Locking mechanism on Dozier folders?

Starfish

Starfish

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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
 
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.
 
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
 
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?
 
Originally posted by Starfish
Any thoughts on one knife over the other?
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You'd probably be better off asking peoples choice on the abortion issue and drawing from a hat for the Benza or the Dozier :D

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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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