Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[JohnDF]

Beautiful John

Thank you, Jack.

 

[screened porch]

Sorry to hear this Jer, but glad you don't have the autoimmune disorder I need to go and register with another practice

It must be worrying to have such poor access. Unless you adhere to the "be absolute for death" school.
[My pic was an attempted allusion to the vampire discussion, and I'm sure KZ has a chapter about arthritis. ]
Here's the other one.

 

[Jack Black]

It must be worrying to have such poor access. Unless you adhere to the "be absolute for death" school.

My old doctor used to like me to come in once a month. Since he retired about 3 1/2 years ago, I think I've had one appointment. That was 2 1/2 years ago. I suspect that it won't be much better if I move to another practice, but at least I can find somewhere a little nearer

[My pic was an attempted allusion to the vampire discussion, and I'm sure KZ has a chapter about arthritis. ]
Here's the other one.

Sorry Jer! Very good

I was just looking at reviews for an 'attraction' I have never visited in Whitby, (though it has been there since I first visited in 1984), The Dracula Experience. It's a bit of a standing joke, apparently there are only 2 small rooms, one of which is currently closed! I thought this was an interesting review!

"My wife (now ex-wife, as this visit was the straw that broke the camel's back) dragged me into this attraction last October, it is only now that I have summoned the courage to write this review.
I have a serious vampire phobia ever since I was bitten by a Diphylla ecaudata on a field trip to Mexico in 2007.
The entrance to this attraction instantly conveys the deep foreboding evil of Count Dracula within. We are promised state of the art special effects and live actors. I for one was not disappointed. The whole experience takes nearly 3 minutes to walk through, let me tell you, that seemed an eternity, The lack of any live actors is a clever twist which adds knife edge anticipation to the evil morbid atmosphere as you progress through Dracula's dark stagnant lair.
The special effects were outstanding, I also have a phobia of masks (and clowns) and as we progressed, the inanimate masked characters enveloped me in a suffocating cloud. Dracula's polystyrene coffin was the terrifying highlight, adding at least a minute to the whole experience as I stood petrified in a cold sweat. Thankfully my wife, ex-wife, dragged me trembling and sweating profusely onward. I was overcome with relief as I glimpsed the shafts of light encroaching from the exit. My nightmare was over, at least that's what I thought.
As my terrifying experience melted into past memory my wife, ex-wife, led me to the comfort of the many Whitby watering holes; The Endeavour, Station Inn, Black Horse, yet through my now tired eyes all I could see in a blurred haze is the wrecked Demeter, in each bar was a huge dog, but was it actually a dog...? My nightmare was far from over!"

A Lambsfoot, at dawn, in Whitby

 

[Prester John]

Now I have mild arthrosis in both hands (= osteoarthritis (my confidence grows every time they change a name)).

Just took two aspirins for that myself, Jer. It helps a little.

 

[TXGatorbait]

My second lambsfoot. Sure is a neat piece. Very pleased. If anyone has any general info to share related to age or other relevant details (common steels used), I’d greatly appreciate it. Don’t have much information on this one.

 

[cigarrodog]

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone had a great weekend, and that the coming week starts well for you. I'm just watching the crows and magpies competing for nest space in the trees outside. In another month, they'll be hidden among the leaves. The weather here isn't so good, but I could do with going to town. Starting my week with my Hartshead Barlow Have a good day everyone

Off to a good start, Jack

Good Morning Guardians
Hope your week is off to a great start

Looking good, John.

I have a serious vampire phobia ever since I was bitten by a Diphylla ecaudata on a field trip to Mexico in 2007

Who wouldn’t.

A Lambsfoot, at dawn, in Whitby

This Lambfoot is guaranteed to ward off Evil.

My second lambsfoot

Congratulations on your 1XL. It’s a beauty.

Good Morning Guardians.

A new find. Herbert Robinson & Co. I believe it’s a Lambfoot, but if Jack says “no,” then I’ll pull it.

 

[btb01]

I guess epistolary novels aren't as popular these days.

I'm just a vocabulary show-off.

One thing I enjoy about Victorian novels, is that if there happens to be an American character, they are always a Texan. Got a laugh at the fellow bringing along his six-guns to battle Dracula.

Dang it, you got to drop the fancy literary term before I did!

I was just looking at reviews for an 'attraction' I have never visited in Whitby, (though it has been there since I first visited in 1984), The Dracula Experience. It's a bit of a standing joke, apparently there are only 2 small rooms, one of which is currently closed! I thought this was an interesting review!

"My wife (now ex-wife, as this visit was the straw that broke the camel's back) dragged me into this attraction last October, it is only now that I have summoned the courage to write this review.
I have a serious vampire phobia ever since I was bitten by a Diphylla ecaudata on a field trip to Mexico in 2007.
The entrance to this attraction instantly conveys the deep foreboding evil of Count Dracula within. We are promised state of the art special effects and live actors. I for one was not disappointed. The whole experience takes nearly 3 minutes to walk through, let me tell you, that seemed an eternity, The lack of any live actors is a clever twist which adds knife edge anticipation to the evil morbid atmosphere as you progress through Dracula's dark stagnant lair.
The special effects were outstanding, I also have a phobia of masks (and clowns) and as we progressed, the inanimate masked characters enveloped me in a suffocating cloud. Dracula's polystyrene coffin was the terrifying highlight, adding at least a minute to the whole experience as I stood petrified in a cold sweat. Thankfully my wife, ex-wife, dragged me trembling and sweating profusely onward. I was overcome with relief as I glimpsed the shafts of light encroaching from the exit. My nightmare was over, at least that's what I thought.
As my terrifying experience melted into past memory my wife, ex-wife, led me to the comfort of the many Whitby watering holes; The Endeavour, Station Inn, Black Horse, yet through my now tired eyes all I could see in a blurred haze is the wrecked Demeter, in each bar was a huge dog, but was it actually a dog...? My nightmare was far from over!"

That’s great!

Some Lambsfoot content.

 

[JohnDF]

I love a jigged bone Lambsfoot... Nice pickup.

Looking good, John.

Thank you, Harvey.

That's cool... Looks like a Lambsfoot to me.

 

[cigarrodog]

I love a jigged bone Lambsfoot... Nice pickup.

Thank you, Harvey.

That's cool... Looks like a Lambsfoot to me.

Many thanks John.

 

[screened porch]

Just took two aspirins for that myself, Jer. It helps a little.

Concealed carrying will be harder if we have to get extended padded triggers and slides!

 

[Prester John]

Concealed carrying will be harder if we have to get extended padded triggers and slides!

May not be shooting any more .357 Magnum ammo from a J-frame! ["J-frame" is the smallest Smith & Wesson revolver frame, for you non-gun folk.]

 

[Jack Black]

Just took two aspirins for that myself, Jer. It helps a little.

My arthritis was the worst it's ever been this winter, but the warmer weather seems to have made a difference - not that it's exactly Tropical here

My second lambsfoot. Sure is a neat piece. Very pleased. If anyone has any general info to share related to age or other relevant details (common steels used), I’d greatly appreciate it. Don’t have much information on this one.
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Congratulations, that's a really nice Lambsfoot from one of Sheffield's best firms. Is that bone or synthetic (Bexoid)?This is a Wostenholm example from the 1930's. It has a slimmer, fluted bolster. This one has stag, but they did it with other covers, and were making wide use of jigged Bexoid covers then. The etch is a little different to yours, and I think, because of the bolster, it is a little older.

Here's one from the 1970's. I think those covers are synthetic. It has a standard, round bolster, but no blade etch.

Off to a good start, Jack

Thanks Harvey

Who wouldn’t.

Indeed!

This Lambfoot is guaranteed to ward off Evil.

Good Morning Guardians.

A new find. Herbert Robinson & Co. I believe it’s a Lambfoot, but if Jack says “no,” then I’ll pull it.

Wow, congratulations to you too Harvey, look at that jigging!

Dang it, you got to drop the fancy literary term before I did!

That’s great!

Some Lambsfoot content.

Cool pic Barrett

 

[pistonsandgears]

Good day guardians, the lamb has been helping with a strawberry snack today.

 

[Jack Black]

Good day guardians, the lamb has been helping with a strawberry snack today.

Nice photo I never used to think of strawberries as an acidic fruit, they don't taste acidic, but they really get a patina going

 

[JohnDF]

Sprinkle a little sugar on 'em for a sweet treat... Lambsfoot is looking wonderful.

 

[TXGatorbait]

Congratulations on your 1XL. It’s a beauty.

Thank you kindly, sir

I love a jigged bone Lambsfoot... Nice pickup.

Many thanks, John

Congratulations, that's a really nice Lambsfoot from one of Sheffield's best firms. Is that bone or synthetic (Bexoid)?This is a Wostenholm example from the 1930's. It has a slimmer, fluted bolster. This one has stag, but they did it with other covers, and were making wide use of jigged Bexoid covers then. The etch is a little different to yours, and I think, because of the bolster, it is a little older.

Here's one from the 1970's. I think those covers are synthetic. It has a standard, round bolster, but no blade etch.

Thank you, Jack. And much obliged for the details and images. Definitely appears to more closely resemble the handle of the later model although the pins appear smaller and have a more hammered (less polished) look resembling the older version a bit more. Maybe it falls somewhere in between. I am relatively new to the traditional folder world, but I believe the covers are made of bone? Due to the non-uniform coloration at the edges. Although I may be way wrong (and likely so ) on that assessment as Bexoid was almost certainly a dyed material as well. Here’s a couple additional images.

 

[TXGatorbait]

Stunning

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you, Jack. And much obliged for the details and images. Definitely appears to more closely resemble the handle of the later model although the pins appear smaller and have a more hammered (less polished) look resembling the older version a bit more. Maybe it falls somewhere in between. I am relatively new to the traditional folder world, but I believe the covers are made of bone? Due to the non-uniform coloration at the edges. Although I may be way wrong (and likely so ) on that assessment as Bexoid was almost certainly a dyed material as well. Here’s a couple additional images.

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I think that is probably the case It's also possible that the blade might be older than the rest of the knife. Like all Sheffield firms, Wostenholm relied heavily on small independent outworkers, so there are a lot of variables. That could be bone certainly (very hard to tell from a photo), but synthetics aren't always easy to spot, and can imitate natural materials very well. I've had synthetics from that firm, (and others), which have fooled me before, but you are best placed to judge with it in your hand A very nice find

 

[Jon0385]

It’s been a while since I went to work. My first day back and I had my new lambfoot on me.

 

[cigarrodog]

Congratulations, that's a really nice Lambsfoot from one of Sheffield's best firms. Is that bone or synthetic (Bexoid)?This is a Wostenholm example from the 1930's. It has a slimmer, fluted bolster. This one has stag, but they did it with other covers, and were making wide use of jigged Bexoid covers then. The etch is a little different to yours, and I think, because of the bolster, it is a little older.

Thoroughly enjoy the history lesson.

Wow, congratulations to you too Harvey, look at that jigging!

Thank you Jack. Good to know. The jigging is what spoke to me,, though it will require some effort to return it to service. It’s no light weight. A very solid piece, capable of hard use.

Stunning

Many thanks.