This Case Sod Buster is labeled "American Workman". Is the A,W. different from other Sod Busters (quality, blade material, country of manufacture)?
168071
This is the first case knife I bought in years. It is usa made, the blade is not as nicely done as my older sodbuster for the top of the blade was not finished as well for it is not as smooth on the edges. Overall a case usa made knife for under $25 is a good deal considering the china knives are getting into the price range now. This is a good solid knife for the money..
168072
This is my second "CASE" knife. This larger Sod Buster is a heavy duty knife, I have found it solid as a rock, sharp out of the box and carry it everywhere. When I first received it, I wasn't sure I'd like the dense molded plastic case however I've found it doesn't seem to really matter at all. It still delivers a firm cut and closes with enough tension that I don't feel as if the blade would ever slip. It does lock into place upon opening. Quality, Stainless Steel blade, US made as far as I can tell by the die-cast imprint and number. Worth every penny in my experience. Haven't had a "CASE" yet that hasn't been reliable. Hope this helps a little. This is my second "CASE" knife. This larger Sod Buster is a heavy duty knife, I have found it solid as a rock, sharp out of the box and carry it everywhere. When I first received it, I wasn't sure I'd like the dense molded plastic case however I've found it doesn't seem to really matter at all. It still delivers a firm cut and closes with enough tension that I don't feel as if the blade would ever slip. It does lock into place upon opening. Quality, Stainless Steel blade, US made as far as I can tell by the die-cast imprint and number. Worth every penny in my experience. Haven't... » Read More This is my second "CASE" knife. This larger Sod Buster is a heavy duty knife, I have found it solid as a rock, sharp out of the box and carry it everywhere. When I first received it, I wasn't sure I'd like the dense molded plastic case however I've found it doesn't seem to really matter at all. It still delivers a firm cut and closes with enough tension that I don't feel as if the blade would ever slip. It does lock into place upon opening. Quality, Stainless Steel blade, US made as far as I can tell by the die-cast imprint and number. Worth every penny in my experience. Haven't had a "CASE" yet that hasn't been reliable. Hope this helps a little. « Show Less
168073
country of manufacture is an unknown for me ( don't have the box and i see nothing but "Case" on the blade ), however i have used this knife all summer for a variety of gardening uses from cutting twine to trimming plants and has done well in every application. Sturdy and well assembled...no beefs.
168074
This is my only sodbuster, so I can't compare. I can say that it's US made and quality is very high. Came very sharp out of the box. Good, simple, sturdy knife.
542345
I can"t off hand remember if it is a or b. The one I have is the more delux ie more expensive one. I am a house cleaner by trade, doing 1 or 2 houses a day. So far I love this machine and will continue buying them as mine wear out faster than normal. I was a sears progressive canister user for a long time , but they seem to have gotten "crappy", and break down real fast. Any more questions, fell free to ask. I am a cleaning diva!
1835842
There are no markings on the multi-tool that I have been able to find. According to SOG's website they are assembled in the US. SOG labels their knives by "Made in ________ ." The multi-tool is the only exception. There is a good possibility it is American made. The only way to be certain is to contact SOG directly.
759679
Some are made in U.S.A. and some are not. The company will actually try to mislead you about it but they are full of it. It is still however one of the better knives that I have owned. It does the jobs that you would demand from a knife of this caliber. I would recommend it for sure, especially considering the price. I actually have a couple that are better than this one but they are more than triple to more than the price of this one. I would get this one for sure unless you want to spend a fortune.
1852395
If I remember correctly, the case was plastic; the tray and feed-tube were aluminum; not sure if the auger was alu or steel (NOT stainless); and the blade and cutting plate were carbon steel. But (In case you haven't read my review) why would you want to buy a grinder for which new blades are unobtainable? (The manufacturer doesn't sell them; and they are non-standard- so the commonly available grinder blades don't work). Check out the LEM 575 Watt #8 -it's a better machine that accepts standard parts, for a few dollars more.
1736314
Mine says Speedsade USA on the handle and it says 1670s30v patented ken onion design on the blade.
825507
The steel cutter bar at bottom is stamped "Taiwan". Not sure if the rest is manufactured in USA or not. Label is in english and spanish. It is identical to one I have had for 60 years. Sharpened the cutter as soon as I got the tool and it has performed very well for last two months. I think it is as good as the old one.
2259438
they formerly were american made... A GOOD PRODUCT,,, i have one of the imports,, i am reserving judgement on them... they must have to meet the schrade standards,, but with the stainless steel blades,, i am not sure... the blades are not as stiff an formerly a definite minus.. a thicker blade could be used better for heavy cutting.and i do prefer the highcarbon steel for taking an edge
1236290
The label on the saw motor on my machine says "ASSEMBLED in USA".I can gather from that, that it probably was "MADE" someplace on planet earth but put together in the USA???Do yourself a huge favor and spring for the Makita A-90629 60 tooth blade.All I can add is that they have worked very well for me (both saw & blade) and I have absolutely no complaints with either of them.
1482965
The unit I received had the US standard blades. Sometimes the pictures may just be a representation of the product and not the actual product.
1820477
Hey mike, the sog you will recieve is the straight edge or plain edge if you will. They discontinued the serrated version a while back. I had the same concern and called sog to find out.
615342
Short answer Japan. The blade is Japanese Aus 8A Stainless w/ Black Tuff-Ex™ Finish. Though not made in U.S. Cold Steel has excellent quality control to ensure a solid product.
1194273
This particular model is American made. This steel is particularly good at holding an edge and resisting corrosion. It sharpens well and the knife is an all around winner. It is not a particularly quick opening knife since it does not come with the assisted opening. It is one of my favorites and I carry it often.
1068494
Fine American education at work would be my guess. The person posting the item, mjlamb423 and Fulfilled by Amazon, would be better able to offer reason for the description. It is a wonderful chopping tool never the never.
2226702
Buck makes two stock models of their excellent 192. One is a laminate birchwood handle and the other is a high grip type rubber material. I think the 192 is one of the best, all around fixed blade knives on the planet. I build custom knives as a hobby. I can't duplicate their excellent hollow grind, nor the great 420HC steel:)
911702
The side pictured has "Ka-bar" and "Olean, NY." stamped on it, but the opposing side has "U.S.A." with "1211" stamped underneath it. I just uploaded some pictures so you can get a better look. They are the ones with a wood grain table in the background. Remember that this 1095 carbon will rust, as it is not a stainless steel. Mine rusted within a few hours of sharpening. In the picture, you will see that I have it oiled pretty good.
652648
Not sure as I never owned an S.O.G.. I will say this axe is EXCELLENTLY made and very high quality.