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Case Sod-Buster JR. Add your experience!

Great review!
I love the Case Sodbuster although I prefer AGR's slimmer Cowboy slippie. Both are great.
 
I've got the three you can see in this picture. I like the sodbuster but I do wish the blade was more pointy, a bit more clip-like. I had one of mine come a bit loose after cutting down some very tough cardboard. I put it in a vice and squeezed it up again and it's as good as new.
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Jacknife- A pointier blade would not be true to the original Sodbuster design.
The AGR Rancher and Cowboy blades are drop-point.
 
John T Wylie Jr said:
Pretty sure he said his is stainless... ;) badabing....hehe...

I have a SS Jr in Black and a CV Jr in Yellow. Both of them get a workout. In my opinion the best option for the money.
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I was wondering if or when somebody would bite on that 'carbon-copy' reference. Only knife nuts like us would notice the irony. :D
 
You guys are great. Thank you for all the input. This is what I was hoping for when I did this "review"
I was hoping that all of this would help sway more people to buy a Soddie of their own because they're just awesome!
 
Modoc ED said:
Personally, I just don't see any cons to the Sod Buster Jr. - a knife you can pick up as cheap as $9.95 on sale at times or as a free promotional item for another product like Bailing Twine at the "Range" or other grain and feed stores.

They're great knives. I have both Case's TruSharp and CV but prefer CV. Either way, you can't go wrong.
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This IS a valid point. If they cost more, THEN they would be cons.
 
My dad got me my first case sodbuster when I was eight. I carry a yellow cv jr everyday and they are great work knives. They are light weight and tha perfect size.
 
sitflyer said:
Here's the GEC Bullnose with black covers, I've made mine a little more "pointy"
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That's a great idea. If mine were more pointy, it would get carried more often. Other than that lack, it's a great knife.
 
Thanx Flymon and Knarfeng...I tend to use my Soddies for dirty work, and have found that with the point moved slightly more away from the spine that they do excell in piercing cuts, like on opening bags of fertilizer, mulch etc.
 
Lycosa said:
Jacknife- A pointier blade would not be true to the original Sodbuster design.
The AGR Rancher and Cowboy blades are drop-point.
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You're right of course, it wouldn't be a true sodbuster design, but there are a few of us here by the seem of things that would prefer a blade with
more of a point in what would otherwise loosely be the sodbuster style. I would be interested to know if you or anyone else knows the thinking
behind the typical sodbuster blade shape? I would think it's going to be a bit stronger than a clip near the tip, but I can't see a use where it would
be any better than a clip or drop-point.
 
would love to get hold of one of those bullnose GEC's - will have to hope they go on to make some more and add it to the line-up

As for the Case - it was nice enough but i'm a much bigger fan of the Queen's D2
 
I just happened to drop my yellow jr. in my pocket this morning and then read this thread. I've been carrying my Large Stockman in CV this month but, I just love my Sodbusters! No excuse for anyone not to pick one up and try it, for the price of a couple of lunches out you can give one a spin. Have used mine to skin game, clean fish, 1 alligator and yardwork, warehouse work and ocasionally kitchen chores. Love the CV steel, I wish they would introduce that in black handles, I prefer that handsome style with the brass liners and pins just setting it off. I tried the Buck Creek with the stag covers, nice looking.....but not quite right....I can't put my finger on it, maybe it's just because it's not a Case! Fit and finish on mine were acceptable, no major complaints. I don't mind spending serious $$ on a carry blade, but when you can pick up a Sodbuster for coffee can change.... get one!
 
The Case Soddie CV is a great working knife. I use it all around the house, the building lot and working in the woods.

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The blade wasn´t centered, when I got it, but ok. It doesn´t rub against the liner, so it has no influence on how it works

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Some of you wrote about the grind and the edge OOTB. But being honest, I know how it was, when it came ootb. This is a working horse for me, so I sharpen it on stones, when needed and give it some strop. I don´t really care about the antle or whatever. When it´s sharp, then it´s ok. I´ve sharpened it already for some times, as you can see here

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And some pics of the patina and new resharpened edge

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I used mine a lot. Really for dirty work. It feels great in pocket and in hand. A simple but effective tool. I really like it. (Well, I had another Soddie by Otter, but it´s now on its way to New Zealand to a new and great owner)
The steel is easy to resharpen and keeps the edge pretty well and long.

Kind regards
Andi
 
You can´t go wrong with it, Rolf. Be sure, you´ll get a great working knife.

Kind regards
andi
 
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