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Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II

wales Offline magentus

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Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
on: August 26, 2018, 05:19:11 PM
 It's not really a versus situation because both knives, you'll be over the moon to hear, are fabulous.

These are two great knives - both nice and small, built to last, comfortable to use and easy to keep sharp. I would have been totally happy with my Izula II before Father Christmas (Nix of this parish) generously muddied the waters with a Dozier Personal. Thanks Nix - I mean it dude - this is a wonderful gift  :salute:

Where the Izula II is completely business like (think Boromir), the Dozier walks the walk but also looks the part (think Legolas).

They are roughly the same size as each other, length around 170mm or 6.5 inches, the spine of each blade is 4mm or 5/32 thick. The Izula is 1095 carbon steel with a powder coating and the Dozier is D2 steel. Not that these numbers mean anything to me but hey. They are both very sharp  :D Blades are around 75mm or 2.5 in. The Izula blade is a flat grind with secondary and has more belly to it but the Dozier has a hollow grind which makes it much better than the Izula for slicing food.

Scales. Both knives have micarta scales (my favourite!) but where the Izula scales are quite rough and grippy, the Dozier's are almost like bone - really lush  :dd:

I took both knives out to the forest to test them together. They both process wood very well, with the Izula having the slight edge because it can be used to batten with - I guess the Dozier could as well, but the edge might suffer.

In the kitchen is where the Dozier trounces the Izula (not that the Izula is bad for food prep). Slices and dices beautifully.

The main difference in handling with these two is the handle shapes. The Izula is pretty symmetrical and so is comfortable in lots of different grips. The Dozier has shallow finger grooves and is ultra comfortable for the most part except when using a chest lever grip - then it's not quite as comfortable.

These are two knives I will never let go of, and I love them both. I'm in the process of making a leather sheath for the Dozier - it comes with a superb kydex sheath but it's begging for a bit of leather.

If I absolutely had to choose between them (say if Godzilla was going to crush my town if I didn't pick one) I would have to go for the Dozier. It oozes quality and beauty and utility. Thanks again Nix.

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us Offline Nix

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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #1 on: August 26, 2018, 05:32:01 PM
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You are super welcome, my friend!

Glad the Dozi has found a place with you. For sure. And I'm doubly delighted that you'll give it some leather as well. I always felt that it deserved a leather sheath and felt a nit remiss in not making one myself. So, good on ya!

(I'm holding on to my Izzy as well. Sweet little knife.  :tu:)


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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #2 on: August 26, 2018, 06:44:09 PM
Good looking knives you got there :drool:
I bet they will serve you well a loooong time

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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #3 on: August 26, 2018, 07:55:18 PM
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Here´s another one, made by Böker but designed by Bob Dozier - the Arkansas Traveler. Same size, AUS8A steel.
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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #4 on: August 26, 2018, 07:58:59 PM
Thanks 👍


wales Offline magentus

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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #5 on: August 26, 2018, 08:04:13 PM
:like:

Here´s another one, made by Böker but designed by Bob Dozier - the Arkansas Traveler. Same size, AUS8A steel.
Hootchie Mama! Very nice Ron  :like:
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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #6 on: August 26, 2018, 08:11:09 PM
:like:

Here´s another one, made by Böker but designed by Bob Dozier - the Arkansas Traveler. Same size, AUS8A steel.
Hootchie Mama! Very nice Ron  :like:

+1  :drool:


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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #7 on: August 26, 2018, 08:11:53 PM
Do we need a Dozier Owner's club.......?


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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #8 on: August 26, 2018, 08:51:33 PM
Defo!  :iagree:
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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #9 on: August 26, 2018, 09:27:58 PM
That Dozer is  a sweet one !  Congrats to you and  :hatsoff: to Nix for being so generous !


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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #10 on: August 26, 2018, 09:36:48 PM
Some equally great looking blades mags :like: :like:


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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #11 on: August 27, 2018, 02:44:41 AM
 :iagree:  Nice knives Mags!!
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Re: Dozier Personal vs ESEE Izula II
Reply #12 on: August 28, 2018, 08:51:22 AM
Great review mate  :salute: my Izzy goes on most trips ,great little knife ,I'm going on a esee camp in a few weeks and will be carrying my Izzy and esee 4  :salute:
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