Peanut vs Beagle?

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ISKRA

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They both seem to be pretty much the same lenght, both feature two blades, I think we could both call a sort of dogleg pattern (?). The peanut is quite a cult knife, I count myself as a member as well. But how does the GEC #18 compare to it? Does it offer a better grip, do you like its blade combo etc. It caught my eye and I'd love to hear some impressions and thoughts from you guys. We can also drop the coyote in the pot too although I'm more interested in the beagle, which lately quite caught my eye. It's be great to see some photos of your lovely examples as well, you know ... ;)

I thank you in advance

Jean
 
I handled a Beagle at Grand Prairie Knives this weekend but I don't own one. Both the Peanut and the Beagle are a tad too small for me but I would personally choose the Beagle over the Peanut because of the blade selection.
 
I can take a couple comparison shots when I get home from work today. The Beagle is noticeably heavier than the Peanut, and it is also a little wider, which makes it have a more substantial feel in-hand. The blades on the Beagle are of thicker stock, if I remember correctly. I haven't carried the Beagle enough to really get a good feel for it, but from the times I have carried it, I prefer the Peanut.
 
Railsplitter said:
I handled a Beagle at Grand Prairie Knives this weekend but I don't own one. Both the Peanut and the Beagle are a tad too small for me but I would personally choose the Beagle over the Peanut because of the blade selection.
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I too find the spear main and coping secondary very attractive, same for the bulkier handle. I like to carry something small and solid so it disapears in the pocket but still can take care of the tasks I need it for (nothing major anyway). I understand smaller knives not being your thing, but would you say the beagle lies better in the hand than peanut due to the reversed shape or vice versa?

Wurrwulf said:
I can take a couple comparison shots when I get home from work today. The Beagle is noticeably heavier than the Peanut, and it is also a little wider, which makes it have a more substantial feel in-hand. The blades on the Beagle are of thicker stock, if I remember correctly. I haven't carried the Beagle enough to really get a good feel for it, but from the times I have carried it, I prefer the Peanut.
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Ah, that's an important thing you mentioned. I like the bladestock on the peanut being rather thin, seems better on a smaller knife. Is it actually better this way though?
 
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ISKRA said:
I understand smaller knives not being your thing, but would you say the beagle lies better in the hand than peanut due to the reversed shape or vice versa?
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Based on the few minutes that I handled the Beagle I would say that it felt slightly better in the hand than a Peanut, but only slightly. They are very close in feel in my opinion.
 
How's the pull compare on these two? I Find the Peanut's secondary can be a tough 'nut' to open actually.
 
Will Power said:
How's the pull compare on these two? I Find the Peanut's secondary can be a tough 'nut' to open actually.
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I don't have the same feeling with my peanut, it open's alright. I don't have any GEC knives, but I read a lot about their tighter springs. I know it's subjective and differences exist between different GEC knives, but what would you say how much the pull of a Case peanut is (a 5 perhaps?) and the pull on GEC knives most often is, if one can even generalize it?

Btw, I just discovered the #56 pattern, which is more appealing to me 'cause it's bigger. Hopefully they'll make some in the future, I'd love to hunt a two blade jigged bone version down. If I don't change my mind meanwhile, that is. :D Only last weeks I was all foamy about the #14s. If only GEC would be more accessible in Europe ...
 
Here's some quick comparison shots. The blades aren't as different in thickness as I remembered. Also, the secondary pull on my GEC is lighter than on this particular Peanut. YMMV. The GEC is 25% heavier than a Peanut.

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I have both. I've got two Beagles and many Peanuts from different Makers. I think the Peanut is a little more than the Beagle. The Beagle is bigger and more robust, but that Peanut is slim, and the blade is thin and not as wide..... it just takes an edge and seems to slice better. The Beagle is kind of a take on the Peanut, but it doesn't do what a Peanut does as well. I generally find a Peanut in my pocket everyday and the Beagles get left at home.
 
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Woodrow F Call said:
I have both. I've got two Beagles and many Peanuts from different Makers. I think the Peanut is a little more than the Beagle. The Beagle is bigger and more robust, but that Peanut is slim, and the blade is thin and not as wide..... it just takes an edge and seems to slice better. The Beagle is kind of a take on the Peanut, but it doesn't do what a Peanut does as well. I generally find a Peanut in my pocket everyday and the Beagles get left at home.
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Woodrow F Call said:
I have both. I've got two Beagles and many Peanuts from different Makers. I think the Peanut is a little more than the Beagle. The Beagle is bigger and more robust, but that Peanut is slim, and the blade is thin and not as wide..... it just takes an edge and seems to slice better. The Beagle is kind of a take on the Peanut, but it doesn't do what a Peanut does as well. I generally find a Peanut in my pocket everyday and the Beagles get left at home.
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I also have both. I disagree with the edge/slice - at least in my examples, the Beagles take and hold a better edge than either of Case's steels will. I haven't touched a peanut once since the Beagle arrived. YMMV
 
I have both and prefer the beagle because of the blade selection and the heft. The beagle is noticeably heavier though, so if you want something that "disappears" in your pocket then go with the peanut.
 
liamstrain said:
I also have both. I disagree with the edge/slice - at least in my examples, the Beagles take and hold a better edge than either of Case's steels will. I haven't touched a peanut once since the Beagle arrived. YMMV
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Both knives take an edge just fine. I can get either to shave hair off my arm. I find the peanut slices better though. I think that it is either in my head or due to the blade shape (width) and thickness. Both of which are plausible.
 
"taking an edge",
"holding an edge",
"slices better".

three different properties.
Taking and holding an edge are primarily properties controlled by the blade steel and heat treat.
Slicing performance is a property controlled by the overall blade geometry.
 
I have both as well. I love my Peanut but I LOVE my beagle. I'll never part with either but I find the Beagle going in my pocket much more than the Peanut.
The Beagle has more differentiated blades and I love the little coping. The Beagle is able to easily be used as an only knife (like a larger knife is) while I find the Peanut a bit too small in my hands to really cut something like thick cardboard with.
My family loves the Beagle:

 
knarfeng said:
"taking an edge",
"holding an edge",
"slices better".

three different properties.
Taking and holding an edge are primarily properties controlled by the blade steel and heat treat.
Slicing performance is a property controlled by the overall blade geometry.
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Thus spake the Engineer
And the Technical Writer heard
:)

Good to point it out though
 
Macchina Your family shows stronger attachment to the Coyote than to the Beagle though....;)
 
I have both, and I like the Peanut better. I wanted the Beagle to be a Peanut killer, but it just hasn't worked out like that. I think the proportions of the Peanut make it a bit more pleasant to use as a small knife. I like them both.
 
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