Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jakeywax31]

He can cut out meat AND alcohol!

Alcohol would be impossible. I need it. Wait.........that sounds horrible .

 

[Jack Black]

In their early 70's and still "middle-aged"? Jack, I think even we are past the halfway point!

LOL! Yeah, I find it increasingly hard to tell how old, or young, anyone is Vince, or remember how old I am myself!

I've got a couple of relatives whose husbands I've lost track of!

I've lost track of a few relatives!

I remember you mentioning that a while back, Jack, and I was surprised. For whatever reason, I had thought they were done in roughly equal numbers.

When you first had them made, my instinct was to go for the wood. I like stag, but I’ve never been drawn to it in the same way like other traditional knife enthusiasts are. That said, I’ve been thrilled with stag HHB I won in your GAW last year, and I’m happy to have one of each.

No Barrett, I'd figured folks would want as much of that vintage Sambar as possible, and while I knew I could always get hold of more Rosewood, the Sambar was very limited. There was a greater disparity in price than I'd expected though, which I dare say was a factor for some folks. By the time the Barlows were finished, John Maleham had sold the firm, and I wasn't dealing with him anymore, which made a huge difference. Previously, I'd always picked up knives unpackaged, but when I picked up the Barlows, they were tightly wrapped in plastic. I was, however, given a solemn promise that they had all been carefully inspected, and as some of you know, that turned out to be a pack of lies. I'm glad that you like the stag model, but I paid for better quality stag than that I had hoped to do an ebony Hartshead Barlow for 2020, and even paid for a sample, but the build quality was absolutely appalling, it is possibly the worst knife I've ever seen from Wright's At the same times as picking up that sample, I was supposed to pick up a sample for another knife, which wasn't even made, and 2 runs with Bagpipe Ebony, most of which, apart from one or two knives, were given away, as I wasn't prepared to sell them, even at cost

I hate awkward situations like that. At least there was cake. Sorry you missed out on your woods walk and slingshot target practice.

Yeah, doesn't happen to me often these days! Thanks buddy

It’s a bit warm here today. We took the girls to a park this morning before it got too hot, and then grabbed lunch. I need to mow the yard, which I’m hoping to do a bit later in the day, as long as it doesn’t rain (there’s a slight chance over the next few hours).

Beautiful photo Barrett, the weather is kind of variable in Minnesota isn't it?! Hope you've had a great weekend brother

My first energy drink in two months . I'm a weak individual. Jack can cut out meat and I can't quit a drink that will surely kill me in the future lol.

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Ugh! I only tasted a Red Bull once Paul! Not an experience I'd want to repeat! I was going to send you a tin of German Schokakola, but I noticed my stock was out of date, and while it tastes OK to me, it seemed rude to give it someone who has never tried it before

He can cut out meat AND alcohol!

LOL! Yes, I'm having a month on the waggon! I thought that I might struggle to sleep the first couple of nights, but I'm actually sleeping better I timed it rather badly though, as my house is stocked to the rafters with booze!

 

[Jack Black]

Alcohol would be impossible. I need it. Wait.........that sounds horrible .

I was getting a beer out of the fridge last week, and spotted a bottle of Chardonnay in there, and thought I'd have a glass. Half an hour later, the bottle was gone, and while I thoroughly enjoyed it, I figured that a month of sobriety might do me good!

 

[screened porch]

He can cut out meat AND alcohol!

I did that. The meat has returned, but the alcohol is gone for good.
I may level out to a fish-heavy Mediterranean.

 

[cudgee]

I only tasted a Red Bull once Paul! Not an experience I'd want to repeat!

Would rather stab my own eyes out with rusty barbed wire than drink that . Yes my friend i am completely 100% with you on this one.

 

[cudgee]

Was thinking last week about a regular event that happens here on the Forum and was waiting for a first post. Didn't have to wait long, was just checking in on Monday morning and there it was, the first post. Let the games begin. I have cleaned that last statement up a bit. .

 

[Angry Waiter]

Carrying some kudu today.View attachment 2207457

Kudu is the shizzz

 

[cudgee]

Carrying some kudu today.View attachment 2207457

Stunning.

 

[Rufus1949]

Kudu is the shizzz

Stunning.

Thank you kindly Pete ( I think )and Leon.

 

[Fodderwing]

BTW, I have some nice Horn, including that lovely Redhead!

Wow! I reckon you most certainly do!

ultracrepidarian

I may have misunderstood the topic of discussion…

Here's most of my Lambsfoot knives with horn covers, I probably have about half a dozen or so more

Glorious instruments in the horn section Jack!

Kind of weird, but I've gone off cheese

Just so happens I was watching footage of the UK 2023 cheese rolling races today!

Sorry about the bus lines, Jack, but coffee and BladeForums still makes a nice breakfast, especially when accompanied by a cheesey salty toasted bagle, like I had.

Incredibly beautiful Albers Jeff.

 

[Fodderwing]

Jack I love those creamsicle horn covers. I’m just hanging out at home this Saturday doing the usual. Got some drizzle but the sun will come out later and it should be a fine beach day. I am again enjoying a big cup of coffee sitting out back with my cat. Got a pic of some turkey babies and a pic of a turkey and a squirrel enjoying breakfast together and a knife pic of course. continue on with a great weekend.
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Can never get enough of the Keown.

A deer just came by.

He probably came by to see the Keown.

I like how the the word "queue" is self-demonstrating. The first letter does all the work, and the rest of the letters are lined up after it, waiting their turn (which, in their case, will never come, alas)

Very good.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Ugh! I only tasted a Red Bull once Paul! Not an experience I'd want to repeat! I was going to send you a tin of German Schokakola, but I noticed my stock was out of date, and while it tastes OK to me, it seemed rude to give it someone who has never tried it before

That stuff looks right up my alley. I would happily take some expired go juice chocolate .

LOL! Yes, I'm having a month on the waggon! I thought that I might struggle to sleep the first couple of nights, but I'm actually sleeping better I timed it rather badly though, as my house is stocked to the rafters with booze!

Tool Man could probably handle your extra booze problem .

 

[Prester John]

Would rather stab my own eyes out with rusty barbed wire than drink that . Yes my friend i am completely 100% with you on this one.

Red Bull is nasty! Did help keep me awake on the road a couple of times, but haven't had it in years. If I am on the road and sleepy, I either pull over and nap for a half hour, or buy some Five Hour Energy in a tiny bottle so I can gulp it down quickly like a shot of tequila. Over with quickly, unlike Red Bull, which is probaly 8 ounces or so.

 

[btb01]

In their early 70's and still "middle-aged"? Jack, I think even we are past the halfway point!

Maybe by “middle-aged” he meant “from the Middle Ages”…

He can cut out meat AND alcohol!

What else is there?!

No Barrett, I'd figured folks would want as much of that vintage Sambar as possible, and while I knew I could always get hold of more Rosewood, the Sambar was very limited. There was a greater disparity in price than I'd expected though, which I dare say was a factor for some folks. By the time the Barlows were finished, John Maleham had sold the firm, and I wasn't dealing with him anymore, which made a huge difference. Previously, I'd always picked up knives unpackaged, but when I picked up the Barlows, they were tightly wrapped in plastic. I was, however, given a solemn promise that they had all been carefully inspected, and as some of you know, that turned out to be a pack of lies. I'm glad that you like the stag model, but I paid for better quality stag than that I had hoped to do an ebony Hartshead Barlow for 2020, and even paid for a sample, but the build quality was absolutely appalling, it is possibly the worst knife I've ever seen from Wright's At the same times as picking up that sample, I was supposed to pick up a sample for another knife, which wasn't even made, and 2 runs with Bagpipe Ebony, most of which, apart from one or two knives, were given away, as I wasn't prepared to sell them, even at cost

That makes sense, Jack. I know I’m in the minority when it comes to stag. To be honest, I do like it quite a bit when it’s good, but it can be such a gamble, especially on more recently produced knives, that I just tend to go for other materials.

That’s a shame about all the rest, of course, especially the Ebony HHB, which could’ve been a real gem.

I was looking for another Hartshead pic to post and I settled on this one because, hey, it’s not too long until August 1st.

Beautiful photo Barrett, the weather is kind of variable in Minnesota isn't it?! Hope you've had a great weekend brother

It can be, although this time of year it’s hard to complain too much.

Thankfully we didn’t end up getting any rain today, and I was able to get the yard mowed, and 90% of the trimming done, before my weed eater suddenly ran out of line (and of course I didn’t have any on hand to replace it with). I also seem to have misplaced my good work gloves, so I’ll have to buy another pair.

 

[Prester John]

Maybe by “middle-aged” he meant “from the Middle Ages”…

Haha! .......Hey!

What else is there?!

Pizza!

 

[cudgee]

I settled on this one

Tasty looking Carb Load.

 

[Jack Black]

I did that. The meat has returned, but the alcohol is gone for good.
I may level out to a fish-heavy Mediterranean.

We could probably all learn a lesson from Slimline CelloDan

Was thinking last week about a regular event that happens here on the Forum and was waiting for a first post. Didn't have to wait long, was just checking in on Monday morning and there it was, the first post. Let the games begin. I have cleaned that last statement up a bit. .

Glorious instruments in the horn section Jack!

Just so happens I was watching footage of the UK 2023 cheese rolling races today!

Thanks buddy, had to do something with the excess I had in the fridge!

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Superb photo Dwight

That stuff looks right up my alley. I would happily take some expired go juice chocolate .

I'll have to send you a tin Paul, I don't eat it often, which is why I have several out of date tins! I bought a 'sleeve' of it from my Finnish army surplus suppliers, before Brexit put its spoke in

Tool Man could probably handle your extra booze problem .

My booze is far too good for him, he actually prefers the cheapest rot-gut he can find, and refuses to try anything else, for the same reason he refuses to read, travel, wear his glasses, or 'right click' With two teachers for parents, he's worked hard to get to be that stupid, and won't have it compromised!

Maybe by “middle-aged” he meant “from the Middle Ages”…



What else is there?!

That makes sense, Jack. I know I’m in the minority when it comes to stag. To be honest, I do like it quite a bit when it’s good, but it can be such a gamble, especially on more recently produced knives, that I just tend to go for other materials.

Absolutely Barrett, the stag can be mediocre, and it isn't always hafted well. In Sheffield, in the past few decades, they tend to cut the poor quality stag thick, and then grind off most of what little bark there is

I can also understand why dealers and manufacturers prefer to have knives with covers that use material with little or no variation, because horn or stag leads to more work in terms of dealing with their customers

That’s a shame about all the rest, of course, especially the Ebony HHB, which could’ve been a real gem.

Yep

I was looking for another Hartshead pic to post and I settled on this one because, hey, it’s not too long until August 1st.

Not long until Yorkshire Day! Great pic Barrett, those chips look fantastic

It can be, although this time of year it’s hard to complain too much.

Thankfully we didn’t end up getting any rain today, and I was able to get the yard mowed, and 90% of the trimming done, before my weed eater suddenly ran out of line (and of course I didn’t have any on hand to replace it with). I also seem to have misplaced my good work gloves, so I’ll have to buy another pair.

I guess the lovely Minnesota summers are some compensation for the hard winters my friend

Pizza!

I'm not getting much pizza lately either, as the owner of my favourite Leeds pizza joint recently retired!

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone had a great weekend, and that you're ready to do battle with another week I have a bit of work to do, and then I need to call in at my docs, to see why my prescription request, last week, hasn't been actioned yet, and then head to the post office in town, probably calling in at Charlie's along the way Since it's been a while since it was last in my pocket, I thought I'd carry my 'rare' Hartshead Barlow in Rosewood Have a good day Guardians

 

[Rufus1949]

We could probably all learn a lesson from Slimline CelloDan



Thanks buddy, had to do something with the excess I had in the fridge!

Superb photo Dwight

I'll have to send you a tin Paul, I don't eat it often, which is why I have several out of date tins! I bought a 'sleeve' of it from my Finnish army surplus suppliers, before Brexit put its spoke in

My booze is far too good for him, he actually prefers the cheapest rot-gut he can find, and refuses to try anything else, for the same reason he refuses to read, travel, wear his glasses, or 'right click' With two teachers for parents, he's worked hard to get to be that stupid, and won't have it compromised!



Absolutely Barrett, the stag can be mediocre, and it isn't always hafted well. In Sheffield, in the past few decades, they tend to cut the poor quality stag thick, and then grind off most of what little bark there is

I can also understand why dealers and manufacturers prefer to have knives with covers that use material with little or no variation, because horn or stag leads to more work in terms of dealing with their customers

Yep

Not long until Yorkshire Day! Great pic Barrett, those chips look fantastic

I guess the lovely Minnesota summers are some compensation for the hard winters my friend



I'm not getting much pizza lately either, as the owner of my favourite Leeds pizza joint recently retired!

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone had a great weekend, and that you're ready to do battle with another week I have a bit of work to do, and then I need to call in at my docs, to see why my prescription request, last week, hasn't been actioned yet, and then head to the post office in town, probably calling in at Charlie's along the way Since it's been a while since it was last in my pocket, I thought I'd carry my 'rare' Hartshead Barlow in Rosewood Have a good day Guardians

A remarkable example for sure Jack.
I wish you luck with your doc. Drugs ,a necessary evil and an inconvenience to get.

 

[cudgee]

he's worked hard to get to be that stupid,

I've known plenty where it just came naturally.

 

[Jack Black]

A remarkable example for sure Jack.
I wish you luck with your doc. Drugs ,a necessary evil and an inconvenience to get.

Thanks Bob, I called in the docs, and asked what happened to the repeat prescription I ordered on Tuesday. They said they sent it to the pharmacy on Friday. Rang the pharmacy, and they said they'd try to have it ready "by the end of today"

I've known plenty where it just came naturally.

LOL! Yeah, me too mate In Tool Man's case, I suspect it is partly affected!

Called in Charlie's on my way into town