My 2011 old peanut, first time somebody tried to open it more...

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Because there is a slight curve, the peanut "might" seem to some that it could be opened more, to make the blade to be in line with the "curved" handle.
First time I saw anybody pushing the clip blade, pulling it further, as he had been under the impression that the knife didn't fully opened. There is a new thing everyday...it seems, and the actual thing, like it occurred to that one didn't happen to me, because that design itself makes a lot of cuts to be much easier, as with a recurved blade, and makes the peanut the best apple slicer I've encountered in my life. No faults in my eyes.
That blade and handle, when opened, looking line an U, makes it a very, very useful design. I wouldn't like a peanut without that curve, that is for sure.
The variety of grips it offers, and the ease to cut, I really love this knife. It was my most carried knife since 2011, and I understand more and more why. Nothing feels like it when want to cut something. Of course, EDC stuff, apples and stuff.
In the meantime, bought a yeller one, and a damascus sawcut, just to have them for my carry duty.
Just thought I'd mentioned it.

 
That kind of thing always drives me nuts. My brain wants for there to be a straight line along the back of the handle and spine of the blade.

To me it just doesn't look like it's open all the way.
 
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I think it is rather unappreciated that the Peanut has been a strong seller since it's introduction over 100 years ago. Back then many people EDC'd and they chose this diminutive pattern for everyday use. I like some larger blades too, but for anything that isn't construction, farm/ranch, or outdoors work it really covers likely situations.
 
Ah, the mighty legume.

The peanut is the pattern that will always be the closest to my heart, and I find it sad and depressing that I have got to be an arthritic senior citizen that has old stiff fumble fingers that can no longer handle a peanut safely. I may have switched to medium size friction folders to keep all my fingers well, but my heart will always be with the mighty 'nut, and The Cult!
 
With the blade closed, carefully file the spring of the main blade with a the side of a small jeweler's file. It will not take much to cause the main blade to have a straighter line with the backspring when open. I have done this successfully on several knives, including peanuts.

Ron
 
It seems some like, and some don't, that line, or broken line. Me, as I gotten used with it "broken", I use the grips which are harder to do with the line straight, and that seems enough to determine my preference. I love it like it is, with the curved edge being lower towards the tip. Kind of recurve, but actually not. Plus, where the small handle sits in my hand, its orientation, when I cut apples, I don't know, it just seems right.
 
It's not a flaw it is designed that way so as you draw the knife through the cut the blade digs in. Also gives knuckle clearance when cutting on a flat surface.
 
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