What about Dozier's blades

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belerofon26

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Hello,
What do you think about Dozier's blades grinds and heat treatment ?
And what do you think about its folding knives in the time ?
Thank you
 
Doziers that actually come from him, are top drawer. There is a lot of stuff out there though, that have his name on the steel, that are not made by him or his shop.
"Real" Doziers are spendy, look to drop many hundreds.
 
What do you mean, there is fakes ?

What do you think about this one :

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belerofon26 said:
What do you mean, there is fakes ?
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I would imagine, just like for any other famous maker, there are fakes out there.

I assume what Mannilicher was trying to point out to you was exactly what he said....that there are mass produced "Doziers" like the Dozier Kabar Folding Hunter. Those happen to be excellent knives at a great price.

As for the quality of the knives made in Dozier's shop...he's one of the most noted and respected makers ever. Its for a reason. He's particularly known for his use of D2.
 
I do want one, but Bob's waitlist is currently two years. I'm already on a two-year waitlist for a Rod Garcia knife, and I've decided that I'm not going to do that again.
 
Magnaminous_G said:
I do want one, but Bob's waitlist is currently two years. I'm already on a two-year waitlist for a Rod Garcia knife, and I've decided that I'm not going to do that again.
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Your best bet is to frequent a show where Bob sells his knives. He brings a very good selection IMO. You'll get the chance to lighten your pockets for sure.

Just picked up my second Dozier yesterday at the show in Tulsa, His second generation bushcrafter. Great design!
 
Dozier knives pop up for sale now and then. Also, Fort Henry Knives is a dealer and they are here on BF.
 
They also have a featured inventory every Monday on the Dozier website where you can purchase direct with no wait, usually a good selection. Also several dealers carry them.

Dozier knives hold an edge all day long. Very well built and worth every penny.
 
Dozier is known for getting more out of his D2 than anyone else.

For a famous maker, his knives are actually very affordable. His folders are fairly expensive and his mirror-polished loveless-type blades are very expensive, but his standard fixed blades are very reasonably priced for custom knives.

If you don't want to order and wait two years, the best alteratives are:
(i) check his website around Monday each week - that is when he usually posts a few blades for immediate sale.
(ii) AG Russel offers a few of his models.
(iii) pick up a second hand one on the forums or the bay - you can often find them in new condition at reasonable prices.
 
Brummie said:
Dozier is known for getting more out of his D2 than anyone else.

For a famous maker, his knives are actually very affordable. His folders are fairly expensive and his mirror-polished loveless-type blades are very expensive, but his standard fixed blades are very reasonably priced for custom knives.

If you don't want to order and wait two years, the best alteratives are:
(i) check his website around Monday each week - that is when he usually posts a few blades for immediate sale.
(ii) AG Russel offers a few of his models.
(iii) pick up a second hand one on the forums or the bay - you can often find them in new condition at reasonable prices.
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Agreed. I don't trust D2 from any other source, unless it was treated by Paul Bos. Waited just under a year for mine. Guess I was lucky like that.
 
Dozier makes a good knife, they are well designed and have good blade and edge geometry.

D2 is D2 is still D2 no matter who grinds it and HT it to 59-61 HRC, there is no magic process that will transform D2 into something else.

Doziers knives perform due to blade and edge geometry, ground very thin behind the edge, usually in the .015" to .025" range for the thicker ones and he puts on a very aggressive toothy edge finish.

That said there are a lot of other Custom makers who can and do make blades with similar grinds in D2 and other more wear resistant steels that will perform the same or better than Doziers knives.

That's just putting some reality into this thread to cut through the HYPE and urban legends that have already been posted here.
 
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The quickest way to get a Dozier is to buy from his website. I suspect these are often blades that he has made for someone else and for whatever reason the deal fell through.

I buy at the Blade Show. When I go to the show, I immediately head for Bobs tables which are usually in middle along the right side. I think he had 60 blades at the the 2012 show. (The difference in pricing there is that he has the GA state sales tax built into the price.) He does other shows and always brings a lot of knives made special for the show. I bought a K-42 Compact Personal with sheepsfoot blade and G-10 handles this year. I bought it to use and I intend to do so. Can't say that about a lot of the other knives I have.

Not a real Dozier....? I suspect that comment stems from the fact that he personally does not make every blade that comes out of his shop any more. I have no idea how many orders he has, but it must be substantial. No one man could do that. IF you want one made personally by Bob (as in certified so to speak) these days, you really pay for it at about 3x their regular pricing.
 
Ankerson said:
That's just putting some reality into this thread to cut through the HYPE and urban legends that have already been posted here.
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You clearly know a lot and are willing to share, which is great. But you might what to offer those qualifications and insights without having to imply that everyone else is full of BS.

The last time you "brought reality" to one of my posts was over my statement that SYKCO were coming out with some nice thin slicers. As the new owner of a Scrapmax 460, I am quite content with my version of reality.

Apologies to others for straying off topic.
 
They don't call him the Dr of D2 for nothing. I think he makes the best hunting knives made, and for a decent price. A.G. Russel keeps many in stock at the same price that Bob sells them at.

If not a big fan of his folders(design), but love his fixed blades. Most of his fixed blades have the best handles I have ever felt. Also ground with a thin edge, and holds an edge well. Great knives.
 
No hype. The man has been in business a long time (since the 60's?) for good reason. Years of knifemaking experience and knowledge usually equate to a well made, durable knife and I believe that's exactly what the Dozier shop pumps out and they are very nice people to boot.

Dozier Knives, good stuff:thumbup:
 
This. ^
We might never know how Bob does D2 but Bob has mastered it, the same way Hartsfield mastered A2.
 
Bob Dozier is one of that last few big-name makers that keeps his knives at affordable prices. His designs are fantastic, and the geometry is perfect for hunting. I would NOT use one for a camp knife, but for a hunting knife, they are great.

Ankerson is right about the D2, it does hold an edge for a very long time when used for it's intended purpose. Not as long as S90V or CPM 10V, but if you need a hunting knife and know what you are doing, Dozier's D2 will cut for a very long time before it needs sharpening. The ergonomics are what I really like, Dozier has some of the best designs out there, IMO, for a hunting knife. I field dressed a domestic hog (240 lbs), including cracking the sternum and pelvis with a Dozier, and no perceptible dulling.

One thing that is never discussed about his knives, IMO, they set the standard for fit and finish.
 
Any knife that I have ever seen that comes out of the Dozier shop has been expertly executed. Grinds are crisp and with few exceptions their knives are routinely produced without any faults to note. I've had only one Dozier blade in more than 40 purchased over the past 25 years that exhibited what I would call average edge retention - all the rest have had an amazing ability to stay sharp and keep on cutting.

I have yet to find another custom maker that matches Bob's work in blending the full combination of design, materials, fit/finish and sheath system for a blade intended to be used as a cutting tool. While others may compete in one element or another, Dozier makes a very compelling overall package.

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