Dawson Holdout
The Dawson Holdout is a camp, hunting and survival Bowie. Dawson describes it as "a proven camp, hunting, and survival Bowie."
It has a 8" Bowie blade, textured G-10 handles and Dawson's carbon fiber Kydex sheath. Every Dawson knife is made by hand near Prescott, Arizona, and heat treated in house.
Dawson Holdout Specs
| Blade length | 8 in |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 13.25 in |
| Blade thickness | 0.200 in |
| Weight | 12.8 oz |
| Blade shape | Bowie |
| Blade steel | 80CrV2 (ProCut versions also listed) |
| Finishes | Wildfire, Rainstorm and Hamon (differential heat treat) |
| Handle | Textured G-10, interchangeable scales |
| Sheath | Carbon fiber Kydex, MOLLE compatible |
| Made in | Prescott, Arizona, USA |
Specs are from Dawson Knives. Versions and finishes can differ, so check each product listing.
Dawson Holdout FAQ
What steel is the Dawson Holdout?
80CrV2, one of Dawson's high-carbon "heritage" steels (ProCut versions also listed).
What are the Wildfire, Rainstorm and Hamon finishes?
They are Dawson's blade finishes. Wildfire and Rainstorm are textured, low-reflection finishes, and Hamon is a differential heat treat with a visible temper line, hard at the edge and softer at the spine.
How big is the Holdout?
The Holdout has a 8" blade and is 13.25" long overall.
Also see: Seraphim, Reaper, Marauder, or all Dawson knives.