Ka Bar Bull Dozier Fixed Blade Knife Review

[@knivestown]

Tough question. Neither would be a bad choice. I might opt for the Bull Dozier for the AUS 8 steel with a slightly higher HRC than the fighter. The Dozier also comes with a kydex sheath which is a plus in my book. The fighter is outfitted with leather.

[@Loveoftheoutdoors]

Excellent review. Thanks for taking the time. I love the knife. Finally, someone is making good knives again! I looked at the Potbelly earlier, and now this. Kudos to KaBar!

[@jasonlong5766]

Despite the fact it is made in Taiwan this is a very good, quality, reliable and dependable knife. I have had mine for years as a EDC. I've used it to baton wood from pine, hickory to oak. it is also a excellent throwing knife. The balance is perfect for it and its own weight helps drive it deep into your target even from long distance. It is easier to stick than knives manufactured for throwing if you know how to throw a knife

[@SavageShooter93]

Oh by the way i really like your sit down no nonsense style of reviews, I like to get all the info on a knife when i watch a review. and i think you do a great job, thanks for the hard work.

[@slimgibbs14]

I own this knife and have put it through hell and back. I have not seen quality like this in ant us made knife. Taiwan and Japan do make the best knives after all.

[@davidluke86]

Hey Chris, not trying to be rude, I like your videos and I appreciate the time you put in to show us all these knives, just giving you a little constructive criticism... With KZbin, just be short and concise. We all want to know about the sheath and the additional pieces it comes with, but it shouldn't be the focus or even close to the focus of the video. I like your videos, but I almost stopped the video because it took way too long to get to the un-sheathing part. I think you can talk about the other parts in 2-3 sentences and keep the video short and informative. Most successful KZbin videos are short and sweet and can be watched several times and never fast forwarded. Good job overall tho boss and thanks again. Dave

[@Erik1970Viking]

Hey, i really like Bob Dozier Designs... happen to have an original Dozier, awesome blade !

[@joeboxer216]

Great review Bob Nice to see the passion coming through for such a great knife.

[@knivestown]

@TheAustralianBloke The blade does widen just slightly as it proceeds toward the tip but does so in a straight line, not in a curve like a recurve blade. So technically I would have to say no it is not a recurve but for all practical purposes it does provide enhanced cutting power like a recurve.

[@M3iscool]

Oh Bob you tempt me with all of your fantastic, and useful wears. I don't have the money for all these awesome tools

[@uraniumjoe]

That's cool how the sheath can customize for left or right-handed carry.

[@PavlovSandor]

i got my first kabar. the phat bob. and i am impressed. the grind is perfectly hollow ground. super hollow ground. ive been looking for a good fixed blade lately. and this might be it. just started looking though.

[@knivestown]

Because of the top bevel it would not work well with a clamp system like Lansky for sharpening either the edge or the top bevel. You can sharpen it with a stone or rods. As for sharpening the top bevel, it would take some work but could certainly be done.

[@SavageShooter93]

I have the lansky system and Im sure you could get a grip on the middle flat to sharpen the main edge, if not just clamp on the spine flat at the handle and angle the sharpener towards the tip, since the blade is 1.615" wide and the depth of the lansky clamp has just over an inch of purchase area it shouldnt be an issue, that should work for sharpening the top bevel as well, If the clamp bolt is in the way just set the spacer and use vice grips or a c clamp to secure it

[@knivestown]

@antagonist42 I had no problem. If the sheath is that tight you might try heating it up so it is softer and then pull it apart some. When it cools it should set looser. But I have not seen this problem you are talking about.

[@SavageShooter93]

Ive used the lansky sharpener to sharpen My Katana, Hatchets, and all my knives, Even using some real strong duct tape I resharpened my cold steel spetsnaz shovel. Its extremely versatile if you think outside the box. I am in the process of making a few new vids for my channel and the Lansky deluxe will be part of that new update, Im using a video editing program for the first time, so its taking a while to get used to it, but I think it will be worth the wait. hope that helps

[@knivestown]

@shawny142 For bushcraft you wont go wrong with either, but if I had to choose I would give a narrow edge to the Bull Dozier as its blade geometry is slighly more conducive to chopping and the steel is full tang the same shape as the handle, while the tanto has a straighter blade which is less power for chopping and the tang is not the full dimension of the handle.

[@gearsNtools]

Nice Knife! I have the Gerber LMF II how would you compare this knife to that? they comparable or do you think this would be a better all around survival knife?

[@donavantew8278]

Any chance you would have one for sale.

[@knivestown]

Fiberglass, not glass like in a window. Basically this is FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon). The strands of fiberglass run through it like rebar through cement, strengthening it and adding durability.

[@EUnotsogreat]

Hi Bob. I would think the knife is great, but the sheath is poor?? At least with the ka bar kecker bk2, the same type of glass reinforced nylon dulls the blade when removing and placing back in. Hope you are keeping well.

[@654597601]

Remove the handle scales and modify them and the tang as needed. It is a six inch handle right and you only need a 1/4 of an inch to have a striking pommel right?

[@danielmiller4661]

Did you put it to use, test it out? A few outdoor field tests are immensely helpful.

[@apugalypse_now]

That's my deal too. I've been craving a Hudson Bay recently, but I'd much rather get a vintage Bark River than a Condor. The latter may be cheaper and comparable in toughness, but the Bark River guys still make a fine product that deserves respect. They just happen to be out of my price range. :P I'm currently researching Hen & Rooster to see if I can get one of their bowies. It seems Germany outsourced to Spain-not a huge deal.

[@knivestown]

Hey, I'm waiting for that Lansky video. What's the progress?

[@654597601]

Both have to be better than 440 a if tempered right.

[@degu616]

What is the best way to sharpen a ka bar knife

[@shawny142]

Would you recommend this for bushcraft/ survival over the full-sized KA-BAR Tanto? I own the Tanto, but am considering purchasing the knife for the same purpose.

[@semco72057]

That is a nice looking knife and I like the sheath which comes with the knife. I have two of their knives and love them and now thinking of buying that one also.

[@BodyworkASMR]

"that is a knife!" Oh the enthusiasm of this video!

[@BobStetson]

The balance surprised me, feels good.

[@AdventureSworn]

Nice video. A lot of combat knife knives have something I don't like; they incorporate finger-grooves for all four fingers to fit in. That would work if everyone had the same size hands. A single groove for your index finger, like this, is much more versatile for a variety of hand sizes, more comfortable in various grips, and essentially is just as secure in a fighting situation.

[@knivestown]

@gtrjoe68 Thats just a bit of oil. The blade ships with a light coating of oil.

[@JohnnieSensabaugh]

The link doesn't really seem to take me to the knife. Maybe it's old or something?

[@082019732007]

DO YOU RECOMEND THIS KNIFE FOR CAMPING.??

[@isaiah1dean2]

Can u do a comparison with this knife and the world war 2 KA BAR

[@walperstyle]

Purchased this knife in Edmonton for $115. We get ripped off in Canada. Already mounted it with my back pack, and is very easy to mount anywhere, and won't fall out of the sheath.

[@TheAustralianBloke]

Hey bob, Might be me but dose the knife have a slight recurve to the blade? Knight.

[@gippula]

My Bull dozier sheath was really tight. I got my thumb sore for trying to pull it out. If i had know i would have got some other knife.

[@D4rkKiller8]

what does it mean when a knife is fixed?

[@pomat320]

Dog uses aus8 cryo tempered steel. But its still a stainless steel where as the 1095 high carbon steel of kbar is by far stronger and retains an edge better

[@PoppinHam]

What's the drop rate on this and at what level can I equip this thing?

[@cmonsterz]

"Look at that bad boy there. Ha, ha...." Great vid, Bob! Though you sounded a bit like you were having a mean thought somewhere in there. LOL.

[@007Knives]

Awsome review as alwalys bob! Gunna get me one of these for sure! Take care

[@pointboy9076]

Is the helikon folding army knife any good I know it's just a cheap thing but will it do

[@billybatesjr2965]

Need to show the how it works in the field !!

[@Raining_Brass]

10:42 minutes long? Seriously? I watched the whole thing just to see if it was going anywhere. Everything could have been covered in less than 3 minutes.

[@TheWizardofGore]

I thought this came with the back sharpened?

[@jamessliman]

I live in ireland how can i get one of these knifes?

[@SignedSign]

lol at carrying a zippo when out camping, unless ya bring a fuel bottle for it as it always runs out when ya need it the most

[@lonesn1per]

That is a beautiful blade

[@apugalypse_now]

@wwwknivestowncom I've heard horror stories about how difficult the knife is to remove from the sheath, even to a point where it might pose a danger to the wielder. How has your experience been with that?

[@gtrjoe68]

Great blade, but on 4.39 there's a blemish on the right side. Very nice knife.

[@1nVegas]

Is it better than kb7 ?

[@Xgamesfinisher]

How much is it?

[@MightyArseFace]

i cant find this knife in the store

[@neonightkiller]

Nice look'n blade. Thanx Bob

[@SavageShooter93]

Since you requested I sat down and recorded 3 more reviews/demo's and am kinda happy with one so I posted it, I hope you like it and it answers some of your questions on the Lansky Sharpening system

[@equip4survival]

excellent video as always. This is a nice knife.

[@outdoorbreak]

is that really kydex?

[@nobodyshome5696]

I liked the Design , DID NOT KNOW IT WAS IMPORTED . I'LL just keep using my Q - KNIFE .

[@nelsonofsteve10]

taiwan makes some really nice knives... and ka-bars reliability has not changed even when they move some of their places to taiwan

[@joestewart8966]

Stephane Dufresne try the kabar Becker bk2

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

Black coating was my prefered finish until... I saw Acid Stonewash. Now I want acid stonewash in all my blades.

[@jakedeatley]

dont think thats kydex?

[@nomadlab9992]

No, there is no glass, fiberglass, or Nylon in the sheath. It is made of Kydex which is a acrylic-polyvinyl chloride composite thermo-plastic.

[@pinoylp]

Are all kabar made in taiwan?

[@johncoombs7974]

Most are made in the US

[@garrybutler9731]

Great looking knife.

[@SavageShooter93]

Ive made a few vids but just cant seem to say what I want to say, I will go through them again and pick the best one or re-shoot, tell you what though I will post it by saturday.

[@apugalypse_now]

You don't have to stop giving your support; you just have to do a bit more research on what you want to buy, is all. I've gotten a Becker BK-7 since writing that comment, and it's the best knife I've ever owned by far.

[@semco72057]

The main thing I am looking at is it is made in Taiwan, but that is better than Mainland China. I first look for a good American made knife and that is my preference though. Everything about the knife looks nice including the sheath and it's attachments.

[@SignedSign]

That is not a kydex sheeth, thats some hard plastic reinforced with fiberglass, and unfortunatly that type of sheeth dulls the knife just by pulling it in and out the sheeth a couple of times as the fiberglass is murder on the edge, a lot of ka-bar users have complained about that kind of sheeth due to it dulling the knife and instead they had to have a custom made real kydex sheeth made to replace it

[@TheGreenMarksman]

im thinking im going to get the Kabar Big Brother it is made in Olean NY. i'm not saying only USA makes good knives.I respect alot of other countries blades especially Japan, sweden,and Germany. just want to support US workers

[@callasexperience]

the price would be a good information when starting, , Made in tawain, china, india, corea is a good idea since these countries have been making quality blades for a few thousand years...

[@1nVegas]

I mean bk 7 ?

[@BritishInvador]

Dude you should review knives

[@KowboyUSA]

"KA-BAR" and "Made in Taiwan" together in the same place... %@! almost feel like crying.

[@gerrynightingale9045]

Agree! I have a '40's era mil.spec. issue knife w/solid-body sheath, stamped "RCC" (maybe Randal Cut. Corp.?) I've had this for 20yrs. and beat the crap out it, and still no wear!!! I would stack this knife against anything currently offered by anyone and subject them to the same shit I put this knife thru...and let's see who wins! I have thrown this knife thousands of times at all kinds of live wood/deadwood and I mean HARD and the tip is still there!!!! Also have a Schrade scabbard knife, and it's the same way...smaller, but will NOT break (early 60's knife, I think) ALL of the "new" knives are bullshit! "Sharp" don't mean SHIT if the knife breaks because the steel's too brittle!

[@Jboii3251]

Taiwan is better than China or Japan though IMO.

[@KowboyUSA]

Joseph Malicia The whole point is for an American fighting knife to have anything other than *USA* stamped on it is a disgrace.

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*****"Quality is as quality does' applies to any manufacturer, whether it's U.S. or import. The formula of the steel itself is the key question...other than that, it's just 'steel'. I have had a 'Victorinox Swiss-Champ' for many years now...and been very surprised by just how high the quality of steel is...as well as the 'fit & finish'. With a little research I found that this company has 'special batches' of steel-blanks made according to their exact formula of blend and heat, and as far as I can find, they are the only company that does this to ensure quality control. (I wonder why others don't do this?)

[@cranebrain2]

This is a great knife to take on quest. I've killed bears, tigers, sea creatures, goats, undead, chickens, bad guys and a dragon. I had to sharpen it once after all these kills to cut the rope off the princesses wrist and legs. This knife is a real life saver. Don't start a quest without it

[@jacobbabcock2511]

Ok... This is driving me insane... This would be my all time dream knife if it had a pummel... That one thing keeps it from my dream knife... That drives me crazy.

[@mrbluenun]

Hi and thanks for the upload OK? I will sub ASAP after this. This outfit looks almost as good in the sheath as out! Take care. mrbluenun

[@sunn1e]

People all saying they wont buy if it's not made in America. Not much is. Quality control WILL be in America tho so if it's not good enough then you won't get it.

[@stephanedufresne6168]

sooo frustrating!! I've been shopping for a good combat knife for the past 3 days day and night, watched countless videos, whent through hundreds of pictures and descriptions and just when I thought this 1275 was one of the few contender,, the comments below shattered my expectations in what was a good knife ..

[@wilfredtan1941]

i happens to own both the UMSC fighting knife and the bull dozier and i must say the dozier is superior in every way.The dozier can patton,has got great ergonomics...basically can do everything the USMC can and more...the USMC cant patton well,dosent have good ergonomics,which i think is a rather overhype knife due to its great tradition...give me the dozier anytime!!

[@JoeCognescenti]

I quit watching when I saw "Made in Taiwan".

[@stephenwaner6632]

As with all Ka-Bar Blades the Bull Dozier is a double edge blade , Making it a combat blade .

[@smithjacusmc]

wow, some very angry folks here on the comment feed, and lack of spelling capabilities. ADHD I guess. well anyway, great vid, answered all my questions, I love the design on this knife, It appears to have been discontinued this year, but looks mean, looking forward to mine. Whats all this Taiwan crying about, all the top knives these days come out of Taiwan, really. great vid good detail.

[@knivestown]

@antagonist42 Don't worry, it's still awesome.

[@OutdoorAesthetics]

its not kydex its just plastic kydex and the injected molded glass filled sheaths are very different. its a pet pev of mine when some one assumes something. but its a mistake so whatever.

[@MrNiceKnife]

Cant go wrong with a Ka Bar!

[@SignedSign]

I wouldent recommend this for bushcraft.. that false edge on the back would totally ruin a batoon in minutes, and that false edge also reduce the blade weight so it reduce it chopping potential. blade design is more for stabbing than anything else.

[@apugalypse_now]

If Johnson & Johnson can make decent baby powder, it can make decent military-grade napalm.

[@herculesrockefeller4584]

Man I’m three minutes in to this video and still no knife. It’s a kydex sheath, I get it.

[@TimMidgett]

It's not kydex!

[@RJtoon1]

Taiwan is the quality now and they invested billions to get that up to snuff. It's China you have to worry about like the lead paint you lick in your plastic blinds ;) Checked this knife out at Cabela's and thought the handle might be slippery if wet, but I think I might choose this over the Chinese made Bear Gryllis Ultimate Survival knife and just carry a zippo to make campfires.

[@somaloignoto2988]

Did I heard high quality? Or high quantity? Ehh

[@kag5394]

Thanks for the video. but that's not kydex

[@apugalypse_now]

When did I say I don't? Right.

[@calebcool365]

Close your eyes and play at 3:46!

[@Pegasus-Lounge]

because most of these knives is made in China now, so if its not made in Taiwan very likely it will say china. Taiwan ISO standards are much higher than china factories. Regardless of the knife's material Taiwan has better facilities and workers So actually thank goodness the knife says Taiwan it could have been worse.

[@Rockunstank]

compression sheath--not friction.