This knife is absolutely beautiful, ergonomics are incredible, and it’s as tough as nails. Will absolutely buy another.
this is my second Dawson and i see more in my future, this one, the Smuggler, fits me very well and i believe it will become my favorite everyday carry. its extremely well made and fits in my hand perfectly. light, well balanced and feels very solid.
This Contractor is the right size for a serious duty EDC knife! It is quickly becoming my go to for daily carry.
Blown away on the quality of knife this is. Sharpness of the blade is unbeatable. The look is a true piece of art. Absolutely blown away, especially considering the price.
When I received the Marauder XL I expected it to be bulkier. But I was pleasantly surprised!!! The knife has the super solid feel I wanted but has an agility that I didn’t expect. This surpasses my expectations! The handle looked and felt so nice. The only thing I wished was for them to have Micarta in stock. But this does not take away at all from a brilliant knife!!!! Highest possible recommendation!
I bought a Shepard and liked it so much I came back and bought a Steadfast which is kind of like the Shepards little brother. Both knives are outstanding! Best handles I’ve ever heard. Blade design of both is top tier. They really put time in designing and producing these blades. Keep it up Dawson!
4 comments
Mike Lester
Very well explained. I have just ordered one of your Javalina knives, and was interested in the blade and handle composition. Reading about both, plus the bending-don’t try this at home-makes me even more excited anticipating the delivery of this blade. And, at 69, it’s not easy to get me excited. Mike
Very well explained. I have just ordered one of your Javalina knives, and was interested in the blade and handle composition. Reading about both, plus the bending-don’t try this at home-makes me even more excited anticipating the delivery of this blade. And, at 69, it’s not easy to get me excited. Mike
Tyler Rogers
I’ve studied on blade steels a little for the last few years, and this article is the best simplified explanation on 3V that I’ve read. I appreciate it.
I’ve studied on blade steels a little for the last few years, and this article is the best simplified explanation on 3V that I’ve read. I appreciate it.
Mark carpenter
Great article, the knife I’ve been using for years is a Blackjack Tac Ops4 1095 blade that was triple heated with sct and dct cryogenic treatments. It has been extremely tough, holds a good edge and is easy to sharpen. I am interested in a CPM 3V knife but I’m not sure about its difficulty in sharpening in the field. Your blades look awesome but most are sold out, so please email me when they become available.
Thank you
Great article, the knife I’ve been using for years is a Blackjack Tac Ops4 1095 blade that was triple heated with sct and dct cryogenic treatments. It has been extremely tough, holds a good edge and is easy to sharpen. I am interested in a CPM 3V knife but I’m not sure about its difficulty in sharpening in the field. Your blades look awesome but most are sold out, so please email me when they become available.
Thank you
Marcus Boone
If these knives are affordable….I’m in.
Can hardly wait!
If these knives are affordable….I’m in.
Can hardly wait!