You’re definitely running in 1st Place in the Patina race!
Thanks for the tip on picking good nectarines. (I suppose this applies to plums, peaches, pluots, etc?)Do you know how to pick a good nectarine?
Nectarines are one of my favorite fruits, behind only mangoes and red seedless grapes. For the longest time I was clueless on how to pick them. Sometimes I would get a sweet, juicy gem, while others left me unsatisfied.
A while back a kind lass at the local Farmers' Market taught me The Secret. She told me to leave the beautiful, gleaming fruit for those obsessed with the superficial and to instead choose their freckled kin. It seems that the freckles on nectarines, much like the freckles on a human's skin, are sun spots. These spots are indications that the nectarine has had more sun exposure, which causes the nectarine to build more sugars, making it sweeter.
Guess which knife I'll be using on this bunch? None other than my WCLF of course. The long, slim blade is perfect for the task, whether it's quartering a freestone or slicing pieces off a clingstone.
Thanks for the tip on picking good nectarines. (I suppose this applies to plums, peaches, pluots, etc?)
I predict you're going to win the patina race very soon.
Thanks Dwight! Yes sir. Wondrous Echinacea!......................Super fine Mark. What are those flowers? Cone?
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Also applies to Jalapenos and other peppers with heat. If you're looking for hot. (stretchmarks)This tip works on peaches as well. After all, a nectarine is nothing more than a bald peach. I don't know if it applies to other stone fruits.
Well, it wasn't bad at all, but my wife and kids think I'm crazy!Vince, I’ll say your a man of your word! I like fried Spam sandwiches. I love peanut butter sandwiches too. I like Tang and I eat bananas all the time. I’m going to be honest with y’all! I’m afraid to try one of these concoctions for fear that I’ll like it! Your trusty Lambsfoot was up to the challenge!
Well, it wasn't bad at all, but my wife and kids think I'm crazy!
Vince, you did everything right there save one. Proper Spam requires a cast iron skillet. Any will work, but the instrument of choice is vintage. Like slipjoints, they don't make 'em like they used to.
Wow, all these great photo's, all this time I have been carrying my lovely A C Stag Lambsfoot- Thank you again Jack my friend- what a great Knife!
Yours looks awesome! Great photo!!!
A good Monday morning to all.
Jack your AC is always a beauty my friend! Great photo that highlights the fantastic stag!
I’m carrying this Ebony beauty from Charlie today!
Do you know how to pick a good nectarine?
Nectarines are one of my favorite fruits, behind only mangoes and red seedless grapes. For the longest time I was clueless on how to pick them. Sometimes I would get a sweet, juicy gem, while others left me unsatisfied.
A while back a kind lass at the local Farmers' Market taught me The Secret. She told me to leave the beautiful, gleaming fruit for those obsessed with the superficial and to instead choose their freckled kin. It seems that the freckles on nectarines, much like the freckles on a human's skin, are sun spots. These spots are indications that the nectarine has had more sun exposure, which causes the nectarine to build more sugars, making it sweeter.
Guess which knife I'll be using on this bunch? None other than my WCLF of course. The long, slim blade is perfect for the task, whether it's quartering a freestone or slicing pieces off a clingstone.
Thanks Jack and you too! Gorgeous AC stag.
Super fine Mark. What are those flowers? Cone?
Have a great week Guardians.View attachment 1166081
Well, it wasn't bad at all, but my wife and kids think I'm crazy!
Good morning, Guardians!
Thanks Jack!Thanks buddy, gorgeous ebony WCLF
Jack Black - Thank you Jack. Always nice to see your AC.
Ugh... I am hopelessly behind here (almost 500 posts I think...), I will need to find the time to get caught up proper when I have a bit more to spare.
In the meantime, I wish you all a good day and hope that you all had a wonderful weekend.
Charlie's Jigged has been a rather constant companion. So constant that my other knives have been rather neglected. It is starting to show a rather wonderful patina though, the bolsters, liners, and backspring are beginning to darken.
Something that I was thinking about today: I have quite an assortment of Lambsfoot knives now but the one that I currently lack is Wright's Big 'Un. I am not sure how the Waynorth Lamb compares in terms of size but I have very much enjoyed the dimensions. The longer blade gives me more versatility in the cuts I can make, especially when preparing food, but I don't feel put out by the additional length. In fact, I have a knife that can operate like a big knife as well as a small knife and that is something rather remarkable. In my opinion, of course.
Some comparison shots of what is representative in my current collection:
Nice stagWell, it wasn't bad at all, but my wife and kids think I'm crazy!
Good morning, Guardians!
Yes sir it is.Is that razor made by Timeless?