Ingram, May or Dozier

[Hair]

Ingram makes knives in various types of steel. If D2 is what you want then Dozier is a good way to go, but if you want something in S30V, or something else then Ingram can provide that for you. D2 is great steel, but it is not as rugged as some others if you are looking for a hard use knife and not just a skinner or cutter.

Dozier also does knives in S30V, as well as many other steels. I have a Dozier on order in A2 that will be convex ground. I think it will be pretty tough!

 

[Dave Costin]

I knew it would be a tough choice but the best thing is (I think) you really can't go wrong! They are all very good makers. I actually forgot about the sheaths. I too like kydex and had Tom Krein make a kydex for my Ingram. I wish Gene would get into making kydex.

Good luck. Take your time 'cause choosing is actually half the fun! Of course getting and using it is the other half so you can't wait too long I guess.