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I've been throwing this single blade Peanut into my watch pocket lately, along with a larger knife in my front pocket (in a slip). I reach for my Peanut more often than the larger knife because it's convenient and it suits most of the tasks that confront me every day. I think I'll take the challenge and carry it exclusively in my watch pocket for the next month. I'll always have the larger knife in the slip as a backup, but I will primarily use the Peanut for every day tasks.

 
JohnDF said:
I've been throwing this single blade Peanut into my watch pocket lately, along with a larger knife in my front pocket (in a slip). I reach for my Peanut more often than the larger knife because it's convenient and it suits most of the tasks that confront me every day. I think I'll take the challenge and carry it exclusively in my watch pocket for the next month. I'll always have the larger knife in the slip as a backup, but I will primarily use the Peanut for every day tasks.

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Good looking 'nut, John!:thumbsup:

I think you're gonna find that after a month, the little legume has done what you needed. When I went peanut only, I found that I didn't really miss the other knives at all. After a while, it just became natural tot he point that Never went back. Even after age and arthritis Mae the stiffly sprung little knife with half stops a bit too much to handle safely, I still stuck with the peanut class of knife. These days my main carry is a Victorinox executive and a Case mini copperhead. Both have light pulls and no half stops.

I do miss the 'nuts though.:(

It's surprising what can be done with a sharp little blade. I even figured out how to cut a thick sandwich in half for the better half and I to share. I turn the sandwich over and cut through the Botton as far as I can, up to the bolster. Then carefully turn it right side up and cut down through the top in line with he bottom cut. That way a 2 inch blade can cut a 4 inch thick sandwich in half. :thumbsup:
 
JohnDF said:
I've been throwing this single blade Peanut into my watch pocket lately, along with a larger knife in my front pocket (in a slip). I reach for my Peanut more often than the larger knife because it's convenient and it suits most of the tasks that confront me every day. I think I'll take the challenge and carry it exclusively in my watch pocket for the next month. I'll always have the larger knife in the slip as a backup, but I will primarily use the Peanut for every day tasks.

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Love that Peanut :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I really wish they offered more of the single blade variety. I very rarely use the little pen blade.
 
jackknife said:
Good looking 'nut, John!:thumbsup:

I think you're gonna find that after a month, the little legume has done what you needed. When I went peanut only, I found that I didn't really miss the other knives at all. After a while, it just became natural tot he point that Never went back. Even after age and arthritis Mae the stiffly sprung little knife with half stops a bit too much to handle safely, I still stuck with the peanut class of knife. These days my main carry is a Victorinox executive and a Case mini copperhead. Both have light pulls and no half stops.

I do miss the 'nuts though.:(

It's surprising what can be done with a sharp little blade. I even figured out how to cut a thick sandwich in half for the better half and I to share. I turn the sandwich over and cut through the Botton as far as I can, up to the bolster. Then carefully turn it right side up and cut down through the top in line with he bottom cut. That way a 2 inch blade can cut a 4 inch thick sandwich in half. :thumbsup:
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Good advice. I still had my larger knife with me, but it stayed in the pocket all day. I used the Peanut for all my cutting chores, including slicing hot dogs for my beanie weenie. It is very useful but I will probably still carry other knives with it... just because I like knives. :D

waverave said:
Love that Peanut :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I really wish they offered more of the single blade variety. I very rarely use the little pen blade.
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The single blade Peanuts do seem hard to come by. I like it because it absolute is invisible in the watch pocket, and like you I hardly ever use the pan blade. Besides, I will probably always have a second/larger knife on me "just because".
 
Had a thought the other day, and though many might see it as a touch impractical, or over the top, I still figured I would ask you fine gentlemen if anyone else had this idea.

Consider a single bladed peanut... switchblade.

Now, I know there's something of a perception when it comes to automatic knives, and that part of the allure of the peanut for many here is slowing down and taking things back to the roots, but for certain instances like cold weather, arthritis, or stressful situations where you might have a case of fumble fingers(nothing tactical, mind you)... there might just be a niche for such a knife, in my opinion anyways.

Plus, such a knife would likely keep the majority of its non-threatening standing due to the size of the knife, but admittedly would probably lose an odd point or two with the non-knife sorts because its an auto.

Thoughts?
 
Zachary said:
View attachment 1099226 View attachment 1099221 I have been carrying this little beauty daily since it arrived a few weeks ago. As you guys know, it has been all the knife I have needed. I still carry other knives but I do not think I have used any of them since the peanut landed in my pocket.
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It is a beautiful piece I have wanted one for a while. Every time I have a correspondence with AG Russell folks...I plea for them to make more Peanuts but offer them in different, more affordable, materials. It is the slickest looking Peanut out there but you have to drop serious $$$ to get one.
 
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waverave said:
It is a beautiful piece I have wanted one for a while. Every time I have a correspondence with AG Russell folks...I plea for them to make more Peanuts but offer them in different, more affordable, materials. It is the slickest looking Peanut out there but you have to drop serious $$$ to get one.
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I know what you mean, the price alone is what kept me from owning one of these wonderful little knives several years ago. However, after years of searching I was able to purchase mine at a greatly reduced price because it had been damaged by the previous owner. He left it on the bed rail of his truck and it fell off as he was driving down the road. With just a couple hours, a couple files, a high speed scotch bright wheel, 2 polishing wheels and some thousand grit sandpaper I was able to completely remove all traces of the damage.

After experiencing this knife and falling in love with it, I am confident that if I were ever to loose it I would replace it without concern for the price. I would happily sell two or three other valued pieces in my collection to raise the necessary money and not look back.

Cult of the peanut you can consider me converted!
 
Carrying my yellow nut fairly consistently the last 6 months. Occasionally get the itch to carry one of my stockmen in the watch pocket but after a day it's back to the nut.

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I know what you mean, the price alone is what kept me from owning one of these wonderful little knives several years ago. However, after years of searching I was able to purchase mine at a greatly reduced price because it had been damaged by the previous owner. He left it on the bed rail of his truck and it fell off as he was driving down the road. With just a couple hours, a couple files, a high speed scotch bright wheel, 2 polishing wheels and some thousand grit sandpaper I was able to completely remove all traces of the damage.

After experiencing this knife and falling in love with it, I am confident that if I were ever to loose it I would replace it without concern for the price. I would happily sell two or three other valued pieces in my collection to raise the necessary money and not look back.

Cult of the peanut you can consider me converted!
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Good man, Zach!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

You can progress to the next level of The Cult.
:)
 
Zachary said:
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I know what you mean, the price alone is what kept me from owning one of these wonderful little knives several years ago. However, after years of searching I was able to purchase mine at a greatly reduced price because it had been damaged by the previous owner. He left it on the bed rail of his truck and it fell off as he was driving down the road. With just a couple hours, a couple files, a high speed scotch bright wheel, 2 polishing wheels and some thousand grit sandpaper I was able to completely remove all traces of the damage.

After experiencing this knife and falling in love with it, I am confident that if I were ever to loose it I would replace it without concern for the price. I would happily sell two or three other valued pieces in my collection to raise the necessary money and not look back.

Cult of the peanut you can consider me converted!
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lamco3 said:
These have to be my favorite peanuts... I carry the stag more than the ivory, but they are both great.....

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It's easy to like the AG Russell Peanut for the quality and edgeholding.
Mine gets more and more time in the pocket.
I have use for several differrent knives at work (kitchen building), but the peanut is perfect for taking out woodsplinters stuck in the hands.

Regards
Mikael
 
The bug bit me again while I was cruising the bay... got two kabar 1019's coming my way.

One looks to be in pretty good condition, the other is obviously an old soldier with plenty of life left, complete with a rather seasoned patina.

All in all, spent less than I would have for a yeller Case peanut, and still getting American made!
 
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