Need Folding Hunter Suggestions

[Jazzman]

Good choice on the Kabar. They are great.
Matt

 

[Bob W]

After reading all of the rave reviews for the K-Bar Dozier in this topic and others, I'm convinced I need one too.

However, I wouldn't prefer a folder for hunting. Unless it could be taken apart for cleaning... There're plenty of decent straight knives available in your price range, if you can convince yourself that you need a second new knife.

Best Wishes,
-Bob

 

[STR]

Actually I used to concur with that last post until I bought one of the CRKT Serengeti folders. These things are great for hunting and skinning. Very impressive machining too. The small fixed blades are truly works of art once you get them in the hands and work with them.

The price isn't bad certainly in the price range suggested here. Only the blade is a upswept skinner and not a drop point as the original author was looking for so I didn't mention it.

Only draw backs I have found with this knife are the fact that it is made in Taiwan as most of the CRKT stuff is. And on that last beaver I skinned out with it I noticed just a tad of discomfort during some of the 'white knuckle' stage when I was really gripping the handle. Otherwise it is a very good knife for the money.

 

[Walker]

I've had the KaBar Dozier a week or so now and I'm impressed. Machinework is good, the handle is comfortable, and if the blade has a bit more of a point than I like, I can live with it. (Centerline point design, like a "fighting" knife - if you can imagine a 3-inch fighter - rather than a bit more of the belly I'd prefer.)

I like the three-inch blade better than a four-inch blade folder - it's handier for fingernail maintenance.

It came so sharp that it's almost a shame that I'm going to practice convex edge creation with it... One of the benefits of a $20 purchase is that you can try new things and not be out much if it fails. OTOH, if it works, this is a knife that I'm willing to keep. Hard to believe there could be a better buy than the KB Dozier.

Walker

 

[JD Mandrell]

I've had the KaBar Dozier a week or so now and I'm impressed. Machinework is good, the handle is comfortable, and if the blade has a bit more of a point than I like, I can live with it. (Centerline point design, like a "fighting" knife - if you can imagine a 3-inch fighter - rather than a bit more of the belly I'd prefer.) Walker

Which did you get? The Clip or Drop Point version?

I have both and they are certainly a different blade profile.

 

[Walker]

"Drop" point, though as I said, I think the point is a little centered to be a real drop point.

Also, the one thing that's missing from the blade is a very small choil at its base. I find that helps me sharpen a blade down there. Don't much need it for convex edges, I wouldn't think.

Walker

 

[Boozoo Chavis]

Check out the Buck Alpha folding hunter. ATS-34 drop point blade w/rosewood handles. 56.99 at knifeworks.com