My Two Peanuts

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Brian.Evans

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My beautiful daughter Kinsey was born Feb 3. I had been wanting a nice traditional knife to commemorate her birth, and hadn't made up my mind which one. I knew it had to be American made and had to be traditional. It pretty much left Case as the only brand we could afford.

I still hadn't decided up until the point when the doctor held her up and exclaimed, "Oh, what a little Peanut!" Bam! It hit me, that's what I'm going to get, a Case peanut.

I decided on a Case peanut in yellow, because her baby blanket (hand crocheted by my grandma) is yellow and I wanted to remember her every time I used it.

I posted in the G/B/U forum about possible Case dealers to get in contact with. You see, I wanted a knife with a born on date of Feb 3. I knew it would be hard, but didn't know how hard. One by one, all the retailers fell, big or small. Finally, Lee at Shepherd Hills came through and got me a Case peanut in yellow with SS blades and a made on date of Feb 3.

I will cherish this blade, and use it, until the day my daughter gets married. Then, I will make a speech, and give her the knife I've carried for 20+ years. That I've decided.

When she gets old enough, she'll get a pink or hopefully a stag peanut herself. Until then, I'll do all her cutting for her. :D

My Two Peanuts; one yellow, and one looking adorable in purple.
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How wonderful!

I remember reading about your quest, and am so glad Shepherd Hills was able to provide the knife you were seeking.

She's beautiful. :-)

~ P.
 
I remember your post from back when you were looking for that special Peanut. Glad to hear that you found one! Sounds like it wasn't easy but persistence paid off.

Great photo and congrats on both of your "Peanuts"!
 
Railsplitter said:
I remember your post from back when you were looking for that special Peanut. Glad to hear that you found one! Sounds like it wasn't easy but persistence paid off.

Great photo and congrats on both of your "Peanuts"!
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Congratulations on both of your little peanuts.

jwh
 
That is awesome!

When my sons were born I contacted my favorite Zippo dealer about custom lighters to commemorate their births. It just so happened the dealer had their own "It's a boy/girl" stork Zippos and engraved the lids with names and dates. I figured I'd do the same as you and give them to them when the time came, and it's almost that time. It seems like just the other day I had them made, now my little guys are bigger than I am, one in high school and one soon to join him, one Eagle Scout the other not far behind.

Cherish every second of every day, I've certainly tried my best to do so, because they grow up so fast...

Congratulations on your daughter!

Cheers,
Griff
 
Absolutely miraculous!! She's a beauty and the knife ain't bad either. Great plan by the way. Don't forget mom...she made your fine peanut ...I think she should get a Damascus Custom peanut...lol
 
Glad you were able to find one! I remember your post also. The yella knife goes pretty good with her blankie.:) Congrats and thanks for sharing.
 
Congratz to that nice and beautiful daughter! She´s really nice :)

A nice Peanut, too... ;)

Kind regards
Andi
 
Congratulations on your baby girl! That Case Peanut is a most fitting momento. I can tell you from my experience, that 20 years will go by in a flash. Enjoy making wonderful memories with your daughter.
 
Congrats on your beautiful baby girl:thumbup:!!You ought to gift her that Peanut when she's older,she would treasure it and the story.I would get myself another nut immediately,of course.:)
 
I can't see the yellow peanut actually...maybe the purple one is catching all of my attention... :)
Congrats for your daughter!

Fausto
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