The name "sodbuster" is a trademarked name belonging to Case. It has become a generic name for this pattern of folder but AG decided not to use a trademarked name and called this knife his Cowboy Pocketknife. He makes a Jr version as well called the Rancher. The sizes do correspond closely to the Case soddies but the AG version is much flatter measuring 7/16ths of an inch thin. This result is a knife that sits very flat in the back pocket or in a belt pouch. It is wider than the Case and feels very nice in the hand. For me I choose scale of yellow delrin but ebony Rucarta (AG's version of micarta). I like being able to spot the yellow when I drop it in the leaves.
The blade is a bit wider as well and is made from 8Cr13MoV. It is a longer tip than on the Case with more of a point, I think the finer point will be useful. Fit and finish is great, about what i would expect for a knife from AG, it walks and talks with authority but is not a nailbreaker. I am very happy with it and at a price of $29.95 I feel it is a bargain to boot.
http://www.agrussell.com/ag-russell-cow ... US-CX12ER/
