GEN 2 Contractor | Heavy-Duty EDC, Personal Carry, General Purpose Knife | CPM-Magnacut | NEW Midnight Finish
GEN 2 Contractor | Heavy-Duty EDC, Personal Carry, General Purpose Knife | CPM-Magnacut | NEW Midnight Finish
GEN 2 Contractor | Heavy-Duty EDC, Personal Carry, General Purpose Knife | CPM-Magnacut | NEW Midnight Finish
GEN 2 Contractor | Heavy-Duty EDC, Personal Carry, General Purpose Knife | CPM-Magnacut | NEW Midnight Finish
GEN 2 Contractor | Heavy-Duty EDC, Personal Carry, General Purpose Knife | CPM-Magnacut | NEW Midnight Finish

GEN 2 Contractor | Heavy-Duty EDC, Personal Carry, General Purpose Knife | CPM-Magnacut | NEW Midnight Finish

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GEN 2 Contractor | Heavy-Duty EDC, Personal Carry, General Purpose Knife | CPM-Magnacut | NEW Midnight Finish

Dawson Knives

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

2640 Liberator
Prescott AZ 86301
United States

+19289100700
Thousands of 5 Star Reviews
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Designed with the American working man in mind, the rugged Contractor EDC is built from heavy-duty .210" CPM-MagnaCut steel to stand up to all your toughest jobs and toughest environments. Our beefiest EDC to date, the Contractor features a wider blade and thicker handle than any of our standard EDCs to give you plenty to hold onto in a compact, easy to carry package.  

CPM-Magnacut stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion or staining, and thanks to our own specialty heat treat, Dawson blades stay sharp up to twice as long as other premium steels. 

Our American-made G10 handle says, "Aw, that's cute" to rain, snow, mud and just about anything else you can think of. We designed all our handles for secure, comfortable, hot-spot free use in all seasons and textured them for improved grip when the going gets wet.

The Contractor also features a completely redesigned GEN 2 Carbon Fiber Kydex sheath, featuring an improved, rattle free fit, horizontal, vertical, MOLLE and beltless carry options and more. Specially designed for compatibility with the included UltiClip 3.3 Slim for secure, inside-the-pocket carry on the jobsite or around the ranch.  

Maximize your knife's versatility with GEN 2's new precision milled, interchangeable handle scales upgrade. Exclusively compatible with the GEN 2 Contractor. Get yours here.

SPECS:
  • NEW: Now featuring the new Dawson Knives logo!
  • NEW: Midnight blade finish: inky fog in the dark of night - black on black with a subtle sense of depth and texture
  • Non-reflective and food-safe blade finish, perfect for game processing and camp cooking
  • 100% designed and handcrafted in the USA
  • HEAVY DUTY .210" CPM-MagnaCut American made stainless powder steel
  • Next evolution in blade steel - edge wear 3x longer than D2
  • 100% American made materials
  • 3 1/8" blade, 7 11/16" overall
  • Extra-wide EDC blade: 1" at widest point
  • Heat treated in-house for maximum toughness, durability and edge-holding capability
  • 6oz without sheath 8.5oz with sheath
  • Rockwell 61-62
  • Deep finger choil, thumb rests allow improved control
  • Slot in pommel for attaching lanyard 
  • Textured G10 handle will not swell, split, warp or crack 
  • Precision milled, interchangeable handle scales available now, exclusively compatible with the GEN 2 Contractor. Add yours here.
  • Stealth Carry Carbon Fiber Kydex sheath, featuring a slimmer profile and rattle-free fit
  • Horizontal and vertical carry on belts up to 1 3/4" wide
  • MOLLE compatible
  • Includes UltiClip Slim 3.3 for secure beltless carry, including clipped inside the pocket
  • Lifetime free resharpen
  • Protected by Dawson Knives’ Common Sense Guarantee
  • Visit our family's workshop near Prescott, AZ, the heart of the American West

Customer Reviews

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Brian O. (Orange, US)
Contractor Copper Finish

This knife is an art piece. It is a beautifully designed piece of steel and is wicked sharp. I love the knife. The only thing I did not like is the sheath design because the Kydex comes too far up the handle of the knife and does not give me enough purchase on the handle as I would like. Aside from that, you will not be disappointed by this knife.

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Jim B. (Los Angeles, US)
Lifetime contract with 3 Monsoon Contractors

That’s right, I love my first one that ordered 2 more in Monsoon just with different handles. Between these Contractors vs MKC hunting or their EDC version- no contest ! Dawson knives IMO outshines them all in its quality and utility. It’s robustness, a definite factor. I have so many EDC blades of the same configuration and clearly my Dawson knives top them all. It’s not overrated. It’s just the way they manufacture these knives! Attention to detail, craftsmanship is among best in the industry. Well…maybe if Dawson makes their sheath a lot better so as to make it more of a thin profile like perhaps a “taco” shape. Just provide enough lashing holes for Ulticlip or just plain bolataron or Kydex sheath- thinnest possible. I always ended up buying a customized Kydex sheath for them. They’re just too large and bulky in my pocket. Don’t really want them on my belt. Anyway, just buy the Contractor if you’re looking for EDC. Just do it… No don’t think about it 🤨 Buy it!😅

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Michael C. (Anniston, US)
Exactly what I hoped it would be

This Contractor is the right size for a serious duty EDC knife! It is quickly becoming my go to for daily carry.

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Kurt K. (Phoenix, US)
Bought 5. Very happy with them all

Bought 5. Very happy with them all. Very nice staff when I picked them up and toured the facility. I will be purchasing more in the Future. Add a note on the order Screen to receive Engraving.

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TT (Columbus, US)
Great knife!

This is a high-quality product that is a perfect pocket carry knife for me. I was a little concerned when deciding on it wondering if it would be too large for EDC’ing it. When I got it I was surprised in a good way that it is not as big in person as I thought it might be. The sheath is designed very well and allows the knife to sit deep enough in the pocket for the handle to not be obtrusive or uncomfortable. I prefer DCC clips so I immediately swapped the Ulticlip out. It rides so good in the pocket and I forget I’m carrying it. Looking forward to my next purchase from them. Well done Dawson family!

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JDS (Ashburn, US)
2 Contractor | Heavy-Duty EDC, Personal Carry, General Purpose Knife | CPM-Magnacut | NEW Midnigh...

Solid build. Perfectly balanced. Exquisite form. A 5 star functional work of art. Well done Team Dawson!