Searching for the right knife

W.T. Beck said:
Some will disagree but I really like the Marble's Outdoors Trailcraft for the purpose you mentioned.

A lot of people were upset when Marble's stopped using 52100 steel and farmed out their production to Camillus. However, I actually like the new models better because they have longer guards, and Camillus does make good knives.

The Trailcraft with the Gamegetter handle is comfortable and usually sells for just under $60.
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I agree.....the "Trailcraft" is a timeless design....and for the price the knife is well made....Camillus does make good knives....although the sheath is not quite first class in my opinion....still.....its a good knife and performs remarkably well as a personal utility piece. I am one to favor this design over a purely "tactical" piece....I think in the long run its much more practical for most folks !

-Regards
 
mgdavis said:
Now I'm thinking the Dozier Personal Utility looks very promising. I'm still not quite sure about the sheath, it looks like it is a horizontal belt slide. If I can get a decent price I would be very interested in aquiring one of these. Is there anywhere other than the Dozier website and AG Russell that carry them?
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Dozier and A.G. Russell are the only retailers I am aware of.....bear in mind there is usually a waiting period between order and delivery as these knives are "handmade"....on ocassion I see a Dozier for sale on the "For Sale" forum here ...but not often...and they hold their value in resale.

Good luck in your quest...and keep us posted on your considerations.

-Regards
 
Don`t forget about a Tom Krein model. I`m waiting on my first right now.
 

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I'd be reluctant to choose a Dozier for self-defense. Most Doziers have very tiny guards. They don't look like they would offer a sufficiently secure grip for stabbing.
 
Some that come to mind in no particular order;
Spyderco Moran
Fallkniven F1
Cold Steel Master Hunter-Carbon V
Gerber Yari
Livesay NRGS or LP
 
I recall hearing that the grind on the Spyderco Moran was changed from convex to a full flat grind, would clear up your concerns about sharpening (although sharpening a convexed blade is really easy).

Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I'm too lazy to seaaarch...
 
I have a Spyderco Moran drop point that I've been able to sharpen quite easily. Great size, great sheath, the tek lock system lets you carry it however you want, lightweight, sheeple friendly.....great fixed blade. :)
 
I was skeptical about a convex edge as well when I first started to learn about them. I invested in a Spyderco Sharpmaker which is good at beveld edges...

Now I have 3 convex edged blades and love them. They are very easy to maintain with a mouse pad and some sandpaper - or even some cardboard...

Those Doziers are nice looking, but I have to plug Bark River again. They make some great small fixed blades. I have a Mikro and love it, but you seem to like the knives with a bit more blade length and maybe a better point? I would look at these too:

Mini Skinner - I think you can order any handle you want right now through dealers. A handle is a good way to make a knife more sheeple friendly. Also, I believe the new run (happening in the next few weeks) will be A2 steel at .15 thickness. Very nice:

http://www.dlttradingcompany.com/products.asp?category=NEW!!!+Mini+Skinner

The ELK is a neat little guy too. Might be something to consider:

http://www.dlttradingcompany.com/products.asp?category=SALE!!!+E.L.K.+(Essential+Little+Knife)


Finally, Graham knives has some great looking little fixed blades. I would love to try one of these next, but I do not currently own one:

http://www.grahamknives.com/

They actually have a bunch of knives I would love to own. Maybe one of them strikes you?

Good luck.
 
W.T. Beck said:
I'd be reluctant to choose a Dozier for self-defense. Most Doziers have very tiny guards. They don't look like they would offer a sufficiently secure grip for stabbing.
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I'd be hesitant to use any of these as a weapon. However, by the time I had to pull a knife, I think slicing my hand would be the least of my concerns.
 
by the time I had to pull a knife, I think slicing my hand would be the least of my concerns.
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True, but injuring your own hand would only make it harder to defend yourself.
 
I used to love my A.G. Russell 'Deer Hunter' unitl I lost it in the woods. I have always had it in the back of my mind to get another.

They have a thin but stiff 4" blade, available in AUS8, D2 or VG10 steel, and a fiberglass reinforced nylon handle, molded onto the blade. The combination makes the knife very light. The sheath is also s lightweight, stiff, fiberglass reinforced nylon. The knife snaps securely into the sheath and is released by gripping the knife handle and depressing a spring-loaded button placed just where your thumb goes when gripping the handle.

I believe they are still under $100 but the D2 and VG10 versions cost more than the one with the AUS8 blade.
 
Actually I was just reading about a great little knife yesterday that is right up your alley from one of our own makers that hangs here on the blade forums.

Razorback.

Check here and if you like it as much as I do tell him I sent you so when I buy mine I'll get a discount. :D

Just kidding. Seriously though I'm getting one of these from Scott as soon as I can work it out with him and my boss. (the wifey thinks I spend too much money on knives.)

Here is the link.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=356993&page=1&pp=20
 
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