Full size Sod Buster

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I just purchased a Case yellow Delrin cv big sodbuster. I really like the size, and I find the handle is not too big for front pocket carry. Are there other knives of similar blade size that don’t have wide handles? I looked at a Buck 112 and it just looked a little too chunky.
 
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A.G. Russell's 'Cowboy' models are essentially similar in pattern to the original (large) Case Sod Buster '38 pattern. And to boot, the handles are actually shorter AND thinner (in yellow Delrin, specifically) than the Case, and the blade is actually BIGGER than the Sod Buster's blade. In the pic below, the yellow Delrin Case Sod Buster (3138 CV) is at the left, and the A.G. Russell Cowboy is next to it, also in yellow Delrin. And in the 2nd pic below, the Case is at the bottom, and the A.G.R. Cowboy is third from bottom.

The two black models shown are Case's 2138 SS Soddie and the A.G.R. Cowboy in black 'Rucarta' (A.G.R.'s version of micarta by another name). You'll notice the Rucarta Cowboy's handles are a bit thicker than the same model in yellow Delrin.

The yellow Delrin Cowboy is a GREAT carry in-pocket, for obvious reasons. These are pretty nice knives. Blade steel is 8Cr13MoV, roughly comparable to something like AUS-8 stainless.

A.G.R. also has a smaller model called the 'Rancher', which would be well-compared to Case's smaller soddie ('37 pattern), with similar design attributes regarding handle thickness and blade size relative to the handle's size. He packed a lot of blade into these handles.
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I just purchased a Case yellow Delrin cv big sodbuster. I really like the size, and I find the handle is not too big for front pocket carry. Are there other knives of similar blade size that don’t have wide handles? I looked at a Buck 112 and it just looked a little too chunky.

If you like the 112, Buck has just come out with a slim pro version of both the 112 and the 110. The pocket clip comes off, don't know about the thumb stud ...

Edit to add: Oh, yeah: https://www.collectorknives.net/sho...tlery-plow-sodbuster-micarta-d2-steel-pe2005/
There's also an upgraded version, also in D2, on the way. If you sign up for an account, you can find it under early reserves.
 
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Bear&Sons yellow g10, lockback, little bit of blade play but nothing that's ever stopped me from working the snot outta it. Rough Rider, liner lock, strawberry jigged bone. Had to adjust the lock a little bit to get proper engagement, but other than that very nice Fit'n'Finish.
 
I have the smaller A.G. one, a very fine knife. I always get the names confused, I picture a cowboy working for the rancher, ranches are usually big. Perfect fit in pocket and A.G. always wanted as much blade as possible in the handle
 
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