Chris Reeve or Bob Dozier?

jefroman

jefroman

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I know that both of these knives are above the price range that I set in my earlier post, but I'm intrested in finding out about what you guys think.

Chris Reeve Mountaineer II

Bob Dozier Professional Guides Knife

Thanks!

Jeff
 
If you think you might have to use the knife to hack stairs in a vertical ice wall, turn it into a temporary piton, hack a moose pelvis in half, or cut a hole in permafrost, then go with the Reeve. Otherwise, I think the Dozier will be better for just about everything else. :D
 
Definately get the Dozier. Personally, I would try the new Wilderness model instead of the Pro Guide, not because it's better, just cause it's new, although likely more money too.
Actually, I'd be happy with any Dozier.
Don't get me wrong, I like CRK alot. But I like the performance of the Dozier much better.

Jet
 
I think Matthew nailed the comparison perfectly. They are both great knives but the Pro Guide gets my nod too.
 
For a beat-the-livin-Hell-out-of-it kinda knife, go with the Reeve.
For a true cutting tool, go with the Dozier.

I'll take the Dozier. ;)
 
The Dozier will be the better hunting knife. Also I will tell you right now the Chris Reeve 4 inch blades all have a slightly too short handle to feel the same level of comfort as the 5.5 inch bladed models. I think the Mountaineer II is the shorter blade. Have you held one? Its a nice knife but the Dozier's are better suited to hunting. I have the Project 1 and Shadow IV and love them both. I like the beefy spear points and they are razor sharp, but I would not like to out of choice gut an animal and have all that fat and tallow stick on the raspy handles and have to clean them off. The Doziers also have the edge on the edge. They are ground nice and thin. Really really really slice. One possible thing to be aware of. The vertical sheaths sold with Doziers can cut your fingers if you try and use two hands to draw the knife out. The sheath is actually open more at the top than you think it is, and when you grip and pull at an angle if you reach over and cover the open part of the sheath with your hand you can cut it. Look careful when you draw the knife up at an angle and you will see what I mean. When in the sheath the knife is totally covered and secure. Its just a sheath design that can fool ya. A portion of the sheath covers the handle that does not cover the blade. If you buy it you will see.

I recently bought a 3.5 inch bladed Slim outdoorsman with horizontal sheath. Love it. On that sheath, you just have to remember to push on the belt clip as you withdraw the blade with your thumb as it acts to make the release easier.
 
Bob Dozier's knives are like potato chips...
You can't have just one:D.
I have 2 (Slim Outdoorsman & Personal Utility) and there are more in the future!
 
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