Cult of the peanut , members

odd said:
Or the 18 in general?
Are they cult worthy?
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That's the question. Some might have an issue with the 'yotes all being bareheaded (though I've seen both barehead and shadow 'nuts all over the place), but as a pattern the GEC #18 seems every bit as worthy as the venerable Case #20 or Queen #14. Since the former shipped, it's really only been one of those three in the watch pocket nearly every day -- camel bone's on my hip as I type this. :cool:





I'll get a group shot of the 'yotes now that my OD green has joined the pack.
 
I really wish I had jumped on one of these in Osage when I had the chance! I look forward to your group shot. Better toss a peanut in the mix ;)

TsarBomba said:
That's the question. Some might have an issue with the 'yotes all being bareheaded (though I've seen both barehead and shadow 'nuts all over the place), but as a pattern the GEC #18 seems every bit as worthy as the venerable Case #20 or Queen #14. Since the former shipped, it's really only been one of those three in the watch pocket nearly every day -- camel bone's on my hip as I type this. :cool:





I'll get a group shot of the 'yotes now that my OD green has joined the pack.
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A Yellow I picked up in the exchange, Bare head stag, and Coyote in Osage.

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I posted in the "what's on order?" thread, but I'll drop this here: I just ordered my first Case peanut, chestnut bone/CV. I've wanted one for quite some time. My only peanut is a Camillus clip-only model in black Delrin generously gifted by Silenthunterstudios last year. So I'm excited to be awaiting arrival of an honest-to-goodness classic Case Peanut.
 
Peanuts are addictive. My peanut sits with me like an old pup, the alpha of the pack. Other knives come and go, and the peanut allows them to ride along with us. The peanut is like the Jack Russell, and my Case Tribal Spear ebony is like a big chocolate lab. The peanut puts up with other knives, but it's still top dog.

Jack Russells together can get quite insane. I think I need a squire for the Damascus amber bone peanut. We'll see how it works out.
 
silenthunterstudios said:
Peanuts are addictive. My peanut sits with me like an old pup, the alpha of the pack. Other knives come and go, and the peanut allows them to ride along with us. The peanut is like the Jack Russell, and my Case Tribal Spear ebony is like a big chocolate lab. The peanut puts up with other knives, but it's still top dog.

Jack Russells together can get quite insane. I think I need a squire for the Damascus amber bone peanut. We'll see how it works out.
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I have three of them. Jack Russells. One peanut though. Jack Russell is a good analogy. Like "honey I shrunk the pit bull". Definitely boss alpha dog.
 
Gentlemen and ladies, after over a year, I have rejoined the cult. I was tired of carrying a larger knife, so this is what I ended up with. A Chestnut Bone, CV Case #20 model. This will be my knife. I plan on carrying this exclusively for the rest of the summer and into next semester, (I will be subbing out an Opinel for my woods knife). Tell me, did I do good or what?

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Ben, that's a great looking 'nut. The red, almost crimson of that bone is a standout vivid color.

Peanuts are addictive like Dan said. There's something habit forming about a small easy to carry knife that just cuts so well. Then goes back into the pocket to be forgotten about until needed again, or you just need a worry stone and feel like caressing it. :D
 
BenHarris said:
Gentlemen and ladies, after over a year, I have rejoined the cult. I was tired of carrying a larger knife, so this is what I ended up with. A Chestnut Bone, CV Case #20 model. This will be my knife. I plan on carrying this exclusively for the rest of the summer and into next semester, (I will be subbing out an Opinel for my woods knife). Tell me, did I do good or what?

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I sure think you done good, Ben! :thumbup::thumbup: I'm a sucker for chestnut bone CV knives; I don't have a Peanut like that yet, but it's pretty high up on my to-buy list.
(Where did a young guy like you get all those fine old coins? ;):cool: Do I see a WWII steel penny in there?)

- GT
 
5K Qs said:
I sure think you done good, Ben! :thumbup::thumbup: I'm a sucker for chestnut bone CV knives; I don't have a Peanut like that yet, but it's pretty high up on my to-buy list.
(Where did a young guy like you get all those fine old coins? ;):cool: Do I see a WWII steel penny in there?)

- GT
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I've always been interested in old things. Old coins were just an extension of this fascination. Yes, there is a steel 1943 Wheat Penny in there. I also have coins from Victorian England, 2nd Century Rome, and even a few from the Third Reich. (Thankfully, the penny's side won that disagreement...) Even those two books were printed in 1854 and 1858. Traditional knives appeal to me more than one-handed modern knives, a 1930's Winchester .410 is my preferred squirrel gun, (a family heirloom of my Dad's clan), old books fill my shelves, most of the hiking gear I carry would not be out of place in a European trekking bag from the 1800's, and I would rather take my fair lady swing-dancing with a live band than to a club.
With my old-fashioned taste, a Peanut fits my EDC rather well. Just a simple knife from a simpler time when a knife was just a tool everyone had. My grandfather and great-grandfathers made sure this was well within my mind when I put my hand in my pocket to pull of a sharp piece of steel to do something I cant do with my fingers and teeth. I can remember my grandfather sitting out on summer evenings pulling on his pipe, shaving a two-by-four into a toothpick, and watching a fire in the dark. My other grandfather would pull out his father's old Schrade to cut tomato vines, twine, or flower pots. Just a little rant from an out of place millennial!
 
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BenHarris said:
I've always been interested in old things. Old coins were just an extension of this fascination. Yes, there is a steel 1943 Wheat Penny in there. I also have coins from Victorian England, 2nd Century Rome, and even a few from the Third Reich. (Thankfully, the penny's side won that disagreement...) Even those two books were printed in 1854 and 1858. Traditional knives appeal to me more than one-handed modern knives, a 1930's Winchester .410 is my preferred squirrel gun, (a family heirloom of my Dad's clan), old books fill me shelves, most of the hiking gear I carry would not be out of place in a European trekking bag from the 1800's, and I would rather take my fair lady swing-dancing with a live band than to a club.
With my old-fashioned taste, a Peanut fits my EDC rather well. Just a simple knife from a simpler time when a knife was just a tool everyone had. My grandfather and great-grandfathers made sure this was well within my mind when I put my hand in my pocket to pull of a sharp piece of steel to do something I cant do with my fingers and teeth. I can remember my grandfather sitting out on summer evenings pulling on his pipe, shaving a two-by-four into a toothpick, and watching a fire in the dark. My other grandfather would pull out his father's old Schrade to cut tomato vines, twine, or flower pots. Just a little rant from an out of place millennial!
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That's not a rant, Ben. That's just preaching to the choir!:thumbup:
 
BenHarris said:
Gentlemen and ladies, after over a year, I have rejoined the cult. I was tired of carrying a larger knife, so this is what I ended up with. A Chestnut Bone, CV Case #20 model. This will be my knife. I plan on carrying this exclusively for the rest of the summer and into next semester, (I will be subbing out an Opinel for my woods knife). Tell me, did I do good or what?
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You done good. :D I'm of the opinion that the chestnut bone from Case has become their new signature color, like the old smooth red bone of the early part of the 20th up through the 70s. Such a good-looking 'nut! :thumbup:

5K Qs said:
I sure think you done good, Ben! :thumbup::thumbup: I'm a sucker for chestnut bone CV knives; I don't have a Peanut like that yet, but it's pretty high up on my to-buy list.
(Where did a young guy like you get all those fine old coins? ;):cool: Do I see a WWII steel penny in there?)
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I think I spy a shield nickel underneath one of the bolsters, too.

Pursuant to the ongoing questions about the GEC #18, I have gathered the Small Serpentine Squad for some photos. I think this makes a compelling argument for the #18's inclusion into the Cult. It also gives me a good opportunity to document the Queen Rawhide 4220 and Schrade 72OT that have managed to avoid the lens to date.



 
BenHarris said:
I've always been interested in old things. Old coins were just an extension of this fascination. Yes, there is a steel 1943 Wheat Penny in there. I also have coins from Victorian England, 2nd Century Rome, and even a few from the Third Reich. (Thankfully, the penny's side won that disagreement...) Even those two books were printed in 1854 and 1858. Traditional knives appeal to me more than one-handed modern knives, a 1930's Winchester .410 is my preferred squirrel gun, (a family heirloom of my Dad's clan), old books fill my shelves, most of the hiking gear I carry would not be out of place in a European trekking bag from the 1800's, and I would rather take my fair lady swing-dancing with a live band than to a club.
With my old-fashioned taste, a Peanut fits my EDC rather well. Just a simple knife from a simpler time when a knife was just a tool everyone had. My grandfather and great-grandfathers made sure this was well within my mind when I put my hand in my pocket to pull of a sharp piece of steel to do something I cant do with my fingers and teeth. I can remember my grandfather sitting out on summer evenings pulling on his pipe, shaving a two-by-four into a toothpick, and watching a fire in the dark. My other grandfather would pull out his father's old Schrade to cut tomato vines, twine, or flower pots. Just a little rant from an out of place millennial!
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Ben you did REAL GOOD with that chestnut bone Peanut! :thumbup:

It's refreshing to see a younger person who appreciates the simpler times. I personally don't like this modern era - there are some good things that have come from it - but all in all I'd much prefer to be in a different era than today.

Carry that Peanut with pride and keep us posted as it ages and grows on you. :D

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I finally found a Camillus in decent enough shape for a decent enough price!
I need to clean it up a bit and sharpen it. I doubt it will be as fine a slicer as the Case. Do all the Camillus Peanuts have a sabre grind? I like the slightly fancy front bolster, though.


 
r8shell said:
Do all the Camillus Peanuts have a sabre grind? I like the slightly fancy front bolster, though.
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I think I have that knife. Mine is saber on one side and flat on the other. I haven't seen any other Camillus peanuts, but I've seen the same hybrid grind on peanuts by others. No idea why.
 
BenHarris said:
Gentlemen and ladies, after over a year, I have rejoined the cult. I was tired of carrying a larger knife, so this is what I ended up with. A Chestnut Bone, CV Case #20 model. This will be my knife. I plan on carrying this exclusively for the rest of the summer and into next semester, (I will be subbing out an Opinel for my woods knife). Tell me, did I do good or what?

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I posted last week that I'd ordered a chestnut bone/CV peanut. When I placed the order, I asked the vendor to try to turn up an example of lighter, redder chestnut covers. I wish I'd had your picture to send along, because that's *exactly* what I have in mind. It's a beauty, enjoy it!
 
The peanut was my first non-SAK traditional pocket knife. I carried it for many years paired with an Alox Classic. During that time, it never failed to cut what I needed cutting. Not once did I find myself wishing I had a larger, more robust knife.
Then came the pull. My fascination with traditional patterns and my desire to try new ones. Experience them. Figure out why some of them have been around for a hundred or more years. I amassed various jacks, stockmen, coke bottles, gunstocks, tear drops, swell centers, whittlers, and more. I love my GEC 77 Yankee Jack. It's very similar to my grandfather's old Case jackknife he carried all his life.
But now that I am firmly into my fourth decade on this earth, I realized something.
I don't camp (though I do love hiking in the woods). I live a comfortable suburban life. I work in an office setting. And I go days...literally days...without actually needing a pocket knife. I mainly use my knives as letter openers, but that's only so I have an excuse to use them.
The peanut began whispering to me from my knife drawer.
I have about six or seven knives in any given rotation, and those "current users" go in their own drawer along with my watches. I swap some in and out of storage, but the peanut always remained. I couldn't bring myself to put it into storage.
Then, this past Saturday, out of the blue, my wife hands me a small object wrapped in familiar wax paper.
I immediately knew it was from GEC.
As I unwrapped the parcel and found the diminutive dogleg within, I smiled.
Somehow she knew.
I have found myself full circle.
It feels good to be back.

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