Sometimes You Feel Like A 'Nut...

Blues

Blues

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I'm sure I don't have to tell most of you that the most rewarding part of the 'Traditional Forum" are the friendships.

I've been very fortunate to have made many good friends on this site amongst whom are Gus K. and my partners in RPBM crime, Fewpop, Robuck & Thomason. (Definitely not "Esquires". ;))

From time to time one or the other of us will take a notion to send something to one or more of the others just because. It may be a knife, a mug, a walking stick, a baseball cap, but all, no matter what they may be, are imbued with great personal significance.

Just the other day my pal Rob Thomason happened to casually mention at the end of an email that I should keep an eye on my mailbox in a day or two.
He didn't mention what would be enroute and I didn't give it much thought at the time.

Then, while driving home yesterday from the post office I happened to have one of those moments where everything becomes clear and the veil is pierced. "Aha", I thought. "He's sending me a "Peanut!"

Well, I wrote Rob and told him that he didn't need to spill the legumes (as it were), but I was going on record with my prediction of a Peanut. Further, I told young Robuck that not only did I predict a Peanut, but one of the highest order with certain characteristics. (Not because I was deserving, but because I know Rob's nature.)

So, today I find a parcel in the mailbox as expected and upon opening it at home I find the following missive:

E,

1989 Case 5120D, Stag and Damascus Peanut.

I know this is a single blade Peanut but since you are a Peanut Rookie I didn't want to overwhelm you with the standard two blade model until you get a little more Peanut experience.

Enjoy it my friend,

Rob

And so, as I sit here humbled by this gracious gift from a very valued friend, I reflect upon one of the happiest notions a man can hope for...

...if you're going to lose your (Peanut) virginity, you might as well lose it to the prettiest gal at the party! ;):cool::thumbup:

Thank you, Rob for this gracious gift. And thank you to all the other friends (both named and unnamed) who are such an important part of my every day. :cool:

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Rob is a great guy,VERY generous,too.Enjoy your new nut Elliott.Yur anotha good'n,too.
Your pics are getting WAY better,too
-Vince
 
Holy macaroni and hoppawattamee too!! That is one fine looking pocketknife brother blues. :thumbup: The stag and damascus are just stunning.

That Thomason is one wascally wabbit and a pretty fine fella don't ya know. I'm glad to see he started you out with just one blade, and I hope he remembered to caution you not to run around the pool area with it open in your mouth. :D

You guys are the best! :)
 
That is one nice, little Peanut.

One-blade, two-blade ... who cares when they look like that? :D
 
That would make a nice addition to any peanut collection, Rob is one nice guy. I would say more but he might blush.
Jim
 
Nice peanut, but don't fall for it if Rob ever asks if you want to see a picture of his salty, well never mind.

Congrats Elliott. You did nail the damascus peanut vibe from Texas. That Rob guy is OK in my book too.
 
Elliott you sure have a good friend. That is a Beautiful Peanut. The Stag is above average.
 
Another incredible gesture. At this rate Thomason soon won't have any knives left. :D
 
Nothing wrong with 1 blade. In fact at the Peanut size I like the single blade better. Very nice one your a lucky man Blues. :)
 
kamagong said:
Another incredible gesture. At this rate Thomason soon won't have any knives left. :D
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Nah, that ain't gonna happen. What goes around, comes around. The cosmic law of knife karma. ;) :cool:


Thanks to all for the kind remarks! :thumbup:
 
kamagong said:
Another incredible gesture. At this rate Thomason soon won't have any knives left. :D
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Well, like they say "you can't take'um with you when you go".
I have one that I plan to take but I'm worried the temperature down there may screw up the heat treat.
 
Well, the knife is mine now. Just up from the dungeon where I gave it a little attention and it rewarded me by producing a nicely sharpened edge. :cool:

(My little Leatherman Micra is a bit annoyed about being moved out of the watch pocket though. ;))
 
Fewpop is the one who sent me my beloved (and often written about) Peanut, so that generosity does not surprise me. Welcome to the Peanut fold, Elliot.
 
ElCuchillo said:
Fewpop is the one who sent me my beloved (and often written about) Peanut, so that generosity does not surprise me. Welcome to the Peanut fold, Elliot.
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Thank you. But don't expect any experiments from me anytime soon. ;)

(Plank Holder In The 3.5" & Up Club)
 
Very nice. First I've seen of the single bladed peanuts. I echo all of the comments here, this forum is probably my favorite place on the web. I'm proud to be a regular around these parts.
 
*smile*

That is a handsome Peanut indeed!
This sharing of great friends, and gifts, just made my day, thank you.

Having been a recipient of gifts from great friends I can truly appreciate this.

Blues my friend, you do know you have to have a Slimline Trapper to match that Peanut now?

*hehehe*

*stir-stuff-up*

Steve
 
sm2 said:
Blues my friend, you do know you have to have a Slimline Trapper to match that Peanut now?
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Funny you should mention that.

Just so happens that my good buddy Ford (fewpop) is responsible for my having in my pocket (at this very moment no less) the following Queen version of a slimline trapper in cocobolo and D2. Better yet, the blade was reprofiled and sharpened by Tom Krein before I received it, kicking it up several notches. :D :cool:

Here's an image I glommed off the net of the non-customized model I am referring to:


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(My other slimline is a two blade Case-Bose collaboration. :thumbup:)
 
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