Locking mechanism on Dozier folders?

[Starfish]

Hi all,

Been looking at either a small Sebenza or the Dozier DK-TF1. I'm not quite sure what the Tab-lock mechanism is, though. Is it a modified liner lock, frame lock, or what?

Thanks,

Matthew

 

[stjames]

Do you mean the "Tab-Stop", where Dozier uses one of the liners as the blade stop in the open position? The locks on the knives are either frame of liner lock, depending on the model. I believe you are referring to a frame lock, "dual integral", with both the lock and blade stop milled from the handle slabs.

 

[Strider]

At one point Dozier folders were able to open past the normal postion and be used almost like a straight razor. Not sure if his newer models still are able to do this.
Bob

 

[Starfish]

stjames - the tab lock is what I am referring to. It looked like a frame lock from the picture. Does it work in the same way that a Sebenza's integral lock does?

Any thoughts on one knife over the other?

 

[cpirtle]

Originally posted by Starfish
Any thoughts on one knife over the other?

You'd probably be better off asking peoples choice on the abortion issue and drawing from a hat for the Benza or the Dozier

I love Bob's work and have a few of his fixed blades.

All of his knives are top quality as are the Chris Reeve's, but IMHO if forced to choose I would take the Sebenza (it really wouldn't be that hard of a choice because I just like it better).

With that said, if you move to fixed blades I think I would take a Dozier over almost anything.

The tab lock is more of a liner lock so in terms of strength I would put my money on the Sebenza.

 

[budrichard]

Bob's lock on the T1 I own has a liner thickness that is almost the thickness on my Strider GB! The T1 is one heavy duty folder! While I don't have any of Reeve's knives, thier is no doubt in my mind that with the cutting ability of the Dozier D2 blade and Bob's construction methods, I will pick the Dozier.- Dick

 

[stjames]

Starfish, yes, on the tab stop both the lock and the blade stop are integral to the handle, like the Sebenza integral lock. Both Dozier and CRK make fine products; I’ll give the Sebenza the edge for a little bit firmer lock. Otherwise it is a choice of styles and materials between the two knives. D2 is great, wicked sharp tool steel, but in a folder corrosion of unseen parts is also a consideration, and in my use BG-42 has proven to be superior in that regard. The Tab-Stop folders also have a very stout, wide profile, while the similar sized small Sebenza is a much slimmer package with a more acute point.

It all depends on what you are looking for in a knife, either way you go you are buying quality. Good luck and God Bless.