For the uninitiated, please read the info (re: philosophy) at www.dozierknives.com
Bladeprince, I' m glad you have found some understanding as to the finished products of Dozier made knives. On the other hand, Bobs "Loveless" style drop hunter models are mirror polished CMP 154 steel with soldered stainless guard, fully tapered tang, red fiber liners and of course green canvas micarta handles- all housed in a superb fitting handmade leather sheath. These have a brilliant collectors quality finish. And are priced accordingly. Make no mistake though, these models are made to be used if the owner so chooses!
As already mentioned, the Dozier shop will sharpen and refinish to their discretion, the entire knife for very minimal cost, usually just the shipping. Bob appreciates a well used knife when he sees one returned to his shop. So no worries.
Bob has always recommended diamond sharpeners for his blades. D2 at 60- 61 rockwell is quite hard. And standard stones, even ceramic (Spyderco) don' t quite bring the edges back to full life. This is not intended to be a debate of which type stones are better. Bottom line is which works best for you. I have always had excellent results with either EzeLap or DMT benchstones in fine/ extra fine grit. Both with diamond dust surfaces of course. And I don' t let my blades edges go to dull as already mentioned. Good luck on your new Dozier strait knife.
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Bladeprince, I' m glad you have found some understanding as to the finished products of Dozier made knives. On the other hand, Bobs "Loveless" style drop hunter models are mirror polished CMP 154 steel with soldered stainless guard, fully tapered tang, red fiber liners and of course green canvas micarta handles- all housed in a superb fitting handmade leather sheath. These have a brilliant collectors quality finish. And are priced accordingly. Make no mistake though, these models are made to be used if the owner so chooses!
As already mentioned, the Dozier shop will sharpen and refinish to their discretion, the entire knife for very minimal cost, usually just the shipping. Bob appreciates a well used knife when he sees one returned to his shop. So no worries.
Bob has always recommended diamond sharpeners for his blades. D2 at 60- 61 rockwell is quite hard. And standard stones, even ceramic (Spyderco) don' t quite bring the edges back to full life. This is not intended to be a debate of which type stones are better. Bottom line is which works best for you. I have always had excellent results with either EzeLap or DMT benchstones in fine/ extra fine grit. Both with diamond dust surfaces of course. And I don' t let my blades edges go to dull as already mentioned. Good luck on your new Dozier strait knife.
www.dozierknives.com
N.
