First real test of my Dozier K-7 Slim Outdoorsman

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OK, my Slim Outdoorsman is my EDC knife (OK, one of 4 EDC's :D). I have used it a ton for little stuff, opening boxes, cutting bandages, easy stuff. Well, had a call today about a bull that had died (large animal vet). Last call I had and wanted to try a knife, I did this;

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Had to baton through ribs with a Cold Steel. Learned a lesson and was well taken care of by CS...anyhow, back on topic.

I spent about an hour on a necropsy of this animal (autopsy on an animal) and used the Dozier for all the cutting tasks EXCEPT the ribs. The little knife did wonderfully well. There were a few times that a larger knife would have been advantageous, but I was easily able to achieve what I needed to.

The knife maintained its edge well, and was still extremely sharp upon completion of the process. I wish I could tell you it still shaved, but alas, no. However, it took a whole 12-15 light swipes on a ceramic stick to make the hair roll off the arm effortlessly.

VERY pleased with the performance and ease of resharpening. REALLY a big fan of Dozier knives.

Doc
 
Yep, Bob makes a great knife. Have a few, not a K-7, but have though about picking one up. Have a Pro Guides knife with Flat grind on order at the time.
I'm very impressed with his designs, and his D2 heat treatment.
 
The ruined edge is on a Cold Steel he used the last time.

Last call I had and wanted to try a knife, I did this;

Had to baton through ribs with a Cold Steel. Learned a lesson and was well taken care of by CS...
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The ruined edge is on a Cold Steel he used the last time.

Last call I had and wanted to try a knife, I did this;

Had to baton through ribs with a Cold Steel. Learned a lesson and was well taken care of by CS...
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Masteroffajitas said:
What can they do for you? Give you a brand new knife?
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I guess I shouldn't have posted that old picture on the Dozier thread. Yes, CS, even after I told them I ruined it and DIDN'T want a new knife, and told them I would gladly purchase another, they requested I send in the knife....well about a month later, a brand new one showed up in the mail :thumbup::thumbup:

But, I most assuredly DID NOT baton with my little Dozier. I used it for what it was intended, as a cutting instrument.

Doc
 
That looked like a Long Hunter. I use those in the kitchen, and really like them also. But Dozier D2 is hard to beat, I agree.
 
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