Show off your KA-BAR Dozier folding hunter.

[chaoss]

As usual, I'm late to the party again.
In my constant pursuit for the "ONE" over the years i have somehow managed to completely overlook this absolutely incredible folder.
Opened up the box, checked function, added a lanyard and into the pocket it went.
Has not left my side since.
This one is a do everything EDC, and at this price point it will get used hard. I'm not afraid of abusing or losing it.
For $30 shipped, are you kidding me?
Anyway, here it is…

 

[bigburly912]

I've owned several of them. Given several away. Great knives you can't go wrong! Thought I had one in my lunch bucket but I do not. Will update with picture later

 

[colin.p]

I have/had one (my daughter absconded with it in '17) and keep having to remind myself I need a replacement. I used to think of it as a "budget" Delica.

 

[chaoss]

I have/had one (my daughter absconded with it in '17) and keep having to remind myself I need a replacement. I used to think of it as a "budget" Delica.

The one pictured above is the newer D2 version, i also have a satin plain in AUS 8A. Under $20 bucks, fantastic value!

Edited to add: Plain jane Spyderco Delicas are retailing @ $84 currently. I would rather have 4 of these and a little extra change.

 

[chaoss]

Been carrying this one for a week now, (giving my 2003 regular Sebenza a break). So far it has not disappointed. Breaking in just fine, edge is still good to go.
I will say that I'm no a big fan of coated blades but so far so good.
Also, I'm not hesitant at all now to deploy this knife and use it on any messy tasks.

 

[this_is_nascar]

Love mine. I have one with the hole and another with this thumb stud. Also have a mini version.

 

[chaoss]

Yard bird is a cookin, corn is prepped and ready for a nuke session and dem beanz are heatin up .

Edited to add, i used the knife to lop off the tips of the corn and also to unseal the bird bits.
Cross contamination being a thing, i sterilized the blade afterwards.

 

[aginthelaw]

mine is brand new and needs breaking in. hard to open and close but can't go wrong with the price

 

[chaoss]

mine is brand new and needs breaking in. hard to open and close but can't go wrong with the price

You made a great choice, break in will automatically happen unnoticed, just use it hard daily.

 

[this_is_nascar]

It's not a flicker. So, that's important to you, you'll be disappointed.

 

[chaoss]

It's not a flicker. So, that's important to you, you'll be disappointed.

Agreed, it's not a fidgety toy. Just a no nonsense, very affordable, do almost anything EDC folder.

 

[chaoss]

Just put it to work again tonight.
The Henckels paring knife was again dull from who knows what so out came the Dozier.
Used it on garlic, onions, tomatoes & cooked chicken tenders to help create a killer green chili stew.
Not the greatest slicer given it's thicker blade but the hollow grind behind the edge makes chopping various foods a breeze.

 

[chaoss]

Still pocket rockin this one daily.
Box breakdown, mail, package opening, etc…
Sanitized & EVOO applied before any food prep, sees LOTS of duty in the kitchen.
LOVE this folder!

 

[chaoss]

Well, it has seen a lot of work and was finally time to freshen up the edge.
A few passes on the ole Sharpmaker (white stones) and dare i say it's crazy hair popping sharp.
Very impressed with how well D2 steel responds to sharpening.
Still rockin it daily.