KA-BAR Dozier Hunter alternatives (I just gifted mine, looking for a replacement)

[Lawilli2]

LNIB Elementum on the exchange now for $35

 

[The Grendels]

I'd recommend the Boker Plus Caracal.

 

[Mikel_24]

A few ideas:

1) Cold Steel Mini Recon 1. This is a very sturdy knife with a back lock and its AUS-10A would be a significant upgrade to the AUS-8 you were used to. They make it in clip, drop and tanto blades; all have very sturdy tips.

2) Ontario RAT2 in D2. (R2D2) or RAT1, if you want something a little bigger. D2 is about on the same spectrum as AUS-10A, but not stainless. This one has a liner lock and is more fun to flip and faster to close one-handed

3) Since you're in Europe, is a Victorinox Hunter Pro in budget there? (I suspect not)

4) Victorinox Trekker, plain edge. It has other tools, so you won't find yourself trying to put the blade to uses for which it was not intended. I find the locking screwdriver and toothpick especially handy.

Also, check out KnifeCenter.com's YouTube page. They do affordable knife features from time to time. I saw one at the $25 and $50 price points recently, I think.

Thanks!
Mini Recon 1 is on the radar. Rat2 I have one already although in Aus8, not D2.

I have several Victorinox SAKs but this particular model is VERY saber ground and I don't find it atractive.

Yesterday I had a look at this:

Very cool video, lots of nice suggestions.

I'd seriously suggest finding one of the Lone Wolf Loveless patterns. They are long out of production, but can still be found in unused condition.

I had a look at this pattern but I find it a tad too traditional and I miss pocket clips. I think they are the reason I am not loosing knives all over the place.
Thanks!

LNIB Elementum on the exchange now for $35

I have bought several times off the exchange but the last few times I had issues with customs and ended paying quite a bit in import fees, etc. which ruins the idea of getting a knife cheaper than from a dealer in Europe (which I understand is the idea behind customs and import fees... DO NOT BUY STUFF OVERSEAS or you will be paying the price...). Besides, not everyone is willing to ship stuff internationally.
Thanks!

I'd recommend the Boker Plus Caracal.

Cool knife! Thanks a lot for the suggestion! A tad heavy, though... but good looking.

 

[Mikel_24]

Thank you all again for the suggestions. I finally bought the following knives:
- Ka-Bar Dozier Hunter D2 (blue handle, black blade, only one available)
- CIVIVI Conspirator (flipper, button lock, nitro V, green micarta). I had a look at the Elementum, but I preffer a sligthly longer blade.
- Fox Edge Pop Smoke (G10, black) --> For a friend of mine, his choice, don't blame me!!!!

I will let you know how it goes!

Mikel