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The Sodbuster pattern of knife is one that I really appriciate. It reminds me of how simple things can be, and still be very functional. It reminds me that sometimes, the simplest things, can take you to a level of contentment unmatched by the complex world we all live in.
Sodbuster refers to a plow that was created to break through the rough surface of midwestern farm fields, and later was a name that was applied to the farmers who worked the land in the midwest.
There a few manufacturers that put out a knife in this pattern. Case, and Boker. Seen mostly in yellow and black handles, in carbon and stainless steels.
In a recent thread, I mentioned that I liked the sodbuster, and that I was looking for a yellow handled large Case version. They seem to be hard to find for me. Well, barberfobic1992 sent me an Email, and said there was a knife shop he was going to visit soon that carries the large Boker version in carbon steel, with yellow handles. He wanted to pick me up one and send it to me just because. I am always amazed at the friendship we all seem to have. A friendship shared through stories, skills, and passions of ours. While I will probably never meet some of you, I consider you friends. Thank you Brendan. This is an exceptional gift, and a symbol of the place I feel so at home at.:thumbup:
The knife arrived round a week ago. I have carried it ever since. Making a point to carry it alone for several days. In carrying I realized that not only do I love this pattern for the simplicity of the design, and to me, what it represents, but also because it is a very usefull knife. No frills, non locking single blade slipjoint, that fills a roll for a knife in a great way w/o appearing too tactical, or threatening to the sheeple. This is the first Boker knife I have ever owned. The tang is stamped Argentina, as Boker has a few manufacturing facilities that produce its knives. It is high carbon steel, that takes and holds an edge suprisingly well.
It excells at everyday tasks and some, not so everyday. I used it to slice up a pear outside today, when I was bumming around the backyard.
The spine on it is exceptionally squared. I wanted to see how it faired with my ferro rod, so I shredded some jute, and prepared a little nest.
This is the method I use when striking a firesteel with a folder. It supports the blade a bit, and since this is a non locking folder, it puts the edge safely away, avoiding any slip ups.
It is really windy here today, and on the first strike, whoosh!! I love Jute.
The knife threw a mean shower of sparks.
Of course I had to "fuzz out" a bit, and man, wa I impressed. This thing is a whittlers dream. It just screams for you to sit back, and whittle on a stick, or help out with fuzzing sticks for the Fire.
Sorry for the ramble, but I just wanted to express my gratitude for the gift, and show, that sometimes a good knife is alot closer then you think.
For less then a 20, its well worth the money, even if its just to take you back a little.:thumbup:
Sodbuster refers to a plow that was created to break through the rough surface of midwestern farm fields, and later was a name that was applied to the farmers who worked the land in the midwest.
There a few manufacturers that put out a knife in this pattern. Case, and Boker. Seen mostly in yellow and black handles, in carbon and stainless steels.
In a recent thread, I mentioned that I liked the sodbuster, and that I was looking for a yellow handled large Case version. They seem to be hard to find for me. Well, barberfobic1992 sent me an Email, and said there was a knife shop he was going to visit soon that carries the large Boker version in carbon steel, with yellow handles. He wanted to pick me up one and send it to me just because. I am always amazed at the friendship we all seem to have. A friendship shared through stories, skills, and passions of ours. While I will probably never meet some of you, I consider you friends. Thank you Brendan. This is an exceptional gift, and a symbol of the place I feel so at home at.:thumbup:
The knife arrived round a week ago. I have carried it ever since. Making a point to carry it alone for several days. In carrying I realized that not only do I love this pattern for the simplicity of the design, and to me, what it represents, but also because it is a very usefull knife. No frills, non locking single blade slipjoint, that fills a roll for a knife in a great way w/o appearing too tactical, or threatening to the sheeple. This is the first Boker knife I have ever owned. The tang is stamped Argentina, as Boker has a few manufacturing facilities that produce its knives. It is high carbon steel, that takes and holds an edge suprisingly well.
It excells at everyday tasks and some, not so everyday. I used it to slice up a pear outside today, when I was bumming around the backyard.
The spine on it is exceptionally squared. I wanted to see how it faired with my ferro rod, so I shredded some jute, and prepared a little nest.
This is the method I use when striking a firesteel with a folder. It supports the blade a bit, and since this is a non locking folder, it puts the edge safely away, avoiding any slip ups.
It is really windy here today, and on the first strike, whoosh!! I love Jute.
The knife threw a mean shower of sparks.
Of course I had to "fuzz out" a bit, and man, wa I impressed. This thing is a whittlers dream. It just screams for you to sit back, and whittle on a stick, or help out with fuzzing sticks for the Fire.
Sorry for the ramble, but I just wanted to express my gratitude for the gift, and show, that sometimes a good knife is alot closer then you think.
For less then a 20, its well worth the money, even if its just to take you back a little.:thumbup:
you're getting good...
