The peanut wins again.

LKJW

LKJW

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I went to my daughter's final day of preschool. Potluck. We brought some shrimp from Safeway. The dipping sauce was IMPOSSIBLE to open. I tried. Finally, I couldn't take it. Took out my knife and quickly cut the top off. I was a little wary since all the other parents were preparing their dishes, etc. No one blinked an eye. Gotta love the small, cute knives. :thumbup:
 
Dan, my son walked by as I opened the traditional forum. He caught sight of your "The peanut wins again" thread title, and said, "I support that sentiment. I don't know what the message behind it will be, but I agree!"
 
The Peanut, small in the eyes when it needs to be, large enough in the hand of the user when needed.

Pete
 
Nice thing about 'small' knives like the Peanut is, the blades are very thin. So, even at somewhat wider edge angles, they can still slice like lasers, assuming there's a nicely apexed edge on them. Perfect package-openers, in that respect. :thumbup:


David
 
Modify the thread title just a bit to "wins the peanut again" and I can join in. I just received an email that a low bid I placed on a peanut at auction won. Looks like my chestnut bone peanut will soon have a companion.
 
Stich2442 said:
The Peanut, small in the eyes when it needs to be, large enough in the hand of the user when needed.

Pete
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Pete, can I have your permission to use that quote as a cult saying? I love it. It totally sums up the jist of a peanut in one brief sentence. :thumbup::thumbup:

That's the beauty of the peanut and peanut size pocket knives; you can use them just about anywhere, even in the food court of a Washington D.C. secured building, and nobody blinks an eye. And if they do take notice, it's some young yuppy government cog who proceeds to say how his grandpa carried a little pocket knife like that.

Carl.
 
jackknife said:
Pete, can I have your permission to use that quote as a cult saying? I love it. It totally sums up the jist of a peanut in one brief sentence. :thumbup::thumbup:

That's the beauty of the peanut and peanut size pocket knives; you can use them just about anywhere, even in the food court of a Washington D.C. secured building, and nobody blinks an eye. And if they do take notice, it's some young yuppy government cog who proceeds to say how his grandpa carried a little pocket knife like that.

Carl.
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I would be honored, Carl 12/24/12 will be one solid year of EDC carry of the chestnut Cv nut, I have used it for everything and it has not failed.
Pete
 
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I've got to get in on this peanut thing! :D Just found a UK dealer that sells a couple, but going to wait and see what Santa brings first :)
 
I used my peanut yesterday to open a milk container for my coffee,no one batted an eyelid.Great little knife.
 
The horror part of the story (the knife is an old schrade that I carry on special occasions - had it in pocket when my second girl was born)....

I was wearing my Paupa's old pants for part of the day. They're loose with wide pockets and the peanut went missing. Found it under the car seat, but there was a good three minutes of terror involved. ;)
 
That is exactly why I cant get on the peanut bandwagon. I will lose it, without a doubt. I have had my 66 jack slide out in my couch. I get it though, wish one was made with a lanyard hole so I could slide it on my keyring.
 
LKJW said:
The horror part of the story (the knife is an old schrade that I carry on special occasions - had it in pocket when my second girl was born)....

I was wearing my Paupa's old pants for part of the day. They're loose with wide pockets and the peanut went missing. Found it under the car seat, but there was a good three minutes of terror involved. ;)
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Okay, maybe the cult needs to issue a yellow warning to the membership here. If carrying a peanut, use the loosely wadded up bandana shoved down on top of it. Loss of a peanut for lack of bandana use is a serious matter.

:D

Carl, Grand High Muckba, Defender of the little ones.
 
Carl, I think you need to make a post on the uses of a bandana. I need to be swayed to carry one and please dont say to blow your nose with....would never go back in my pocket after that ;)
 
rockgolfer said:
Carl, I think you need to make a post on the uses of a bandana. I need to be swayed to carry one and please dont say to blow your nose with....would never go back in my pocket after that ;)
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Blowing my nose on my bandana is something that takes place only in dire emergency if I don't have a wadded up paper towel in a pocket. There's use for knife retention, emergency bandage, pot holder on camping trips or when I need to grab something hot right now, wet down neckerchief in hot weather, head wrap/do rag in hot weather, head wrap/do rag in cold weather when caught out with just a ball cap or hat without ear flaps (pull down over ears), wash cloth in a pinch, can be torn into strips for binding material on a bundle, Cleaning glasses. sunglasses after riding motorcycle or motor scooter on dirt road, makeshift dust mask while working on something with sander or grinder, can be used to bundle up some small items in a coat pocket, tie a rock up in it for emergency blackjack(don't ask, it was a rough night in a Mexican border town), or loop it through a padlock for the same thing, or a lady may be in distress and your a hero for handing her a hankie and shoulder to cry on.

Or...you just may have to sneeze at a very inconvenient time.:D

Uses for a bandana are almost limitless.

Carl.
 
jackknife said:
Blowing my nose on my bandana is something that takes place only in dire emergency if I don't have a wadded up paper towel in a pocket. There's use for knife retention, emergency bandage, pot holder on camping trips or when I need to grab something hot right now, wet down neckerchief in hot weather, head wrap/do rag in hot weather, head wrap/do rag in cold weather when caught out with just a ball cap or hat without ear flaps (pull down over ears), wash cloth in a pinch, can be torn into strips for binding material on a bundle, Cleaning glasses. sunglasses after riding motorcycle or motor scooter on dirt road, makeshift dust mask while working on something with sander or grinder, can be used to bundle up some small items in a coat pocket, tie a rock up in it for emergency blackjack(don't ask, it was a rough night in a Mexican border town), or loop it through a padlock for the same thing, or a lady may be in distress and your a hero for handing her a hankie and shoulder to cry on.
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Or wrapping up some supplies and tying it to a stick for a boyhood adventure, red ones work as a red flashlight diffuser, stuffing to keep something from rattling around in a bag, making a splint or arm sling, filtering sediment out of water, impromptu flag for signalling or a game of capture the flag with the local Scout troop, cleaning knife blades, using as a sleep mask on camping trips, tying up some things in an emergency, use as emergency tinder, patch clothing, use as an eyepatch, prevent a lady's embarrassment at a sad occasion by allowing her to remove her smeared makeup, wiping off dirt and grease from your hands, carry two for Valley Forge style foot wrappings, tie or staple to a long or wide load in a pickup truck, mark potential dangers on a work site, keep the head cool under a hardhat or helmet, wet and use to wash your hands, carry nonperishable foods (fruit, hard rolls), polish knives, clean knives, absentmindedly wipe down a bar while talking to a patron, wrap things to keep them dust free, pair with duct tape and a few more to make an imromptu ball, wear around the arm or leg as a high visibility marker, wear as a Rambo style headband, wear under a loose hat to make it a bit tighter, shine shoes, etc. The uses are endless.
All this with a 99 cent piece of red paisley cotton cloth, it sounds like this should be a late night infomercial.
Yup, gotta love the cute little pocketknives!
 
thatotherguy said:
Or wrapping up some supplies and tying it to a stick for a boyhood adventure, red ones work as a red flashlight diffuser, stuffing to keep something from rattling around in a bag, making a splint or arm sling, filtering sediment out of water, impromptu flag for signalling or a game of capture the flag with the local Scout troop, cleaning knife blades, using as a sleep mask on camping trips, tying up some things in an emergency, use as emergency tinder, patch clothing, use as an eyepatch, prevent a lady's embarrassment at a sad occasion by allowing her to remove her smeared makeup, wiping off dirt and grease from your hands, carry two for Valley Forge style foot wrappings, tie or staple to a long or wide load in a pickup truck, mark potential dangers on a work site, keep the head cool under a hardhat or helmet, wet and use to wash your hands, carry nonperishable foods (fruit, hard rolls), polish knives, clean knives, absentmindedly wipe down a bar while talking to a patron, wrap things to keep them dust free, pair with duct tape and a few more to make an imromptu ball, wear around the arm or leg as a high visibility marker, wear as a Rambo style headband, wear under a loose hat to make it a bit tighter, shine shoes, etc. The uses are endless.
All this with a 99 cent piece of red paisley cotton cloth, it sounds like this should be a late night infomercial.
Yup, gotta love the cute little pocketknives!
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Limited only by imagination and need of the moment. I can't think of one item that has as many uses for such little weight as a simple bandana.

Execpt maybe a P-38!:D

With a good sharp pocket knife, a bandana, a well fueled Zippo or Bic lighter, a P-38, and some careful thought, you should do well.

Carl.
 
rockgolfer said:
That is exactly why I cant get on the peanut bandwagon. I will lose it, without a doubt. I have had my 66 jack slide out in my couch. I get it though, wish one was made with a lanyard hole so I could slide it on my keyring.
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Use a leather slip. Makes it easier to keep up with.
 
jackknife said:
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Limited only by imagination and need of the moment. I can't think of one item that has as many uses for such little weight as a simple bandana.

Execpt maybe a P-38!:D

With a good sharp pocket knife, a bandana, a well fueled Zippo or Bic lighter, a P-38, and some careful thought, you should do well.

Carl.
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Oh yeah. Y'all, if you don't already have the items listed in this post, go out and get them.
With the bandanas and P-38s, get several.
 
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