KA-BAR Dozier folder?

Not to debate about steel type nor grind types here. But all factors being equal, it is the high hollow grind on these KaBars that allow for a thin edge. And that means better cutting ability. I have given these as gifts to "non knife" people and they have been quite happy with them. I have several of their models. My favorite is the clip point thumb notch (hole) opener model. I prefer the oval hole cutout and a pointer tip for delicate tasks and piercing ability.

Just a note here on the thumb studs. They are finished smooth/ rounded on top. See pic. And don' t always allow the thumb to "catch" it properly. I rough them up a bit with a flat file. A few deliberate strokes will give just enough texture. Overall, these lockbacks are a great value. :thumbup:

N.
 
Actually I didn't notice the smoothness that much on the thumbstud one - it seemed OK for me, but then I have med. small hands so it may be more noticeable with larger hands. What I really liked about the thumbstud one, was that I could unscrew the thumbstd and move it to the other side for lefty use:D Now that's something you don't see in an inexpensive (as opposed to cheap:) ) folder. On the thumbhole one, I found that the chamfer was almost right in middle between the BM Pika, which I find very hard to open, and a Spyderco. I also like the Bryd line from Spyderco, and I have a Meadowlark but I do find it a tad heavy - I carry several folders constantly and that little extra weight becomes quite noticeable. I'm really looking forward to the Crow and Raven with the Aluminum handles if and when they ever show up here. I carry my Ka-Bar/Dozier IWB and it's also my beater/scraper during the week. I've been looking, more for fun than anything else, but, you know, it's been actually quite tough to find an equivalent that's as light and capable as this one:) Maybe the Crow.......

- gord
 
I caried mine (humpback semi-skinner) for a year at work before I got my David Boye folder. Very reliable, great edge for re-sharpening. My only caution is that the clip can get loose in a side to side manner as it is held in place with a recess in the handle and with enough time/pressure this can eat away bits of the recess. This happened to mine but it does not cause much of a problem now that I have noticed it.
 
I find myself carrying two knives more often than not--one knife for Go (most any cutting chore at hand), and one for show(pretty nice knife, mainly for showing off, occasional light cutting). The Go knife is almost always one of my three KaBar folders with the Mini Pika doing duty once in a while.

Like another poster, I hope they come out with a larger version, and perhaps other styles. Great Knife for the bucks!

U
 
Inexpensive knife with solid performance (edge holding isn't as good as other higher grade steel) and super easy to sharpen. The knife can be used one handedly.
 
What is that model that is pictured on the first page?? Is that the newest one, the folding spear?? I think it is model number # KA-4066... Does the newest one have the little indents on the blade for your thumb??
 
That's the 4062 on page one of this thread. The first four (4062 to 4065)are shown here:

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_maker/e_through_k/kabar/kabardozier_thumb_notch_folder.html



The 4066 is here:

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_maker/e_through_k/kabar/kabar_dozier_folding_spear.html


As others have said - they are real nice for the money. I have the 4062 and 4065 and like them both very much. That said, I prefer the blade shape of the 4065 (oval hole), and I like a hole opener over a thumb stud. Can't go wrong with either, though.

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