This is a friends knife, we are trying to pin down a approximate date of manufacture. We figure its a display knife, at 8 1/4" closed
it would be a pocket full. No tang stamp, just the blade etch. Talk about strong pull and snap...this one will take a finger off !
"Big" Sodbuster
Re: "Big" Sodbuster
WelderBob, your friend’s knife dates to the 1970’s. The knife was in the general line of knives offered by Knife Importers of Austin, Texas. It actually was not intended to be a display knife, but was marketed as a type of heavy duty camp knife. Problems arose when people began using the knife almost like a hatchet and Knife Importers started receiving them back in numbers as defective with broken back springs. They were discontinued after just a few years. In good condition such as the example here, it represents a great Eye Brand collectible. If your friend likes collectible knives he has a nice Eye Brand to add.
Joe D.
Joe D.
Re: "Big" Sodbuster
Thank you Joe, that's very interesting. Never would have thought its use as a camp knife. Not a good hatchet or machete.
My friend is a collector so I'm sure it will be a display knife from now on.
Bob
My friend is a collector so I'm sure it will be a display knife from now on.
Bob
Bob
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Re: "Big" Sodbuster
I had 3 of these. One i sold to an esteemed AAPK'er. Of the 2 left one is as new, but the other was attacked with a grinder and left badly scarred.
There is another Eye Brand 'Sod Buster' that is about 6" closed that is a more usable knife but this size is rarely seen.
kj
There is another Eye Brand 'Sod Buster' that is about 6" closed that is a more usable knife but this size is rarely seen.
kj