Edge holding of Case Sob Buster Jr. Stainless

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surawut

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Is there anyone using Case Sod Buster Jr. out there? I would like to buy one of it, but I do not sure if I should get the Stainless or the Carbon Steel version.

I am leaning toward the Stainless because of less maintenence. But I am not sure if the edge holding is far worse than the carbon version?

How about the fit and finish? How is it compare to other Sod Buster, like Boker Eye Brand?

Thank you in advance for your advice.
 
surawut said:
Is there anyone using Case Sod Buster Jr. out there? I would like to buy one of it, but I do not sure if I should get the Stainless or the Carbon Steel version.

I am leaning toward the Stainless because of less maintenence. But I am not sure if the edge holding is far worse than the carbon version?
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Your question would probably get more response in the Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades section of the forum, where most of the Case talk takes place. ;)

That said, while I don't have a Sodbuster, I do have a fair number of Case knives in both their stainless (SS) and chrome vanadium (CV) steel. The Case SS is a good knife steel. Its not one of the current super-steels, but it takes a good edge and holds it pretty well and requires minimal maitenance other than occasional sharpening. The CV will take a bit better edge, and hold it noticabaly better. It does require more maitenance.

If all you use you knife for is opening boxes and cutting string and tape, there is no really more maintenance needed with CV and the better edge properties are nice to have. If you use your knife for food prep, or outside in the weather, or on or near the water, you will need to take more care of the CV and if you don't want to be bothered you might want to go with SS.

Hope that helps!
 
I have a German made Friedrich Herder work knife (3.5 inch blade), it looks a lot like a Case Sodbuster. It is about 15 years old, used a lot in the field, and its blade is carbon steel. I clean it after usage and a few times a year I sharpen the blade and oil it, this all keeps it in a good condition.

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surawut said:
Is there anyone using Case Sod Buster Jr. out there? I would like to buy one of it, but I do not sure if I should get the Stainless or the Carbon Steel version.

I am leaning toward the Stainless because of less maintenence. But I am not sure if the edge holding is far worse than the carbon version?
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I have a Case Sodbuster Junior with CV/carbon steel. I can't speak about the edge-holding on the stainless version (though I do have a stainless Case peanut that I love). But I can tell you that rust has not been a problem for me on the CV knife - ever.
 
I actually like the stainless version. Sure, it doesn't take a patina, but there's no need to wipe it down after each use, and though the edge doesn't hold super long like some other steels, it takes an edge really easy, really quick. It's definitely a quality user. Those sodbusters are meant for heavy duty work, considering their diminutive size.
 
surawut said:
Is there anyone using Case Sod Buster Jr. out there? I would like to buy one of it, but I do not sure if I should get the Stainless or the Carbon Steel version.

I am leaning toward the Stainless because of less maintenence. But I am not sure if the edge holding is far worse than the carbon version?

How about the fit and finish? How is it compare to other Sod Buster, like Boker Eye Brand?

Thank you in advance for your advice.
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Case Tru-Sharp stainless does not hold an edge as well as Case CV. But it is not a drastic difference. Whether you would notice it on a daily basis would depend on your usage patterns.

I've never tried a Boker.

Queen makes a Sod-buster in D2.
Queen D2 holds an edge considerably better than either Case SS or Case CV.
But the Queens are a lot harder to sharpen and frequently are shipped with dull blades.
 
knarfeng said:
Case Tru-Sharp stainless does not hold an edge as well as Case CV. But it is not a drastic difference. Whether you would notice it on a daily basis would depend on your usage patterns.

I've never tried a Boker.

Queen makes a Sod-buster in D2.
Queen D2 holds an edge considerably better than either Case SS or Case CV.
But the Queens are a lot harder to sharpen and frequently are shipped with dull blades.
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Queen soddie in D2, for the same price as a Case

+1 :thumbup:
 
Get the Case in CV. What is so hard about wiping a blade with a piece of cloth?
 
Thanks a lot guys. I think I will get the Ss version, since I live in the tropical area. Maybe, I will try the cv version later on.
 
You might save a lot of money with a Rough Rider work knife. Yeah, I know, CHINESE...but this brand has a lot going for it, political issues aside. They can be had for around $10.00 in yellow, black or jigged bone, and they have a liner lock which is rare on this type of knife. Nice knives - I have one that I use it a lot.
 
Where I grew up, all that was available was the CV Soddy Jr. We used our knife for everything from eating to butchering to opening mail. We even did a bit of surgery with them (castrations). If you wipe it down & oil it it'll be fine.
 
...and then flip it again, just to be sure.

I have 4 sodbusters so far. Two Queens in D2 which came dull and took a long time to sharpen, but which I really like. They were both tough to open when I first got them, but working them opened and closed eventually loosened them up. So, a little more work than the Case.

The Case came razor sharp and perfect spine strength. If only it was D2, you wouldn't have to buy a Queen. Maybe one day.
 
I have a Case Sodbuster JR. I like it alot. Blade's perfectly centered. FF are good and alot better than I thought on a 20 dollar knife. It doesnt hold an edge like the Carbon versions I own but it holds it good enough for what I do with it. Which is general box opening and some light wood carving. It has zero play and slips in ALOT tighter than many other slippies I have. Its very sheeple friendly. I take it on hikes sometimes, I had it with me last weekend specifically cuz it was wetter than all get out and I like having the simple desing.

Here's a pic of it with some other goodies I carry.
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I understand the redundancy but I am a knife knut and its great to have such an simple knife with ya sometimes:D
 
Chewy1 said:
...and then flip it again, just to be sure.

I have 4 sodbusters so far. Two Queens in D2 which came dull and took a long time to sharpen, but which I really like. They were both tough to open when I first got them, but working them opened and closed eventually loosened them up. So, a little more work than the Case.

The Case came razor sharp and perfect spine strength. If only it was D2, you wouldn't have to buy a Queen. Maybe one day.
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Yeah. I might have to buy all of them soon. By the way, anyone have the picture of Queen and Case comparison? It would be nice to see the comparison.

How about Boker and Eye brand sodbuster? Anyone experiece using them?
 
I have both the SS and CV Case Sodbuster Jrs.

I tend to use the SS version more simply because it's easier to find and replace if I ever need to. Want to keep that CV in good shape.
A few months ago, I was selling quite a few things on ebay. When packing them up to ship, I would often have to chop up USPS mailing boxes to make custom-sized boxes to fit the items I was shipping.
The knife I always used for that task was my SS Case Sodbuster Jr.
Why?
The edge on the knife is very fine (thin) and sliced through the cardboard VERY easily. The knife kept an edge for a very long time, too. Only had to touch it up once throughout all the box cutting over several weeks.

If you have the extra funds, I would suggest just getting both and use both.
If you really are restricted to just one and don't have the time or inclination to take the extra time to wipe the knife blade and keep it lightly oiled/coated, then get the SS.
If you'd like a knife that builds a bit more character over time (patina to the blade) and would like to clean it and oil it periodically, then get the CV.

Regards,
Mike
 
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