Sodbuster pics.

Lycosa

Lycosa

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Hi All. Would someone post a pic of a Sodbuster, closed and open? Thank you.
 
here is my well used 1 dot Case Soddy

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Absinthuer---Thanks so much for the pic! The Case Sodbuster was my first folder. I'm having a folder made, similar to a Sodbuster, and wanted to see if it could be a pinch-blade. It can! Thanks.
 
By a "pinch blade" do you mean a blade that can be opened without using the nail nick, Lycosa? I would venture you open it by pinching it with your thumb and finger. I've never heard the term before, but it is quite descriptive.
 
Kind of like an "easy-opener" without the cutout/notch.
 
Waynorth---Yes. A pinch-blade has no nail-nick. Chuck Gedraitis taught me that. Chuck is making the knife. The knife does not have a lock, either. I can't wait. Thanks.
 
How tough are Sodbusters? I've never owned one but they are beginning to grow on me. The blade shape on the Case Sodbusters particularly.
I'm not looking for a knife to abuse, but I would like one with no excessive blade play and a rather stout spring. Something that can handle day-to-day chores and some food prep.

I guess to simplify, is a Sodbuster as hearty as a 4" Stockman or an Alox SAK?

Thanks,
Chris
 
Rupestris said:
How tough are Sodbusters? I've never owned one but they are beginning to grow on me. The blade shape on the Case Sodbusters particularly.
I'm not looking for a knife to abuse, but I would like one with no excessive blade play and a rather stout spring. Something that can handle day-to-day chores and some food prep.

I guess to simplify, is a Sodbuster as hearty as a 4" Stockman or an Alox SAK?

Thanks,
Chris
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Chris, you've pretty much defined the sodbuster by way of stating what you're looking for.

I'd consider the sodbuster to be equally if not more robust than the stockman and about equivalent to the Alox SAK's that I own.

The lack of excessive play and the stout spring is pretty much what makes the sodbuster a sodbuster. ;) :thumbup:
 
Lowe's has the soddie jr. for $17 and change. You can't beat it. Tough as nails. Soddies are one of the best working knives out there for the price. Just as hearty as an alox sak or stockman.
 
Thanks Blues. The local Lowes has the black Sodbuster Jr. for a reasonable price. Next time I'm there I'll pick it up. I've been carrying Stockmans lately but I really like a blade with a nice belly to it.

Thanks again,

Chris

EDIT: Thanks Morablades. I was a little slow on the keyboard. You beat me to the Jr. at Lows. ;)
 
There is something aesthetically pleasing about them as well, which factors into why I carry one.
 
Sodbusters are making a comeback. I bet we''ll see the traditional soddies as well as some new-fangled ones too. It's full-circle. It's a great knife. Check out Gene Ingrams custom Sobbuster.
 
It would not surprise me to see a liner lock Soddie in the near future, a lot can be said for a locking blade, especially one made for hard work
 
Abe.---Do you think the LL would be as strong as the lock-back? I know it will be stronger than the no-lock! lol.
 
Almost all of my locking blade folders are liner locks...properly made I think they are about the strongest locking system out there

nice group of Soddies there
 
Stevekt---Where did you get the Red Soddie?? And $ much, if I may ask. Thanks.
 
Lycosa said:
Stevekt---Where did you get the Red Soddie?? And $ much, if I may ask. Thanks.
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If I remember correctly, I got it from Cumberland. I don't recall how much but I do remember it was pretty difficult to find the knife in smooth black cherry. I don't think they make them anymore.
 
The red one is a Queen Country Cousin. The cost is in the mid-$20 range and the blade is D2. The handles come in different colors. I think I've seen red, black, and yellow. Cumberland Knife Works has the black and yellow. I've seen the red ones on a couple of sites, but I can't remember which ones.
 
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