When I think of Ka-Bar, the first thing that comes to mind is their widely popular USMC knife. Prized by military personnel around the world for its sharpness and strength, the Ka-Bar USMC has proven itself to be one of the toughest knives on the market.
Now you can get the same Ka-Bar quality in an affordable and compact folding knife. After hearing good things about the Ka-Bar Dozier I decided to get my own. Here are my honest thoughts on the knife:
What I like about the knife:
1. The 3 inch drop-point style blade is a great size for legal everyday carry. It is hollow ground with rust resistant AUS 8A stainless steel. My Dozier came hair shaving sharp right out of the box and stays sharp even after repeated use.
2. Ka-Bar uses a proven lockback mechanism, which gives your fingers excellent protection from lock failure. When the knife is in the open position, just push down the button on the handle to release the blade.
3. Each Dozier comes with a glass-reinforced zytel handle that is not only super-tough, but unaffected by elements such as rain or snow. The checkered pattern gives you an anti-slip grip that feels very nice in your hand.
4. You have options when you buy the Kabar Dozier. It comes with either a drop point or clip point. Each model opens easily with the thumb stud on the blade.
What I didn't like:
I wish that the Ka-Bar Dozier was offered with at least partial serrations. I also wish that the Dozier was available with a longer blade (4-5 inches).
Overall:
With a suggested retail value under , you get a lot of bang for your buck with this knife. The Dozier will outperform and outlast many knives with price tags over 0.
