What model Dozier?

[silenthunterstudios]

I picked this up in a trade last year at a local gun show. Steel is A2, more of a fighter/Bud Nealy maybe feel? I’ve had several different Doziers over the years, can’t find this model. A one off custom?

 

[jfk1110]

Its a beauty whatever it it.....He makes nice tools....

Nice grab

 

[Barry H]

Dozier is still active, send him the picture and ask him directly.

 

[crossada]

That if I remember correctly is the James Keating design combat tanto

 

[jfk1110]

K killgar ........Lets see your Google-Fu.....

 

[killgar]

K killgar ........Lets see your Google-Fu.....

I couldn't find anything. Best to confirm with Mr. Dozier. I look forward to the answer.

 

[tltt]

http://www.jamesakeating.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=127278599653988 .

^ Keating.

I agree with Crossada, it looks like the custom work Dozier was doing with Keating mid 90's - very, very early 2000's. Most likely toward the front of that range.

 

[duramax]

Wow !!!!! Whatever it is it’s a beauty for sure !!!!!!
Congrats !!!!!

 

[ncbuckeye3]

I’ll show this photo to Bob when I’m at the shop today and see what he says about it.

 

[Blues]

I’ll show this photo to Bob when I’m at the shop today and see what he says about it.

Hey, would you give him my regards? I haven't been in touch with him in some time now, but we used to be in contact fairly regularly in years past.
Thanks.

 

[ncbuckeye3]

Hey, would you give him my regards? I haven't been in touch with him in some time now, but we used to be in contact fairly regularly in years past.
Thanks.

I sure will, message me your name, he won't know who "Blues" is!

 

[Blues]

I sure will, message me your name, he won't know who "Blues" is!

He probably will...but I'll send now...

 

[ncbuckeye3]

Talked to Bob today. He said it didn't look familiar, was probably something Daniel designed when he was working for him.

So I message Daniel (Crotts). Here is his reply:

This was a knife designed in the mid to late nineties as a tactical/ utility knife. We had a big batch laser cut. I think out of A2 steel. They didn’t sell well so we just made a few a year. This is an earlier one based off the micarta.

Hope this helps.