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You guys made me look.
But my A Wright's awright.
But my A Wright's awright.
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"Is it I, Lord?"I certainly don't want this thread turning into one of the 'lolly scramble' threads I think we now see too much of here.
Lots of very interesting things in this thread. I'll start with the off topic (just a word or two). I also have spent delicious hours reading Kipling and Jack London, though never the most famous of the later, White Fang.
I'd love to visit that Republican bar in Madrid. Today we honour José Baroncarino, a Republican refugee who was the first dead of the Paris Liberation, aug '44. They knew what was coming, were great fighters and did more than their share in the ranks of the French Resistance, in spite of the poor welcome they received when they crossed the Pyrénées.
But, revenons à nos moutons - let's go back to the subject .
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I have made a quick picture to compare how the various makers knives cant.
The first I received was the IXL (a clip) and when he saw her, a retired cutler said the blade was "crying". Not only she was not the knife I ordered (btw this is bone), but the angle is impressive.
Above is the Joseph Rodgers, with much less angle, maybe a bit less than yours mrknife ? Nevertheless, I find it very nifty, (rosewood like mine or delrin like yours) and a pleasure to have in the pocket.
As Jack noted, even the official Eggerton picture show the blade cant.
Under come my Arthur Wright and the one I received from Jack, no problem, same for the Trevor Ablett .
I'm not sure this cant makes the knife more handy when trimming a hoof. Two examples of French shepherd's knife (as used in the Pyrénées), the third is the Hungarian rendition (a very similar pattern exist in France, named Piétin - these are not pruners).
You guys made me look.
But my A Wright's awright.
"Is it I, Lord?"
Barrett, you may rest assured, seems AW is not attained by the hunchback syndrom!You guys made me look.
But my A Wright's awright.
Barrett, you may rest assured, seems AW is not attained by the hunchback syndrom!
I admire the way you remember these things, Jolipapa. Most of us like to revise our wars until we're the only heroes.I'd love to visit that Republican bar in Madrid. Today we honour José Baroncarino, a Republican refugee who was the first dead of the Paris Liberation, aug '44. They knew what was coming, were great fighters and did more than their share in the ranks of the French Resistance, in spite of the poor welcome they received when they crossed the Pyrénées.
Btw, I've been doing some research and found a new cutler, named Oakedge, the traditional folders look nice, and also the fixed blades. Parts are the same as AW at first sight.
No lambsfoot yet. A new land to clear!
I admire the way you remember these things, Jolipapa. Most of us like to revise our wars until we're the only heroes.
Really sorry to hear you got some sent some rubbish Dylan Have you thought about returning them to the vendor? It sounds like the first one has been in storage, maybe for a while. (I got Rosie fresh from the factory). It really annoys me when knives get shipped out like that, particularly when the customer is on another continent You might also want to consider contacting Wright's themselves, they prefer written correspondence (yeah, I know ), but they do have a Facebook page as well as email.
I have thought about returning them. Though I am not sure how cost effective it would be, they certainly are not expensive knives. I can actually live with the Ebony covered knife, it has a good stout pull and snap, though it could probably use a good flushing. The fit and finish is not nearly as bad as the Buffalo example, I think I am just mostly turned off by the muddy color of the wood. The sharp edges can be remedied fairly easily with some sandpaper I think.
I have no problem writing a letter to Wright's, especially if that is their preferred method of communication. And perhaps can send pictures to their email if they so desire.
If you have no objections, Jack, I can share some pictures here later on. In light of the recent discussion regarding blade cant, the buffalo covered knife is sporting one itself on top of everything else.
Forgive my ignorance, but what are 'fallow' deer antlers? Is that the same thing as 'shed' antlers? I like the thought that antlers are shed, since that means the deer needn't be killed to acquire the stag....Fallow deer antlers are also unsuited for high durability handles, for the same reason.
Forgive my ignorance, but what are 'fallow' deer antlers? Is that the same thing as 'shed' antlers? I like the thought that antlers are shed, since that means the deer needn't be killed to acquire the stag.
Everyone has different pet peeves, and while a canted blade isn't ideal, it's not a deal-breaker for me as long as it doesn't effect the function of the knife. In fact, I've noticed it on many of my Bokers, and I thought perhaps it's more common in German knives. (Is there such thing as a German Lambsfoot?)
I took a closer look at my Wright's Rosewood and I cant find a thing wrong with it.
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