A Well Traveled Peanut

[thesouthernguitarist]

Received on July 18, 2011. That's what the box reads. I don't post here often, but I've been meaning to write this for a while. For going on four years, I have carried the same Chestnut Bone peanut with me everyday. It's been on the coast of Texas, the plains of Kansas, the Florida Keys, and currently resides in North Carolina. It has been my constant companion. I can honestly say that it has not failed me yet. This knife has been through thick and thin with me. Although I am a knife nut, there is a certain peace you feel when carrying the same knife everyday. For fear of losing it, I have considered sitting the 'nut aside and beginning a new relationship with a different knife. But, I really can't bring myself to do that. It just wouldn't feel right. I encourage you all to try carrying the same knife for a while. I think you'd be surprised at the attachment you develop. And of course, the Peanut is not a bad choice.

 

[kamagong]

Although I am a knife nut, there is a certain peace you feel when carrying the same knife everyday.

Last year was the first time in a long time I actually had an EDC. Each and every day of 2014 I had my Northfield Scout in my pocket. I developed a rapport with it, enjoying a familiarity that I didn't when I rotated between several knives. The Scout became a valued tool, the one I reach for before any other. I'm too much a knife nut to remain a one-knife-man, but I still choose to carry the Scout during the week and only switch it up on the weekends in order to scratch that itch.

- Christian

 

[arizonaranchman]

Received on July 18, 2011. That's what the box reads. I don't post here often, but I've been meaning to write this for a while. For going on four years, I have carried the same Chestnut Bone peanut with me everyday. It's been on the coast of Texas, the plains of Kansas, the Florida Keys, and currently resides in North Carolina. It has been my constant companion. I can honestly say that it has not failed me yet. This knife has been through thick and thin with me. Although I am a knife nut, there is a certain peace you feel when carrying the same knife everyday. For fear of losing it, I have considered sitting the 'nut aside and beginning a new relationship with a different knife. But, I really can't bring myself to do that. It just wouldn't feel right. I encourage you all to try carrying the same knife for a while. I think you'd be surprised at the attachment you develop. And of course, the Peanut is not a bad choice.

I love the Peanut, it's a great little companion. I've carried one nearly every day for approaching a year now. It's up to handling 95% of typical daily tasks for the average person. It disappears into the pocket and it's non-threatening in even the most PC environments. It's clip blade is astonishingly sharp and holds a great edge.

 

[jackknife]

Yes, there is a certain peace and feeling of well being with the same knife in your pocket. ONly rarely have I known that, since I am an unreformed knife floozy. For some years I traveled with my peanut, and it was a great comanon, never failing to take care of most of the cutting jobs I ran into. If age and arthritis had not reader it's ugly hear, I would still be carrying my peanut. I miss it still, but no sense carrying a knife I can't open the small blade some of the time.

Ever since Dan, (silenthunterstudios) gifted me the modified Northwoods stockman, it's been in my pocket. It's become 'my' knife, even if I choose another knife to augment the days carry. Everyday, when you slip a hand in your pocket, and feel the very familiar contours, and texture of the handle scales, it's a strange little comfort. A sense of comfort in a fast moving and changing world may be a small thing, but I'll take it.

 

[MercyfulfateXX]

I have carried an old Case Hawkbill since I was in my teens. I have a lot of knives but Dads old Hawkbill does the job for me.

 

[pa knifeguy]

I've begun to feel the same way about a Vic classic. Its always in my right front pocket. I always have at least one other knife on me sometimes more than one ,but the that classic has become a constant companion.
I have switched it out or just left it home a couple times but got this strange feeling something was not quite right.
Like Carl said its a little comfort in a crazy world

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Even though I look like a fat mountain man, if there was such a thing, I work in an office every day, and my size and injuries generally inhibit my forays into the woods. So, my peanuts are usually my daily companions. Jackknife and Sitflyer gifted me some really nice damascus peanuts, and I carry one every day.

I would like to say I am out there every day using my Gossman Kephart or my Case Tribal Spear, my favorite blades, most of the time, but nope. My peanuts and my Gossman micro Kephart, a small one off Scott made for me when he was still taking orders, sometimes my black alox Vic pioneer. Those see the most use. I usually put the peanut on my shelf when I get home, and switch out to the Tribal Spear and another jack.

You can't beat these peanuts, they are the Jack Russells of the knife world.

 

[Cory Hess]

Very inspiring. Here's a picture of my old EDC Winchester, which was in my pocket for 7 years straight along with my new EDC, the #23 that's been with me every day since it became mine on 7/23. I just passed the 6 month mark with the Tidioute, and it's definitely my knife now.

 

[pmew]

Whilst on my own time, I carry all sorts of different knives but these two





have been with me quite a while. I got the second about two weeks after the first which I put in my pocket on the first day of my new post on the island. I have carried a peanut for every shift since I moved to the western isles. I only have the red one now. A younger colleague and good friend recently transferred to Oban. He has often asked to borrow the little scalpel whilst on duty with me so I gave him the Chestnut bone one. He was quite moved. I felt proud.

Paul

 

[5K Qs]

Yes, there is a certain peace and feeling of well being with the same knife in your pocket. ONly rarely have I known that, since I am an unreformed knife floozy. ...

Ever since Dan, (silenthunterstudios) gifted me the modified Northwoods stockman, it's been in my pocket. It's become 'my' knife, even if I choose another knife to augment the days carry. Everyday, when you slip a hand in your pocket, and feel the very familiar contours, and texture of the handle scales, it's a strange little comfort. A sense of comfort in a fast moving and changing world may be a small thing, but I'll take it.

As usual, Carl says it far better than I can. :thumbup: But that rarely shuts me up.
I like the idea of having a knife I'm used to and can depend on. In my case, it's actually 3 knives that I always carry: a Vic Classic, a Vic Electrician, and a Case peanut have been with me every day since I got them (the Classic in March, the peanut in September, and the Electrician in October). But, like Carl, I'm also "an unreformed knife floozy", except I try to make myself appear a little more respectable by saying I'm an equal opportunity knife owner who wants all of his knives to have some pocket time. So in addition to my EDC Three, I usually carry one or two (or more??) other knives for a week at a time, rotating through the knives I've managed to accumulate. So that's my attempt to have the best of both approaches: the comfort of a familiar knifey companion (or three), and the adventure of different knives every week. Other than the problem of figuring out how/where to carry 4-6 knives each day , it works for me!

- GT

 

[thesouthernguitarist]

I'm glad to see that others share the same sentiment with me. Through its years of use, my peanut has developed a lot of character. Scratches, nicks, dings, and of course a nice patina. I hope it provides me with many more years of service and even more memories made.

 

[KBA]

I have started to share the same sentiment and have been trying to work my collection down to just a few to hold onto, and just a few safe queens to pass down. A part of me has this desire for my family to be able to say, "That's dad's knife." It may be the romantic in me, but I don't think they will feel the same way about my safe queens. The hard part is figuring out that one, two, or three.

Here are my top contenders:









I honestly think it may take a while because I could post a few more. Two of which Glenn is working on.

 

[jackknife]

I have started to share the same sentiment and have been trying to work my collection down to just a few to hold onto, and just a few safe queens to pass down. A part of me has this desire for my family to be able to say, "That's dad's knife." It may be the romantic in me, but I don't think they will feel the same way about my safe queens. The hard part is figuring out that one, two, or three.
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This where I have been. I've been able to pair down to a small edc group of four or five pocket knives, all users with no safe queens. I found out that my family didn't really care about the safe queens I had. I found this out when I had a huge downsizing several years ago. The ones that were in new unused condition from sitting in the bottom of the sock drawer, didn't have that many reaching for them. But the ones that were obviously well worn by lots of carry and use, were glommed onto fast, with a few elbowing happening. It was the fact that I had carried and used them that made the difference to my kids and grandkids, nephews and niece.

How many? All depends on how many family members you plan to leave to. Count up kids and grandkids.

 

[KBA]

No grandkids as my daughter is only two and the lil girl on the way is not due till June, but I'm glad you brought that up. I hadn't considered handing any off to grandkids. This will certainly help, if I am blessed enough to have grandkids, decide in how many to hold onto.

Until then I think a good dozen will be safe enough to cover the heirloom checklist. I do want to start carrying one consistently and only rotate the secondary in and out every now and then. Im really leaning to the Case Red Stockman from the 70s for a, "that's the one dad always had on him," but we'll see.

Im glad this thread popped up. Thanks OP