Peanut De-Humping, Round Two

[AFAustin]

Back when I was a new arrival in the wonderful land of traditionals, I engaged in a little Peanut sacrilege and smoothed out the sharp hump: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ng-Down-a-Peanut-s-quot-Hump-quot-(Pics-Added) That little Nut was long ago passed on to a new owner, but I recently couldn't resist getting another, this time in the venerable chestnut bone.

I really thought that I would happily accept this one as it is, hump and all. It is traditional icon, after all. But in spite of my pure intentions, I found that the sharp hump in the clip's spine bothers me just as much now as it did way back when. So, my Work Sharp got to work today and I once again have a Nut with a smoother and more pleasing (to me) spine. This operation was a bit less radical than the previous one and there is still the outline of a hump, just much smoother and more subtle. I haven't decided if I prefer the original more radical mod or this one. I'll probably leave as is for now and meditate on it. Like the barber said, "We can always take more off."

Now as then, I'd welcome any opinions---first mod better, second mod better, or....how dare you mess with a classic!

Andrew


Before and After:

 

[Stelth]

It looks better. Nice job.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

I don't see the need for it myself, but I don't think any of your mods look bad either. I'd have any of them on my nut. :thumbup:

 

[arizonaranchman]

I like it! Beautiful chestnut bone on that one btw. That's my favorite Case color.

 

[Le Fermier]

Check out the hump on this one

 

[Pjake]

Nice job! I like it......but I won't be doing it to either of my two peanuts. Enjoy.... Looks good.
Peter

 

[Slip joint fan]

Great modification. I've always found the nut to be so small but packs a big punch that its about the perfect knife for 90 percent of the pocket carry. I am curious, and mean no disrespect, but why did the pronounced hump bother you? That bone, btw, is really nice. SJF

 

[AFAustin]

Gents, thanks for the kind words. I really wasn't expecting to convert any dedicated Peanut fans, but you are generous with your comments.

Le Fermier, now that is what I call a hump!

Slip joint fan, that is a good question. As my friend, klineh (Jon) says, I like my knives to double as "worry stones". I like the feel of a smooth surface without sharp angles or corners, so for instance on GECs I almost always smooth out the sharp tangs. In addition, I also like the look of a smooth curving surface in certain knives, and I guess the Peanut is one of those. So, to sum it up, I de-humped it for the feel and for the look. (And maybe because I have problems leaving well enough alone!)

Andrew