Dozier Folder locks?

I don't have any of Bob's folders (still trying to get up the nerve to order one of his fixed blades), but if you really want to know, why not go to Bob's website and pose your question on the forum that's part of his website? It'll at least give you something to do while BF is down for maintenance! Hope this helps, sorry I don't have the direct knowledge yer looking for, but I try!

Sincerely,
Anthony
 
I think "Side lock" just refers to an ordinary liner lock. The tab lock is similar, but ... From http://www.dozierknives.com/ on the DK-TF7 Buckhunter:

Lock: The Dozier Tab-lock, designed by Bob Dozier. This locks the blade entirely across the back, to increase the strength of the lock and to eliminate the need for a stop pin.
 
The tablock has a liner that pops over just like a regular liner lock except this liner covers the entire blade tang from top to bottom. It does do away with the traditional stop pin and allows for different styled blades to fit. The Buckhunter, Folding Dagger, and Workhorse all utilize this particular lock. The other lock is similar but done in a different way. There is a traditional liner lock that springs out at the bottom to lock the blade. At the same time at the top on the opposite liner there is another liner lock that springs out to serve as the blade stop. The Folding Hunter, Trapper I, and Trapper II utilize this lock. This lock also has some of the thickest liners I have ever seen on a knife!

I've had several of Bob's folders and always found them to be well built and solidly built. The D2 he uses comes as sharp as any blade material I've ever seen. Of all the knives I've collected over the years I believe those from Bob Dozier are the sharpest I've ever seen!
 
Esav and Art got it right so far. I' ll expand a bit here. The Tab -STOP is used on the Ti handled folders where there is an integral lock (a la Chris Reeve/ Michael Walker) in its familiar position. But additionally there is another "integral" lock on the opposite scale topside where the blade spine meets its respective handle. This STOP bears down on the back of the blade tang and acts as the stop. This blade tang has a step cut into it to prevent its respective "frame lock" from riding too far over. I' m almost sure that the Trappers are built with the Tab- Lock and the Folding Hunters are definitely built with a traditional sidelock (or liner lock). Hope this helps a bit.

There is now a forum at Bobs website that discusses all aspects of Dozier knives. Go to www.dozierknives.com

Nakano
 
This is a real knife knut thread!

A technical question.

I've bought a couple of great knives from Art.

I met Nakano again; he was working at the Dozier table at the knife show last weekend and I was there buying a knife.

What a great community!
 
Here here Esav! You are fortunate to have picked up that green handled micarta Canoe neck knife when you did. There were quite a few showing up at the table wanting the Canoe model shortly after you strolled away! Myself included. :)

Nakano
 
It is a beautiful knife, and has already seen good use in my kitchen. I've gotten into small fixed blades lately, and have a few good neck knives, but they tend to be stubby versions of bigger knife styles. The Canoe is slim, but strong and sharp, and plenty of handle for control.

quite a few showing up at the table wanting the Canoe model
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If ya snooze, ya lose!
 
I just too recently picked up a fixed blade Dozier. I got a Tactical 6 model and it is a super knife. I am just amazed at how sharp the D2 comes. Haven't really had a chance to use it much but it should be a great one. My last fb Dozier was an Agent and I used it to cut some old carpet and take it up. Did absolutely fantastic!

We are a lucky bunch Esav!:D
 
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