Case sod buster jr knife, pocket worn whiskey bone cv, ca23003 the illustrated case knife is the pocket worn whiskey bone 67cv case sod buster jr knife that features a skinner blade made of chrome vanadium carbon steel with a nail nick for opening. Antique vintage pre1920 wwi us army pocket knife stamped w. Case xx sodbuster knife black synthetic handle stainless pocket. The most common old case xx knife material is metal. I often carry a case scout knife, but only as secondary to the fixedblade knife i keep in my front. Wr case xx knife price guide all about pocket knives. If you are a regular seller of knives, you definitely need to check out. We have some fantastic knife care and maintenance tips or you can head over to cases site for some other knife care recommendations. Sod buster for sale knives for sale at smkw home page. Buy best sod buster folding pocket knives sodbuster junior. Aug 28, 2015 yet another great thread for knife appreciation, and it reminds me that my little case yellow cv sodbuster jr.
Case xx sawcut caribbean blue bone sodbuster jr stainless pocket knife. Check out the case linerlock pocket knives listed below. Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket. Vintage carl schlieper eye brand sodbuster yellow folding pocket knife made in germany 1 blade plain edge carbon steel. Chrome vanadium steel folding pocket knife the case knives usa sodbuster junior folding pocket knife ca032 has a 2 75 inch chrome vanadium steel blade. From the middle of 1993 to 1999, case returned to the dot system that was used in the 70s and 80s. Feb 06, 2011 this knife is an excellent choice for a gentlemans folder, back pocket slicer, or light edc blade. If theres rust on the knife, we wrote a nice blog post about how to remove the rust from your blade by using rust remover like wd40 or white vinegar. Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket 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. May 21, 2018 i love case knives and this is no exception. The case knife price guide lists prices for utility knives made from 1920 to 2005, and the case classic knife price guide lists. Beginning the the early part of the last century, case knives were the yardstick all other cutlery was measured. Get the best deals on case sodbuster when you shop the largest. In the world of collectible knives, case offers a range of quality folding knives. Great looking knife and a good alternative to the more expensive bone handle options. Blue scroll pieces, 75th anniversary pieces and 10 dot case knives can all be found right here.
Hi, i am steve pfeiffer, author of the book collecting case knives identification and price guide. The product is made of a variety of materials, and the handle and blade can easily distinguish a case pocket knife. The handles are smooth black synthetic with brass pins and liners. Case cutlery still makes an outstanding product in bradford, pa. The case knife price guide lists prices for utility knives made from 1920 to 2005, and the case classic knife price guide lists prices for collectors models produced from 1990 to 2005. Moore maker, who i posted a recent thread about, also has large and small sodbusters avaliable. I am offering some fine collectible pocket knives for sale. Im heading there now to add it to my shelf of edc stuff so it can be included in the rotation. Sodbuster knives traditional slip joint knives blade hq. Case sod buster jr knife, pocket worn whiskey bone cv, ca.
Thus market has grown and expanded beyond anyones imagination. My very first case pocket knife was a sodbuster jr. Easy on the pocket in which it is carried and sturdy enough to tackle tasks out of proportion to its size. That one is too old to use regularly but i was looking for that shape.
If you mind your ps and qs and use the right tool for the job then you should be able to get a fair amount of work done with this knife. The size has been scaled down recently and uk legal, every day carry sodbuster knives are available. We have some fantastic knife care and maintenance tips or you can head over to case s site for some other knife care recommendations. Imp22l schrade imperial large sodbuster pocket knife. Case xx civil war book vol 12 honeycomb bone sodbuster jr. Back in the 1950s, when i was given my first knife by my father, he told me dont go.
New items have been added in the last 14 days new items have been added in the last 15 30 days. Yet another great thread for knife appreciation, and it reminds me that my little case yellow cv sodbuster jr. All of the knives in the case working knives series feature asground trusharp surgical steel blades with nail nicks. Are you in the market to purchase a new sod buster pocket knife. Case xx yellow sod buster 1500 pocket knife knives. If you are a regular seller of knives, you definitely need to check out our knife specific retail platform.
The writing on the blade is old an worn, but research has proven it to be a case sodbuster from the 80s. The sodbuster is a traditional slip joint pocket knife that typically has one skinner blade and a simple handle with no bolster. I like the design of the sodbuster and actually own a very old german solingen sodbuster style knife. Jul 20, 2019 the lock up is pretty good considering that there is no lock. Case cutlery established the collectible pocket knife market in the 1970s. It arrived dry, i mean metal on metal grinding dry and was a chore to get open at all. The case sodbuster is a popular design that has been around for decades. Sodbusters are great to carry loosely in the pocket or pack along in a bag. Buy case sodbuster knives, sturdy utility knife featuring one skinning blade.
I often carry a case scout knife, but only as secondary to the fixedblade knife i keep in my front pocket. I didnt have any issues with the knife closing on my hand, but i was careful in using it. I have been collecting, buying, and selling case and other brands of vintage and modern pocket knives since 1973. Shop and buy case knives usa sodbuster junior folding pocket knives. The yellow handled ones can be had in cv, which is cases carbon steel chrome vanadium.
Not so theyll be tacticool, but for practical reasons. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about old case xx knife. Red jigged bone marines the few the proud sodbuster stainless retail. Dec 28, 2012 i gave a case sodbuster as a christmas gift last year and it was intriguing in its practical simplicity. Highly recommended both as a collection piece or user.
Let me first say that this knife has put schrade firmly into the realm of knives i would buy. List of all products by the case xx knives manufacturer. Buy best sod buster folding pocket knives sodbuster. I gave a case sodbuster as a christmas gift last year and it was intriguing in its practical simplicity. Sep 02, 2016 however, in the country, you can still find case knives on the belt of any working man. How to start and build a case knife collection knife depot. Case pocket knives up for sale in the aapk member store when you get finished with the knife value guides. The black handled ones are tru sharp, which is cases stainless steel. The sodbuster design has been around for years and duplicated by many knife companies, this is one of the best, both in quality and looks. Never lacking in having a following, the sod buster has stood the test of time. Mint in box no coa case classic 73083 knife old yellow handles 239 made in new listing casexx 5265ss fat stag kitty hawk large folding hunter scrolled case mother pearl knife late 90s early 2000s unused original box xlnt.
Look no further we have one of the largest selections of sod buster knives. So there are mixed ideas as to how the name came about and also how it was applied to the current design. No matter what the model, this brand of knife represents both heritage and tradition. This knife gets 5 stars for me because of value for the money. Products by case xx knives list all knife country, usa. Case sod buster jr knife, pocket worn whiskey bone cv, ca23003. Case xx usa 4 dot 1976 28 ss large sodbuster stainless. 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. Find great deals on ebay for sodbuster case knives. Jun 05, 2008 much as i like the traditional knives like the sodbuster, canoe, or scout knife, they really need to produce updated versions that lock, and have thumb studs and clips. Case also returned to using a long tailed c on the word case which resembled the older tang stamps. Case xx yellow delrin sodbuster chrome vanadium retail.
The sodbuster folding pocket knife is a large, low cost, single bladed folding knife, originally associated with 19th century american homestead farmers. Sodbuster knives are great for their slim design and simple function. Shop case knives, accessories, apparel, and knife cases. My idea of the ideal pocketknife is the case baby butterbean.
Case knives built with integrity for people of integrity. Chrome vanadium steel is harder and holds a longer lasting cutting edge than stainless steel, but is less resistant to corrosion. New listing vintage case xx usa 10 dot 5265 folding hunter knife india sambar beautiful rare vintage antique longtail case 2 blade bone handle pocket case xx usa pocket knife wood handled shark etch single blade new w sheath. Or was it referred to as a sodbuster by other knife manufacturers. Truly a workhorse of a knife, the case xx sod buster is available in two sizes. Sodbuster knives are traditional slip joint pocket knives that feature a. There is no way a slip joint of any kind could be used as a tactical knife. Discussion in nonfirearm weapons started by jparham, jun 5, 2008. It was, i think, the first time id ever held a nicely finished slipjoint. Vintage case knives found in this category were produced in the year or prior to the year 2000. Case sodbuster junior knife chrome vanadium steel blade. Case knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900s.
Case sod buster knife the case sod buster knife has a skinner blade with a nail nick for opening, and a handle that is 4 58 long. A used knife can often benefit from a thorough cleaning. Some case sod buster knives have stainless steel blades. This was not as popular with collectors, so case changed back to the dot dating system in the middle of 1993. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. The only significant pocket knife maker surviving from the early 1900s. We stock and sell over 30 different models of the sod buster pocket knife from leading manufacturers in the cutlery industry. These stamps are located on the tang of the master blade, and can be used to help identify when the knife was manufactured. I have recently started on an obsession for old fashioned folding knives. Great prices on sodbuster pocket knives, folders, lock blade pocket knives, limited edition knives, and knife sharpeners.
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