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Case Sodbuster - What do you think of it?

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It seems like almost everyone has had a Case Sodbuster at one time, i however have never had one. For those of you who have had one, would you recommend buying one? I plan to use it as an EDC, I found one for $18 at a local hardware store. What do you think of the Sodbuster, and would you recommend it as an edc.
 
I had a Sod Buster a long time ago back in the 70s. It had a carbon steel blade and was a slipjoint. Not sure what the newer knives are like, but technology has advanced quite a bit since then and I would never again carry a knife that didn't lock and rusted so easily. Still, for only $18 it is a classic.
 
If "EDC" includes "SD", I wouldn't want a knife that didn't lock.

I've gone back to a Buck 110, so I'm not so concerned about max speed of getting it open, but I really do prefer a blade that locks open for really all purposes.

I've got a couple of old sodbusters in tackle boxes, great old knives though.

- OS
 
I love 'em!

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Pros:

Inexpensive
Great slicer (especially the Jr. in CV which is nice and thin and takes a keen edge)
Very comfy handle

Cons:

A little thick in the pocket compared to other similarly sized knives
Construction can be considered a little crude by some standards

All in all, an honest hard-working knife at a great price - you really can't go wrong.:thumbup:

P.S. Check out this thread for more: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/threads/688993-Sodbusters-whos-got-em
 
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Case sodbusters come in CV (carbon steel) and stainless steel. The newer ones with black handles are stainless and the yellow handles are carbon. I prefer the CV and once it develops a patina you really don't have to worry about rusting. Since I typically EDC two knives, either a locking folder or a small fixed and a slippie, I keep a sodbuster in the slippie rotation. They are very lightweight and can be used without making anyone nervous. Here is one of my CV sodbusters with a nice patina.

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I have a yellow sodbuster Jr in CV steel. My only issue with my Sodbuster is that it doesn't have much of a tip. I find the broad handle very comfortable for cutting. I think it makes a great EDC.
 
I have a 70's sodbuster which I really like but is a collectors thing to me. I plan on getting a newer JR and making it part of my EDC rotation.
 
If you want a non-locking two hand opening EDC knife, the Sodbuster will make a fine knife. Mines is about 20 years old, it's a great slicer and probably one of my sharpest knives. If I carried it I think it would be in a belt sheath though.
 
I have the Sodbuster Jr. and carry it often. It is unrefined compared with my other knives, but that is part of it's charm.
 
I think they are good slipjoints. I prefer the Trapper pattern and have several from Case as well as other manufacturers.
 
its a pretty good "beater" knife. i have one with a yellow handle and carbon blades. the only thing i didn't like is the rounded tip, so i took a diamond file and lightly squared the spine. it's still not super pointy but it works well enough. i'll probably try out the queen version sometime soon, i'd love to get the one with stag handles :D
 
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