Dozier Advice

Lenny

Lenny

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I'm looking to add a small fixed blade to my arsenal of cutlery and obviously, Bob Dozier's name was first on my list. I only plan to use it for general utility around the house. It will supplement my Sebenza and or small Buck/Strider spearpoint.
I've got it narrowed down to the K1 General Utility, or the K7 Slim Outdoorsman. I have a few questions before I go and buy one however.
- From pictures, it looks like the K1 has a fuller grind at the tip; is this true?
- Would either one of these make an acceptable neck knife, or is the handle too thick?
- Blade shapes look similar, with the K7 having a bit more belly; does either blade excel in overall "utility" use?
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Lenny
 
For what it is worth, I recommend his Straight personal model. The size is perfect; blade length is just under 3"... making most legal reqts, the handles have very functional finger grooves, the horizontal sheath is at home either on the belt or slipped into the pocket. BUT, whatever you get... just make sure it is a Dozier. I have two, (straight personal and arkansas toothpick) and their quality amazes me. I have heard the slim outdoorsman is a nice handling knife, touted as a good UDT knife for dressing deer (UDT= under da tail);) I've seen this model on AGRussell with jigged bone handles.... really sweet looking! If you order thru Bob's site, there are a multitude of choices you can go with for an upgrade. I chose desert ironwood for the handles of my straight personal, and they are absolutely stunning. I often find myself looking at them under a bright light.
Good luck on your choice, and of course... let us know!
Regards, Mongo
 
Mongo,
The only reason I wouldn't get the Slim Outdoorsman is because of the finger grooves. Don't like 'em; seems to limit grip positions too much.
I presently have a Pro Guide's knife with thumb grooves on the spine and natural/brown stripe micarta handle. It's beautiful, but slightly large for EDC.
Lenny
 
What Mongo said. As to fingergrooves ...........

The fingergoove Bob Dozier puts on his knives make the knife
a part of your hand in use. So get the straight personal. It's Bob's
best design for an all 'round little knife that cuts MUCH bigger.
 
Lenny I have the slim outdoorsman with the brown jigged bone. It is really a looker and performs great. I use it for whitetail hunting here in Alabama and for any other chore I can think of. I have a very large hand and the scales fit my hand like a glove.
 
I have the K1 and I like it a lot. I also like the straight personal and slim outdoorsman though I don't own those. Of the three, I think the K1 might have a slightly stronger point, but that's a tough call without real testing. Yes the handles are too thick to make good neck knives. Bob does do real custom work however, so you could buy one of the blade profiles and have a slimmer handle put on it. Of course that would make the price go up, but it might be just what you want too...
 
Awwww C'mon!
You know you're gunna end up with both (sooner or later)
:D
I have the Slim Outdoorsman w/jigged bone. It is skinnier/flatter handled than my K9 Personal Utility. I carry the K9 everyday, it disappears on my belt (over my left front jeans pocket). Bob's finger grooves are the only ones that I like, BTW.
As far as NK's go, they are a little heavy. I'm pretty sure Bob makes a NK or two...I seem to remember them at the last ECCKS.
You won' t go wrong with a Dozier Knife (or 3).
 
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