Good info on Sodbuster jr.

[BullRunBear]

A couple of recent threads mentioned the Case CV Sodbuster Jr. I like 'basic' knives (old carbon Schrades, Mora classics, etc.) and the Sodbuster sounded good. Just picked one up this morning and I am impressed. I have several Case SS knives. They are good but I like the CV Sodbuster better.

It came sharp and a few strokes on the strop made it arm hair shaving sharp. The fit and finish are better than I expected for an inexpensive knife. I really like the yellow grips. They are smooth, warm and comfortable and remind me of the knife I had as a kid. The spring pressure holds the blade safely open. It would take a serious effort for it to close on your fingers.

This may be my ultimate pocket knife for weight and size. The blade's spine is a bit thicker than an Opinel #6 (an old favorite) and it feels a bit more solid. Another plus for me is it will make an excellent pocket whittler. I've been using a Kersaw Double Cross as a whittler but the Sodbuster Jr. is much more comfortable and cuts at least as well.

Do I need any other of the CV Case knives? No. Will I get more in the future? Very likely.

Jeff

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Congrads on finding one they are getting like hens teeth.

 

[BullRunBear]

Thanks, Deltaboy. The more I use the Sodbuster, the more likely I'll get more Case CV knives.

The point of the OP was to show how helpful the info on THR can be. This is just the latest example where I learn something beneficial due to information I find here. THR is a wonderful resource.

Jeff

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Yes it is I am cruising Ebay for a CV steel one.

 

[hso]

Case now has carbon fiber scaled Sodbuster Juniors, but they're in their stainless.

 

[Il Duca]

I'm currently carrying one of the SS Jr's and I'm liking it so far. I like to keep a simpler knife thrown in the pocket with the keys not only to keep from scaring people when I pull out a monster blade to do something simple but also so I can hand off an inexpensive knife if someone asks to use one. No way I'm going to hand a Microtech or Benchmade to anybody who ain't blood! And maybe not even then.

 

[Zeke/PA]

Shop around on line and you can find CASE Sodbusters of the CV version.
The local Mom and Pop has two that JUST MIGHT find their way into my "stash".

 

[Blackhawk30]

I found a stainless Sodbuster @ the gun show in Richmond a few weeks ago.Lowe's has Sodbuster JR's in stainless for $24.

 

[BullRunBear]

I picked up a CV Medium Stockman model (love those yellow grips) yesterday to go with the Sodbuster jr. A local Tractor Supply Co. store has several CV models and I may get a Trapper soon. It's the only store in my area that has them. The prices aren't the lowest I've seen but they are below the full manufacturer price and I can inspect them.

I have a corresponding Case Stockman in stainless with the usual jigged grips and prefer the CV version.

Jeff

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Thanks