Locking sodbuster

[EastTXnative]

I've handled a few Mooremakers and quality seemed hit or miss at times on the lower priced end. I may order one and see how it comes out. Thank you.

 

[JohnDF]

I've handled a few Mooremakers and quality seemed hit or miss at times on the lower priced end.

You are probably right. I only have the one to make judgement on.
I believe they are made by Bear and Son, so hit-or-miss quality is right up their alley.

 

[Quiet]

I would also give the GEC Linerlock 23 a serious look btw. Very solid lockup on both of mine and very similar to the large sodbuster types. This one has quickly become a favorite that knocked the Bullbuster off my belt as a edc, and I love the Bullbuster.

I have to say, this is a beautiful shot.

 

[Henry Beige]

Kutmaster Hog Knife (or Pigman) is a back-locking sodbuster I found at Fleet Farm in a blister pack. It came with a cross-draw sheath that fits my other full-sized sodbusters.

 

[el gigantor]

Smith and Sons Mudbug. No other locking sodbuster I've seen comes close in terms of quality.

 

[EastTXnative]

The mudbug looks excellent. I guess I'll have to be in the lookout for one.

 

[rishma]

I like sodbusters but I am a big fan of the Moki Fishowl. Sodbuster purists, please don’t get mad at me. I know it’s not quite a sodbuster. But always reminded me of a sodbuster and I like the lock.

 

[meako]

Cougar Creek were made by Queen...its got a good long nail nick, easy action, D2 comes in micarta or bone and bonus very cool Cougar Creek belt pouch in black or brown solid hide...excellent value...
Cheers.

 

[JohnDF]

Cougar Creek were made by Queen...

You just answered my question.

 

[Camillus]

Nice knives Meako!

If you are looking for a serious working tool, in a nice steel, I am thinking Queen may be the top choice.

 

[el gigantor]

If you are looking for a serious working tool, in a nice steel, I am thinking Queen may be the top choice.

Is there a place where Queen knives are still readily available though?

 

[Camillus]

They are around. Bit less than a year or two ago. But every bit as available as other brands on the auction sites.

Also remember you get Queen if you search under Moore Maker, John Primble, Winchester, Robeson, Cougar Creek and many more.

 

[Portsmouth]

When I was 10 - 12 years old I really wanted a locking Case sodbuster that I saw at a hardware store, but, since I lived in NYC, I couldn't get it. Years later I finally got two on eBay. Should be able to decipher the date from the one, the other is too rough to see well.

 

[Jack Black]

I like this Rough Rider model, quite pointy

 

[A.L.]

Not exactly sod but similar: Ottermesser 07 sapeli

 

[JTR357]

Rough Riders have a linerlock version, but its not a solid lockup like you'd find in a modern knife. Bear&Sons has a g10 lockback version, but I would want to handle one before I buy it. Of the ones I looked at when I bought this one 2 I had to push the lockbar onto the countertop to unlock it, extremely stiff! This one had no play when I bought it, and while stiff to unlock it was at least manageable. Although I stupidly loaned it to a non knife person who used a hammer to drive it into a thick plastic bin on a pontoon boat to drain water. While it did develop a bit of play from this the lock didn't fail.

I can't imagine taking a hammer to someone else's knife. What the heck is wrong with people??

 

[Jack Black]

I can't imagine taking a hammer to someone else's knife. What the heck is wrong with people??

They're too stupid to carry their own knife

 

[Modoc ED]

9-dot (1971 manufacture) large Case liner lock

 

[euroken]

I like this Rough Rider model, quite pointy

I have one very similar! I like your better!

Mine doesn't have a liner but a solid aluminum cover/liner and the pins stick out by about a 1mm but still a great carry!

And, of course, very friendly to your wallet