Beginning in 1990, case replaced the dating system with a stamp that imprinted the actual date on the knife tang. The company originated in little valley, new york, around the turn of the 20th century, before relocating to its current home, bradford, pennsylvania, in 1905. The companys namesake, william russell case, first. This knife features beautiful black smooth delrin handles, trusharp surgical steel blade with brass pins and liners. It features a domestic steel blade and a bright yellow handle that makes it easy to find if you drop it in the field. Butcher and his patron, uncle swain finch, immediately ordered a second printing. Sod buster for sale smkw smoky mountain knife works. Excellent minimalist construction, none of the extra blades or doodads or gizmos you dont need, just everything you do need. We pay royalties to case xx on every knife we customize. This knife is constructed with case trusharp stainless steel which is a special highcarbon steel that helps the blades hold an edge longer than conventional steel. Shop everyday carry knives from case, including the trapper, stockman, sod buster, copperlock, peanut, butterbean, and more. Jetblack synthetic handle curved for a secure grip. Case knives from case knife outlet exclusive case knife. Nov 01, 2014 some say the name refers to midnineteenth century american homestead act settlers who had to bust sodfilled land to plant in it or to build on it and lived in poverty as a result.
What caught my eye was the shape of the blade, which just seemed to have a very functional shape. And you can choose from a wide variety of materials and colors. Case is probably the most collectable knife line produced by any knife manufacturer. Find great deals on ebay for sodbuster case knives. Sod buster jr knives with carbon steel blades will denoted as chrome vanadium steel. Sodbuster knives traditional slip joint knives blade hq. Case xx kentucky bicentennial stag handle sodbuster jr. The handles are smooth black synthetic with brass pins and liners. These bolsters can be squared or rounded depending on the exact model. My idea of the ideal pocketknife is the case baby butterbean.
Identification and price guide, a book by steve pfeiffer. Wielding a knife all day can cause cramps and sore spots. Established in 1889 they have the experience and the history that makes them one of the most popular. Case sod buster jr knife the case sod buster jr knife has a skinner blade with a nail nick for opening, and a handle that is 3 58 long. Discussion in knives started by z0mbisl4y3r, nov 1, 2014. It was, i think, the first time id ever held a nicely finished slipjoint. We carry the full line of case knives, and case knife accessories at discount prices, if you do not see what you want, please email or give us a call. Together they mean this hardworking knife will last as long as you do maybe longer. The blade is hollow ground stainless steel with a sod buster design etched into the metal. Sod buster knives usually have three polished nickel silver bolsters. Little details like a centered blade a sharp even edge bevel are present at a price point where these kinds of details often cant be found.
Sod buster etched 28 stainless steel trusharp skinner blade and ultratough synthetic handle. Skinner blade knife 00032 has been designed to be the perfect handheld pocket knife for all of your cutting needs. The chrome vanadium steel blade is ready to tackle any project and is easy to resharpen. I had no intention of buying one, but a particular knife caught my eye. Typical representatives of the pattern i mean to describe include todays case xx sod buster and sod buster jr. The blades are strong and dependable making it easy to handle daily chores. Buy case xx knives online including limited editions at case knife outlet pocketknives, hunting knives, collector and commemorative knives, kitchen cutlery, gift sets and accessories. This case knife is made with chrome vanadium carbon steel skinner bladeimage that offer amazing control and will retain its edge more efficiently than blades made using i. Jun 05, 2008 i was browsing around my local hardware store, when i noticed a display case of case brand knives. The sod buster jr is smaller than the traditional sod. Truly a workhorse of a knife, the case xx sod buster is available in two sizes.
New listing case sod buster jr knife 1 issue 27 ss sodbuster stainless etch mint. Case xx kentucky bicentennial knife special sod buster jr. Comes in a chrome vanadium version if you like an easysharpening blade, and a stainless steel version if you frequently get your britches wet. Case knives have been made in the usa for over 100 years. The first edition of pioneer history1,000 copiessold out right away. With roots reaching back to 1889, theyve been a major player in the knife industry basically throughout its history and growth. The standard jigged chestnut bone handle of this case knife, 3 58 closed, has brass liners and a nickel silver case shield. Never lacking in having a following, the sod buster has stood the test of time. It also offers extraordinary blade strength and corrosion resistance. Not sure what the newer knives are like, but technology has advanced quite a bit since then and i would never again carry a knife that didnt lock and rusted so easily. My very first case pocket knife was a sodbuster jr. Its beautiful yellow color is bright enough to find if dropped. Shot show exclusive persimmon orange bone, purple haze bone, kentucky bicentennial wood, yellow delrin cv, orange delrin ss, deep canyon red bone ss. All customized case xx knives by finney knives are on the books over at w.
Homesteaders, settlers, and sod busters in the west prezi. Favored by collectors, the case yellow handle pocket knife helps you get the job done right. First image is sodbuster jr, bose backpocket 4 18, tomes lockback 4. This seasons special features offerings include beautiful stainless worked metal lockbacks, sodbusters, a new midfolding hunter with clip, and embellished mini trappers which case has devoted to some of the nations most valued public servants. Sod buster pocket knives range in size from 1 12 inches overall closed to 4 58 inches overall closed. I had a sod buster a long time ago back in the 70s. One of the great everyday pocket knife for projects around the house and outdoors. My daily carry is a case trapper in a belt sheath or sometimes a large sodbuster in a belt sheath.
It had an engraved plow on the blade, and it read sod buster jr. Its called a farmers knife, a miner, simply a work knife or utility knife or, even less elegantly, a sodbuster. More likely, sodbuster, like its cousin, dirt buster, refers to manual labor in general and to the basic personal equipment of farmer, ranch hand. Today, the company still holds fast to the traditions established in those early days. Some say the name refers to midnineteenth century american homestead act settlers who had to bust sodfilled land to plant in it or to build on it and lived in poverty as a result. This is the perfect knife to throw into your edc kit as a tough little hard working uk legal carry folder. Early german examples were, it seems, called folding butcher knives. That was back in the mid 1970s when cases stainless was 440c and the blade profile was more pointy, with subtle swedges and a finer satin grind than the current basic stainless model with black scales. Sodbuster knives are traditional slip joint pocket knives that feature a. From the middle of 1993 to 1999, case returned to the dot system that was used in the 70s and 80s. Homesteaders, settlers, and sod busters in the west by. Find great deals on ebay for sod buster and case sod buster.
Case and sons made with sturdy construction and meant for everyday use, this onehand opening chromevanadium, blade is easy to sharpen to a razorsharp edge. Dec 28, 2012 i gave a case sodbuster as a christmas gift last year and it was intriguing in its practical simplicity. This case sod buster jr is part of the hunter green bone family. Folding pocket knives with different handle patterns including yellow handle, black synthetic handle, smooth synthetic handle, deer stag handle, peach seed handle, and chestnut jigged bone handle. The sod buster jr is smaller than the traditional sod buster without compromising durability. Easy on the pocket in which it is carried and sturdy enough to tackle tasks out of proportion to its size. Nov 05, 2012 the first edition of pioneer history1,000 copiessold out right away. The illustrated case knife is the chestnut bone cv 67cv case sod buster jr knife that features a skinner blade made of chrome vanadium carbon steel with a nail nick for opening. Push and pull factors changed the minds of people to move west. Evidently the blade shape wasis very similar to that of german butcher knives of that day. I gave a case sodbuster as a christmas gift last year and it was intriguing in its practical simplicity.
The tangs are stamped case xx bradford pa 1990 usa, and 27 ss. Case make traditional pocket knives like no one else. By continuing on this website you consent to our use of cookies and similar technology, which collect and share with third parties the ip address of your device and browsing information, to make your browsing experience as useful as possible. Large farmhand, black g10 farmhand jr, blue jeans series g10 farmhand jr, yellow g10 lockback. Case pocket worn old red bone corn cob jig sod buster jr 67 ss 10304 pocket worn old red bone corn cob jig sod buster jr 67 ss 4. This was not as popular with collectors, so case changed back to the dot dating system in the middle of 1993. Featuring a trusharp surgicalsteel skinner blade, this knife makes cutting sod to shape a breeze. All of the knives in the case working knives series feature asground trusharp surgical steel blades with nail nicks.
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