KA-BAR Dozier folder?

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Been looking at the ka-Bar Dozier folder for some time now and wondering what you guys think of it?The price is right.Around twenty bucks.Thanks
 
I don't own one but they got very good reviews back when they hit the market. That is a good thing around here, knowing this knife community, lots of knowledge here. I heard nothing but good things from Dozier and D2, so I would think the AUS8 would be good also. *I am not as expirenced with steel as some, but I do prefer the AUS steels over their 440 counterparts.

I will add, 440C seems to be ok (very good actually) when done by a reputable company.
 
Saw one in person for the first time last week and it was very good/formidable/robust looking. And, a remarkable bargain!

I like the folding Spear Point Hunter blade profile. It has, my preferred, tip-up carry. The clip is a pleasing low-key black. The lockback lock enables one-hand closing. AUS-8 at 56-58 RH is not bad. Harder than the AUS-6 in the blade of my much prized Rollock I (Rollock is the same price, delivered, as your Ka-Bar at Grand Prairie). At 7.5" it shouldn't be too small or too large.... Hey, I want one now.

You have good taste:thumbup:

All the best,

oregon
 
Good knife and a major bargain. Much better steel than most at this price point and solid construction. The opening stud and clip are both reversable so they are completely ambidextrous, a big deal for me as I'm left-handed.

For $20 how can you go wrong?
 
Droppoints said:
Good knife and a major bargain. Much better steel than most at this price point and solid construction. The opening stud and clip are both reversable so they are completely ambidextrous, a big deal for me as I'm left-handed.

For $20 how can you go wrong?
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Good point!
 
I have 3 of them in different blade configurations. They are great. The fit and finish are excellent. They take a scary sharp edge and hold it well. They are slim and disappear in your pocket.
The new Spydie Byrds are a good buy in that price range too.
 
I resharpened mine from the factory edge to around 30 degrees inclusine and polished the hell out of that edge. It shaves like a Banshee. No doubt, an excellent knife for the price.
 
Yep, own two of 'em myself. I've got the spearpoint and the clippoint with opening hole. Talk about BANG FOR THE BUCK!! Highly recommend the K-D's!!:thumbup:
 
It is probably one of the best values in production knives right now.
 
As everyone here said, it's a great knife at a great price. Exceptionally sharp out the box, small enough for legal carry almost anywhere, comfortable in the hand, well constructed. Even if you get it for a beater, you'd be surprised at how tough the thing is. I've a couple of the spear point blades with the hole.
 
You won't buy a better knife for 20 bucks. I have one of the spear points.

As some have said, the edge those things will take is amazing. Mine would shave when i got it, but after about five minutes with the Sharpmaker, it was dangerous. :)

Very solid little knife, and cuts very well.
 
I have the drop-point version. Very good value for the money.

I'd hate to say it -but this little "cheapie" gets more use than my spydercos (Manix, Endura, Delica, Chinook). I guess it's due to the size, it's very light and compact. I switched to a framelock, to a Mcusta linerlock, to a Schrade -but keep coming back to it. It just feels right.

The AUS-8 blade can get VERY sharp -but the edge isn't as durable as S30V or any of the other high grade steels. I cut up about 10 cardboard boxes and the edge wore out, however it is very easy to sharpen. It also does remarkably well for a $20 knife when whittling wood.

All in all, it's very good. Probably the best $20 I've spent in a long time.
 
What everybody says! Its much stronger than pretty much anything you could get for the money. In fact, I dare say its the best bargain for 20 bucks you can get. A SAK is also a good deal, but no lock and not as sturdy a blade for pure cutting, rather than overall utility.
 
Yup - echo what everyone else has said:D I have three - two with the thumbhole, and one drop point. Keep the thumbhole one IWB. Great little worker. They are bit more up here, but still an excellent bargain for the money.

- gord
 
I just ordered one yesterday, I have read many good reports about them for the last year on this forum and what a good deal it is I just had to have one too.
 
Thanks for all the great feed back.I just have two questions. Is the thumb stud big enough to get a good grip and the clip looks thin how is it?Thanks again.SGT
 
great value en very good cutting capabilities. great blade design! edge-holding is so so, but a bang for the buck.
thumbstud is high enough but a bit thin, it pokes my thumb.
the clip is small but tight and not obtrusive while cutting.

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I've got the model pictured above. Incredible knife for the money. It's very solid overall, carries flat and light and gives a good grip. I've had no probs with the clip. As mentioned, the thumbstud is a tad on the small/thin side, but it works fine.

AUS-8 doesn't hold an edge like some of the "super steels," but it's decent stuff and you can put a very good edge on it in next to no time. I use the 40 degree (20 per side) angle on my Sharpmaker on this knife. I generally reserve the 30 degree for Spydercos (most of which I believe ship at 30 degrees) and for knives with blades of S30V. I've also found that this knife will sharpen up just fine on any small stone or rod you happen to have handy.

A 20-dollar bill dropped on any of the knives in the Ka-Bar folding hunter series is money well spent. Pick the blade shape you like and get one.
 
It sure is a lot of knife for just $20, and sometimes you can find it for a little less. Mine rides in the pocket of my "shoot me first" vest along with some other important gear I might need.

I just wish they'd make a big brother to it. The same design, scaled-up to a 3.75 inch blade would be awesome and strong competition for the Spyderco Endura and Cold Steel Voyager.
 
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