Bob Dozier is highly regarded by most of the BF members I've spoken with. He is known for excellent grinds, great prices, and really, really good kydex sheaths. I myself have owned three of his knives, although I have recently sold them to make way for other customs. D2 steel is awesome, and one of my favorites. The reasons I sold my Doziers are as follows: they are heavy. Bob does not do any relief cutting of the tang before he applies the scales, such as cutting holes in the tang or tapering it. This makes the knives just a bit cumbersome. Also, his finish is not as smooth as I like to see. In other words, his knives seem to be finished with a rather coarse grit, as you can easily see the striations in the steel. Last, his micarta scales are smooth, and while they are definately fit and finished perfectly, my hunting knives are usually bloody when used, and smooth micarta becomes a bear to hang onto when bloody. Please understand that Bob's knives are a steal for the price, and of excellent quality. My reasons are nit-picky, and if I had more money I would have kept my Doziers AND bought the knives I replaced them with. However, for me it was an either/or choice. Do I recommend Dozier's? Absolutely. It just depends on EXACTLY what you're looking for.
