The TRADITIONAL sunday picture show!!!!

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Took the dog for a walk and explore on the back side of the property this afternoon. This is my carry for the walk:
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Bravo on that photo, sir. High-standards are tack drivers -- I have a couple, myself. Wish I had a Silver Knight, being partial to things made in Oregon these days, but I make do with a chintzy plastic-handled LST instead -- works good when I need to carry a knife in with my keys, anyway.

Dunno what you could have done about the overexposure with all that grey stump in the background. Sure the blade of the knife is a bit blown-out, but this is the autoexposure algorithm's perfect-scenario, right here, and you got fantastic texture through most of the image.
 
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I really need to get out and take some pics, but it's dark and gloomy here, and I've got a stack of work to do :(



Enjoy your Sundays everyone :)
 
Hey Jack, that's no excuse, it always dark and gloomy 'ere!! ;p

I received something from close to home this week.....

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A Wrights of Sheffield 'Ettrick'. Carbon steel blade with Rosewood scales.

I wasn't overjoyed by the fact that the scales are two separate pieces per side....however, I kinda like colour....and the small 'flaw' adds to the look.
It'll be great for work....now stock take is over and the auditors have gone! :-/
 
Hi mate, 10.00am and the sun is just coming over the trees, behind clouds of course! I've forgotten what it looks like, my Citizen Eco-Drive (solar-powered) watch has stopped!

That rosewood looks really nice, but it's poor the scales are in two pieces. You can't see from the pics though. Enjoy your new knife :thumbup:

Jack
 
Ha ha! That sounds about right Jack.

Here are a few more shots....

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Sad that Sheffield = Shonky these days....but I'm not giving up hope.

I am thinking about one of their Lambsfoot's.....
 
Despite its nice looks, that's shocking they sent a knife out like that isn't it, though hardly something new?

I thought you had one of their Lambsfoot knives. Think they're always worth buying over the counter if possible. Let me know if I can help.
 
Jack Black said:
Despite its nice looks, that's shocking they sent a knife out like that isn't it, though hardly something new?

I thought you had one of their Lambsfoot knives. Think they're always worth buying over the counter if possible. Let me know if I can help.
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Given that I bought it direct, yes it is Jack....but I was kinda expecting.

Nope, I had an one of Mr Ablett's Barlows in buffalo once. A real nail breaker, with equally as disappointing F&F.

Jack, I hope when you track down one of his Stag handled versions, it's not so disappointing.

Thank you, I'll certainly bare that in mind....although I am contemplating a trip to York sometime soon.

Andi - Your doing better than I seem to manage with the photos! I even used my proper camera today, but I my shaky hands got the better of me!

Hope it's a bit drier today?
 
scruffuk said:
Given that I bought it direct, yes it is Jack....but I was kinda expecting.

Nope, I had an one of Mr Ablett's Barlows on buffalo once. A real bail breaker, with equally as disappointing F&F.

I hope when you track down one of his Stag handled versions it's not so disappointing Jack.

I'll certainly bare that in mind....although I am contemplating a trip to York sometime soon.
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A good selection on sale in Sheffield too. That's disappointing about your Ablett Barlow, I was thinking of getting one in stag, but if I do I'll get it over the counter, or maybe I'll pass. Shocking that these Sheffield cutlers can't turn out more consistent work or view their work with a critical eye. Anywhere else, and it would beggar belief that a cutler would send out a knife with scales in that condition, but sadly (and it sickens me), in Sheffield, it's more or less the norm. I hope I don't have to listen to any more lectures about the consistently outstanding quality of Mr Wright's knives on my next visit to the outlet in York.
 
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Took this on my note book at work, now that I'm home I think I'll sleep...12 hours is a long shift lol
 
Sturzi,

I laughed right out loud. What a picture. Thanks!

Back atcha. ;)

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With an additional Sunday (Moving) Picture Show (there's an Unimpressed bird at the feeder):

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~ P.
 
Now that's hilarious. And from now on you'll always have a good excuse for avoiding to clean the windows :p :D

And your cat certainly knows how to dress up, that Barlow is one fine specimen. My antique yellow one will be back tomorrow.
 
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