Sodbuster...and lots of them!

liamstrain said:
Micarta is older, and typically gets its "traditional cred" that way, along with cellulose, acrylic, and delrin.
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Yes, it's older by about 40 years, but if one uses that standard of "old" or "older" to determine whether a knife is traditional, then perhaps the use of more modern, expensive, and exotic steels in traditional style knives produced by custom makers, as well as would make these newer "traditionals" not traditionals, such as the use of 154CM steel (developed in the 1970's & used by T. Bose) or CPM S30V developed in 2001?
 
In fact, some have argued that.

The judgement for me is "is this material in the character or nature, or a direct evolution of the materials that would have been available in the heyday" - better steels are a refinement of existing tech. New synthetics are not quite the same kind of evolution for me - but I think there is certainly room for the subjective. G10 can be treated in a traditional style - polished and pinned or something, and be fine. G10 done with torx screws and cnc machined patterns, less so.
 
Alnamvet68 said:
Yes, it's older by about 40 years, but if one uses that standard of "old" or "older" to determine whether a knife is traditional, then perhaps the use of more modern, expensive, and exotic steels in traditional style knives produced by custom makers, as well as would make these newer "traditionals" not traditionals, such as the use of 154CM steel (developed in the 1970's & used by T. Bose) or CPM S30V developed in 2001?
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Make that "30 years". Micarta was developed about 1910, fiberglass laminates were developed about 1940. That's old enough to make it a "traditional material" in my book.

For the purposes of posting in the forum, the mods do not normally consider the materials of construction. There have been so many changes over the years as far as materials and manufacturing techniques that we refuse to be drawn into that quagmire of controversy.

However, for the purposes of an individual collector, what constitutes "traditional" is up to him. Each individual has the final say in what he buys or admires.

There are some things that folks post about that hold no interest for me. But I will cheer them on in collecting what makes sense to them. I expect others to do the same.
 
My maroon micarta Bull Buster is one of my favourite knives. Everything about it is what I want in a sodbuster. I would like one of the Queens in D2. They caught my eye a while ago.
 
The China made Brown Mules are nicely put together, especially for the price. I believe they are stainless, whearas the German and Italian models come in carbon. Davek14 generously gifted me one of each the Italian and German brown mules for my soddie collection. Much appreciated and one of these days when I get some time during daylight hours I'm going to get some pics of them!
 
trevytrev said:
On another note, it appears that Case will be releasing the Sodbuster JR in a few different handle options, they include:

Rasberry Bone Sodbuster Jr in SS
Hunter Green Bone Sodbuster Jr in SS
Burnt Oatmeal Carved bone in SS
and, get this!
Barnboard Jig Burnt Natural Bone SodbBuster Jr in Raindrop Damascus! This should be interesting!
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I just ordered the Raindrop Damascus. The bone scales on it are really unique.
 
I know this is bad voodoo but I might install a pocket clip on my Sodbuster!!
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Lycosa said:
I know this is bad voodoo but I might install a pocket clip on my Sodbuster!!
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Yah. Especially in Traditional. Ix-nay on posting pics here if you proceed.
 
Halberdier said:
I just ordered the Raindrop Damascus. The bone scales on it are really unique.
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I just saw a picture of one yesterday, they do look unique! I have a couple on reserve with Mike so I'm just waiting to get the email to pay up. Post pics when it arrives if you'd like!
 
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