Dozier Reverse Tanto

Soulrack223

Soulrack223

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This is my Dozier Reverse Tanto that I have been carrying about 50% of the time since getting it a month or so ago. The little step up for the first two fingers is extemely comfortable. At first I didn't like the fact that it didn't have a thumb ramp. Now I don't miss it and think a ramp might ruin its excellent ergonomics. I don't even know if it can be ordered with a ramp as an option, maybe someone does?
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First thing I did upon receiving it is cut my thumb on the extremely sharp top edge! As you can see in this next pic, it is a stout little knife with excellent grinds.
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Thanks for checking it out!
 
I suppose you could order one with a thumb ramp. But it would be a bit tricky to try to fit a sheath to that area, especially the horizontal type that is standard with this model. On the other hand, grooves cut into the spine area where the thumb would rest in the saber grip could provide an improvement. This operation must be done before heat treatment. And is therefore not an option for a finished blade. At 60- 61 rockwell, D2 is pretty tough to cut. The stepped handle design is borrowed from Bobs Companion model. And although I have never received official info, this stepped designed appeared many decades ago on a few Loveless knives with the Thomas Lamb improved handle. Enjoy your Reverse Tanto.

N.

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Nakano 2 said:
I suppose you could order one with a thumb ramp. But it would be a bit tricky to try to fit a sheath to that area, especially the horizontal type that is standard with this model. On the other hand, grooves cut into the spine area where the thumb would rest in the saber grip could provide an improvement. This operation must be done before heat treatment. And is therefore not an option for a finished blade. At 60- 61 rockwell, D2 is pretty tough to cut. The stepped handle design is borrowed from Bobs Companion model. And although I have never received official info, this stepped designed appeared many decades ago on a few Loveless knives with the Thomas Lamb improved handle. Enjoy your Reverse Tanto.

N.
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Thanks for the excellent information! Very interesting timeline about the handle design. Dozier would be among the first custom knifemakers to give credit and know the history too. I think it is one of the best feeling grips I own. (The one that Graham Bros use on their razel and several other designs is also very comfortable.) Thumb grooves would be nice but now that I'm used to it I wouldn't give it up nor change it.
 
Keith Montgomery said:
I like the position of the point on this design. I looks like it would be beneficial for many chores.
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After using it for a while now it is much more practical for EDC uses than a standard tanto blade shape, which IMO is not very well suited for EDC applications. Obvioulsy, I really like the knife and that's why I posted it. I keep my disappointments to myself or on the knife exchange ;).
 
Thank you for posting the review. I have been thinking of buying one of these for some time. There is something about the simplicity of the design that really appeals to me. I also like the almost straight primary edge. I will have to give this serious consideration.

Carl
 
Hi, I know this thread hasn't been posted to for a while, but I just got my own Dozier reverse tanto so I wanted to chip in. I bought mine from the 'Featured Inventory' section at dozierknives.com.

Mine has dark red micarta, a blunt top edge, and a tapered tang - that doesn't seem to be a standard feature. Can anyone comment on that?

I'm not sure that the stepped handle is the best fit for my hand, though. I also have a Dozier 'straight personal' with finger groves that seems better suited to my hand, but I wouldn't call it a draw back and I am very happy with my knife (knives).

cheers
 
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