Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Worth the money
My wife bought this for me a year ago. My buddy was a Blue Heeler I named KaBar. So , my wife ordered me a knife because of the name (she tries). I'm a Firefighter/Paramedic and I use this blade constantly. I've cut firehose, seatbelts, clothing, skinned animals, scaled fish, automotive work, you name it. I performs perfectly. Not only that, I'm a woods/river rat. This blade gets used every single day. I'm also a collector of knives as well was my father and grandfather, to which I have their collections also. By collections i mean name brand, limited edition ,scales, blade steel, etc. Not the late night sales on TV or the flea market. I love blades. I've also been a foundryman for 14 years and have a deep interest in steels and metallurgy. This is hands down one of the best utilitarian lockbacks I've ever owned. From what I've read the heat treat on AUS-8 is what makes it. I own several knives with AUS-8 and none have held up or retained blade sharpness as the Dozier has.It's easy to sharpen and retains its edge extremely well.I own some AUS-8 that's is an absolute chore to sharpen. Not this blade. It hones to razor sharp with no problem. Also, the blade is still tight with no side to side movement at all. I honestly can't believe it After all the use. Things wear or get loose, you know. Not this blade. Still right and right. That's what impressed me the most. A year of heavy use and it performs like day one. The blade finish has worn off some, but So what. It's a blade to be used. I'm proud to own it and when others get lippy about my low end knife i challenge them to cut jacketed fire hose in one cut. That shuts them up. Because of how much I like this blade and the price i have several. Bug out bag, in the tool box, in the Jeep, range bag, work back pack, etc. Point is if I loose the one in my pocket I've got a replacement ready. I admire this daily workhorse this much. Ultimately we each make our own decisions and I'm Joe Nobody. But I can honestly say this is one of the best utilitarian kickbacks I've ever owned that has never let me down.
(
