Case Crossroads Sod Buster® Jr?

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I'm looking at the new Case Crossroads Black Burlap Laminate XR Sod Buster® Jr with Dayglow G-10 liners.

How do these work in real life? I carried a cheap Boker version a long time ago and found the blade to be a bit thick so, not a good cutter for my use at the time. The S35VN version looks pretty nice. How does it cut? Is it reasonable for something like a bagel, sandwich, or some fruit? Is it very thick behind the edge?

TIA,
Sid
 
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The two I had from long ago were both very thick behind the edge so, great for electric fence wire but, pretty bad with everything else. Never owned or handled a Case version though so, that's why I asked.
 
Sid Post said:
I'm looking at the new Case Crossroads Black Burlap Laminate XR Sod Buster® Jr with Dayglow G-10 liners.

How do these work in real life? I carried a cheap Boker version a long time ago and found the blade to be a bit thick so, not a good cutter for my use at the time. The S35VN version looks pretty nice. How does it cut? Is it reasonable for something like a bagel, sandwich, or some fruit? Is it very thick behind the edge?

TIA,
Sid
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Ditto what Modoc ED Modoc ED said. I recently bought the black one and the fit and finish is excellent and came razor sharp out of the box. The S35VN blade steel is a bonus and is perfect for EDC tasks.
 
Will Power said:
It's gratifying to hear that their cutting ability is excellent, they look very cool as well, like the Old&New aspect here very much indeed . :thumbsup: On the lookout for a Green or Brown one .
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They are out there in pretty good numbers. Most are ~$70 with a few discount coupons at some sites. Even Amazon had some last time I looked though that's not a site I would use for a slip-joint purchase. Amazon sightings are a good sign that your favorite knife retailer will have them in stock. In my list of preferred vendors, a couple are sold out or on backorder for certain models, but all 3 flavors are out there for ~$70.

The real question is, do you wait for a July 4th sale or risk a "rush" of orders and have to wait for a restock? 🤣
 
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I don’t have the crossroads knife, but I’ve used Case sodbusters and Jrs. for years and I’ve always been impressed by their cutting ability. Great knives, some of my favorites for sure.
 
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And while I will say that this is a cool, sharp knife I wish Case would teach someone how to sharpen!! I do like a point on my blade!! 😊
John 😁
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jmh33 jmh33 - The blade tips on these are plenty pointy enough and the blades sharp enough to keep the Johnson & Johnson Band-Aid division in business for years to come. I got two of each color and have been carrying the green/black laminate wood version every day. As to thick behind the edge, I think that's a matter of personal taste. They're just right for me but your mileage may very. Actually, I got three of the green/black laminate wood versions but only took a picture of two of them because I've already gifted one of them away.

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Modoc ED said:
jmh33 jmh33 - The blade tips on these are plenty pointy enough and the blades sharp enough to keep the Johnson & Johnson Band-Aid division in business for years to come. I got two of each color and have been carrying the green/black laminate wood version every day. As to thick behind the edge, I think that's a matter of personal taste. They're just right for me but your mileage may very. Actually, I got three of the green/black laminate wood versions but only took a picture of two of them because I've already gifted one of them away.

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Mine came with a rounded point and unsharpened at the tip.
This year I am having horrible luck getting very poor sharpened Case
John 😁
 
jmh33 said:
Mine came with a rounded point and unsharpened at the tip.
This year I am having horrible luck getting very poor sharpened Case
John 😁
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jmh33 jmh33 - Sorry to hear that but doesn't sound like it'd take more than 10-minutes on a stone to remedy. Seems that several knives with stonewashed blades come with somewhat rounded tips regardless of company.
 
Modoc ED said:
jmh33 jmh33 - Sorry to hear that but doesn't sound like it'd take more than 10-minutes on a stone to remedy. Seems that several knives with stonewashed blades come with somewhat rounded tips regardless of company.
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I agree Ed.👍
Just gets frustrating. Been buying Case knives for ALOT of years and seems to be getting worse.
And I will continue!! 🤣
John 😁
 
To add to the above, the crossroads I have are well made. Just checked all of mine before saying none have gaps, cracks, chips, drips, runs, or errors. The two Xes in the mark side covers are cut/stamped sharp and crisp. All in all, they're solid knives.

An example:
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Quiet said:
Blue Denim micarta? I'll be in. I have a couple of the Crossroads and do enjoy them, that blue is one of my favorites, so I'll need one of these for sure.
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Yes, looks very good, has white liners .

Recently, somebody posted up a video of forthcoming CASE releases and this Blue Denim featured in it as well.
 
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