My humble Dozier collection

[CarpScot]

OK, now it makes sense. Thanks for the info!

~Paul~

Glad I could help.

 

[antonio_luiz]

If you want a convexed Dozier you can order it that way directly from the Dozier shop. Dan Crotts is Bob Dozier's stepson and part of the Dozier staff. He does many, if not most, of the hollow grinds too. If you order any Dozier there is an excellent chance it has been through Dan's hands. At one time you could also get a flat grind as well, and I'm pretty sure that you still can.

Dan also has a separate line of knives put out under his own name. :thumbup:

Dozier does magic with D2 - great to see his skills and knowledge being passed down to the next generation

 

[The_Guide]

Ive got a Fillet, a Small Game Skinner, a Pro Guides Knife, and the Wilderness model on its way... (another year or so to go).

So if I understand correctly, I could get the wilderness convexed? I want to keep the Hollow Grind on the other three, as it is incredibly good for slicing and cutting. But the Wilderness I think of as more of an all-rounder, and a convex edge just seems so right on a knife of this versatility...

 

[CarpScot]

So if I understand correctly, I could get the wilderness convexed?

Call Alicia at the shop tomorrow and ask. She'll let you know whether they are willing to. :thumbup:

 

[sodak]

Got the rest corralled long enough for a picture. Top to bottom, Pro Guide, K30, K11, Delta Traveller, K2, Arkansas Traveller, and Straight Personal (I think). The SP was from AG Russell, and they don't make them any more, it's the only flat grind of the bunch. It's hard to tell which I like best, they all fit so well in the hand. I usually like the one that I held last the best. I wasn't going to get the K30 until I read Vassili's review, then I had to have one. I also have a K19 out with my hunting gear, but I'm too lazy to dig it up.

 

[Mike Fitz]

Some of my favorites:

Folding Hunter

Arkansas Traveler

Delta Traveler

Pro Guide

K2

 

[Ebbtide]

Somebody say flatground?

From the Dozier table here at one of the NYC shows

 

[ADD]

Ive got a Fillet, a Small Game Skinner, a Pro Guides Knife, and the Wilderness model on its way... (another year or so to go).

So if I understand correctly, I could get the wilderness convexed? I want to keep the Hollow Grind on the other three, as it is incredibly good for slicing and cutting. But the Wilderness I think of as more of an all-rounder, and a convex edge just seems so right on a knife of this versatility...

Sounds like you have a great line up inbound.

Perhaps to get the best performance on those individual blades for their intended purpose, and if it was my druthers, maybe consider getting the fillet flat ground and the Wilderness convex as you stated.

Last I saw, I think, the up charge on anything other than his standard hollow grind was $70.

 

[ivan51]

Ive got a Fillet, a Small Game Skinner, a Pro Guides Knife, and the Wilderness model on its way... (another year or so to go).

So if I understand correctly, I could get the wilderness convexed? I want to keep the Hollow Grind on the other three, as it is incredibly good for slicing and cutting. But the Wilderness I think of as more of an all-rounder, and a convex edge just seems so right on a knife of this versatility...

is that how long it takes to get a knife from Dozier? a year or so?

 

[Ramm9]

Some of my favorites:

Those are some really outstanding photo's!!

 

[scalpelX]

some of mine

 

[hunterfisher808]

Just recently acquired a Master Skinner with sweet Ironwood scales. I have to agree, for the price point, one would be hard pressed to find a better knife. And they feel good in hand, this is often overlooked by potential buyers, but is high on my priority list and can't be overstated.

 

[MVF]

For those who have both, which do you prefer between the Arkansas Traveler and the Delta Traveler? Can you try to give some idea of the difference in feel? Purpose?

I almost bought an Arkansas Traveler at Blade, but was afraid it was just a bit small since I already have one of his Gentleman's knives. I decided to get it it anyway, but when I went back, they were sold out! His knives all feel so good, it really makes it hard to choose!

 

[fausto nasafiaschi]

Nice pix of some great little knives. I got a Dozier toothpick w/maroon micarta handle and I like it a lot.
F

 

[jds1]

Hey DocGP your K31 in stag is beautiful. :thumbup: I only have one Dozier... a Delta Traveller in brown micarta.

Jeff

 

[David1967]

Great pictures of great knives! Thanks.

David

 

[eburon]

Yes, great knives from an integer knifemaker. Too bad the prices are quite absurd for us Europeans (due to import taxes and shipping costs) when we have fine European alternatives such as Fällknivens that deliver knives for similar niches.

 

[nozh2002]

Yes, great knives from an integer knifemaker. Too bad the prices are quite absurd for us Europeans (due to import taxes and shipping costs) when we have fine European alternatives such as Fällknivens that deliver knives for similar niches.

Well, at first Fallkniven making knives in Japanese and second it is mass production knives company while Dozier is custom. For custom knives his prices quite low. To me known European alternative would be someone like Rick Hindered or Jukka Hankala but not Fallkniven.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[eburon]

Well, at first Fallkniven making knives in Japanese and second it is mass production knives company while Dozier is custom. For custom knives his prices quite low. To me known European alternative would be someone like Rick Hindered or Jukka Hankala but not Fallkniven.

Thanks, Vassili.

You've got a point there, but for me Fällknivens are Swedish knives made in Japan without Dutch import taxes.

I find the prices of Doziers VERY reasonable, but mind you that we have to pay up to 35% extra due to taxes plus the shipping costs.

 

[popopine]

I just got this one. My first Dozier. My god can this man make a knife. To say he is a master is an understatement. And on his non-nonsense construction there's no hiding flaws or sloppy workmanship. I love this knife!