Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Rufus1949]

Did someone say Miller time?

 

[Rufus1949]

Starting my weekend early with this fine piece of snakewood in my pocket.

While I’m normally a fan of carbon steel on traditional knives, I’ve got to say it’s nice to have a worry free stainless steel at times.

Very nice snake wood on your Albers.

Bob

 

[Hoffmajo89]

Thanks Rufus1949 Bob, I don’t think the man uses anything short of A++ material.

 

[Jack Black]

I had a surprise extra day at the farm today. Kirsten had a knife of a steel (I didn't catch what steel) that people tell her is not good for plant fibers.
So I went googling for the best steel for a garden knife, and came across Burgon and Ball, claiming to handcraft some nice-looking pocketknives in Sheffield, but they're available in stores only.
Recommended by the Royal Horticultural Society yet!

LOL! Burgon & Ball are an old Sheffield name, best known for their Sheep Shears, but not for pocket cutlery. If you search out my Sheffield Factories thread, there's a pic or two of their factory close to the confluence of the rivers Rivelin and Loxley. I started seeing their name being used on knives in gardening centres some years back, much as I see knives bearing the Wilkinson Sword name. The company who sell them sell a mixed bunch of knives, some of which look to be made in Pakistan, rather than Sheffield! The Royal Horticultural Society are just schills trying to con the uneducated, shameful really

Afternoon and happy Friday Guardians


It's overcast with drizzle today so not the best for picture taking.


Large I*XL today !


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That's a sweet knife Steve, and great pics of it

Oldy thank you but the picture you refer to is of my sometime haiku muse we know fondly here as Tool Man. And that wasn’t a hamburger but a spam and sausage sandwich. You might like a chip butty sandwich. I love them now. Tool Man and I are pretty much the same in a lot of things except I have better taste in cutlery.

You probably have better taste in just about everything Kurt! Good news on the chip butties!

Ive come across them for sale here. I reckon Wright's manufacture them as they have lambsfoot , peach pruner & pruner blades & loojmk the part. Light oak scales it looked liked. I had thought about picking 1 up but the "RHS endorsement " seems to imply to retailers that is worth a lot more, very pricey.

Yeah, the RHS endorsement isn't worth tuppence Mitch! Interesting that you've come across them there

Starting my weekend early with this fine piece of snakewood in my pocket.

While I’m normally a fan of carbon steel on traditional knives, I’ve got to say it’s nice to have a worry free stainless steel at times.

That is certainly a fine-looking Lambsfoot

Did someone say Ebony?

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Very nice Ed.

Did someone say Snakewood?

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I'll stop. I've lost my mind from being so happy that we had our dumpster dumped today.

LOL!

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Cheers Bob!

 

[mitch13]

LOL! Burgon & Ball are an old Sheffield name, best known for their Sheep Shears, but not for pocket cutlery. If you search out my Sheffield Factories thread, there's a pic or two of their factory close to the confluence of the rivers Rivelin and Loxley. I started seeing their name being used on knives in gardening centres some years back, much as I see knives bearing the Wilkinson Sword name. The company who sell them sell a mixed bunch of knives, some of which look to be made in Pakistan, rather than Sheffield! The Royal Horticultural Society are just schills trying to con the uneducated, shameful really

That's a sweet knife Steve, and great pics of it

You probably have better taste in just about everything Kurt! Good news on the chip butties!

Yeah, the RHS endorsement isn't worth tuppence Mitch! Interesting that you've come across them there

That is certainly a fine-looking Lambsfoot

Very nice Ed.



LOL!

Cheers Bob!

I knew about the shears, I do have a B&B Japanese style razor hoe, that is said to be made in Sheffield
Jack burgon and Ball is a big seller on the garden sites here, seem make just about anything under thier brand. The knife I've seen lately is a take on the ibberson orange handle hawbill only difference seems colour, green instead of orange

 

[screened porch]

Well, I won't weep and gnash my teeth about Burgon and Ball unavailability.

 

[SteveC]

That's a sweet knife Steve, and great pics of it

I'm feeling a bit sick right now because I believe I have lost my knife of the year the I*XL. I went to empty my pockets and it's not there. I have searched the house and nowhere to be found. I haven't been anywhere today other than my walks. The last I had it was when I took those pictures at lunchtime. I'm going to have to retrace my steps tomorrow and see if i dropped after taking the pictures. Usually I would check the car seats couch etc. but I haven't used the car or sat on the couch today. Walks and at the computer is all today, I didn't even take it out to cut anything

 

[Joefairbanks]

I'm feeling a bit sick right now because I believe I have lost my knife of the year the I*XL. I went to empty my pockets and it's not there. I have searched the house and nowhere to be found. I haven't been anywhere today other than my walks. The last I had it was when I took those pictures at lunchtime. I'm going to have to retrace my steps tomorrow and see if i dropped after taking the pictures. Usually I would check the car seats couch etc. but I haven't used the car or sat on the couch today. Walks and at the computer is all today, I didn't even take it out to cut anything

Let’s just hope that maybe it’s still right where you took the pictures at lunchtime. So sorry- I’d be sick too…

 

[echoscout]

I hope you find it.

 

[mitch13]

I'm feeling a bit sick right now because I believe I have lost my knife of the year the I*XL. I went to empty my pockets and it's not there. I have searched the house and nowhere to be found. I haven't been anywhere today other than my walks. The last I had it was when I took those pictures at lunchtime. I'm going to have to retrace my steps tomorrow and see if i dropped after taking the pictures. Usually I would check the car seats couch etc. but I haven't used the car or sat on the couch today. Walks and at the computer is all today, I didn't even take it out to cut anything

Fingers crossed

 

[echoscout]

Look what I found Barrett. Haven't tried it yet but will soon.

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[SteveC]

Thanks guys, I'll be heading out as soon as it's light enough in the morning to look for it. Hopefully I dropped it putting it back in my pocket.

 

[birdsbeaks]

Thanks guys, I'll be heading out as soon as it's light enough in the morning to look for it. Hopefully I dropped it putting it back in my pocket.

Good luck and Godspeed!

 

[cudgee]

Thanks guys, I'll be heading out as soon as it's light enough in the morning to look for it. Hopefully I dropped it putting it back in my pocket.

I hope it turns up. You must be feeling sick, i know i would.

 

[btb01]

I smile everytime I see your birthday wish. A fine collection Barrett.

A very fine collection!

Thanks, guys. That pic wasn’t taken too long ago, so I think it’s a pretty thorough representation of my Lambsfoot flock, with just a few missing pieces, such as my AC (which was actually missing at the time, but has since been found) and a couple new Albers that were added since.

I'm feeling a bit sick right now because I believe I have lost my knife of the year the I*XL. I went to empty my pockets and it's not there. I have searched the house and nowhere to be found. I haven't been anywhere today other than my walks. The last I had it was when I took those pictures at lunchtime. I'm going to have to retrace my steps tomorrow and see if i dropped after taking the pictures. Usually I would check the car seats couch etc. but I haven't used the car or sat on the couch today. Walks and at the computer is all today, I didn't even take it out to cut anything

Oh man, I hate to hear that, Steve. Best of luck in your search tomorrow, I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

Look what I found Barrett. Haven't tried it yet but will soon.

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I’m jealous! I thought about asking my mom to try and bring some up from Arkansas when they come up next week, but I don’t know if they’re bringing a cooler or not. You’ll have to let me know how it is.

Having a beer tonight that I’ve had in the fridge for a while and have been meaning to try. Modist Brewing Co.’s Olde Omen Bock. I thought, based on the name and the label, that it was a good pairing for tonight’s movie off the Christmas movie list, Krampus.

 

[mitch13]

Evening all
It's 5.20pm got home after 5, been out Christmas shopping all day.

Couple of quick shots.

We did get a nice late lunch, that was after 3 . It was my bright idea to get stuck in and get most of it done
& Kristy

 

[Jack Black]

I knew about the shears, I do have a B&B Japanese style razor hoe, that is said to be made in Sheffield
Jack burgon and Ball is a big seller on the garden sites here, seem make just about anything under thier brand.

I'm not surprised Mitch, Australia and New Zealand were Burgon & Ball's biggest markets, by far. Even in Sheffield, there were people who had never even heard of the firm, but I understand they were very well-regarded over there.

I'm feeling a bit sick right now because I believe I have lost my knife of the year the I*XL. I went to empty my pockets and it's not there. I have searched the house and nowhere to be found. I haven't been anywhere today other than my walks. The last I had it was when I took those pictures at lunchtime. I'm going to have to retrace my steps tomorrow and see if i dropped after taking the pictures. Usually I would check the car seats couch etc. but I haven't used the car or sat on the couch today. Walks and at the computer is all today, I didn't even take it out to cut anything

Oh no Steve, I sure hope you find it mate Maybe take one of those magnets on a extendable car-ariel type stick out with you, so you can search through the grass? Over the years, many folks have posted on the The Porch about losing a knife, but 95% turn up. I really hope that is the case with your IXL

Look what I found Barrett. Haven't tried it yet but will soon.

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Thanks guys, I'll be heading out as soon as it's light enough in the morning to look for it. Hopefully I dropped it putting it back in my pocket.

I hope it turns up. You must be feeling sick, i know i would.

I'm feeling sick just thinking about Steve's knife

Thanks, guys. That pic wasn’t taken too long ago, so I think it’s a pretty thorough representation of my Lambsfoot flock, with just a few missing pieces, such as my AC (which was actually missing at the time, but has since been found) and a couple new Albers that were added since.



Oh man, I hate to hear that, Steve. Best of luck in your search tomorrow, I’ll keep my fingers crossed.



I’m jealous! I thought about asking my mom to try and bring some up from Arkansas when they come up next week, but I don’t know if they’re bringing a cooler or not. You’ll have to let me know how it is.

Having a beer tonight that I’ve had in the fridge for a while and have been meaning to try. Modist Brewing Co.’s Olde Omen Bock. I thought, based on the name and the label, that it was a good pairing for tonight’s movie off the Christmas movie list, Krampus.

Cool pic Barrett Cheers buddy

Evening all
It's 5.20pm got home after 5, been out Christmas shopping all day.
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Couple of quick shots.

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& Kristy
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Lunch looks nice Mitch Better than the thought of that shopping!

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone made it through the week Hoping I can make it through the weekend, as I have a lot of ironing to do today! Hopefully you all have something more exciting to do! Got my fingers crossed for you SteveC , hope you find your knife buddy I don't have time to go into town, to buy bread today, so I'm going to pick up some bagels from a local shop, and call in at Charlie's, as it's next door Better make some progress with my packing before then though Have a great day Guardians

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

My one and only lamb, my favourite pattern for poking about in the paddock and general work. And company for a wee dram or two.

 

[Rufus1949]

I'm feeling a bit sick right now because I believe I have lost my knife of the year the I*XL. I went to empty my pockets and it's not there. I have searched the house and nowhere to be found. I haven't been anywhere today other than my walks. The last I had it was when I took those pictures at lunchtime. I'm going to have to retrace my steps tomorrow and see if i dropped after taking the pictures. Usually I would check the car seats couch etc. but I haven't used the car or sat on the couch today. Walks and at the computer is all today, I didn't even take it out to cut anything

May that lost lamb find it's way home Steve.