Cult of the peanut , members

It's been awhile folks and I'm ashamed to say I can''t honestly ask to be a full fledged member yet. Although I do carry my Peanuts I just can't seem to make the obvious commitment that you all have, I can't seem to go more than a week or two. Not that I'm giving up as I'm determined to hold myself to your standards before I'd lay claim to membership in such an elite brother/sisterhood.

So in an attempt to work on my standings I wanna start with my return into the fold by at least carryin' a peanut every day with my other knives, I can't go cold turkey and leave them all home 'cept the peanut so it's best I ease back in. I took some of r8shell's advice and made a ivory shield that was missin' from my Christmas Case which happened the last time I carried it. So in an attempt to appease the spirit of the peanut Here's a pic of my 5 minute shield fix. Oh and I did it with a Victorinox Classic and a drop of crazy glue.... and a small Kant Twist clamp ;)

uoNheSk.jpg


I'll be sure to make a concerted effort to show my face around here more often. :)
 
silenthunterstudios said:
Long pulls on peanuts with swedges. It would be nice, but we can't have everything.

Unless we can find a maker crazy enough to make a custom peanut for us. Seems like all of the makers that craft a peanut once, swear to never do it again :(.
Click to expand...

Can't have everything, you say? ;)

axeHSWw.jpg

nTyskg9.jpg
 
silenthunterstudios said:
Long pulls on peanuts with swedges. It would be nice, but we can't have everything.

Unless we can find a maker crazy enough to make a custom peanut for us. Seems like all of the makers that craft a peanut once, swear to never do it again :(.
Click to expand...

If we found someone who would, I'm pretty sure they would make a KILLING but because of this, our humble Cult!
 
EA0D8093-ABE2-475E-95BE-0F55F0731482_zpshtd8f7sv.jpg
[/URL][/IMG]

Snapped a pic of the patina's progress on my Chestnut 'nut.

Most of it has been due to blood and apples.
 
JofAllTrades said:
Snapped a pic of the patina's progress on my Chestnut 'nut.

Most of it has been due to blood and apples.
Click to expand...

That's a nice pic of a classic 'nut. :thumbup: Don't be offended if I pass on your fruit salad at the Porch Potluck. :D :D
 
r8shell said:
That's a nice pic of a classic 'nut. :thumbup: Don't be offended if I pass on your fruit salad at the Porch Potluck. :D :D
Click to expand...

Lol, to be fair, I always wash the blade after I slice up the apples. :D :eek:

All joking aside though, this little peanut has processed a good bit of small game already during its time with me.
 
A long time ago I sewed a few of these elastic things together. I found that this one is perfect for holding my Maratac AAA, a spare battery, and my peanut. Makes "deployment" take a little longer, but keeps everything separate in the pocket. This setup is especially nice when I'm in suit pants at work. Limits the rattles and keeps it all from becoming a big lump at the bottom of my pocket.

Some real nice photos from you guys lately!

bc4ce83c6b93913cf1e74e82592586df.jpg


1c457e42a88b05fd98b672f707bf957b.jpg




suffering from Blade Redundancy
 
aaroneous said:
A long time ago I sewed a few of these elastic things together. I found that this one is perfect for holding my Maratac AAA, a spare battery, and my peanut. Makes "deployment" take a little longer, but keeps everything separate in the pocket. This setup is especially nice when I'm in suit pants at work. Limits the rattles and keeps it all from becoming a big lump at the bottom of my pocket.

Some real nice photos from you guys lately!

bc4ce83c6b93913cf1e74e82592586df.jpg


1c457e42a88b05fd98b672f707bf957b.jpg




suffering from Blade Redundancy
Click to expand...

Very nice


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Shortly before I was born my father purchased an inexpensive Schmidt & Ziegler peanut from the local hardware store. Throughout my childhood this is the knife that rode in his pocket every single day, and it performed every task a small knife might be appropriate for...and many for which a different tool would have been better. Over the years it suffered a broken main blade, which doubled the workload on the pen blade, which was reduced to a tiny Wharncliffe shape with repeated sharpening.

A few years ago the pen blade, too, gave up the ghost, and the knife went into a drawer, replaced by a series of other knives that never suited Dad nearly as well.

Last year during a visit he handed the old knife to me, asking if I could find a suitable replacement. I kept my eyes peeled, and I finally found what I was looking for: a LNIB Ka-Bar that--as best as I can determine--was made in 1981, the year I graduated high school and moved away to begin college.

I've given Dad a lot of presents over the years, but none made his eyes light up like this one. As happy as he was, I was even more so. It's a rare gift to have the best man you've ever known as your father; it was terrific to be able to give a little something back.

22FA25F4-0788-4204-BE3A-41E0227AD95D_zpsor2syypu.jpg
 
Fantastic story, Frailer! :cool:
I'm glad you could find one that made him happy! :thumbup::thumbup:

- GT
 
Frailer said:
Shortly before I was born my father purchased an inexpensive Schmidt & Ziegler peanut from the local hardware store. Throughout my childhood this is the knife that rode in his pocket every single day, and it performed every task a small knife might be appropriate for...and many for which a different tool would have been better. Over the years it suffered a broken main blade, which doubled the workload on the pen blade, which was reduced to a tiny Wharncliffe shape with repeated sharpening.

A few years ago the pen blade, too, gave up the ghost, and the knife went into a drawer, replaced by a series of other knives that never suited Dad nearly as well.

Last year during a visit he handed the old knife to me, asking if I could find a suitable replacement. I kept my eyes peeled, and I finally found what I was looking for: a LNIB Ka-Bar that--as best as I can determine--was made in 1981, the year I graduated high school and moved away to begin college.

I've given Dad a lot of presents over the years, but none made his eyes light up like this one. As happy as he was, I was even more so. It's a rare gift to have the best man you've ever known as your father; it was terrific to be able to give a little something back.

22FA25F4-0788-4204-BE3A-41E0227AD95D_zpsor2syypu.jpg
Click to expand...

You sir are a worthy tribute to a great man...a great son. Well done!


Clay
 
Having recently given my well-worn yellow peanut to my youngest granddaughter (after her telling me for over two weeks, "Grandpa, I NEED a knife!), I found myself without my little "pocket sword." So, this morning, I was in a local tractor/farm supply store and saw a white SparXX peanut. I thought to myself, "I've never had a white-handled pocket knife!" So I picked one up...it'll take some getting used to, but I like the little dude! And I have my "pocket sword" back!

Quick update: the new peanut with the SparXX handles is now my granddaughter's new knife...Grandpa gets his well-worn yelllow-handled one back!

Ron
 
Last edited:
arizonaranchman said:
Can't wait to see it - pics when it arrives! :)
Click to expand...

I haven't gotten around to getting set up to post pictures yet but it hasn't left my pocket in the month I've had it even though I have purchased two other knives since I bought it. I think I have found a winner and it is by far my favorite of my three peanuts.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Frailer said:
Shortly before I was born my father purchased an inexpensive Schmidt & Ziegler peanut from the local hardware store. Throughout my childhood this is the knife that rode in his pocket every single day, and it performed every task a small knife might be appropriate for...and many for which a different tool would have been better. Over the years it suffered a broken main blade, which doubled the workload on the pen blade, which was reduced to a tiny Wharncliffe shape with repeated sharpening.

A few years ago the pen blade, too, gave up the ghost, and the knife went into a drawer, replaced by a series of other knives that never suited Dad nearly as well.

Last year during a visit he handed the old knife to me, asking if I could find a suitable replacement. I kept my eyes peeled, and I finally found what I was looking for: a LNIB Ka-Bar that--as best as I can determine--was made in 1981, the year I graduated high school and moved away to begin college.

I've given Dad a lot of presents over the years, but none made his eyes light up like this one. As happy as he was, I was even more so. It's a rare gift to have the best man you've ever known as your father; it was terrific to be able to give a little something back.

22FA25F4-0788-4204-BE3A-41E0227AD95D_zpsor2syypu.jpg
Click to expand...

Great story, Frailer! Thanks for sharing!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top