Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[cigarrodog]

What a wonderful photo That Lambsfoot looks immaculate

Thank you kindly.

 

[JohnDF]

A meal fit for The Queen.

 

[cigarrodog]

Looks Good, Jack. Guaranteed to stick to your ribs.

 

[bigfish64]

Thank you, my friend.

Holy Smokes!
I'd never really thought about spreading peanut butter on both slices.
Can't believe I'd never thought of that... Thanks for the pro tip, Todd.

Oh yeah, if you don’t spread it on both sides the jelly (or jam) side will be soggy by lunchtime.

It is Todd, that section of the River Wye, (the smaller of the two English rivers with the same name), is teaming with them. Unfortunately, fishing along most of the Wye is private, like a lot of rivers here

That is too bad.

Good luck Todd! Great pic



sounds like you might need a trowel Todd

Pretty sure that’s what my mom said when I was a kid.

Hope everyone is having a good day It's been cold, wet, and windy here today, which made standing in the market pretty chilly. Glad I wrapped up Enjoyed carrying my Rosewood Big 'Un

Sweet knife Jack.

 

[Jack Black]

That is a cool knife.

Rough Ryder, where are you?

LOL! With the inexhaustible rise of the Lambsfoot, I wonder if we'll ever see a RR model. It certainly wouldn't be the first Lambsfoot to be produced in the Far East

 

[Jack Black]

A meal fit for The Queen.

I'm afraid she's going to have to get her own!

Looks Good, Jack. Guaranteed to stick to your ribs.

Thanks Harvey, just what I need after a cold day in the market

That is too bad.

Yes, I'm afraid that there isn't an inch of this country, which isn't owned by someone. You can't just go for a walk, or wet a line without checking the Right of Way, seeking permission, or buying a license, and in most cases there is no access to the land, and no fishing to be had

Pretty sure that’s what my mom said when I was a kid.

Sweet knife Jack.

LOL! Thanks buddy

 

[JohnDF]

Oh yeah, if you don’t spread it on both sides the jelly (or jam) side will be soggy by lunchtime.

I really can't believe I've never thought of it... I feel so dumb now.

 

[Pàdruig]

I really can't believe I've never thought of it... I feel so dumb now.

Nah, don't feel so bad - I don't know a lot of folks who think of that little trick. I've used it since I was a wee 'un though, not necessarily because of jelly but largely due to the pickles. Something pretty delightful about a peanut butter and dill pickle sandwich.

 

[JohnDF]

but largely due to the pickles.

Okay... you just lost me.

 

[Pàdruig]

Okay... you just lost me.

I grew up eating dill pickle and peanut butter sandwiches. I never thought it weird until I was eating one in front of friends as a young adult - their incredulous looks were something else... I then wondered why it was somewhat standard fare growing up and thought that since my adopted mother was a New Englander (as am I), that it was simply a "New England" thing.

Turns out, it's actually a product of the Great Depression. Nut butter then was kind of cheap but of a very poor quality, being dry and lumpy. Common practices were to pair it with pickles or mayonnaise in order to soften the nut butter and make it more palatable. With some families, it must have stuck with them.

It really is quite good but you want a high quality dill pickle that is crisp and has a bit of spice to it. Mushy pickles just ruins the whole experience.

 

[Angry Waiter]

I grew up eating dill pickle and peanut butter sandwiches. I never thought it weird until I was eating one in front of friends as a young adult - their incredulous looks were something else... I then wondered why it was somewhat standard fare growing up and thought that since my adopted mother was a New Englander (as am I), that it was simply a "New England" thing.

Turns out, it's actually a product of the Great Depression. Nut butter then was kind of cheap but of a very poor quality, being dry and lumpy. Common practices were to pair it with pickles or mayonnaise in order to soften the nut butter and make it more palatable. With some families, it must have stuck with them.

It really is quite good but you want a high quality dill pickle that is crisp and has a bit of spice to it. Mushy pickles just ruins the whole experience.

That is very interesting. Thank you for sharing

 

[JohnDF]

Turns out, it's actually a product of the Great Depression. Nut butter then was kind of cheap but of a very poor quality, being dry and lumpy. Common practices were to pair it with pickles or mayonnaise in order to soften the nut butter and make it more palatable. With some families, it must have stuck with them.

That really is interesting and lends credit to the combination.
Of course, a Lambsfoot would make a pretty darn good pickle slicer.

 

[btb01]

And the Flippers roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled their terrible eyes and showed their terrible claws. ​

Where the Wild Things Are was Eleanor’s favorite book for a long time. I have a video from a couple years ago of her “reading” it that’s adorable (though I may be biased).

I love me a good liverwurst! With some mustard and on a cracker. Sometimes I will make a sandwich with some sliced white onions And yellow mustard. YUM!

I’ve only had Braunschweiger once, at Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis. My uncle was visiting from Texas, and ordered it because it had been one of my grandpa’s favorites. I didn’t expect to like it, but it was actually pretty good!

PB&J for lunch today. I didn’t use my Lambsfoot to spread the PB (on both sides of the bread of course), with the copious amount of PB I use on my sandwich I’d still be at it if I did. It did however do a great job of cutting it in two right after I took the picture.
Jelly or Jam?
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The real question is: crunchy or creamy?

Congratulations Ed, I'm glad you're pleased with it I like the shield! It seems strange to see a Lambsfoot on that frame, be interested to hear how you find it in use

It’s a handsome knife — I particularly like the spade shield on the black Micarta — but I still think the Lambsfoot looks a bit goofy on a sowbelly.

Looks like a fine meal, Jack, but where’s the Henderson’s?! (I’ll just assume this was a pre-relish photo.)

LOL! With the inexhaustible rise of the Lambsfoot, I wonder if we'll ever see a RR model. It certainly wouldn't be the first Lambsfoot to be produced in the Far East

I can see it now: match strike nail nick; lined, pinched and stamped bolsters and endcaps; bright blue jigged bone; and a RR shield.

The most exciting thing happening around here today is a trip to the post office.

 

[Pàdruig]

Alright, Guardians.

I've let this drag on long enough. I intended to hold a drawing last night and I was thinking of doing something creative with a flat cap and my dogs but 1.) I couldn't find my flat cap and 2.) I couldn't think of a scenario that didn't end with my dogs eating the entrant's names.

As a result, I came up with something on the fly this morning and I hope you all will find it suitably random and fun.

Step 1: Write down the entrants on somewhat uniformly spaced squares. (Bonus points to me for making a royal mess of my ink...)

Step 2: Cut out the names and realize too late how appropriate it would have been to use the Lambsfoot for such a task...

Step 3: Fold up papers into little lumps, taking care to cover up any ink bleed through that might disclose pertinent data. I love hindsight - it humbles me daily.

Step 4: Bring forth the vessel! Some of you might recognize ye olde tankard - it's a favorite of mine as it can hold not one, but TWO pints and then some! How neat is that?!

Step 5: Drop in the bits of paper and realize yet another fumble on my part - I've got big mitts and they won't fit in the tankard.

Step 6: Come up with an alternative selection device on the fly. Yes, yes - the hallowed Lambsfoot will choose its new owner.

Step 7: Poke repeatedly until you find paper - Huzzah! Direct, albeit completely random hit! Draw forth the chosen one!

Step 8: Queue epic music score - who might it be?!

Look at that! The Lambsfoot has chosen! Congratulations, M mcc850 ! I'll connect with you soon to arrange getting this over to you (I may not make it to post office until Monday though - just fair warning).

Thank you all for taking part and sharing your Jack Black stories, memories, and/or good sentiments all around - it was a pleasure to read them all.


Sláinte!

 

[JohnDF]

I have a video from a couple years ago of her “reading” it that’s adorable (though I may be biased).

Kids doing cool stuff is always adorable... no bias.
Well, I guess it's even cooler watching your own kid do it.

 

[JohnDF]

Thank goodness you got the Lambsfoot involved in there somewhere... Nice Save!
Love the tankard by the way, and a very entertaining draw I might add.
Congrats to M mcc850 and job well done, Dylan.

 

[Pàdruig]

Of course, a Lambsfoot would make a pretty darn good pickle slicer.

I does indeed - I use it often for such a purpose.

 

[Jack Black]

LOL! With the inexhaustible rise of the Lambsfoot, I wonder if we'll ever see a RR model. It certainly wouldn't be the first Lambsfoot to be produced in the Far East

Here's one produced in Japan in the late 1960's:

There also the Space-Lamb

Outdoor Edge had a knife made, in China I think, which is sold here, as a Lambsfoot (though the blade and spine are parallel):

The Silent Lambsfoot was made in the Far East:

And there's the curious Land Shark

Where the Wild Things Are was Eleanor’s favorite book for a long time. I have a video from a couple years ago of her “reading” it that’s adorable (though I may be biased).

It’s a handsome knife — I particularly like the spade shield on the black Micarta — but I still think the Lambsfoot looks a bit goofy on a sowbelly.

Me too, I think there's a reason why a Lambsfoot blade is most commonly paired with a Swayback frame, but I'm interested to know how it works in a Sowbelly frame. When I tried Rob's interesting TEW Lamb/Clip Barlow, I found the closed Clip blade made it less comfortable to use the Lambsfoot. As most of us know, in practice the Lambsfoot works best as a single blade, and is capable of doing just about everything you might ask of a pocket knife, without the addition of another blade

Looks like a fine meal, Jack, but where’s the Henderson’s?! (I’ll just assume this was a pre-relish photo.)

I don't think I could eat a pie without Henderson's Barrett! My practice is to bisect the pie, add the Henderson's, and a little Tony's and black pepper to the potatoes, then pour on the gravy

I can see it now: match strike nail nick; lined, pinched and stamped bolsters and endcaps; bright blue jigged bone; and a RR shield.

The most exciting thing happening around here today is a trip to the post office.

Hope it went smoothly Barrett

Alright, Guardians.

I've let this drag on long enough. I intended to hold a drawing last night and I was thinking of doing something creative with a flat cap and my dogs but 1.) I couldn't find my flat cap and 2.) I couldn't think of a scenario that didn't end with my dogs eating the entrant's names.

As a result, I came up with something on the fly this morning and I hope you all will find it suitably random and fun.

Step 1: Write down the entrants on somewhat uniformly spaced squares. (Bonus points to me for making a royal mess of my ink...)

I think you have beautiful handwriting Dylan A lot better than mine is these days

Step 2: Cut out the names and realize too late how appropriate it would have been to use the Lambsfoot for such a task...

I did wonder why the scissors were there!

Step 3: Fold up papers into little lumps, taking care to cover up any ink bleed through that might disclose pertinent data. I love hindsight - it humbles me daily.

Loving your pics my friend

Step 4: Bring forth the vessel! Some of you might recognize ye olde tankard - it's a favorite of mine as it can hold not one, but TWO pints and then some! How neat is that?!

Wow, that is a really cool tankard

Step 5: Drop in the bits of paper and realize yet another fumble on my part - I've got big mitts and they won't fit in the tankard.

Step 6: Come up with an alternative selection device on the fly. Yes, yes - the hallowed Lambsfoot will choose its new owner.

Step 7: Poke repeatedly until you find paper - Huzzah! Direct, albeit completely random hit! Draw forth the chosen one!

Step 8: Queue epic music score - who might it be?!

Look at that! The Lambsfoot has chosen! Congratulations, M mcc850 ! I'll connect with you soon to arrange getting this over to you (I may not make it to post office until Monday though - just fair warning).

Thank you all for taking part and sharing your Jack Black stories, memories, and/or good sentiments all around - it was a pleasure to read them all.


Sláinte!

Well done Dylan, a generous giveaway, and a very well-presented draw Thanks pal

Congratulations M mcc850

 

[mcc850]

Alright, Guardians.

I've let this drag on long enough. I intended to hold a drawing last night and I was thinking of doing something creative with a flat cap and my dogs but 1.) I couldn't find my flat cap and 2.) I couldn't think of a scenario that didn't end with my dogs eating the entrant's names.

As a result, I came up with something on the fly this morning and I hope you all will find it suitably random and fun.

Step 1: Write down the entrants on somewhat uniformly spaced squares. (Bonus points to me for making a royal mess of my ink...)

Step 2: Cut out the names and realize too late how appropriate it would have been to use the Lambsfoot for such a task...

Step 3: Fold up papers into little lumps, taking care to cover up any ink bleed through that might disclose pertinent data. I love hindsight - it humbles me daily.

Step 4: Bring forth the vessel! Some of you might recognize ye olde tankard - it's a favorite of mine as it can hold not one, but TWO pints and then some! How neat is that?!

Step 5: Drop in the bits of paper and realize yet another fumble on my part - I've got big mitts and they won't fit in the tankard.

Step 6: Come up with an alternative selection device on the fly. Yes, yes - the hallowed Lambsfoot will choose its new owner.

Step 7: Poke repeatedly until you find paper - Huzzah! Direct, albeit completely random hit! Draw forth the chosen one!

Step 8: Queue epic music score - who might it be?!

Look at that! The Lambsfoot has chosen! Congratulations, M mcc850 ! I'll connect with you soon to arrange getting this over to you (I may not make it to post office until Monday though - just fair warning).

Thank you all for taking part and sharing your Jack Black stories, memories, and/or good sentiments all around - it was a pleasure to read them all.


Sláinte!

Wow!!!!!!!! This is awesome! I really needed some good news today and this did the trick, and more. I can’t thank you enough, Dylan. I will use the heck out of that beauty! Thank you so much.

 

[cigarrodog]

As most of us know, in practice the Lambsfoot works best as a single blade, and is capable of doing just about everything you might ask of a pocket knife, without the addition of another blade

Agreed. Still want one, though. Fun seeing the different attempts at interpreting the Lamboot.

Enjoy your Lambfoot, M mcc850 Hard to beat a JB SFO.