Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Jack Black said:
Yes, it can be very spendy! :eek: I used to stay in the old pubs there, but they're dearer than hotels now. The last time I was there, I stayed in the Novotel by the Foss, but it cost more than any other Novotel I've ever stayed in. We had been up to Pickering for a few days, and the only reason we stayed in York was to see the resident jazz band at The Swan. When we got there, the gig was cancelled :(
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Oh if you like jazz then the Phoenix pub by Fishergate does jazz on a Sunday afternoon (and a couple of other nights in the week as well??).
Jack Black said:
New job David? Have a good day pal, that pie is spectacular :) :thumbsup:
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No, old job still. We got a reprieve but it's fun sticking around and watching things circling the drain.


Pt-Luso said:
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Great album! I've fallen asleep to that more times than I can remember. 😴 :thumbsup:


Pàdruig said:
My first post in this thread was back in 2017,
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Crikey! That long? I think I was one of the first posts in this thread and seriously it still feels like yesterday. Great offer Dylan, not an entry by me by the way, but it's decent of you to do this. :thumbsup:


Angry Waiter said:
Changing phones is right up there with going to get your teeth drilled by the dentist - no fun
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I don't agree. Having your teeth drilled is easier, and probably more fun.🦷



Jack Black said:
The other day, responding to one of JohnDF JohnDF 's posts, I was trying to think of an historic phrase for a 'second breakfast', but couldn't remember it :rolleyes:

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Forenoon-drinkin'! 😁 Brilliant! When I worked on the London markets we had dawn drinking. 😊 We clocked off about 7am and went the nearest local for tea/dinner, which despite us being only about 12 always included copious amounts of ale. All but one of the local pubs around Spitafields still has their 'market licence' as all the others have gone for good. But the Market Porter over at Borough Market still has it's 'market licence', though I doubt a nights wage off the market (which is pretty much gone as well) would buy you half a pint these days, never mind a slap up tea and a Truman's or three to wash it down with.
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cigarrodog said:
Good Morning Guardians
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What great pic!


btb01 said:
@Pàdruig not an entry for me, Dylan, as I’m already fortunate enough to have a very nice example of the 2019 Ironwood Guardians Lambsfoot.

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I will, however, participate in sharing my favorite story about Jack.

From 2016 to 2019, my brother and his family lived in Bath, in the southwest of England. We were fortunate enough to visit them twice during the time they lived there, first in the summer of 2017, and again for Christmas in 2018.

Before our 2018 visit, I reached out to Jack and asked if he might be able to meet up if I were to make my way up to Sheffield, to which he kindly agreed. We flew into London overnight (left Minneapolis in the evening and arrived in London the next morning), I put my wife and daughter on a coach to Bath, then took the Tube into London to catch a train to Sheffield.

Jack had sent me some directions (with pictures!) from the train station to my hotel, which proved to be very helpful, as I was unable to charge my phone on the train and it was nearly dead by the time I arrived in Sheffield. After checking in at the hotel, I sought out an adapter (so I could charge my phone) and some food (Nando’s), then crashed pretty early.

Jack and I met up the next morning in the hotel lobby, where we chatted for a bit and exchanged a couple gifts. Jack, of course, gave me two different Lambsfoot knives — a horn Big ‘Un and a rosewood model which has proven to be one of my favorites — among several other wonderful gifts. I left my bags with the hotel desk, and we headed out to see Sheffield.

After a nice café breakfast, we stopped in at Wright’s, where Jack had some important business: picking up a prototype for the 2019 Ironwood Guardians knife!

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As we walked around Sheffield, Jack provided an endless amount of interesting information and humorous anecdotes about Sheffield’s various neighborhoods, buildings and, of course, old cutlery and steel works. I had such a wonderful time walking around and chatting with Jack that I often forgot to take photos of the things we were seeing. 😵‍💫

Throughout the day we stopped in at some local shops, a couple museums, several pubs, and one coffee shop (while I had crashed early the night before, jet lag also had me up again around 2 am, so a midday coffee was much appreciated).

We spent a good bit of time at the Kelham Island Museum, which was full of interesting exhibits (if a bit short on Sheffield cutlery content), and even got to peek through the widow of Stan Shaw’s workshop, although Stan was out for the holidays, as this was less than a week before Christmas.

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One of my favorite parts of our day was the various pubs we visited, which included The Fat Cat, Kelham Island Tavern, The Bath Hotel and the Sheffield Tap. I could've sworn there were one or two others, but those are the pubs I remember specifically.

Now I don’t say that the pubs were one of my favorite parts just because I absolutely love sitting down to a pint in a real English pub (which, of course, I do). It’s actually because these were the moments when got Jack and I got to sit down and just talk as friends. We talked about our lives, we talked about movies, we talked about knives, of course. Several of y’all came up in conversation (mostly good things, I promise). 😉 Jack is 100% the genuine, wonderful person you get here on the forum, and I’m still so thankful that we got to spend the day together. Thanks again, Jack! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Somehow, of all the pubs we visited, the only one I took any pictures in was The Fat Cat, which is a shame, too, because all of the pubs we stopped in were absolutely fantastic.

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Great post Barrett! Thanks for reposting all those!
If anyone gets the chance to meet Jack then grab it as he's the most decent finest chap you'll ever meet.:thumbsup: I've met Jack twice and hopefully sometime over the summer Jack, we'll be able to sort out a meet up again. :thumbsup:

Anyway. A big 'yay' for climate change. I can't usually sit out in the garden in winter and drink ale.
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JohnDF said:
Lol... Silver lining. 🤣:thumbsup:
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I'm wondering if it's actually something to do with solar activity. The Aurora Borealis have been visible as far south as Manchester recently (53.4 degrees north). Not unknown but relatively rare, but they've been visible even in the relatively populated areas.
Anyway, who cares, I've been in my shorts today. :cool:
 
It's 9.29am Saturday morning here, just got home and checking into the Guardians. One thing struck me straight away, since i logged off last night, there has been 2 1/2 pages of posts, i have not seen this much activity for a long time, great to see. Good to see all the new Guardians posting and keeping the thread going and on page one. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::)
 
mrknife said:
Some of the flats areas developed some peppering, it just went in the pocket one day and to the bar!

thinking of removing some of that stove top kick so the blade sits a little deeper in the well.
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That really doesn't sound like a good idea :thumbsup:
cigarrodog said:
You’re off to a fine start, Jack.
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Thank you Harvey :) :thumbsup:
Tyson A Wright said:
That is a really interesting knife! I don't remember seeing a shadow-pattern lambsfoot before, and I'm particularly interested in fact that it has hidden pins. Could I trouble you to share a few more photos with different views of this beauty? Thanks!
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Unfortunately, mine is not a handsome example like Harvey's, some scoundrel made a real mess of it :rolleyes: If I remember correctly, Rodgers did them in the 70's, and at the time, they made a bit of a fuss about their new innovation, possibly even patenting it. In truth, I think it was probably done to save on costs :thumbsup:

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Angry Waiter said:
Hi Jack, Very interesting! The May website makes it seem he is doing the work or at least the finishing. I was not aware that he sub’ed out work (learn something new every day). Any additional clarification would be great…

Here is the card that came with it:

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Sorry Pete, my remark about subbing was based on the fact yours looks a lot better-made than most of the other examples our friends have picked up. It also looks a little different to other Michael May knives I've seen, the swedges for example, and more like one of Wright's knives. Michael May buys his parts (blades, springs) from Wright's, but he has previously assembled them himself. Perhaps he's just getting better (though he still doesn't know what a Barlow is) ;) A shame he can't tone down his BS :rolleyes: :thumbsup:
donn said:
Oh if you like jazz then the Phoenix pub by Fishergate does jazz on a Sunday afternoon (and a couple of other nights in the week as well??).
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That's the one David :) That's not much I don't like really, but while I don't often listen to jazz now, there was a period, of about a decade, when I rarely listened to anything else :thumbsup:
donn said:
No, old job still. We got a reprieve but it's fun sticking around and watching things circling the drain.
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That's good news :thumbsup:
donn said:
Forenoon-drinkin'! 😁 Brilliant! When I worked on the London markets we had dawn drinking. 😊 We clocked off about 7am and went the nearest local for tea/dinner, which despite us being only about 12 always included copious amounts of ale. All but one of the local pubs around Spitafields still has their 'market licence' as all the others have gone for good. But the Market Porter over at Borough Market still has it's 'market licence', though I doubt a nights wage off the market (which is pretty much gone as well) would buy you half a pint these days, never mind a slap up tea and a Truman's or three to wash it down with.
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You've experienced a slice of history there David :) :thumbsup:
donn said:
Anyway. A big 'yay' for climate change. I can't usually sit out in the garden in winter and drink ale.
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Very nice :) I picked the wrong time to be on the waggon! 😢 😃 :thumbsup:
JohnDF said:
Glad you're getting out tomorrow.
Have a great day, my friend. :)
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Thanks a lot John :) :thumbsup:

donn said:
Anyway, who cares, I've been in my shorts today. :cool:
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Where's me shades?! :D ;) :thumbsup:
cudgee said:
It's 9.29am Saturday morning here, just got home and checking into the Guardians. One thing struck me straight away, since i logged off last night, there has been 2 1/2 pages of posts, i have not seen this much activity for a long time, great to see. Good to see all the new Guardians posting and keeping the thread going and on page one. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::)
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I was thinking the same when I was catching up this morning Leon (11.30pm here), hopefully the lean times are behind us mate! :D ;) :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
Sorry Pete, my remark about subbing was based on the fact yours looks a lot better-made than most of the other examples our friends have picked up. It also looks a little different to other Michael May knives I've seen, the swedges for example, and more like one of Wright's knives. Michael May buys his parts (blades, springs) from Wright's, but he has previously assembled them himself. Perhaps he's just getting better (though he still doesn't know what a Barlow is)
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10/4, Jack. I found his nomenclature to be strange myself. This example is well finished compared to the recent 2 Wrights I ordered over the last few months. I figured it was worth giving him a try and I am pleased with the fit and action although I am a novice to the pattern. It is time for me to have a few beers and enjoy the start to the weekend.

Weather report - it is a gorgeous Spring evening in Austin, Tx
 
donn said:
What great pic!
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Thank you David.
donn said:
Anyway. A big 'yay' for climate change. I can't usually sit out in the garden in winter and drink ale.
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Hip Hip Hooray!
Jack Black said:
some scoundrel made a real mess of it :rolleyes: If I remember correctly, Rodgers did them in the 70's, and at the time, they made a bit of a fuss about their new innovation, possibly even patenting it. In truth, I think it was probably done to save on costs :thumbsup:
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“Some Scoundrel” is right. Perhaps the “new innovation” is glue.😂 What type of wood are the covers?
 
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