Dozier Model 8 vs. Randall Mod 16 Fighter with Full Tang #1 Blade

Alan Antopol · Mar 10, 2001

Folks,

Need advice:

Saw a Dozier Model 8 with a double guard at the ECCKS today, and a Randall Model 16 Special Fighter with a full tang #1 blade. Like both very much. Randall has a 440C 7 1/8" blade. Dozier is D2 with a 5" blade, I believe. Prices are comparable, $325 - $350.

Which would you buy, and why?

Thanks,

Alan

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Alan Antopol

Ebbtide · Mar 11, 2001

That bad boy on Bob D's table was For Sale?!
Doh! I thought that was part of the collection of his old knives that they had out, too.
I admit, I was weak, I picked up a personal utility.
I like the fall show a little better,
March is "Buy A Dozier Month"
Ebbtide.
PS: I'd go for the Dozier.

Edited for dumb error. I thought you meant the big bowie standing on the antler, then I reread your post that mentioned 5" blade. I'd still go with Bob.

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AJ · Mar 11, 2001

The Dozier! Bob makes awesome "using" knives! Some of the very best grind lines, steel tempering, and sheaths. I believe his knives represent the best value in custom knives (or any hard use knives for that matter).

AJ

Brian C · Mar 11, 2001

They're both great knives, Alan, but I'd also have to say go with the Dozier. I am not putting down the Randall in any way; however, looking at the steels alone, the performance of the D2 s/b surperior. I will admit to being somewhat prejudiced... I picked up a Dozier Model 6 for myself at the show.

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Cheers,
Brian

He who finishes with the most toys wins.

PhilL · Mar 11, 2001

What happened to Bob Dozier's website?

Brian C · Mar 11, 2001

I just checked & Bob's site worked fine for me.

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Cheers,
Brian

He who finishes with the most toys wins.

PhilL · Mar 12, 2001

Thanks Brian I must have had an old URL at http://www.kmg.org/bobdozier/index.html

phantom4 · Mar 13, 2001

I'm a big fan of both but it depends on what you plan to use it for. I realize that you are talking about the Special fighter version of the 16, but the original 16 was designed as a divers knife. If you are planning in or around water use, especially salt water, I'd go with the Randall due to superior corrosion resistence.

phantom4

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