Bucklite MAX Medium vs. Kabar Dozier folding hunter

[Bo-Ri-Do]

I want to know which is better for outdoor tasks or camping. Bushcraft too. If you have either, please comment. If you just have a strong opinion, comment as every little bit helps. Thanks

 

[Bob W]

I think the handles on the Dozier are too flexible, and mine even has a bit of blade wobble. They aren't bad knives, I just find them over-rated and over-recommended.
So between those two, I'd take the Buck, especially if I could check it in person first.

But I'd prefer the AG Russell Featherlite over either of those due to the known quality, steel choices, and mechanism design. It does cost a bit more though.
I might even prefer the Gerber Gator with 154-CM steel. I'm a big fan of the round 'grippy' handles.

For an all-purpose outdoor knife, have you considered a fixed blade?

 

[dogstar]

These are folding knives with plastic handles. You would have to use them wisely in the outdoors as they are not the strongest.

 

[pinnah]

Between the 2, the better folding bushcraft knife is the Opinel #9. Light, flattish convex blade handle wood well, very tough.

I really dislike hollow ground knives for woods use. For more modern. Folders, look at the ESEE Zancudo or Ontario Rat2

 

[Bob W]

I want to know which is better for outdoor tasks or camping.

It might help if you expand on this a bit. Some people like to use knives for splitting wood because they're winter camping in deep snow. Other people want an outdoor knife that'll cut open and skin a moose. Other people want military-style weaponry for hiking and camping.

Personally, I've lived and worked outdoors for years and never need a knife for any task tougher than cutting a fly guyline or opening a food pack.