New Teaspoon Advice Please

[DanielSan]

Well gents, after some time out from the world of spooning, I've decided I need to get back on the horse as it were and give spooning another go. My slim collection has been given a thorough detail using the finest spoonguiars polishing cloths and products but I feel the need to buy one or two to update the collection


I fancy something with a retro vibe and also something with a modern but classical look, lightweight and good action is a necessity. So I'm open to your ideas on both positions and the best spooning techniques for my future purchases. All suggestions welcome.

Thanks in advance.

[Hugo a Gogo]

DanielSan said:

I fancy something with a retro vibe and also something with a modern but classical look, lightweight and good action is a necessity. So I'm open to your ideas on both positions and the best spooning techniques for my future purchases. All suggestions welcome.

Thanks in advance.

sorry to keep banging the same drum, but that is practically a Krupp advertising blurb

get yourself an early Ruhrmeister, like mine (If you're in that price range)
If you're ever at the big events in the Rhineland look me up and I can give you a demo spin

In the new market, mid price range, I've seen some very nice Fuech-Knut spoons lately, with very good reviews

[Blib]

Hugo, why whenever the name "Krupp" pops up on this thread, do you forget to mention that you're their sole UK distributor and the only certified flange refurbishment & service centre west of Paris?

I think we should be told.

[Hugo a Gogo]

not strictly true

I cover the whole of Grosser Deutschland Europe

[Fishtigua]

I've been using Sid Untwissle, the old Krupp GB workshop manager, for most of my stuff. He can get his hands on all sorts that are no longer available on the open market. Did he work for Hugo's Grandfather back in the day?

[Countdown]

Fishtigua said:

I've been using Sid Untwissle, the old Krupp GB workshop manager, for most of my stuff. He can get his hands on all sorts that are no longer available on the open market. Did he work for Hugo's Grandfather back in the day?

Is he still going strong? Cripes, I remember going down to his workshop with my dad when I was about 5 (that's going back more years than I care to remember). It was a set of '73 Stahkwerke "Pickelhaubes" that had seen better days, he restored them as good as new. Expensive mind, but then you get what you pay for.

[DanielSan]

Hugo a Gogo said:

In the new market, mid price range, I've seen some very nice Fuech-Knut spoons lately, with very good reviews

I hadn't even considered the Fuech-Knut! That's a brilliant suggestion as something to both enjoy looking at and also enjoying a good stir with.

Part of the attraction to me personally isn't just the aesthetic element, I like top notch ergonomics as well. I'm a big believer in using my whole collection at some point throughout the year, though the best are reserved for summer use only. Especially my 17th century Swiss Swatchen Hauer extended spoon.

[Hugo a Gogo]

Fishtigua said:

I've been using Sid Untwissle, the old Krupp GB workshop manager, for most of my stuff. He can get his hands on all sorts that are no longer available on the open market. Did he work for Hugo's Grandfather back in the day?

he did indeed, they were both forced labour, in the PoW camps after Dunkirk

happy days

[Poison Tom 96]

Fishtigua said:

Sid's Dad said:

Hugo a Gogo said:

I never understand the people who just use any old silverware for a 'daily stirrer' and save their fancy drawer queens for high days and holidays

regular stirring never killed a spoon

I work hard and play hard, and I think I've earned the enjoyment of using my Krupp on a daily basis, it certainly still brings a smile to my face every tea break, and I've learned to ignore the jealousy of the 'haters' - and if anyone notices it or admires it, i'll often let them have a quick spin

Worst "I've got a Krupp" post in ages....

I bought a Krupp SII kit spoon, one of those unfinished projects on Spoo-bay. What a bleeding dogs' dinner the previous owner has made of it. I think I'm going to have strip it right back to basics and start again.

Word of warning, I think this will cost me more than searching for a good, well looked after original Krupp.

I know of some literature which may help, I'll send you it ASAP. It will mean a back to basics Krupp with full lightweight for it will be better than trying to restore it as it has lost 90% of it's value.

[deeen]

Poison Tom 96 said:

I know of some literature which may help, I'll send you it ASAP. It will mean a back to basics Krupp with full lightweight for it will be better than trying to restore it as it has lost 90% of it's value.

Sorry but I could never buy a spoon from a man with that username. I would always wonder what it had been used for, in its past life.

Edited by deeen on Monday 26th May 14:30

[Fishtigua]

deeen said:

Poison Tom 96 said:

I know of some literature which may help, I'll send you it ASAP. It will mean a back to basics Krupp with full lightweight for it will be better than trying to restore it as it has lost 90% of it's value.

Sorry but I could never buy a spoon from a man with that username. I would always wonder what it had been used for, it its past life.

Krupp-Ted?

Just having a mooch for Ted's email address, he can be a slippery sod to get hold of.

Edited by Fishtigua on Monday 26th May 14:30

[anonymous-user]

Hugo a Gogo said:

DanielSan said:

I fancy something with a retro vibe and also something with a modern but classical look, lightweight and good action is a necessity. So I'm open to your ideas on both positions and the best spooning techniques for my future purchases. All suggestions welcome.

Thanks in advance.

sorry to keep banging the same drum, but that is practically a Krupp advertising blurb

get yourself an early Ruhrmeister, like mine (If you're in that price range)
If you're ever at the big events in the Rhineland look me up and I can give you a demo spin

In the new market, mid price range, I've seen some very nice Fuech-Knut spoons lately, with very good reviews

A Ruhr is surely the way to go. According to my latest update of Derkovska's Utility (which for some bizarre reason was provided on a CD rather than on Mountfield finest this year) not only are they appreciating in value, but also their relative value compared to many other (ahem Bavarian) spoon houses is accelerating. Key information if, like me, it's a considered investment - even if it is to be used daily.

I've heard, via Mr Hughes (Senior) at Wisemans', that an early edition Elzein viper-headed daughter spoon (yes, from THAT collection) is coming up for auction in the next few weeks. Can provide links to the provenance documents for anyone interested - although I'm hoping none of you are as it would make a fine addition to my Borgeoisie display.

[Blib]

OpulentBob said:

Hugo a Gogo said:

DanielSan said:

I fancy something with a retro vibe and also something with a modern but classical look, lightweight and good action is a necessity. So I'm open to your ideas on both positions and the best spooning techniques for my future purchases. All suggestions welcome.

Thanks in advance.

sorry to keep banging the same drum, but that is practically a Krupp advertising blurb

get yourself an early Ruhrmeister, like mine (If you're in that price range)
If you're ever at the big events in the Rhineland look me up and I can give you a demo spin

In the new market, mid price range, I've seen some very nice Fuech-Knut spoons lately, with very good reviews

A Ruhr is surely the way to go. According to my latest update of Derkovska's Utility (which for some bizarre reason was provided on a CD rather than on Mountfield finest this year) not only are they appreciating in value, but also their relative value compared to many other (ahem Bavarian) spoon houses is accelerating. Key information if, like me, it's a considered investment - even if it is to be used daily.

I've heard, via Mr Hughes (Senior) at Wisemans', that an early edition Elzein viper-headed daughter spoon (yes, from THAT collection) is coming up for auction in the next few weeks. Can provide links to the provenance documents for anyone interested - although I'm hoping none of you are as it would make a fine addition to my Borgeoisie display.

You appear to be on the wrong thread, this is the Teaspoon thread, where people discuss spoons and spoon related stuff. You seem to think it's a place to discuss works of Derkovska or Ruhr rubbish. Please try MaxSpoon or TeaWorld, your opinion is not relevant to this thread and is not appropriate for PH.

[Hugo a Gogo]

C'mon Blib, its time to get over Derkovska

it's been 15 years, let it go! The Latvian won fair and square, she didn't break any rules at the time.

and Bob, ignore him

He's always been jealous of my Ruhrmeister

[Blib]

O/T

A nod towards another thread, Hugo.

[Hugo a Gogo]

I thought you were just being pompous in the extreme

[Blib]

Hugo a Gogo said:

I thought you were just being pompous in the extreme

Back on topic. It's you who's the pompous one. If I hear one more peep out of you about your bloody Krupp, I'm going postal.

We hear a lot about it on this and other threads. But, you've NEVER accepted the custard challenge. We've not seen a photo of said spoon. Personally, I believe that you no longer own it. That you've sold the spoon to Li-Ping.

So, custard, or GTFO.

[Hugo a Gogo]

ahem, page 1, photo of my spoon (and the Fuecher)

[anonymous-user]

Blib said:

You appear to be on the wrong thread, this is the Teaspoon thread, where people discuss spoons and spoon related stuff. You seem to think it's a place to discuss works of Derkovska or Ruhr rubbish. Please try MaxSpoon or TeaWorld, your opinion is not relevant to this thread and is not appropriate for PH.

(Seriously, I need to avoid this thread while at work. My laughter is gonna get me sacked...)

Edited by OpulentBob on Tuesday 27th May 10:42

[AstonZagato]

This place is always the same. A bloke comes on here asking for a recommendation on a daily stirrer and all sorts of ridiculous suggestions are made (a Krupp FFS! A reasonably priced daily stirrer? What are you lot on? Most of us can only stretch to a Tomkins or a Fleche).

It then descends into a bh fight with lots of spoon waving - who's the best stirrer, who's got the best spoon collection, who's got the best spoon drawer.

Well I for one am sick of it. You all need to get back to what makes stirring fun. Get out your favourite spoon (it doesn't need to be flash), your favourite cup (hell, it doesn't even need to be bone china), your favourite tea - sit back and have a bloody good stir. That is what it is all about.