Dawson Marauder

The Dawson Marauder is a heavy-duty survival knife. Dawson describes it as "Built for hard use and relentless environments."

It has a 5.625" blade (Marauder XL: 7.25"), 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 Marauder Specs

Blade length5.625 in (Marauder), 7.25 in (Marauder XL)
Overall length11.25 in (Marauder), 12.375 in (Marauder XL)
Blade thickness0.200 in (Marauder), 0.200 in (Marauder XL)
Weight10.7 oz (Marauder), 13.0 oz (Marauder XL)
Blade steel80CrV2 (ProCut also offered on the Marauder XL)
FinishesWildfire, Rainstorm and Hamon (differential heat treat)
HandleTextured G-10, interchangeable scales
SheathCarbon fiber Kydex, MOLLE compatible
Made inPrescott, Arizona, USA

Specs are from Dawson Knives. Versions and finishes can differ, so check each product listing.

Dawson Marauder FAQ

What steel is the Dawson Marauder?

80CrV2, one of Dawson's high-carbon "heritage" steels (ProCut also offered on the Marauder XL).

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 Marauder?

The Marauder has a 5.625" blade and is 11.25" long overall. The Marauder XL has a 7.25" blade and is 12.375" long overall.

Also see: Shepherd, Reaper, Valor, or all Dawson knives.