Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[dc50]

Here's another shot from the day it arrived, it has since begun acquiring a nice patina.

Great photo David!

 

[Pt-Luso]

This week I'll carry my Union Jack, the rosewood lambsfoot my wife and daughter bought for my in York when they visited the UK a couple of years ago:

Nice Rosewood Gary.

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning, Guardians!

Cool pic Vince

Took puppy out for a walk this is the front of the pub, you can see the top of our building in the background.
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That's handy Dave!

Beautiful grain in that Ironwood Ron, your photo shows it off to perfection

On this Memorial Day, I hope you will join me and take a moment to remember all the fallen men and women who fought valiantly to protect human freedom across the globe.
How about a baseball pic for Lambsfoot content? I figure Will the Thrill would carry Ebony
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OG

Once again with the Guardians 19.

Beautiful Jose

View attachment 1135848 Fresh cut lawn feels good.

That's some nice black ebony Joshua

This week I'll carry my Union Jack, the rosewood lambsfoot my wife and daughter bought for my in York when they visited the UK a couple of years ago:
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Always nice to see your Union Jack GT I am due a trip to Barnitt's, there are barely any good hardware stores left here

Lamb(foot) Vindaloo.

Another great pic, looks like you have built up some nice patina there

Made an opps

Great looking knives David but I'm afraid it is NOT okay to post em. No knives except lambsfoot in this thread my friend.

Thank you Dwight, and thanks for editing your post David

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Fantastic Dwight

Thanks Jack, I can see how that could be mis-read. There will be no wedding(only lots of weeding) in my future...I'm one and done..."I Live Alone", Sonia Dada

I'm hoping to escape both Preston

I am sorry, I'll edit it out, and repost another appropriate pic tomorrow

Thank you David

Worked hard all day fixing my son's Jeep and doing yard work.
It's a gorgeous evening... I'm relaxing on the back porch, enjoying the cool weather, watching the sunset, and reading a good book.

Sounds like a nice end to the day John

Preston, look what I found this afternoon! Mackays Ice Cream Shop its been in business 70 years. How could I have missed it, right next to the bar?!

Looks like you're enjoying exploring Dave!

Here's another shot from the day it arrived, it has since begun acquiring a nice patina.

That's a nice pic

Morning Guardians, three-day weekends always mess up the following week for me a bit, I don't know if anyone else finds that? I suppose starting the week on Tuesday makes Friday a day nearer I'm starting my week off we some ebony Have a good week folks

The background to this pic is a traditional mourning handkerchief made in Belfast in (pre-partition) Ireland) early in the 20th century. One time, when I was in Ireland, I got a lift back from an event at Castle Espie in County Down, with some folks who had found a whole box of them, and were selling them off to raise money for charity

 

[JohnDF]

Morning Guardians, three-day weekends always mess up the following week for me a bit, I don't know if anyone else finds that? I suppose starting the week on Tuesday makes Friday a day nearer I'm starting my week off we some ebony Have a good week folks

The background to this pic is a traditional mourning handkerchief made in Belfast in (pre-partition) Ireland) early in the 20th century. One time, when I was in Ireland, I got a lift back from an event at Castle Espie in County Down, with some folks who had found a whole box of them, and were selling them off to raise money for charity

What a great background for an ebony knife.

 

[dc50]

Good Morning Guardians! Buffalo horn goes to the City.

 

[JohnDF]

Good Morning Guardians

 

[Cutfinger]

Interesting handkerchief Jack Black and good mourning to you too!

Sharpened my Lambsfoot again, so I'm ready for anything.

I forgot my Lambsfoot at work last week, and figured I had lost it. I put it in my tool belt after using it, instead of into my pocket. I was so relieved to find it the next day.

G'day all!

Michael

 

[Prester John]

Good morning, Guardians!

 

[Half/Stop]

Beautiful grain in that Ironwood Ron, your photo shows it off to perfection

Thanks Jack!

It’s my Ironwood Bigun for me today!

 

[JTB_5]

Cool pic Vince



That's handy Dave!



Beautiful grain in that Ironwood Ron, your photo shows it off to perfection







Beautiful Jose



That's some nice black ebony Joshua



Always nice to see your Union Jack GT I am due a trip to Barnitt's, there are barely any good hardware stores left here



Another great pic, looks like you have built up some nice patina there





Thank you Dwight, and thanks for editing your post David



Fantastic Dwight



I'm hoping to escape both Preston



Thank you David



Sounds like a nice end to the day John



Looks like you're enjoying exploring Dave!



That's a nice pic

Morning Guardians, three-day weekends always mess up the following week for me a bit, I don't know if anyone else finds that? I suppose starting the week on Tuesday makes Friday a day nearer I'm starting my week off we some ebony Have a good week folks

The background to this pic is a traditional mourning handkerchief made in Belfast in (pre-partition) Ireland) early in the 20th century. One time, when I was in Ireland, I got a lift back from an event at Castle Espie in County Down, with some folks who had found a whole box of them, and were selling them off to raise money for charity

Thank you, Jack! It is actually black linen micarta, with a matte finish, but it looks just like ebony in that picture.

 

[Pàdruig]

Good morning, Guardians.

I hope everyone had a pleasant weekend. Mine was rather cold but quite enjoyable all the same. I thought I would share a couple of pictures from my trip followed by the Lambsfoot that I have in my pocket today, paired with a new piece of kit. I'd have to say that this is my new favorite cup for wilderness excursions.

 

[cigarrodog]

Morning Guardians, three-day weekends always mess up the following week for me a bit, I don't know if anyone else finds that? I suppose starting the week on Tuesday makes Friday a day nearer I'm starting my week off we some ebony Have a good week folks

The background to this pic is a traditional mourning handkerchief made in Belfast in (pre-partition) Ireland) early in the 20th century. One time, when I was in Ireland, I got a lift back from an event at Castle Espie in County Down, with some folks who had found a whole box of them, and were selling them off to raise money for charity

When I was in the workforce, I couldn’t wait for such things as three day holidays. I guess this makes me a full blown curmudgeon, because as a retired person, I can’t wait for them to end. The site of long lines of traffic in the morning, as they head to work, while I peacefully walk with my Ari, brings a smile to my face. I know. I’m terrible.

Your Ebony Lambsfoot(everyone’s Ebony) is wonderful, and probably my most desired. Your handkerchief is quite nice.

dc50 Two Beauties, David. The Ebony and the painting.

JohnDF Very Nice image, John.

Cutfinger I Happy for you that you found that precious Ebony Lambsfoot.

Prester John Such a handsome Lambsfoot, Vince.

Half/Stop Good look at your nice Ironwood Lambsfoot, Ron.

Pàdruig What a peaceful and beautiful setting to drink in with your new cup, Dylan. As perfect as youR Dami Lambsfoot.

Good Morning Guardians.

 

[dc50]

When I was in the workforce, I couldn’t wait for such things as three day holidays. I guess this makes me a full blown curmudgeon, because as a retired person, I can’t wait for them to end. The site of long lines of traffic in the morning, as they head to work, while I peacefully walk with my Ari, brings a smile to my face. I know. I’m terrible.

Your Ebony Lambsfoot(everyone’s Ebony) is wonderful, and probably my most desired. Your handkerchief is quite nice.

dc50 Two Beauties, David. The Ebony and the painting.

JohnDF Very Nice image, John.

Cutfinger I Happy for you that you found that precious Ebony Lambsfoot.

Prester John Such a handsome Lambsfoot, Preston.

Half/Stop Good look at your nice Ironwood Lambsfoot, Ron.

Pàdruig What a peaceful and beautiful setting to drink in with your new cup, Dylan. As perfect as youR Dami Lambsfoot.

Good Morning Guardians.

What a sensational photo Harvey.

 

[cigarrodog]

What a sensational photo Harvey.

Thank you kindly, Dave.

 

[OLd_gUY]

Good morning, Guardians.

I hope everyone had a pleasant weekend. Mine was rather cold but quite enjoyable all the same. I thought I would share a couple of pictures from my trip followed by the Lambsfoot that I have in my pocket today, paired with a new piece of kit. I'd have to say that this is my new favorite cup for wilderness excursions.

Beautiful country Cascades, right? Where 'bouts? Did you carve the cup? Looks like a dandy

When I was in the workforce, I couldn’t wait for such things as three day holidays. I guess this makes me a full blown curmudgeon, because as a retired person, I can’t wait for them to end. The site of long lines of traffic in the morning, as they head to work, while I peacefully walk with my Ari, brings a smile to my face. I know. I’m terrible.

Your Ebony Lambsfoot(everyone’s Ebony) is wonderful, and probably my most desired. Your handkerchief is quite nice.

dc50 Two Beauties, David. The Ebony and the painting.

JohnDF Very Nice image, John.

Cutfinger I Happy for you that you found that precious Ebony Lambsfoot.

Prester John Such a handsome Lambsfoot, Vince.

Half/Stop Good look at your nice Ironwood Lambsfoot, Ron.

Pàdruig What a peaceful and beautiful setting to drink in with your new cup, Dylan. As perfect as youR Dami Lambsfoot.

Good Morning Guardians.

Another great pic - grats. Like you, I'm very happy to be able enjoy a cup of coffee instead of having to gulp it down so I can join the rat-race

 

[Pàdruig]

Pàdruig What a peaceful and beautiful setting to drink in with your new cup, Dylan. As perfect as youR Dami Lambsfoot.

Thank you, Harvey. Excellent picture, as always!

Beautiful country Cascades, right? Where 'bouts? Did you carve the cup? Looks like a dandy

Thank you! I reside in the Pacific Northwest and am fortunate to have access to all sorts of beautiful country. These pictures were taken in one of my favorite haunts, the Fire Camp Lakes located in the Mt. Jefferson wilderness.

The cup makes for an interesting topic. It is known by a number of names but the one I first learned was kuksa. Traditionally, it was (and I suspect still is) a cup that was carved by the Sami people in Northern Scandinavia. Carved out of birch burl, it was usually done on an individual basis by the would-be bearer.

Since I have respect for old traditions, I did not make this cup and did not opt to buy one that was hand made either. Traditionally, you would either carve your own or have one gifted to you. Since I have not the time and birch burl can be difficult to find, I opted to buy a modern version that is made in Finland from a wood fiber composite material. It is supposed to be environmentally friendly (if you care about such things), dishwasher safe, and pretty darn indestructible. Plus, its design prevents you from scorching your fingers and/or lips when drinking a hot beverage.

 

[Jack Black]

What a great background for an ebony knife.

Thank you John, I wish I had bumped into those people earlier in the day as I would have bought the whole box off of them I did buy a second for my Irish girlfriend at the time, and she wondered, rather irreverently, if the motif showed the pints of Guinness from the wake

Good Morning Guardians! Buffalo horn goes to the City.
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Fantastic pic Dave

Good Morning Guardians

Lovely composition John

Interesting handkerchief Jack Black and good mourning to you too!

Sharpened my Lambsfoot again, so I'm ready for anything.

I forgot my Lambsfoot at work last week, and figured I had lost it. I put it in my tool belt after using it, instead of into my pocket. I was so relieved to find it the next day.

G'day all!

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Very sharp Michael Glad you found your Lambsfoot

Good morning, Guardians!

Looking good Vince

Thanks Jack!

It’s my Ironwood Bigun for me today!

Nice choice Ron

Thank you, Jack! It is actually black linen micarta, with a matte finish, but it looks just like ebony in that picture.

Sorry Joshua, that's my memory going!

Good morning, Guardians.

I hope everyone had a pleasant weekend. Mine was rather cold but quite enjoyable all the same. I thought I would share a couple of pictures from my trip followed by the Lambsfoot that I have in my pocket today, paired with a new piece of kit. I'd have to say that this is my new favorite cup for wilderness excursions.

Wow! That's some beautiful country Dylan, stunning pics I was considering buying a kupilka just yesterday, my girlfriend brought me a nice wooden kuksa back from Finland, but it's a little on the small side. Great photo my friend

When I was in the workforce, I couldn’t wait for such things as three day holidays. I guess this makes me a full blown curmudgeon, because as a retired person, I can’t wait for them to end. The site of long lines of traffic in the morning, as they head to work, while I peacefully walk with my Ari, brings a smile to my face. I know. I’m terrible.

Your Ebony Lambsfoot(everyone’s Ebony) is wonderful, and probably my most desired. Your handkerchief is quite nice.

dc50 Two Beauties, David. The Ebony and the painting.

JohnDF Very Nice image, John.

Cutfinger I Happy for you that you found that precious Ebony Lambsfoot.

Prester John Such a handsome Lambsfoot, Vince.

Half/Stop Good look at your nice Ironwood Lambsfoot, Ron.

Pàdruig What a peaceful and beautiful setting to drink in with your new cup, Dylan. As perfect as youR Dami Lambsfoot.

Good Morning Guardians.

I can appreciate that Harvey! I have been self-employed since 1991, and have been easing myself into semi-retirement these past few years, so three-day weekends just means I find everything kind of overcrowded!

Excellent photo, and I love the button (or cap)

 

[OLd_gUY]

Thank you, Harvey. Excellent picture, as always!
Thank you! I reside in the Pacific Northwest and am fortunate to have access to all sorts of beautiful country. These pictures were taken in one of my favorite haunts, the Fire Camp Lakes located in the Mt. Jefferson wilderness.

The cup makes for an interesting topic. It is known by a number of names but the one I first learned was kuksa. Traditionally, it was (and I suspect still is) a cup that was carved by the Sami people in Northern Scandinavia. Carved out of birch burl, it was usually done on an individual basis by the would-be bearer.

Since I have respect for old traditions, I did not make this cup and did not opt to buy one that was hand made either. Traditionally, you would either carve your own or have one gifted to you. Since I have not the time and birch burl can be difficult to find, I opted to buy a modern version that is made in Finland from a wood fiber composite material. It is supposed to be environmentally friendly (if you care about such things), dishwasher safe, and pretty darn indestructible. Plus, its design prevents you from scorching your fingers and/or lips when drinking a hot beverage.

Thanks for the interesting info. And yes, I care about and respect the environment. If you would, please PM me more info about where to get one?
Thanks
OG

 

[dc50]

Fantastic pic Dave

Thanks, Jack!

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you, Harvey. Excellent picture, as always!



Thank you! I reside in the Pacific Northwest and am fortunate to have access to all sorts of beautiful country. These pictures were taken in one of my favorite haunts, the Fire Camp Lakes located in the Mt. Jefferson wilderness.

The cup makes for an interesting topic. It is known by a number of names but the one I first learned was kuksa. Traditionally, it was (and I suspect still is) a cup that was carved by the Sami people in Northern Scandinavia. Carved out of birch burl, it was usually done on an individual basis by the would-be bearer.

Since I have respect for old traditions, I did not make this cup and did not opt to buy one that was hand made either. Traditionally, you would either carve your own or have one gifted to you. Since I have not the time and birch burl can be difficult to find, I opted to buy a modern version that is made in Finland from a wood fiber composite material. It is supposed to be environmentally friendly (if you care about such things), dishwasher safe, and pretty darn indestructible. Plus, its design prevents you from scorching your fingers and/or lips when drinking a hot beverage.

You certainly live in a beautiful part of the world Dylan I will take your post as a recommendation Here's my kuksa, it was made by a feller in a small town in the north of Finland, but as you can see it's a bit on the small side

Thanks for the interesting info. And yes, I care about and respect the environment. If you would, please PM me more info about where to get one?
Thanks
OG

If you search on 'Kupilka', you should be able to find them OG