Many many years ago I was heading to the mountains on an archery elk hunt. I had forgotten my sheath knife and needed a quick replacement. I stopped at a hardware store and on a whim decided I could get by with a hunting size folder so I bought the large case Sodbuster As luck would have it I killed an elk with my recurve bow on that trip and the Sodbuster did the job quartering and skinning. I really haven’t been hunting without it since. It’s done lots of deer antelope and elk! 👍
that old timer lookingggggg sweet!!! I agree for everyday normal tasks this tools are excellent options. I used them all the time in my office and people don't think about it at all... and actually get complements all the time.. Thanks for sharing ...
I've watched quite a few Case Sod Buster Jr reviews on CZcams and there are a couple things nobody seems to mention. One, how light they are. The thin handled ones only weigh 1.9 oz. That's very light for a knife of this size and capability. Obviously, the light weight is mostly due to having only one blade. But also because they don't have nickel silver bolsters on the ends adding weight, and because the blade is so light. Two, the blade grind is hollow ground. This makes it a terrific slicer and contributes to the light weight since when they grind the steel it removes a lot of weight from each side. And the blade stock is pretty thin to begin with. Another advantage of a hollow grind is that the thinness of the blade continues upward into the blade further than any other grind. This means that as you sharpen the knife over time, it remains relatively easy to get a fine edge because the blade remains so thin.
Sod busters also maximise the cover real estate so if you have beautiful jigged bone covers like those case knives you generally get more more of it on a sod buster. I happen to like a bit of contrast with a bolster though and that Shrade Old Timer gives you the best of both worlds. I'm loving the rich golden brown tones on that saw cut bone. That's a huge jump in quality over recent Old Timer ranges.
@@ericasedc my other comment was a DM to Boston Blade Review regarding a Bark River I sent his way. No idea how it ended up on your video, my apologies.
Absolutely gorgeous crew you got there!!! I totally agree that the Sodbuster style knife is one of the best and it was a Crimson Peach Seed Jigged Sodbuster jr that got me into traditional slipjoint knives 🤌❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@@ericasedc Probably will! These new ones really caught my interest because they have adjustable pivots and backlocks. Don't see that too often on traditional knives.
Yo yo Erica fantastic video…… I’ve been chasing these buggers for years and years if it has a sodbuster pattern I’m all over it!!!! Thanks so much have a fantastic weekend go home stay out of that pub!!!! Lol 😂
Love your video! "Go use your SH!T", perfect! This is by far one of the best reviews and comparisons I have seen on the Sodbuster type knives. Thank you!
Ive got the large case sod buster with the dark wooden handles. I think its wood. I know its a great knife for use in the woods and on the farm. Really like mine. Perfect fit for my hand.
The bruin is my favorite traditional knife. I have the all. I'm working on getting USA made older models. They make a heritage series w/ d2 which is an awesome work knife. It has a toothy edge. They have standard models at tractor supply for 10 dollars in the deal bins right now. Really enjoy your content
Love the videos, keep up the good work! Just received my first Case sodbuster jr. today. Yellow with CV steel. Blade was so out of alignment it was rubbing on one of the liners. Disappointed but thats Case I guess.....hopefully the replacement is better.
I purchased a NOS 2018 Sodbuster Jr. last week in the Peach Seed Jig Amber Bone with the SSB blade and I put my 1991 CASE XX Trapper in my box of knives and put the Trapper Jr. in my front pocket.👍👏❤️🇺🇸
Just found your channel and I must say you have such a refreshing take on knives… I just got my first Case Sodbuster and absolutely love it! Thanks for the great videos 😊
I was very unsure about this style of knife initially, so I purchased the version that is manufactured by Imperial before going whole hog into the Case brand, and I have to say, as happy as I am with my Case knives, theres something about being able to get versions of a simple knife thats designed well for 10 bucks. If you just need a knife, its hard to go wrong with this pattern. It just works. I also agree when it comes to ergonomics too. Theres a comfort in the simplicity of these designs.
Nice to see the Old Timer knives back in the USA. If you ever get a chance to get your hands on a U.S. made Sharpfinger take it. I have an original from the 70s and absolutely love it.
Muy buenas,recien suscrito.Preciosa coleccion de sodbusters,tambien es mi patron favorito pero desde Europa que es donde nacio este patron ( no se le olvide) se echa en falta en su coleccion alguna pieza alemana,española,francesa o italiana con patron sodbuster,que las hay y de muy buena calidad.Por aqui las llamamos Hippekniep Campaña Mineur etc .Tambien comentar las excelentes piezas mostradas,algunas de dificil forma de obtener desde aqui.Me encantaroa poder comprar desde España sodbusters de USA sin problemas.Bueno,un saludo y gran video amiga!!
The Tru-sharp is actually pretty cool. So easy to bring up to razor. Of course, we like patina, but there are just so many cool styles and colors that only come in stainless. I’ll take both. Best blade style on case and I always prefer single bladed knives. I’m also a fan of the vanilla puddin’ Delryn version, and they’ve been doing that over a hundred years.
You lit a fire with this video bc I had three Soddys at the time and now I have nine lol Of course the great belt sheath I bought from Randy at GA Adventures helped with the decision BtW it holds Barlows and a bunch of other knives too Love you a bunch
IDK if I told you that my endoscopy came back as just scar tissue and not cancer However all the doctors at both hospitals are trying to get me to have the radical surgery that removes my esophagus and makes a new one out of my stomach So I’m getting a second opinion from University of Michigan Hospital
Hi Erica great channel loving the Sodbuster content! I always carry one in my fifth pocket and like many others its one of my all time favorite patterns. I have a question and hope to hear your thoughts and advice. First you have inspired my to add to my collection. I will have to make some online purchases for the models I am interested in but I am concerned about QC issues especially blade centering how do you handle this if buying online? Do you have any recommended companies to buy from? Many thanks!
I am also a fan of locking sodbuster style. Not too many choices though, they're mostly slipjoints. I am thinking about getting a Boker traditional series gentlemen's knife, but it is made of D2 and i'm not sure if D2 acquires patina
Roper makes an awesome locking style sod buster made with genuine white bone handle. If you only buy US made then you won't like it. It's great quality for $20 shipped and has a carbon steel blade, buy from Chicago knives. To be honest I've gotten some seriously lacking Case stockman's and trappers with bad quality control. So for me just because it says made in US does not mean great quality for the money.
@@frankcastle4213 I purchased the Roper Tumbleweed knife you mentioned and it's great. Although after some time I realized that I prefer stainless because my carbon blade looks like a mess now. I can fix it up no problem, but I don't enjoy maintaining anything beyond what is absolutely necessary. So from now on I'll probably stick with stainless blades. One of the things I love about my Swiss Army Knife is that I don't have to fuss with it at all and it stays perfect. The Roper knife is otherwise great in terms of aesthetic and utility. Thanks for the suggestion 👍
Hi Erica Patina is cool, unfortunately, opening bags of sand to lay concrete flagstones wears it off😢 Looks like I'll need to up my patina forming game!
The more pocket knives I have the less any one gets abused. I’m a lifetime angler and 70 years old. Years ago CASE was the knife to own. Of course we all had our Buck Knives. Schrade was another favorite brand. The blade design lends itself to many tasks including BUSHCRAFT tasks. I’m no longer a fan of slip joints. My favorite edc now has to be some of my Cold Steel s35vn Folders. I also carry a falkniven dual sided pocket stone. 1095 steel is absolutely fine in my opinion as well.
Double check that old timer bruin, my buddy got one that was suppose to be 1095 high carbon and went to force a patina and absolutely nothing happened, tried tons of different methods and absolutely no discoloration happened, emailed old timer and got no reply, was very odd because I’ve forced patinas on tons of 1095 and it always took it very quick.
Erica, do you have any Large Sodbusters?I I recently got a full sized Case Sodbuster, and I like it even better than my Jrs! Big, tough knife, so comfortable in hand, but light enough to pocket carry, which is how I’ve been carrying it. Left front pocket with my bandana.
@@ericasedc I used to love my soddie jrs. Have a yellow CV that’s about 18 years old and a black jigged delrin handled one my wife got me. Those were my EDCs for years. Those and a Case Peanut. But ever since I bought this full sized Soddie, the Jrs feel so dang small! I was never a big knife guy, although I did EDC an Elephamt Toe, so after that, the weight of a large soddie in my pocket is nothing. Lol
I guarantee people her in Cali would lose their shit over a Sodbuster as bad as an auto. I got the cops called on me a few years ago for "brandishing a combat knife" because some Karen in the Wal Mart parking lot saw me using a SAK to open up a toy I had just bought for my nephew who I was watching after my brother's near-fatal accident. Apparently the "Army" part of the SAK name makes it a combat knife in my fellow commiefornians' eyes. Karen got laughed at by the cops and nailed for a false 911 call 🤣
It’s so cool to follow you on your knife journey, after the mid techs and custom knives, you’ve been bitten by the Case bug! My condolences…
I enjoy this more!
Many many years ago I was heading to the mountains on an archery elk hunt. I had forgotten my sheath knife and needed a quick replacement. I stopped at a hardware store and on a whim decided I could get by with a hunting size folder so I bought the large case Sodbuster
As luck would have it I killed an elk with my recurve bow on that trip and the Sodbuster did the job quartering and skinning. I really haven’t been hunting without it since. It’s done lots of deer antelope and elk! 👍
that old timer lookingggggg sweet!!! I agree for everyday normal tasks this tools are excellent options. I used them all the time in my office and people don't think about it at all... and actually get complements all the time.. Thanks for sharing ...
You have a wonderful collection!
Love your collection of happy sod-busters . Not scary to the public is important for me . I mostly carry my knIfe without slip just in backpocket
Awesome!!
The Sodbuster is the first knife I remember falling in love with. It remains my second favorite pattern next to the stockman.
I've watched quite a few Case Sod Buster Jr reviews on CZcams and there are a couple things nobody seems to mention. One, how light they are. The thin handled ones only weigh 1.9 oz. That's very light for a knife of this size and capability. Obviously, the light weight is mostly due to having only one blade. But also because they don't have nickel silver bolsters on the ends adding weight, and because the blade is so light. Two, the blade grind is hollow ground. This makes it a terrific slicer and contributes to the light weight since when they grind the steel it removes a lot of weight from each side. And the blade stock is pretty thin to begin with. Another advantage of a hollow grind is that the thinness of the blade continues upward into the blade further than any other grind. This means that as you sharpen the knife over time, it remains relatively easy to get a fine edge because the blade remains so thin.
Exactly. No back bevel to speak of. Just maintain your edge and the rest will take care of itself
Sod busters also maximise the cover real estate so if you have beautiful jigged bone covers like those case knives you generally get more more of it on a sod buster. I happen to like a bit of contrast with a bolster though and that Shrade Old Timer gives you the best of both worlds. I'm loving the rich golden brown tones on that saw cut bone. That's a huge jump in quality over recent Old Timer ranges.
Yes!!!
What a great selection of Soddy’s!!!
Thank you man!!!
@@ericasedc my other comment was a DM to Boston Blade Review regarding a Bark River I sent his way. No idea how it ended up on your video, my apologies.
Absolutely gorgeous crew you got there!!! I totally agree that the Sodbuster style knife is one of the best and it was a Crimson Peach Seed Jigged Sodbuster jr that got me into traditional slipjoint knives 🤌❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I love Soddy’s!!!!!
That Bruin looks great! I gotta add that one to the list of knives I want to buy this year. Have an awesome weekend!
Knife Center has em! Cheers to the weekend!
Hell yes, I love those knives after using the one you gave me! Stays sharp for a very long time too!!
Which is surprising!
Love me a sodbuster. It’s a farmer’s pattern. Seems like it would suit you well.
It works very well for me!
I’m liking the Bruin and I have several of the Case Sodbuster Jrs and love them especially with the the GA Adventurer Sheath
Love you E
Love you most T!!!
@@ericasedc
It means a lot and helps me to know ppl care about me and pray for me
I love you for it too
I love classic slip joints. Still need a Sod Buster, and this video just makes me want one even more. Love the content. Thanks.
Grab one!!!
Very nice selection, thanks for sharing. Those slips were all very nice too.
They really are!
Been looking at the Smith & Sons Mudbug for a long time. All these sod buster videos are pushing me closer to the edge lmao
Do it!!!! Those are awesome!
@@ericasedc Probably will! These new ones really caught my interest because they have adjustable pivots and backlocks. Don't see that too often on traditional knives.
Some of the slips look very nice.
Yo yo Erica fantastic video…… I’ve been chasing these buggers for years and years if it has a sodbuster pattern I’m all over it!!!! Thanks so much have a fantastic weekend go home stay out of that pub!!!! Lol 😂
Omg I am literally on the way now Pete!!!🤣🤣🤣
Very nice step spread of your Bullnose collection.
Nice to watch a new video. Keep doing what you're doing.
Love you Mike!
Love your video! "Go use your SH!T", perfect! This is by far one of the best reviews and comparisons I have seen on the Sodbuster type knives. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Nice collection, thanks for sharing 😊
Thank YOU for watching!
I also like to carry classic slipjoints, they're so uncomplicated and basic in a good way.
Absolutely agree
Ive got the large case sod buster with the dark wooden handles. I think its wood. I know its a great knife for use in the woods and on the farm. Really like mine. Perfect fit for my hand.
I love that for you!!!!
I love them soo much , They can take such a crazy edge to where you cut yourself n it wont bleed sharp. I need more after i gifted a few away.
Yeeees!
The bruin is my favorite traditional knife. I have the all. I'm working on getting USA made older models. They make a heritage series w/ d2 which is an awesome work knife. It has a toothy edge. They have standard models at tractor supply for 10 dollars in the deal bins right now. Really enjoy your content
Thanks so much!!
Sodbuster's are just about perfect. The Buck 112 is close
Agreed Dave!!!
Love the videos, keep up the good work! Just received my first Case sodbuster jr. today. Yellow with CV steel. Blade was so out of alignment it was rubbing on one of the liners. Disappointed but thats Case I guess.....hopefully the replacement is better.
Oh no!
I purchased a NOS 2018 Sodbuster Jr. last week in the Peach Seed Jig Amber Bone with the SSB blade and I put my 1991 CASE XX Trapper in my box of knives and put the Trapper Jr. in my front pocket.👍👏❤️🇺🇸
Sudbusters from Case are beautiful knives, I really like them and Stockman is also worth it!👍
These are great! Awesome slips too
Thanks so much!
Just found your channel and I must say you have such a refreshing take on knives… I just got my first Case Sodbuster and absolutely love it! Thanks for the great videos 😊
Welcome!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I really like that Bruin
It’s honestly awesome so far!
Absolutely awesome video! Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed!
I think you’ve talked me into liking sodbusters. 😜
You’re funny Richter! Love ya bro!
I was very unsure about this style of knife initially, so I purchased the version that is manufactured by Imperial before going whole hog into the Case brand, and I have to say, as happy as I am with my Case knives, theres something about being able to get versions of a simple knife thats designed well for 10 bucks. If you just need a knife, its hard to go wrong with this pattern. It just works. I also agree when it comes to ergonomics too. Theres a comfort in the simplicity of these designs.
Nice to see the Old Timer knives back in the USA. If you ever get a chance to get your hands on a U.S. made Sharpfinger take it. I have an original from the 70s and absolutely love it.
I have one!
I ordered the old timer Bruin based on your video. Looking forward to trying it out.
Yay!!!
More great content!!
Hey thanks brother!!!
Muy buenas,recien suscrito.Preciosa coleccion de sodbusters,tambien es mi patron favorito pero desde Europa que es donde nacio este patron ( no se le olvide) se echa en falta en su coleccion alguna pieza alemana,española,francesa o italiana con patron sodbuster,que las hay y de muy buena calidad.Por aqui las llamamos Hippekniep Campaña Mineur etc .Tambien comentar las excelentes piezas mostradas,algunas de dificil forma de obtener desde aqui.Me encantaroa poder comprar desde España sodbusters de USA sin problemas.Bueno,un saludo y gran video amiga!!
The Tru-sharp is actually pretty cool. So easy to bring up to razor. Of course, we like patina, but there are just so many cool styles and colors that only come in stainless. I’ll take both. Best blade style on case and I always prefer single bladed knives. I’m also a fan of the vanilla puddin’ Delryn version, and they’ve been doing that over a hundred years.
Yes Sir!!!
Yo happy Friday Erica 🥳, love me some sodbusters. 💙
Me too pal!!!
Watching this video again👍
I love that Randy’
New to your channel. Saw a shout out to your channel by Georgia Adventurer. Enjoyed the video. Keep up the great work.
Awh thank you so much!
In want one of those Hitch and Timber pouches for my Sodbuster Jr but I can't justify buying a $40 pouch for a knife i paid $13 for.
Case sod buster in buffalo horn & S35 steel is worth checking out. ✌️
Awesome!
The Sodbuster an anachronism ..... what better reason not get and use ! Erica terrific video and advice ! 🤗
Hey thanks K!!!!!
You lit a fire with this video bc I had three Soddys at the time and now I have nine lol Of course the great belt sheath I bought from Randy at GA Adventures helped with the decision BtW it holds Barlows and a bunch of other knives too
Love you a bunch
I love that! And YOU!!!!!
IDK if I told you that my endoscopy came back as just scar tissue and not cancer
However all the doctors at both hospitals are trying to get me to have the radical surgery that removes my esophagus and makes a new one out of my stomach So I’m getting a second opinion from University of Michigan Hospital
@@terrillschneider3778 that is WAY better news than I figured! YAY T!!!!!!
Hi Erica great channel loving the Sodbuster content! I always carry one in my fifth pocket and like many others its one of my all time favorite patterns. I have a question and hope to hear your thoughts and advice. First you have inspired my to add to my collection. I will have to make some online purchases for the models I am interested in but I am concerned about QC issues especially blade centering how do you handle this if buying online? Do you have any recommended companies to buy from? Many thanks!
You should try esnyx beer buster I believe you may like
Good taste in knives Erica
Why thank ya!
I like the one on the right end
Thanks!!!
@@ericasedcwhat model is that?
@@randysimmons9838 the Old Timer Bruin
Just started watching your channel! Nice work, good feedback. Will you ever start making your own knives
I hope!!!
Hello! Know I’m late to this video but I was wondering which hitch and timber slip that is. Thanks!!
Which Hitch & Timber slip works best for the sod buster jr?
I am also a fan of locking sodbuster style. Not too many choices though, they're mostly slipjoints. I am thinking about getting a Boker traditional series gentlemen's knife, but it is made of D2 and i'm not sure if D2 acquires patina
Roper makes an awesome locking style sod buster made with genuine white bone handle. If you only buy US made then you won't like it. It's great quality for $20 shipped and has a carbon steel blade, buy from Chicago knives. To be honest I've gotten some seriously lacking Case stockman's and trappers with bad quality control. So for me just because it says made in US does not mean great quality for the money.
@@frankcastle4213 I purchased the Roper Tumbleweed knife you mentioned and it's great. Although after some time I realized that I prefer stainless because my carbon blade looks like a mess now. I can fix it up no problem, but I don't enjoy maintaining anything beyond what is absolutely necessary. So from now on I'll probably stick with stainless blades. One of the things I love about my Swiss Army Knife is that I don't have to fuss with it at all and it stays perfect. The Roper knife is otherwise great in terms of aesthetic and utility. Thanks for the suggestion 👍
Should check out Otter messers Sod busters.
I have. Stunning!!!!
Which sod buster was the second from left with the thinner profile?
Hi Erica
Patina is cool, unfortunately, opening bags of sand to lay concrete flagstones wears it off😢
Looks like I'll need to up my patina forming game!
Oh crap!!!
Which size Hitch slip fits the sod buster ?
Could we get a bruin vs sod buster break down ?
yes!
The more pocket knives I have the less any one gets abused.
I’m a lifetime angler and 70 years old. Years ago CASE was the knife to own. Of course we all had our Buck Knives. Schrade was another favorite brand.
The blade design lends itself to many tasks including BUSHCRAFT tasks.
I’m no longer a fan of slip joints.
My favorite edc now has to be some of my Cold Steel s35vn Folders. I also carry a falkniven dual sided pocket stone. 1095 steel is absolutely fine in my opinion as well.
Double check that old timer bruin, my buddy got one that was suppose to be 1095 high carbon and went to force a patina and absolutely nothing happened, tried tons of different methods and absolutely no discoloration happened, emailed old timer and got no reply, was very odd because I’ve forced patinas on tons of 1095 and it always took it very quick.
Box says stainless haha
@@ericasedc stainless lol wtf I thought they were advertising 1095 on there USA made line of old timers 😑
@@darynschultz so the blade says 1095 HC and the box says stainless and the website said 1095 high carbon
Erica, do you have any Large Sodbusters?I I recently got a full sized Case Sodbuster, and I like it even better than my Jrs! Big, tough knife, so comfortable in hand, but light enough to pocket carry, which is how I’ve been carrying it. Left front pocket with my bandana.
Nah- way too big for me!
@@ericasedc I used to love my soddie jrs. Have a yellow CV that’s about 18 years old and a black jigged delrin handled one my wife got me. Those were my EDCs for years. Those and a Case Peanut. But ever since I bought this full sized Soddie, the Jrs feel so dang small! I was never a big knife guy, although I did EDC an Elephamt Toe, so after that, the weight of a large soddie in my pocket is nothing. Lol
Hello Erica! Where can I purchase Richter slips? I can't find them anywhere.
Contact him via Instagram- cheers!
you can pick up boker’s locking sodbusters in d2 if you wanna talk about high edge retention tool steel lol
Where's your go-to for the Case ones?
What?
Like where do you find those totally sick ones? Is it a closely guarded secret?
@@jahmama8652 Online dealers- SMKW has tons of options
I guarantee people her in Cali would lose their shit over a Sodbuster as bad as an auto. I got the cops called on me a few years ago for "brandishing a combat knife" because some Karen in the Wal Mart parking lot saw me using a SAK to open up a toy I had just bought for my nephew who I was watching after my brother's near-fatal accident. Apparently the "Army" part of the SAK name makes it a combat knife in my fellow commiefornians' eyes. Karen got laughed at by the cops and nailed for a false 911 call 🤣
Oh my!!!!!
Glad I left. Some neighbors are probably glad I left too.
Have you tried the boker sod buster with a lock ? It's a freaking beast of a knife