Dozier "Model 6"

F

fishwatcher

Joined
Nov 26, 2002
Messages
328
Can anybody tell me more about this knife? What is it's optimal use? Is it appropriate for use as a camp/general utility fixed blade knife (if I'm looking for something around 4")?

I know the specs are:
Overall Length: 8 1/2"
Blade Material: D2
Blade Length: 4" at 60-61 Rc
Blade Thickness: .155
Blade Specs: Full tang construction.
Weight: 6.4 oz. without sheath
Handle: Black Micarta® handle.

How would this compare to the new BRKT Bravo-1? In overall robustness? Cutting ability?

Thanks!
 
I've handled the Bravo and I own a Model 6. Very different knives. The Model 6 is a slicer, not a heavy duty field knife. General utility, yes, just not for digging and prying.
 
I have a model 6 with white G-10 handles, and I also have the Bravo-1 from BRK&T.
The Bravo-1 is more of a knife that you are looking for, the Mod.6 is a horizontal riding knife that is more of a self defence type of knife. It could do some duty as a camp knife but that is not it's main function but it is one of my favorite Bob Dozier knives....looks really cool and rides on the belt very securely.
Do yourself a favor and get a model 6, but also try and get one of the Bravo-1 knives....The Marine Corps seems to like them too.

Ciao
Ron
:cool:
 
:thumbup: Yeah; I definitely agree with you guys....Doziers are unbelievable slicers, and they can take some abuse, but they're not designed to beat the crap out of, like chop, pry, or dig. In my opinion, that is. I have a Dozier Yukon Pro Skinner, and a Pro Guide's Knife, and they are unbelievable slicers. But, I have a Bravo-1, and if I was "In the Sh*t", I would choose the Bravo-1 to have with me.
 
If you ever do want a Dozier you can dig and pry with, there's always the Wilderness Knife. :)
 
Esav,
I suppose you could dig and pry with the Wilderness knife. I have one and I just could not bring myself to be digging and prying with mine. That's what the shovel in my kit is for or I would make a digging stick with my knife instead of using the knife. I have several Dozier knives and they are all "works of art" to me and I just don't abuse my knives. I suppose if it came to a "life or death" situation I would have to change my mind though.

Ciao
Ron
:eek:
 
The Wilderness Knife is hollow ground, but the blade is pretty massive for a Dozier. :)

Ron, the story on the website says it was designed to a customer's request for a survival tool he could carry to do everything he needed. We may treasure our expensive knives, but they were supposed to be made to do real work.
 
Since I'm more low speed / high drag I use my knives for cuttin' stuff.
I have other tools for digging and prying ;)
A photo for comparison...
6Group.jpg

The NY Special & Model 6 are a little more SD oriented.
For general outdoor use the ProGuide makes sense to me...that's the 3rd one down.
My favorite Dozier is the Personal Utility at the bottom.
Plenty of knife for the cutting jobs I do.
 
Ebbtide said:
Since I'm more low speed / high drag I use my knives for cuttin' stuff.
I have other tools for digging and prying ;)
A photo for comparison...
6Group.jpg

The NY Special & Model 6 are a little more SD oriented.
For general outdoor use the ProGuide makes sense to me...that's the 3rd one down.
My favorite Dozier is the Personal Utility at the bottom.
Plenty of knife for the cutting jobs I do.
Click to expand...
I don't know about you, but I'd be afraid to use my ProGuide for notching wood, or some other such task...I think, due to the grind, that the edge would break. I love my Doziers; I wouldn't take a chance.
 
Thanks for the great comments and pictures. There are so many models on Dozier's site, that it's helpful to get pic's of just a few, shown in relation to other models.
 
Ebbtide said:
Since I'm more low speed / high drag I use my knives for cuttin' stuff.
I have other tools for digging and prying ;)
A photo for comparison...
6Group.jpg

The NY Special & Model 6 are a little more SD oriented.
For general outdoor use the ProGuide makes sense to me...that's the 3rd one down.
My favorite Dozier is the Personal Utility at the bottom.
Plenty of knife for the cutting jobs I do.
Click to expand...

Ebbtide,

What is that upswept model? I've NEVER seen that beauty before!
 
Esav Benyamin said:
The Wilderness Knife is hollow ground, but the blade is pretty massive for a Dozier. :)

Ron, the story on the website says it was designed to a customer's request for a survival tool he could carry to do everything he needed. We may treasure our expensive knives, but they were supposed to be made to do real work.
Click to expand...

Esav,
Yes, I realize that the Wilderness Knife was a desigh requested by Steven Dick of Tactical Knives magazine. He wanted a knife that would stand up to anything and that is exactly what you get with the Wildernss Knife.
Just knowing that it is designed to take what ever you can dish out with it is comforting to know. As I said before I could use it hard if that was my only option.
I also have the Pro-Guide which is a pretty hurky knife too.

Ciao
Ron
:D
 
Interesting comments on the Wilderness Knife. I was on the edge (ha ha) of buying one from Dozier when the factory rep said it was good for moderate batoning but not for heavy batoning. When I think of a need for "heavy batoning" I think of a knife you just can not break (think RD7, etc.). People have broken Recon Scouts and Recon Tantos batoning. I have broken a Buck Special. The Wilderness Knife looks great (I still want one). But in a true survival situation I would want my Bravo-1, SJTAK, or BATAK. If I know ahead I am going to be batoning larger wood I will have my RD7 or DF with me.
Ron Athay
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top