Which Dozier for Hunting?

Sounds like the KS-1 skinner might be a little bit better for the backup general purpose camp/survival knife consideration because of the beefier blade? I will take a look at the various models' blade thickness. I should probably just open it up to any dozier instead of limiting it to the links above.
 
If it were me I would get a thin Dozier to cut like a Dozier should and pick up a cheap larger camp knife.Even a 10"-12" machete would make a great camp-survival knife.With a machete you could clear a tent area or move hot coals or any number of dirty jobs that I wouldn't want to use a Dozier for.

Even with a thin Dozier anyone who uses their brains should do fine in a survival situation.
 
Good point, R.H. ... although there is a temptation to cover several bases, I don't want to stray away from what I am really after, which is a hunting knife. It does seem like the master skinner or the pro skinner might be a good option, but maybe better just to stick with the thinner blades that seem to be his bread and butter.
 
I've not handled a Master Skinner I chose the Yukon Pro Skinner because I was concerned the Master was too wide at the tip. I like a tip narrow enough to get deep into the cavity around the anus,so that I can free the lower intestine and tie it off before removing.

The YPK still has plenty of belly for skinning.
 
The worst part is, it doesn't get any easier in person. The last time I saw them at a show, they all felt so good in my hand, I still couldn't make up my mind! Vintage knives often has Dozier knives in stock, and came well recommended, although I haven't tried them yet.

The best part is, as has been said, you can't really go wrong- never heard of a bad Dozier.
 
Zombie thread. I have a couple Doziers and they are great. But there a lot of good makers. Choose the blade style you need first. I like a 4" German sticking knife style for game prep. Those are straight. They also make good kitchen utility knives but it'll nick a hide. A skinner needs a deep belly. That's a different animal.

The Bark River Aurora looks pretty good for game prep and camp use.
 
Check AGRussell they have the slim outdoors in both black and bone..You can not go wrong with a Dozier...Barkies are another good way to go..



2Panther
 
I think the slim outdoorsman and pro guide are the two best all around knives for hunting and fishing. If you are going to do some skinning get the KS1 as the nice "belly" on the blade and thicker blade really help. I have quite a few Doziers and when hunting I take the KS1 and my small Straight Personal. It is a nice combo. I use the Straight Personal more then any of the others, as it always seems to be the most handy.
 
After you buy your first Dozier, you will probably buy another. Try to plan for a nice combo package that will serve you for all aspects of your hunting/fishing/survival needs. You will be further ahead. Jmho
 
I love the ks-1 ,if money is an issue AG Russell does layaway which can be kind of nice to stretch out the payments,plus you can choose the micarta or maple config....they are super accommodating
 
Billy at vintageknives.com has a few in stock. He has fixed me up on a few through the years.

Doc
 
Kirk, I have two Doziers I'm interested in selling, one Hunter, and one Colombia river skinner. Shoot me a message if you're interested. No wait either!
 
I have a number of his fixed blades. My most recent is the Pro Guide's knife which has a slightly longer blade than the ones you identified, a bit more pointy, and makes a good general purpose woods knife and useful for field dressing, skinning, and meat processing. I suspect a slightly shorter blade would be easier to handle.

One thing about Bob Doziers knives, you can't just own one if you like knives. I really like the Personals for general carry and woods duty. Have a K-4 Straight Hunter, Compact Personal, Canoe, Wilderness, and the Pro Guide. I love the Pro Guide as a general purpose woods knife.
 
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Here's my Straight Hunter with a full blown Custom Dozier large drop point.

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The Straight Hunter works well for field dressing (though lately I've gone to a slightly smaller knife).

The Big Custom sports BHS scales, and is a dream when it comes time to do some processing. :thumbup: :cool: :thumbup:



Big Mike
 
Like many of the guys have posted here, it is hard to have just one Dozier. I have a few, and even EDC one of his folders. But if I could only have one fixed blade, it would be the Pro-Guide.
 
I am super impressed with the Pro Guide. It has pretty much bounced a lot of other knives from regular consideration in the woods. It may be a tad long for field dressing, but great for meat processing. I can live with the extra inch as it is a very useful size. No, I won't baton it.

I always make a beeline to Bob's tables at BLADE and I like every single one of his knives. Pick them up, fondle them.... I want them all. But that won't happen.
 
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