My thoughts on the Case Sod Buster

the Sod Buster is probably my favorite knife by Case. Just a simple jack knife with elegant lines. I especially love the classic styling with the Delrin handles and bird's eye rivets! So is it Sod Buster or Sodbuster? Let the blade etch settle the argument!

[@gregorygolden1296]

Always wanted one since i first layed eyes on one.... A good friend gave me one last weekend. I cleaned it up and it took.a crazy sharp edge. So. For now on it will be my back up for my RECON-1. Am more than happy to have it. Thanks John.

[@viking7560]

I have the same admiration for the Sod buster. The first time I saw one was in a display case in Western Auto as a child. There were more beautiful knives in the display case but I was always drawn to this one. Several years later when I was able to buy my first (Sod buster JR.) I was overjoyed. I’ve since acquired another JR proper, a JR in bone and a full size. As you said, beautiful elegance and spot on branding that captures a simpler time in America as well as a Currier and Ives print!

[@kjgas6945]

You have to love the simplicity of the case sod buster knife! Beautifully simple and versatile! Love your videos. Thank you sir!👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯

[@jjcahill8934]

Now there is a folder that brings back memories! I picked up my first Sodbuster at age 11. It made quite an impression on me since it was my first single bladed (large) folder. The Sodbuster was in my pocket nearly every day for 2 years, until I found the Buck 110. Immediately I notified my folks the Buck was a "must have" for Boy Scouts!:) Both were (and are) excellent knives! Thanks for the video!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Hard to argue with the Buck 110 as great out door knife but for me, the Sod Buster is a better choice. Might be that I live in a more urban environment or just that it is slimmer in the pocket. The locking blade is a definite plus on the Buck 110 - no doubt there! Thanks for watching.

[@jjcahill8934]

I agree, as the Sodbuster is very pocket friendly and the Buck mostly required using the belt sheath. I also like the drop point over the clip for a utility knife. In those days (very early 1970's) the 110 was a "must have" even though it is a "tank" of a folder.

Deciding to buy one right now. Your passion made the decision.

[@bohonea1602]

I've got a the very same black sodbuster, I've had mine for 15 years and its still going strong! I can't recommend it enough!!! Thanks for the video!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I still think these are some of the best knives Case makes!

[@bohonea1602]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias I agree. I've also got the jr sodbuster in cv steel. I love it too.

[@scotts.1401]

While I’ve never owned any Bear & Son knifes I see they make both locking and non-locking versions called “Farmhand”. Have gifted a number of Case Sod Busters over the years. All ended up in happy homes. Enjoying your videos, please keep them coming!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Scott S., you are correct. The principle difference is the Bear &Son Farmhand uses a G10 handle and cost about $5-10 more. The Bear uses a lockback instead of a linerlock, which might be more comfortable. I’ve haven’t gotten around to get the B&S yet either but I might grab the lockback in the near future. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@davidanthony30]

Just got the B&S nonlocking farmhands since I found them on amazon for under $20 each, and while I like them, I wouldn't recommend them unless you can put your own edge on them. All 3 B&S knives I've gotten have come with terrible edges. The farmhands are 1095 carbon steel so it isn't too much work to redo them, but it is something you should be prepared to do if you decide to pick them up.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

David Anthony, thanks for the heads up. The plus is you have 1095. That should be similar to the Case with CV blades but I’d probably go with the CV. That said I’m tempted to give Bear another try.

[@michiganedge4770]

I own most common patterns but my favorite is the sod buster. I own 100-$200 dollar spydercos and benchmades and I actually prefer the sod buster. Currently I am carrying a black handled sod buster jr in ss. It is by far the sharpest knife I own and touches up in seconds. I probably own 10 sod busters. Can’t beat the price and simplicity. I love the classic yellow handled busters in cv steel as well. On a few of my busters I grind my blade into a spear point. I like you love to be able to pinch my blade and open it. Makes it a handy work knife. Thanks for the video. -Kevin

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I think I prefer the junior to the Standard Sod Buster. It's more pocket friendly. But large or small, it is fantastic knife and a great carry!

[@rickkerans8485]

What a great looking practical knife. The look is very nice and basic in an artistic sort of way. Hope to find one nowadays.

[@Fangsinurface]

The sod buster design IMO is the perfect every day work knife design. Great review by the way.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I agree, very simple. Truly a no nonsense knife. Thanks for dropping by. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@tntanto]

The first time I saw a Sod Buster was in 1985. It was in a display case for Case knives that was located in a small town furniture store. I have yet to purchase one, but maybe this Christmas.

[@florencebeasley7516]

I agree! One of my favs for years! I have the 2138 stainless for probably 40 yrs. or so!

[@jesterskull38]

Got one and still keeping an eye out for more, lol, gotta love the hunt

[@johnnoodles2155]

It's quite interesting how different blade shapes become popular in different cultures! Apparently, the standard shape in the US is clip point, while here in the Nordic Countries, the "skinner" shape of the Sod Buster blade is standard :)

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

And it seems like the British love a lambsfoot or (non-pointy) knife. It really is an interesting topic when you think about it.

[@CandidZulu]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias The Swedish version of the Sodbuster would probably be the EKA38.

[@fossilimprint2954]

I like your point of view.

[@larrymarkowitz8386]

FYI, I am watching your thoughts on a knife I am waiting for the mailman to deliver. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@BladeObssession]

Agreed the Sod Buster is the best Case knife with the Mako being my second favorite

[@armandcouture4655]

Tobias I just found this video because I am excited to be getting mine tomorrow. I have an amber jigged peach seed bone Case Sod Buster but it is to delicate for me to really use at work so I ordered the Black Handled Delrin one in the large size. Probably order the red or orange delrin sod buster Junior also. Maybe yellow cv one too to develope that patina. My bone one is in Carbon Steel. Gotta get the CV before they stop making them!

[@navajovian]

I have my grandfather’s 1981 large locking sod buster. It’s in such beautiful shape I’ve been hesitant to use it.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

john chasmar, I would classify that knife as a family heirloom; something to cherish. If your grandfather had used it then perhaps he would also like you to use it. But maybe it would also be a great story to pass on to your own children. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching my video. I try to upload new content at least once a week.

[@navajovian]

He definitely used it “lightly” and I know he would want me to use it. To me it is an heirloom that i know my children wouldn’t really appreciate, so I think I’ll use it lightly and hopefully pass it down to my grandson some day. Thank you for the great video.

[@jeremiahburns9102]

Very good video I have the same black one a yellow one and a orange one

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

The Sod Buster is just a good utilitarian knife.

[@markjg2275]

Nice Sodbuster I will have to try one .

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

You should! It's a good basic knife!

[@cmd2four]

Although there are half a dozen sod busters with carbon steel blades in my collection, my black delrin stainless steel version looks like Ebony and brass.. talk about class, simple elegance as you say. And its tight lock up is the best of all of them.

[@MsBricktop80]

I Orderd the Yellow & Black! 🙂 Now im Waiting.

[@climbingoutlaw9554]

Just picked one up today. Black, SS blade like yours. I don’t know what took me so long. It’s a beauty

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

My only problem with the Case Sod Buster is they keep going up in price!

[@climbingoutlaw9554]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias It was $35

[@moderntentcamping]

I have carried a small folding knife in my pocket for over 55 years and around 1990, I carried a small Case Sodbuster as my edc. But I didn’t carry it long because the blade hinge developed some slop after a few months. Have you ever heard of this problem? I don’t know why it had that problem. Started carrying a SAK Tinker and have never changed.

[@cmd2four]

That's a common issue on these work knives. Just put that bad boy in a vice or pinch the bird's eye rivet with some good pliers to tighten up the joint.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

I just purchased my very first sodbuster Jr today and it is my first sodbuster of any type and it is in that tan bone and it is absolutely beautiful.I’m a Big fan of CASE XX knives.I may buy a Black one but I wish they made a RED one because it would replace my CASE XX Trapper on some days and nothing does at this time.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

FYI, they have made Red Delrin and Red Bone Sod Busters.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias I found a Red one on eBay so it’s on my radar now.👍🇺🇸

[@bruceswearingen7718]

I've had 3 + R R tortoise & A.G.Russells versions ( 3 different handle materials)

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

That's pretty cool.

[@PlanktoniusRex]

I have my grandfather's old Carl Schlieper Solingen Sodbuster with wood sides. He and my father used it pretty hard for many decades and now I have it. I know it is at least 50 years old but likely older. I remember as a kid my father kept it in the bottom of a toolbox so it dates back to at least the late 60's and it was old then. It has the blade tang stamp with the Carl Schlieper name and location on one side and on the other is "D.R.G.M". It is non-locking and has no mid-stop. I have not been able to get much more info on it.

[@soupspoon9554]

Awesome video 👏

[@RebeccaSmith77]

Landed here looking for a review on the Sod Buster Jr. as I was considering it instead of a GEC Bull Nose (due to the reported hard pull of the Bull Nose). I don't have a Sod Buster, but I do have a GEC Bull Buster, if you don't have a comparison video of the two, would that be something you'd consider?

[@cocabandi]

That Sodbuster in black really is a nice knife. I don't know how old this video is, but Rough Rider now makes a sodbuster style folder, the RR1708, in blackwood - and it's a lockback. Thinking of getting one. 🗡️🗡️

[@rockets4kids]

I just wish Case made something between the full size and the Jr. I have a few from other makers with handles around 4" and those are just about perfect for me.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I know what you're talking about. I also have a couple that are 4 inches closed. It really is a sweet spot for this frame.

[@petecwalina8789]

Sometimes I wonder if Al Buck looked at a Sodbuster and it was a bit of Inspiration for the Buck 110

[@luckymeziere3675]

Actually the buck 110 came out first

[@petecwalina8789]

@@luckymeziere3675 I think the Sodbuster or Pattern came out before the 110..It was a Knife made in Germany as an Economical but Practical/Durable Tool for Farmers and Such...However I may be wrong

[@luckymeziere3675]

@@petecwalina8789 yeah the pattern did come out long before the 110

[@petecwalina8789]

@@luckymeziere3675 Dont Sweat it..I used to think the same thing til I researched it some.If you can ever find a Copy snag a Book by Steven Dick titled "The Working Folding Knife"

[@r123brown]

Thanks for sharing

[@bdwillis8284]

Just a great knife!

[@LarryDMohr]

I own 8 of them. Four of the big daddy and four of their sons. i love them. The best case knife they make. Oh and you can cut restaurant steaks with ease with the big daddy.

[@douglashill6575]

Are you talking about case or rough rider

[@johnbanco862]

My 1974 sodbuster ben in my tackle box . lost count of the fish i cleaned with it.some whitetails to!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Not a bad choice at all for the tackle box or the hunting vest!

[@ramblers69]

Great review, don't have one in my collection, but that may change, :)

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Highly recommended. Just a good all around knife. Thanks for watching

[@rickperry240]

Is this a good steel I just bought one for $26

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

420HC. Similar to what Buck uses. Good is a relative term. It will dull quicker than others but it also sharpens easy. It really depends on what you're using the knife for.

[@tsnyder6506]

Just ordered me a sod buster Jr I'm pumped

[@duanemiles1558]

I first got my case knife and a can of band aid for whittling. I still have the knife and my fingers. Simple fun.

[@_MiMo_]

Does anyone make a "lockback" sod buster in the "jr" size? Thanks

[@mattwuttke]

ABKT makes a locking sod buster in smooth white bone but it's only 3.5 inches long. They use 1070 carbon on that model.

[@_MiMo_]

@@mattwuttke Thank you.

[@dougdumbrill7234]

My sodbuster does gutting , skinning , carving, fish cleaning and every other job there is! I rely on it constantly and with all confidence.👍

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks for the testimonial. It real is just a simple blade that can do about any chore.

[@dougdumbrill7234]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias PS I wish I could find this exact handle on a fixed blade.🤔

[@timberliftersurvival1836]

do you use the big sodbuster or the junior? thinking of picking one up myself now for small game & fish.

[@dougdumbrill7234]

@@timberliftersurvival1836 I’d actually start with the big one!😳 It’s just so versatile!!! You can forget your belt knife and still have everything covered!

[@montedodge341]

Just bought one today !!! From local hardware store🙂

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

love it when I hear about a knife being bought at a local hardware store! I wish more hardware stores sold pocket knives!

[@montedodge341]

@KnifeChatswithTobias I really try to support local stores ,,,, Ma & Pa stores that is. Eight miles away I have a small Ace Hardware Store who has a small Case Knife selection. Usually once a month I try to visit it and usually find a good one. I noticed now they have begun to carry a few Bear and Son knives as well. Small town America still lives 😊😉

[@steveh567]

Surprisingly I don’t have that knife from Case but that may change thank you!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Steve H, I am shocked to here that, Steve! But then, I think it is often overlooked by collectors and users alike!

[@cocabandi]

And if money is no object, check out the Maserin Plow - a real beaut!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

From what I've seen, the Plow is about the same price but closer in size to the Junior. You are correct, the plow looks great and I think it comes in D2. Thanks for dropping by. Appreciate the comment.

[@Impreza-bj5jh]

If you have a case cheetah, it would be cool to see a video about it!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I currently don't own a Cheetah. I have a lower cost option but not the Case version.

[@steveh567]

Like the music too lol

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Steve H, it’s a pretty cool song glad you enjoyed it v

[@HobieonYouTube]

Love the music! (And hey, that's not Red Skelton!) ;)

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

HobieonKZbin, thanks. The magic of photoshop strikes again. Thanks for watching!

[@jrlongoria680]

Put the liner lock back.

[@168Diplomat]

Talks way to much about other knives and doesn’t do anything evaluating the Sod buster

[@larrywillis9589]

All sod busters are shaped the same way

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Yeah, pretty much. I suppose a few are slimmer than others and some have a slightly different blade profile. But now you have people making lockbacks, and even modern slip joints that screwed together. So some variety but still all basically the same knife. Of course "Sod Buster" is a registered trademark of Case. (But sodbuster is not trademarked! LOL)

[@rclaws1347]

Does anybody try knives out? There are hundreds of videos that do nothing but hold the knife and show what they look like and if they do cut something it's only paper. Go outside and cut some wood.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

rclaws, check out Vinnies day off. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnO5mph3bs6ZgsU