Suggestions regarding purchase

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Yao

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Hi Guys,

Well I finally sold off a few watches in my collection and want to buy a Dozier after seeing their stuff at the Custom Knife Show in NYC. I have it down to two choices and would like some opinions from the experts here on the forum.

#1 Dozier Classic (assuming that they do this) would be the top one in the picture here but I would need to get a shorter blade, probably 3 to 3.5 inches:

http://www.dozierknives.com/images/classicpic.jpg

#2 Dozier Modified Personal with Ironwood handle:

http://www.agrussell.com/var/storage/original/image/phplBspBY.jpg

I realize that there is a significant wait for #1 but wondering if you guys that own Doziers find a siginficant difference between "Arkansas Made" and "Arkansas Knives". While I would like to own one that the craftsman himself has done I would like to know what you guys think of #2.

Thanks in advance for your input and thanks to Shootist for guidance. I am sure this is just the tip of the iceberg into another hobby :D
 
Hey Bill is that you? Must be.. Anyway welcome to the knife world! And THANKS for the great service, I dont think I ever thanked you!!:cool:

Sorry I cant help you with your Dozier dicision, but I am sure you will love anything that guy makes...

Thanks again..
 
Hi:
I don't own a Dozier fixed blade, but I do own one of his folders. Sharpest knife I own and great craftsmanship. I am seriously considering one of his Classics. I don't think you can go wrong with any knife he makes.

Marcel
 
I love the looks of that Classic. I don't think the wait would be very long on one of those. Bob carries a few of those to each show he attends. I don't see them flying off the table, but it could be that they are more costly than his regular D2/micarta stuff too. I'll bet if you called them up, they just might have one in stock.
 
I have the slim outdoorsman in brown bone and love it. It and the shealth make for an unbeatable combination of value and quality.
 
Yao, I have two Dozier fixed blades (yukon pro skinner & master skinner). I use both of these knives extensively for hunting, camping and various other outdoor activities. These knives are simply the best fixed blades I've ever had. They take a razor edge and will hold that edge longer than any knife I have ever used.

IMO the two knives you mentioned would both be good choices, however, my feeling is this--if I'm going to spend the $$ for a Dozier knife I want one that is(as you said)"one the craftsman himself has done". So, I would recommend one that says "Arkansas Made".

I really like the look of those "classics".
 
If you come to the ECCKS in March, you might be able to pick up one of the Classics on the spot, no wait.
 
There are a few considerations here when contemplating a purchase of the above 2 mentioned. First, understand that most any model that comes from the Dozier shop can be made to ones specs. But the Arkansas Knives models that are exclusive to AG Russell only, cannot. The Classic models are quite attractive as much as they are fully functional. There handles are finished to fit a medium or smaller sized hand. They are accompanied by a "drop or swinger" type sheath. It is a handsome package for the outdoorsman/ worker who may want a slightly larger strait knife. They are available with hollow or flat grinds. The modified Personal is a more compact knife that is usually accompanied by the horizontal sheath. Ease of carry, quick on/ off the belt mounting, concealment (if this is a factor) and accesibilty are its great features. Additionally, local laws of blade length may be a factor. A vertical sheath can be made for those who want one. I am currently carrying this same modified Personal. I am putting it thru some use to see how the flat ground blade performs. There is a difference here as the most of the models coming strait from the Dozier shop are hollow ground to a very thin edge. For arguments sake, a thinly ground hollow can take on a sharp edge profile longer than a flat ground blade of the same profile/ dimensions. This is because the edge of a flat gound will become thicker over many years of use and sharpening as it orients itself upwards towards the spine.

Some background here. The AG Russell exclusive Arkansas Knives models are cut and double disc ground from an outside source. The HEAT TREAT, final profiling, grinding, handle mounting, sharpening and etching are all done in the Dozier shop. They are fine knives that are made immediately available without having to wait for a Dozier made. You can buy with confidence from AG Russell.

If you plan to attend the ECCK (East Coast Custom Knife) show in March, you will be able to handle a large selection of knives from the table. However, there are no Arkansas Knives models to be had for the already aboved mentioned reasons. However, I will have my personal modified Personal on hand for those who wish to examine one. Come by the Dozier table to say hello!

N.
 
Yao, I don't if you're interested in an Arkansas Traveler but I posted one for sale in the custom for sale (indiv) forum. I tried to email you but got an auto-reply.
 
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