SODBUSTERS... bust 'em out, work 'em hard and show 'em off

[Will Power]

Have to say, anybody poo-poing a Sodbuster might have to have their Traditionalist Card revoked

Certainly, there are plenty of patterns that I don't care for, usually based on aesthetics but the Sodbuster is an understated work-horse by definition. Simple, tough, functional and visually appealing too . Interestingly enough, it's not a particularly old pattern, CASE I believe introduced it in the late 1960s based heavily on wood handled knives from Germany and Italy.

I'd really like to see GEC do another run of all steel Bull Busters but with Osage Orange wood scales that would be a nod to European origins using American skill and domestic wood, it's tough attractive material.

 

[cudgee]

anybody poo-poing a Sodbuster might have to have their Traditionalist Card revoked

the Sodbuster is an understated work-horse by definition. Simple, tough, functional and visually appealing too

Very well put, the defence rests your honor..

 

[cudgee]

Another one i have, probably cannot justify another one,, but that chesnut jigged bone has really got me thinking. Tossed up between that or this one, don't get me wrong this is a nice little carry and so sharp, but love that chesnut color.

 

[Modoc ED]

It never hurts to have a little orange in your Sod Buster Jr. collection.

 

[scattershot]

Well, here are mine. I have a Rough Rider, too, but it’s in the camper.

I,honestly don’t know how I got so many, but they keep following me home.

 

[Marlingspike12]

It never hurts to have a little orange in your Sod Buster Jr. collection.

Nice trio!

 

[Marlingspike12]

Three in CV

 

[Modoc ED]

Nice trio!

Thanks. Back at ya on your trio.

 

[Marlingspike12]

Thanks. Back at ya on your trio.

Thanks!

 

[Modoc ED]

Can't have too many Sod Buster pictures. Here's a 4 5/8" 2138 LSS 9-Dot (1971 Mfg.) large Linerlock Sod Buster. The etch has long sense faded/worn.

 

[CelloDan]

Thanks for reminding me Charlie. I have one of those, and it's been a useful little blade.

Very nice

CelloDan - The first Sodbuster style knives made by GEC were commissioned by @knifeswapper Mike Latham. There were 29 made.

As you can see, they were a "Factory Test Run" made specifically for Mike. Check out the blade etch "Great Eastern Cutlery" with the squirrels on each side of the oval etch. These knives were pre-"Red Neck" and "Farm & Field".

The guy that wrote the review that you linked to at the beginning of this thread had it wrong as to the origins of the Sodbuster style knives by GEC.

Hope this has contributed to your knowledge about the GEC Bull Nose knives Dan.


EDIT: I just took this picture of the tube GEC shipped these knives in.

Great info Ed, TY
Squirrels and knives ... where have I seen that before ( time to get my soddie a selfie with one of those little vermins )

Another one i have, probably cannot justify another one,, but that chesnut jigged bone has really got me thinking. Tossed up between that or this one, don't get me wrong this is a nice little carry and so sharp, but love that chesnut color.

Well Leon, today I ordered me a yellow one because of you , the least you could do is ordered yourself the chestnut that you want so badly

I,honestly don’t know how I got so many, but they keep following me home.

I know, a second started to follow me home today

Three in CV

One for me, soon to be a duo, I'll get back at you in due time

 

[Tx308]

Have a few soddie's in the accumulation case, GEC, Herder, Maserin.

This Brown Mule is th emost unique of the lot, haven't seen another like it. I believe the inlaid mule shield is silver as it tarnishes.

 

[cudgee]

the least you could do is ordered yourself the chestnut that you want so badly

. I found one online here from a retailer, but they are too greedy for my liking, i can get one from my supplier in America a lot cheaper, but they don't have any in stock..

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Have a few soddie's in the accumulation case, GEC, Herder, Maserin.

This Brown Mule is th emost unique of the lot, haven't seen another like it. I believe the inlaid mule shield is silver as it tarnishes.

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I love that shield! Really cool knife

 

[btb01]

Have to say, anybody poo-poing a Sodbuster might have to have their Traditionalist Card revoked

Certainly, there are plenty of patterns that I don't care for, usually based on aesthetics but the Sodbuster is an understated work-horse by definition. Simple, tough, functional and visually appealing too . Interestingly enough, it's not a particularly old pattern, CASE I believe introduced it in the late 1960s based heavily on wood handled knives from Germany and Italy.

I'd really like to see GEC do another run of all steel Bull Busters but with Osage Orange wood scales that would be a nod to European origins using American skill and domestic wood, it's tough attractive material.

Yes! A Bull Nose with wood covers would be outstanding!

 

[CelloDan]

 

[waynorth]

Red Neck!!
A short-lived Brand by GEC!! It turned out Red-Neck was already being used for cutlery by some other small cutler!!! He gave Bill permission to use it, but Bill was worried about it turning into a hassle, so he dropped the name!!!!

 

[waynorth]

Bill also made a Red Delrin, D-2 model when at Queen!

 

[rishma]

It never hurts to have a little orange in your Sod Buster Jr. collection.

To my eyes some SB Jrs are pointier than others. I like the pointier ones.

 

[rishma]

GEC F&F SB is my favorite yard knife. Pinchable with my gloves on.