Kabar Dozier folder vs Spyderco Meadowlark2

I own the Dozier, their both good knives to my understanding but they really tried to save every penny in the Dozier so there are seams you can feel in the handle. No bushings in it as it's built into the knife handle itself, it is the definition of KISS (keep it short and simple) there are as few parts as possible in the knife. There is the pivot for the blade, pin to keep the lockbar in place, 1 torx screw to keep the clip in place. Somehow with the bare minimal parts it all comes together and works quite well. I love the zytel handles it has good grip, combined with the jimping the thing isn't going anywhere in your hand.

Also started looking at the meadowlark 2 last night, If I had to do it all over again I go with the meadowlark 2 as I tried going with a tip up knife with this Dozier and it annoys me even aft;er using it as a EDC for a few months, along with the fact my DLC coating on mine chipped away a little bit the first time I cut cardboard, and a few other small personal things that annoy me. The meadowlark 2 probably has a few quarks that will bother me as well, but it's all down to personal preference you can't really go wrong with either knife.
 
I've been watching your threads, and responded on the KBar. I have the M2 also, albeit in a Hawkbill, and my friend has a regular one in combo-edge. NO question would I steer you toward that...for defense. I just feel that the steel liners help reinforce the knife, which gives more confidence. Combine that with a much grippier texture, finger-shielding choil, and good jimping, and easier opening, and you're better off. There is amazing value in the Byrd line-up.
 
I have both and like each about the same. If I had to choose I would take the Kabar just because in my experience the edge lasts longer without significant dulling. That said I rotate them and a new RAT 2 as my EDC for 90% of the time.
 
I just feel that the steel liners help reinforce the knife, which gives more confidence. Combine that with a much grippier texture, finger-shielding choil, and good jimping, and easier opening, and you're better off. There is amazing value in the Byrd line-up.
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2nd this. I've got both - both good. The Byrd is just better overall.
 
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