WHICH BOB DOZIER? I CAN'T DECIDE!

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I'm in the market for a Bob Dozier. I have heard such great things about him. I just can't decide which one to buy. I like the Yukon Skinner and the Pro Skinner. From your own experience which one of his skinners do you think is the best?
THANK YOU!!!
-NAN-
 
BTTT, because I want to know this myself. I have looked at them on AG Russell, and on Dozier's web site. I really like the <u>Whittler</u> on the AGR website, and it seems to be a decent price.

Input? Anyone???

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Having never seen one in person, but having read plenty of reviews of Bob's work, I think the question falls into a similar dilemma as "Which Playboy model should I sleep with. The one on page 38 or the one on page 76?".
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NAN,

I have and use both the Yukon and Pro. If you want the knife strictly for skinning, the Professional skinner is hard to beat. The finger grooves also help alot for gripping, especially when your hands are wet. BUT, at times, I wish it didn't have the grooves, they bite into my hands. Probably because I have small and skinny hands. For a more 'general' use I like the Yukon better, plus it has a more pointy tip for delicate jobs. I like both, but I use a different knife for a different occasion. I doubt it if you're going to be disappointed with any of them.

Eh... forgot to mention, my favorite Doziers are the Straight Personal and the Canoe Knife (gotta love the handle). They are really sweet.

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Reynaert

[This message has been edited by Frantium (edited 01-11-2000).]
 
I have 3 Doziers -- Arkansas Toothpick, Pro Guide & White River Skinner -- and love them all. Chiro hit it right on the head -- you can't go wrong with any of them. Which skinner to pick is, IMO, just a matter of personal taste.

Rockspyder, if you're interested in a 3" general purpose blade, take a hard look at the Canoe. As Reynaert said, the handle is great. A friend bought one w/curly maple scales from Bob at the NY Custom show in Nov. I've been trying to figure out how to get it from him ever since.
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[This message has been edited by bcaffrey (edited 01-11-2000).]
 
NAN, I just got the Reverse Tanto and that's a great knife, high grind, sharp edge. The one I have doesn't have the back of the top sharpened nor does it have a dimple on the handle, it's a beefy knife! An all around knife I couldn't ask for a better one. It came with a kydex sheath that holds the knife very well, I would rather have had the in the waist band type kydex sheath as they look to be pretty good, as it is I can carry this knife in my left front pocket without the handle showing. Good steel.

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The difference between Bob Dozier's knives and Playboy models is that you and I can have a Dozier knife.
 
I have a K-9, a sturdy little clip point, but would trade it for a Whittler in a heart beat. I have a Strait Hunter on the way (thanks, Paul!) as well, but you can not go wrong with this mans work.

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James Segura
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I've used one of Dozier's Yukon Pro Skinners for many years and have been deliriously happy with it. Enough point to do delicate trimming and caping work... enough belly to excel at skinning... sharp enough to do more of anything I ask of it than I have a right to expect from one knife... awesome ergonomics... excellent sheath.

Man, I love that knife!
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AJ

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Also look at the drop point hunter he did for AGR. I already have two of his knives, but I need the drop point.

db
 
Which Dozier? Man, I wish all of my problems were like that! Can't go wrong with a Dozier. The Straight Personal, Canoe & Whittler are all super little knives- either way you go, you won't be sorry.

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I use a pro guide knife for hunting and a ark toothpick for every day carry but that pro skinner keeps calling out to me dont know how much longer i can resist.
 
Thanks everybody for all your input! I think I'm going to go with the Yukon skinner. It seems that it has a little more versatility than the other skinners. I hope that his knives live up to all the high standards that you have set for him, I'm pretty sure that they will. I'll let you know how everything turns out.
THANK YOU!!!
-NAN-
 
Great choice! Be sure to let us know when you get it and what you think of it.

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After agonizing over the same question I finally called AG Russell yesterday to order the "Master Skinner." Russell is the exclusive dealer for this model (according to Mrs. Dozier). Well, they are out of stock, with a 3 mo. back order. I guess his reputation is the reason. Anyhow, it's back to square one. I'm thinking now about a "Toothpick" but I'd like a 3.9-4 inch blade. Will that cause a change in handle size? Any comments?

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"I'm thinking now about a "Toothpick" but I'd like a 3.9-4 inch blade. Will that cause a change in handle size? Any comments?"

Bob Dozier can make the blade and/or handle longer if you'd like. He charges $20 for each modification. Check their website or give them a call.
 
I have seen mention here of a Dozier "Canoe". Never heard of it, and can't find it on his web page.

***whoops- just found it on ag russell pages- sorry!***


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[This message has been edited by DanV (edited 01-13-2000).]
 
Chiro, see page 114, top left corner. Yowzah!
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Unfortunately, Burke is entirely correct.

I owned a K-1 General Utility that was recently weaseled out of my possession by my brother. All of his knives are sharp, very well built, sturdy, and, IMHO, underpriced for the quality of the knife you get.

Either way you choose, a Dozier knife is a great choice in general.

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Don LeHue

The pen is mightier than the sword...outside of arm's reach. Modify radius accordingly for rifle.
 
The Canoe is a relatively new model. Bob has had the same literature for years and it won' t show but his regular line of fine fixed blades (and some nice folders). The Canoe is suspended on a kydex neck sheath and is very light and compact. It has a very slim profile and is appropriately made for bird and trout. Bob makes special runs for AG Russell on a regular basis but may have only a few on hand of those models. Hence the wait period.

For an all around belt carry I highly recommend his Agent model which is a PP (Protective Purpose) fix blade disguised as a utility knife! Compact, functional and priced right! Second vote goes to the General Utility for those who prefer a slightly beefier model. As many have stated, you can' t go wrong with a Dozier.

L8r,
Nakano

PS- please consider the checkering options that are now available from Bob and Linda.

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I have an Arkansas Toothpick and it has THE most comfortable handle known to man. Great overall balance and feel. I'm sure you'll be happy with either one you choose!

Regards,
Ken
 
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