The Case Peanut

[ken6]

Usually, i am a larger knife man. More like a 4" Stockman, Buck 301, Scout or even a 72 for my EDC.

BUT: I have been reading about the Peanut in another forum and liked what I read. It is sharp, and a very good looking knife. I picked up 2 at the Central KY Knife Club show and really like them. So, I ordered 5 more - coming in the mail.

They are small, but will handle most any cutting need. Fits excellent in the watch pocket. Is a good 1st knife and even better 2nd knife with a larger one in another pocket.

So, what are your thoughts on the Case Peanut? Care to show some on this site?

Here are the 2 I recently bought. One is a 1998 and the other a 2002.

[gino]

The Case peanut is a very cool little knife. I carried one for some time as a second knife and really happy with it, its a great knife for every day small tasks. It can be found with a variety of handle materials and blade steels. There are some newer ones with slanted bolsters that are cool looking.

[Mr Rick]

I've never thought about one, but you've piqued my interest.

[313 Mike]

I've never thought about one, but you've piqued my interest.

Mr. Rick...every knife collection needs at least one Case Peanut! Here's my two, a '74 and a '72...I've carried the yellow one quite a bit since this pic and it now has a nice patina to it.

[Mr Rick]

I've never thought about one, but you've piqued my interest.

Mr. Rick...every knife collection needs at least one Case Peanut! Here's my two, a '74 and a '72...I've carried the yellow one quite a bit since this pic and it now has a nice patina to it.

Case Peanuts 001.jpg

I'm starting to believe that every knife collection needs one......................of everything.

[knifetime]

Out of small knives the peanut is one of my favorite patterns. I like them. I got a few from the 1980s from where I collect Appaloosa and Satin Rose bone Case knives and the peanut is a cool little knife.

[ken6]

Very nice Knives: Knifetime and Mike, thanks for sharing.

[jerryd6818]

Ken -- Like you, my preferences for carry run to the larger knives, 3-1/2" to about 4" closed. But where the rubber meets the road, when I wore a younger man's clothes, I carried a Schrade 108OT for years. The Schrade? 2-3/4" closed. The Case Peanut? 2-7/8" closed. You'll seldom run into a task a small knife can't handle if kept sharp.

[ken6]

Ken -- Like you, my preferences for carry run to the larger knives, 3-1/2" to about 4" closed. But where the rubber meets the road, when I wore a younger man's clothes, I carried a Schrade 108OT for years. The Schrade? 2-3/4" closed. The Case Peanut? 2-7/8" closed. You'll seldom run into a task a small knife can't handle if kept sharp.

Hey Marine - thanks for sharing. Tomorrow a friend of mine has an appt at the VA, I am going to keep him company, my 2 Peanuts will be in my pockets. Semper Fi Brother.

[jerryd6818]

Ken -- Like you, my preferences for carry run to the larger knives, 3-1/2" to about 4" closed. But where the rubber meets the road, when I wore a younger man's clothes, I carried a Schrade 108OT for years. The Schrade? 2-3/4" closed. The Case Peanut? 2-7/8" closed. You'll seldom run into a task a small knife can't handle if kept sharp.

Hey Marine - thanks for sharing. Tomorrow a friend of mine has an appt at the VA, I am going to keep him company, my 2 Peanuts will be in my pockets. Semper Fi Brother.

Do or die, Devil Dog.

[ken6]

L-R All Case Peanuts of course
Brown Delrin SS
Red Delrin SS
Red Bone CV
Yellow Comp SS
Red Bone Pocket Worn SS
Blue Bone SS

[ken6]

First time I have seen a Case USA shield like that

[woseyjales]

Ken anytime you need a bigger Pnut try an 087 jack.
Peanuts are fun to collect, great variety & won't break the bank.
Here's a 22087, restuvem Pnuts. Enjoy

[ken6]

WJ - super looking knives. I really don't collect Peanuts - just having a run on them for fun. They are a neat looking knife and great to carry. I may try an 087 Jack. Thanks, Ken

[313 Mike]

Wow, great lookin' peanuts guys, Jimmy Carter would be proud...
Wosey that third pic is spectacular, love the color and the jigging!
Mike

[royal0014]

Don't mean to hijack, but a Schrade 72OT fits the same niche.
When you can find one that is. Great lil' users.

[woseyjales]

Thanks Mike (re:pic#3) that's my oldest Pnut.
Found at same Blade Show vendor as my barehead Pnut set.
He had bought a collection to acquire some other patterns
and had all the peanuts for sale since he didn't want them.

I hear ya Royal, I almost had a Queen Pnut loaded before
I remembered this thread was in the Case section.
I didn't realize 72OT (USA) was getting 'scarce' usually
a bunch in eekBay but I haven't been there recently.
Maybe them sellers warning "buy 'em before they're all gone!"
knew what they were talking about after all.