Case WR XX Pocket Knife Rough Black Synthetic Sod Buster Jr Item #18229 - (6137 SS) - Length Closed: 3 5/8 Inches
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At a glance
- Condition
- New
- Size
- 2.8"
- Color
- Rough Black
- Weight
- 2.4 oz
- Special Feature
- Manual
- Handle Material
- Synthetic
- Blade Material
- Stainless Steel
- In the box
- Sod Buster Jr Black Synthetic
- Warranty
- Manufacturer Warranty
Features 5
- Blades: Stainless Steel Skinner
- Length Closed: 3 5/8 Inches
- Great everyday pocket knife for projects around the house, the outdoors, and hunting
- Made In Bradford, PA. USA
- Manufacture's Limited Lifetime Warranty
Description
Virtually indestructible, choose your next tough knife from the Rough Black family. This Case Sod Buster JR knife has a jigged black synthetic handle that is inspired by our “Gum Fuddy” knives of World War II. The Sod Buster JR is smaller than the traditional Sod Buster without compromising durability. The Skinner Blade is ideal for skinning purposes among other different everyday demands. This knife is constructed with our Case Tru-Sharp Stainless Steel which is a special high-carbon steel that helps the blades hold an edge longer than conventional steel. It also offers extraordinary blade strength and corrosion resistance. This pocket knife is suitable for everyday demands, the outdoors, or hunting. Comes conveniently packaged in a box. Made in Bradford, PA, USA from domestic and imported materials.
Specs 33
| Recommended Uses For Product | Skinning,Outdoors,Hunting |
|---|---|
| Brand | Case |
| Model Name | CA18229 |
| Special Feature | Manual |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Handle Material | Synthetic |
| Color | Rough Black |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Style | Traditional |
| Brand Name | Case |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Model Number | 18229 |
| Customer Package Type | [STANDARD] |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 92 |
| Manufacturer | WR Case & Sons Cutlery Co |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| UPC | 021205182292 |
| Item Type Name | fixed blade,hunting knife,hunting,outdoor |
| Part Number | 18229 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Blade Shape | SKINNER |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Blade Type | Skinner |
| Theme | Outdoor |
| Item Shape | rectangular prism |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Blade Length | 2.8 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Item Length | 3.63 inches |
| Size | 2.8" |
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Case can still do it right and this is a VERY inexpensive knife . . . considering that it is made in the USA
I got a good one ! One concern I had is that the grind on the side of the blade, in the photos, looks very coarse and file like compared to the CV blade and other Case knives which are very flat and polished (some times hollow ground obviously). Well I went ahead and ordered the SS steel Sod Buster and figured I could smooth it my self if I had too. I have smoothed and polished the sides of knives this way before so I knew what I was getting into. No problem. Running my fingernail over the side of the knife it is much smoother than it looks and I am happy. It is a work knife and I will use it just as it came. Good stuff ! The blade is centered well enough, There are very minor gaps between the scales and the liners but they are way thinner than a sheet of paper. Hardly anything. The brass pins and pivot look great with the blue handle and I like the color of the blue super well. Just what I wanted. The blade was plenty sharp enough out of the box. It had some wire edge but most all factory blades do. I touched it up on a hone and all is great. I cut up some stuff before this and the edge performed well; many people would be pleased with how it cut out of the box. Certainly NOT DULL by any stretch of the imagination. This is, as some have said, a good sized knife. Just what I wanted. Compares to the Buck 110. About half the weight or less though. Other than the kind of long length (closed) it is very pocketable where as the 110 is like having the head of a hammer in your pocket it is a must to carry the 110 in the pouch it comes with. I carry the Case Sod Buster in an ammo clip belt pouch as I do with many of my larger folders; my Benchmade Griptillian for example. The Sod Buster is too long to carry in the Buck 110 pouch. Bottom line : Case can still do it right and this is a VERY inexpensive knife and considering that it is made in the USA for the price they are practically paying you to carry their knife. For this price they aren't making much considering the vendor has to mark it up. Truth be told if I buy a good size pocket knife made in the US for under a hundred dollars I feel like I am under paying so keep that in mind. I wish I would have bought one of these years ago. It is "my kind" of handle shape and the blade shape and relation to the handle is very useful and comfortable. The smooth handle is a little slick (at this price you won't feel back about taking a file and adding some texture if it is too slick for you. I say buy it; very useful. Good quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2017 by Barkingmad
Cute little orange knife.
Size: 2.8"
Color: Orange
Three months ago, I didn't know what a "sodbuster" was. However, since 1970, I have carried a wood-handled single blade knife that I picked up in Amsterdam while backpacking around Europe for a year. The pattern was somehow familiar to me; I just didn't know what it was called. Then, while prowling a knife forum, I came across a picture of my knife, right in the middle of a thread on sodbusters. Since it was made in Germany, it turns out my old knife is more properly called a "Hippekniep", or pocket knife. On these shores, it became known as a sodbuster, probably after the prairie-homesteading immigrant settlers who brought the knife from Europe and made it popular here. The Sodbuster is a no-nonsense working knife with a versatile drop point blade. The Sodbuster Jr. is a 2/3 scale version of the full-size sodbuster, about 6 1/2" overall with a 3" blade. A lot of manufacturers make this pattern; I chose Case because it is readily available and has a reputation for quality, which was evident in the full-sized sodbuster i had bought earlier. The Junior is more pocket-friendly than its big brother, and gets carried a lot more. The stainless blade came very sharp out of the box. I have not yet been tempted to sharpen it myself. I generally prefer carbon steel blades, particularly Case's chrome vanadium steel, but I am thoroughly satisfied with the performance of this blade. The stainless is a bit better suited for use with food, always a part of an EDC's agenda. One niggle: the blade does not center well when closed, and rubs slightly on the liner, something I was not able to catch buying online. A guy might want to phone the order in rather than ordering on-line, which would at least allow you to ask the vendor to check the knife over before sending it out. It is not serious enough to want to send the knife back, however, and apart from this detail, the fit and finish of the knife are excellent. One last thing: This knife looks fabulous in orange.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2015 by Henry Beige
Love case knives.
Size: 2.8"
Color: Yellow
It’s a small case sod buster. What more to say? Knife came ok sharp out of the box but I always put my own edge regardless so it really didn’t matter. I won another stainless steel one and a large sod buster. Can’t beat em. Especially the fact that they are make in the USA.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2026 by ChildofYHVH
Possibly my new favorite pocket knife
Size: 3.7"
Color: Yellow CV
Case: I have many higher end knives. 10 or so Benchmades, CRK, Spartan, ZT, among many others. I have 4 or so $400+ knives. Case is one of the first knife brands I recognized when I was a kid. Dad grew up 30 minutes from the Case/Zippo factory and my grandfather always carried a small stainless Case everyday. When I knew next to nothing about knives, I knew that Case was one of the standards. My 1st and 2nd "Real" knives (not some cheap fleamarket/hardware store counter knife) were Case knives and I was very proud of them and still have them. What I love about Case is that they are handmade in the US and are very very affordable. Arguably the best traditional pocket knives made. The knife itself: Iv been eyeing this knife for about 4 months. I added it to my basket, then "save for later". "Add" "Save" "Add" "Save" for months. Not really needing it but really wanting it. Finally bit the bullet and I couldn't be happier. This knife is everything I was hoping it to be and more for the price. First off, its a monster. I knew it was big but after finally getting it in person, its huge. It is a full size folding knife but also fairly light for its size due to the use of Delrin for the handles. I believe the knife handles are sanded on a belt by hand. You can tell its not by machine because of the "imperfect" symmetry of the grinding. I honestly love the hand ground look/feel. I feel like it is perfect in its "imperfection" and kind of cool knowing that no 2 knives are exactly alike. This particular model of SodBuster has a harder CV blade over the more common Stainless blade on the majority of their knives. So far I am a fan and think the CV is the obvious choice of steel over the stainless. There is a slight higher risk of corrosion with the CV blade but I am not even slightly worried about this. As long as I oil it after any excessive prolonged use in water/acidic liquids/environments and maybe every other month depending on use, It should be fine. The blade has a bit of a mirrored stonewash finish, personally love it. Steel is very easy to sharpen/touchup compared to my other higher end steels. I use a spyderco sharpmaker and it only takes a few swipes on the angled white fine stones before hair is falling everywhere. Also really love the brass liners/pins in these knives. This knife is a slip-joint (no locking mechanism to keep the blade from closing if force is applied to the top of the blade) however it has excellent strong retention when opened and closed. Really the only thing that made me a teeny tiny bit sad about this knife was that the blade is not centered. However it isn't that big of a deal for a $28 knife. I bought this knife specifically to throw into my hiking/camping/overnight/daypack for abuse. It will be my primary outdoor knife for whittling fine tinder, cutting cordage, and all other task until I need one of the fixed blades. The quality for the price is outstanding and I have no desire to baby it, at first sight you can tell its made for abuse.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2017 by Amazin Customer
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Color: Rough Black
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A working man's Behemoth.
Size: 3.7"
Color: Yellow CV
I have two Sodbuster Jr's but was wanting something a tad bigger to complete my outdoor kit. I generally carry a Mora or equivalent on my belt, but I wanted a stop gap in case. The other reviews said that this thing was big, and it is. The handle is 4.5 inches long and the blade is 3.75 inches from handle to tip, with about 3.25 of sharpened steel. See the attached pictures for a comparison to the Sodbuster Jr. The knife is what I would consider Case's version of the Opinel's or Svord Peasent knife. Case provided everything you need for a heavy use knife: good grip, good blade shape and steel, and good quality. Where the money savings comes from is the quality of fit and finish. Handle: The handle is the classic yellow delrin (aka yellow plastic). It is strong and inert. The shape is simple but feels good in the hand. The edges are nicely rounded and the brass pins are flush. The length will support very large hands. Here is the first of my grips. The butt end of the knife has chamfered ends on the scales and as shown in the picture, were not shaped evenly. Not a big deal of course, for it is a knife under $30. Just be aware that if you own case knives already, the fit and finish are a tad rougher on these. Blade: If you have a Sodbuster Jr. or and Opinel, you will find this blade very familiar. It is technically a drop point, but the spine drops so little that it is basically a standard blade. The blade sports a full flat grind with "toothy" edge. The steel is stated to be Chrome Vanadium. from my short research on my Knife Steel App, it seems to be 1086. It is close to 1095, which I love. The heat treat on case blades seems to be just right. Hard enough to hold an edge, but soft enough to roll instead of chip. It does rust easily. I learned this the hard way during my long dye bath for the handles. The blade has a polish right below mirror. Great for carbon steel as there are less microscopic pit and divots to catch moisture. My other gripe about the knife is that the area behind the ricasso that slips under the back spring is a little rough. It doesn't effect functioning, but is very odd to see on a Case knife. Lock Up: This is a slip joint, so don't go whacking the spine on things. It will adversely effect your ability to have fingers. Blade deployment is the typical Case smooth. Backspring tension is just right. In fact I pinch to blade to open it instead of using the nail nick. 3/4 of the way open, it'll snap out. 3/4 of the way closed and it will snap in. Everything in between is smooth. Carry: This knife is big. If it had a pocket clip, it wouldn't be as problem. However, this will ride down in the pocket. I don't find having it laying horizontal in my front pocket very convenient. I didn't want to carry it in a sheath because that defeats the purpose I bought it for. I have found that it rides well in my watch pocket, with about 3/4 inch sticking out. It rides well and doesn't shift. Overall would recommend for anyone needing a large yet simple folder. Oh yeah, and I dyed mine red.
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