The Peanut Jack
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Re: The Peanut Jack
Here are a few. The first batch are all under 3 in. The second is right at 3 inches. The last are at 3 1/4 inches.
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Re: The Peanut Jack
Thanks Dimitri.
Three nice peanuts, Woodwalker.
Great batch of knives, Ray.
Thanks Dinadan.
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Thanks Dan!!danno50 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 03, 2026 4:42 amThanks Dimitri.
Three nice peanuts, Woodwalker.![]()
Great batch of knives, Ray.![]()
Thanks Dinadan.
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Re: The Peanut Jack
Here are a few peanuts.
Top to bottom, left to right. Case, Olsen Ok, and a Schrade Walden.
All three are well made in their own way however the Olsen is my favorite of the three. I like the nail nicks being on the same side and the cut-out for the secondary and it just feels better in the hand.
Enjoy.
Top to bottom, left to right. Case, Olsen Ok, and a Schrade Walden.
All three are well made in their own way however the Olsen is my favorite of the three. I like the nail nicks being on the same side and the cut-out for the secondary and it just feels better in the hand.
Enjoy.
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All nice, but how easy is it to access that nail nick on the main blade of that Olsen?
I play bass and keep my nails short. I think I'd have some trouble with that one.
I play bass and keep my nails short. I think I'd have some trouble with that one.
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Three very appealing Peanuts, Joe. My favorite of the three is also the Olsen. I like that swedge. I do not know for sure, but I think that the Olsen was made by Schrade. I have a Craftsman and a Parker-Frost reportedly made by Schrade, with that exact design main blade, nail nicks and cut-outs. Thanks for posting: I have not seen one of those Olsens before.Magnercraft wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2026 1:09 pm Here are a few peanuts.
Top to bottom, left to right. Case, Olsen Ok, and a Schrade Walden.
All three are well made in their own way however the Olsen is my favorite of the three. I like the nail nicks being on the same side and the cut-out for the secondary and it just feels better in the hand.
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Thanks, That's a good point Steve. The main nick appears to be slightly obstructed by the secondary. I've never noticed an issue getting good purchase on the blade. I keep my nails long enough to open knives but short enough for good hygiene. I can see having short nails while playing stringed instruments would be beneficial. A musically talented friend of mine once said " Don't pluck it up, gotta slap that bass"Steve Warden wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2026 2:41 pm All nice, but how easy is it to access that nail nick on the main blade of that Olsen?
I play bass and keep my nails short. I think I'd have some trouble with that one.
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Thanks Mel, I know the Olsen was made by others but I'm not sure by whom. The only other peanut I've seen that looks almost the same was an Ulster 183 which I do not own to compare side by side. When I bought the Olsen (several years ago for $4) I had no idea what it was. Rusty and black grime covering the whole knife, handle and all. Pleasantly surprised to see what was hiding underneath after a good cleaning. Perhaps the connection made by saving this one from the heap is why I am so fond of it.
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