Case Peanut and Penknife Gratefully Received: Thanks to Will-Power.

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Blake the Blade

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I have recently enjoyed some popular threads on the forum extolling the benefits of the small knife. I even posted one myself, describing how a little three inch ivory scaled folder bought at a car boot-sale for one pound has become my go-too knife in an increasing number of situations. I have been surprised at the number of people telling a similar story, I.E. the small knife surmounting the larger one in terms of everyday use. It is apparent that king amongst these popular small Blades is the Case Peanut. Popular though these Case knives are I have always considered them to be a bit inaccessible to us in England, not to mention prohibitive in terms of price, and so I have tended to pass them by. After a recent discussion in which I mentioned that I was about to try a cheep version of the pattern, I was contacted by one Will-Power who told me that he had a couple of 'modest' small knives of this type that I could have if I was interested. Of course I was, and gratefully accepted his kind offer. Quite frankly I couldn't believe my eyes when I received his parcel through the post containing not one but two Little Case knives, one a fine little bone, or more likely antler, handled peanut and the other a lovely delrin equal-ended penknife of the same size. As I said in an email to Will (which I hope he received) I felt like a kid on Christmas day receiving these knives, and that I could fully understand the reasons why they are so popular. They really are beautifully produced. So yeah, one for high-days and holidays and the other for work. Thank you so much Will-Power for your incredible generosity and for this introduction into yet another fascinating area of knife production, American folders. And so, on to 'The Cult of the Peanut' via Jacknife's 'Return to Nuts'. Good on you Will and thanks again. :) :thumbup:

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First off, congratulations on two new knives that I predict you will find very very useful. Living in certain types of surroundings, the smaller more discreet knife is a winner. As my dad used to tell me,"It doesn't have to be big, just sharp." Wecome to the Cult Of The Peanut!:thumbup:

And good on you Will for the act of generosity that is soooo typical of this forum. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
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jackknife said:
First off, congratulations on two new knives that I predict you will find very very useful. Living in certain types of surroundings, the smaller more discreet knife is a winner. As my dad used to tell me,"It doesn't have to be big, just sharp." Wecome t the Cult Of The Peanut!:thumbup:

And good on you Will for the act of generosity that is soooo typical of this forum. :thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks Jack, means a lot. An incredibly generous gift. :thumbup:
 
Congrats, Blake, on a couple of little gems! :thumbup::thumbup:
Thanks for sharing the story of Will's generosity and thoughtfulness; kudos, Will!! :cool::cool:
(Congrats to Will Power also for his 2nd place finish in the Indianapolis 500 automobile race yesterday; well done! :D:D)

- GT
 
The Peanut looks to be in Case's 6.5 "Bonestag" which is bone that has been jigged and lightly torched to resemble stag. The tang should show 6.5220 as the pattern number.

I am intrigued by your pen knife with the two spear blades. It looks reminiscent of the Eisenhower pen knife but yours has squared bolsters. I don't think I am familiar with that pattern.

Both are great little knives and a wonderful gift.
 
Thank you Will! (another grand act of generosity, this is typical of the Forum members.) Welcome to the 'cult of the Peanut.' You will quickly arrive at the conclusion that the Peanut will handle most of your personal cutting tasks.

Again, welcome.

Captain O
 
My pleasure everybody. I've been on the receiving end of generosity here too.:thumbup:

As for car races GT that's my Döppelganger..:D

The CASE Pen is from 1990 but as you point out John, it's an odd pattern having square bolsters and a cut-out, I forget its pattern No. offhand.

I hope everybody enjoys their knives this week!

Thanks, Will
 
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The Peanut looks to be in Case's 6.5 "Bonestag" which is bone that has been jigged and lightly torched to resemble stag. The tang should show 6.5220 as the pattern number.

I am intrigued by your pen knife with the two spear blades. It looks reminiscent of the Eisenhower pen knife but yours has squared bolsters. I don't think I am familiar with that pattern.

Both are great little knives and a wonderful gift.
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Knew it was one or the other, turns out its one made to look like the other, looks great. The number on the pen blade of the other knife is 62042 ss. :thumbup:
 
Congratulations on receiving those two beauties, and well done Will for a very generous gesture :thumbup:
 
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