Ka bar dozier or kershaw cryo??

I have a dozier its ok but I'd go for a cryo it's a little more but it's worth it.
 
I went with a cryo, carried it around for a while and wasn't disappointed at all! Only reason I don't carry it anymore is because this damn ZT won't let it...
 
I owned a Cryo until about 4 days ago when I sold it. It's a great knife, but: the thumb studs aren't as functional as the flipper (they're pretty tough to engage), so expect to open the knife using the flipper almost exclusively. Due to the assisted opening feature, you will pretty much always be opening the Cryo quickly, unless you use two hands. If there are times you might want a less flashy and more discrete opening without using two hands, that might be a factor. The Cryo has a shorter blade but weighs quite a bit more which makes it feel much tougher, but also takes away from its appeal for me, just a bit.

I doubt you'll go wrong with either one. For me, price and blade length go to the Dozier Folding Hunter... looks and build go to the Cryo. Lock preference also might be a factor for you.


Go with your heart!
 
I got the Cryo a few weeks ago and I love it more and more each time I carry it. Fairly deep carry, feels robust and substantial in your hand, good blade shape, fires open with authority, mine came shaving sharp and perfectly centered right out of the box. It's so hard to believe such a nice knife sells for less than 30 dollars.
 
They're somewhat different knives. I've kept a KaBar Dozier Folding Hunter in my work bag for a while to serve as a beater/loaner blade. I've never actually EDC'd it though. The Cryo is a nice little EDC knife. It's pretty compact and feels really solidly and sturdily built. The Dozier is lighter, and its FRN scales do provide slightly better grip (versus the smooth stainless steels on the Cryo). The steel on the Dozier (AUS-8) is also slightly better, although it isn't a huge difference. The lockup of the Cryo does feel more solid, as the FRN handles will flex somewhat if you apply enough force to the knife.

For around the cost of the Cryo, you might also check out some of kershawguy's blems. Most of the blems are cosmetic and barely noticeable (if at all), and you do get a pretty heavy discount versus regular retail. A Leek, Skyline, Shallot, OD-1, Zing, or Blackout are all sort of in that same price range. Those all feature the Sandvik 14C28N steel, which is a pretty nice EDC blade steel. I'd pick the Leek or Skyline over the others, although the Zing and OD-1 are pretty nice too.
 
I'd get the Cryo. You're not going to find a lot of knives in the $30 price range that are four way positionable with a deep carry pocket clip.
 
allyourblood said:
I owned a Cryo until about 4 days ago when I sold it. It's a great knife, but: the thumb studs aren't as functional as the flipper (they're pretty tough to engage), so expect to open the knife using the flipper almost exclusively. Due to the assisted opening feature, you will pretty much always be opening the Cryo quickly, unless you use two hands. If there are times you might want a less flashy and more discrete opening without using two hands, that might be a factor. The Cryo has a shorter blade but weighs quite a bit more which makes it feel much tougher, but also takes away from its appeal for me, just a bit.

I doubt you'll go wrong with either one. For me, price and blade length go to the Dozier Folding Hunter... looks and build go to the Cryo. Lock preference also might be a factor for you.


Go with your heart!
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Thanks that's probably the best idea, it'll more than likely be my next buy thanks!
 
If your looking for a lightweight straight up beater knife you can't beat the dozier. I have one in my tool box and its just a good little knife. I edc'd it for a good while too. You forget its in your pocket really, and its nice and smooth and locks up pretty good.
I don't know anything about the cryo but it looks to be a sturdy little flipper for the price and I've heard plenty of good about it. So it's my speculation that either would be a fantastic choice in their price range.
 
Some side-by-side pics below...

Looking at the numbers:
- Open length: 7.25" (Dozier) vs. 6.5" (Cryo)
- Closed length: 4.25" vs. 3.875"
- Handle thickness: 0.39" (10mm) vs. 0.35" (9mm)
- Blade length (sharpened edge): 2.75" vs. 2.625"
- Blade width (widest point): 0.875" vs. 1"
- Blade thickness: 0.12" (3mm) vs. 0.12" (3mm)
- Weight: 2.3oz vs. 4.1oz.

Some other observations... I like the AUS-8 steel slightly more than 8Cr13MoV, although Kershaw does do a good job with their 8Cr13MoV. I can get a good 4-finger grip on the Dozier, and a 3 to 3-1/2 finger grip on the Cryo. Both are designed by great designers. Both are well built and very functional. The Dozier has a more minimalist look and feel. The Cryo adds several nicer design elements, such as the quad-position deep-carry clip, lockbar stabilizer, and pillar backspacers (instead of solid) with the lanyard hole integrated into one of the pillars.

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DozierFH_Cryo_closed_800x361.jpg


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In my opinion, the only real advantage that the Dozier has for EDC is its lighter weight. The Cryo is fun, if not a bit too small for me, but it's hefty for its size.

Cryo advantage:
- looks like a Hinderer (because it is)
- deep carry clip
- awesome flipper
- great color. It's a very attractive knife in person.

Dozier advantage:
- weight
- mine's orange ;)
- nice lockback (mid-lock?). This knife sold me on lockbacks after years of hating the design. Most lockbacks are a PITA to depress, but this is very soft and manageable.
- more practical as a hunting knife due to easier cleaning of liquid/fatty nastiniess inside.

I say get the Cryo.
-StaTiK-
 
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