The knife is beautiful! Second one is as good as the first!
6th Dawson purchased. Three were gifts. I'd like to say the Steadfast is my favorite - but each serves it's purpose. So it's a three way tie. The Steadfast is super sharp out of the box. The blade is perfect for my woods time and for a chore or two around the house. The Ulti Clip is a nice added touch. Like my other Dawson's it's like it is custom fit to my hand. I'm pretty sure all my future fixed blades will be Dawson.
Blade Balm | Food-Safe Blade and Handle Protectant
Not too big and not too small. Perfect, solid weight for a perfect, solid knife. The hamon heat treatment on the blade is beautiful and really brings it out. I got this for my father for Father’s Day and when I received it, I almost kept it for myself because it is such a great knife. As soon as you hold it in your hand you can actually feel the quality of the entire knife. My dad was very thankful and I could tell he really likes it. I’m getting him to switch from folders to a good fixed blade for EDC. Fixed blades really are the way to go with a god quality low profile sheath, which is included. Dawson did an excellent job designing and creating the Contractor especially with the .200” thickness. This knife can take a beating and any like nothing happened. Anyway, I bought one for myself too after I have this one to my father. I just ordered a Companion too, which is a bit smaller than the Contractor. Dawson is definitely my favorite knife maker as I’ve bought 4 Dawson knives in the last week. Keep up the good work guys, and thank you!