showed significant dye removal after 48 hours, but then i remembered i sanded down the covers to make them thinner, this my have opened up the bone. The knife nick opener seemed like it had some sort of maybe polymer coating giving it protection and a shiny appearance. Does that sound logical? So i will just leave it, and see what happens, if nothing does happen, i will remove it, sand it to open up the surface and start again with a fresh solution. Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Have a good day everyone.
Thanks Rachell, much appreciated. The bone question is a curly one, the amount of bubbles indicating activity attached to the covers is no difference between sanded and non sanded, but any input you have is appreciated, i always respect your opinion being a craftsman/knife person. I will just leave it for a week, then start again if there is no difference and see what happens then. Have a good day and thanks again.
I appreciate the confidence, but I'm really just guessing.Thanks Rachell, much appreciated. The bone question is a curly one, the amount of bubbles indicating activity attached to the covers is no difference between sanded and non sanded, but any input you have is appreciated, i always respect your opinion being a craftsman/knife person. I will just leave it for a week, then start again if there is no difference and see what happens then. Have a good day and thanks again.
With this project we all are my friend.I appreciate the confidence, but I'm really just guessing.
Remember cudgee that the secret of youth is…to get old.Thanks Matey.
Thanks for showing that again John . With the ridiculous diet that I am on now that looks especially good now .
btb01
Thanks Barrett ! I appreciate the compliment ! In my opinion the oldest of the 4 is this one with a flush and clean joint. Looking at the joint it appears to be loose and wobbly but it's very tight with no play in any direction, It's a joy to carry and use, has a on the heavy side just right pull for me.
