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So most around these parts know I have a bit of a sodbuster problem, as in there's not enough sosbusters out there
So you can imagine my excitement when I found out that Case was releasing the tried and true Sodbuster Jr in a couple new handle combos this year. They are releasing the Sodbuster Jr in American Workman Blue in SS, Chestnut Jigged bone in CV(Woot) and Purple Jigged Bone in SS. The later arrived the other day and I had a chance to snap a few pics of it today. First my thoughts and observations on the knife.
Fit and finish are pretty spot on, the only thing I can critique is that the blade is not centered but it doesn't hit the liners so no harm no foul for me on that point. Walk and talk are good, easy pull that can be pinched open followed by a smooth open and solid lockup. Blade comes toothy sharp, won't shave hair but can cut and do everyday chores. The purple handles are very dark on the flats, so dark they look black to me. The only place you see the purple is on the edges around the liners. The purple is a good color and I think it's a subtle touch that doesn't come across as tacky, your mileage may vary but with the knife looking mostly black with purple highlights I wouldn't be ashamed to carry this purple knife. The shield is an Arrowhead shape with Case written on it. While I'm not a fan of shields on the sodbuster, at least it's better than that XX shotgun shield they had on the Orange Persimmon Bone handle version The knife is extremely thin and will disappear into your pocket, a great little carry knife that won't hog space in your pocket. You can see in the pics how much thinner this knife is than the standard Case Soddie. So to wrap it up, I'm happy with this knife and think it's a good addition to their lineup. For the $40 I paid it's a good value. Truth be told I'm really looking forward to the Chestnut Jogged Bone in CV, that one will be an added my EDC lineup!
So you can imagine my excitement when I found out that Case was releasing the tried and true Sodbuster Jr in a couple new handle combos this year. They are releasing the Sodbuster Jr in American Workman Blue in SS, Chestnut Jigged bone in CV(Woot) and Purple Jigged Bone in SS. The later arrived the other day and I had a chance to snap a few pics of it today. First my thoughts and observations on the knife.Fit and finish are pretty spot on, the only thing I can critique is that the blade is not centered but it doesn't hit the liners so no harm no foul for me on that point. Walk and talk are good, easy pull that can be pinched open followed by a smooth open and solid lockup. Blade comes toothy sharp, won't shave hair but can cut and do everyday chores. The purple handles are very dark on the flats, so dark they look black to me. The only place you see the purple is on the edges around the liners. The purple is a good color and I think it's a subtle touch that doesn't come across as tacky, your mileage may vary but with the knife looking mostly black with purple highlights I wouldn't be ashamed to carry this purple knife. The shield is an Arrowhead shape with Case written on it. While I'm not a fan of shields on the sodbuster, at least it's better than that XX shotgun shield they had on the Orange Persimmon Bone handle version
The knife is extremely thin and will disappear into your pocket, a great little carry knife that won't hog space in your pocket. You can see in the pics how much thinner this knife is than the standard Case Soddie. So to wrap it up, I'm happy with this knife and think it's a good addition to their lineup. For the $40 I paid it's a good value. Truth be told I'm really looking forward to the Chestnut Jogged Bone in CV, that one will be an added my EDC lineup!
