Dawson Summit
The Dawson Summit is a lighter large fixed blade. Dawson describes it as "for the modern explorer who values strength without excess."
It has a 5.5" 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 Summit Specs
| Blade length | 5.5 in |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 10.625 in |
| Blade thickness | 0.130 in |
| Weight | 7.6 oz |
| Blade steel | 80CrV2 |
| 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 Summit FAQ
What steel is the Dawson Summit?
80CrV2, one of Dawson's high-carbon "heritage" steels.
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 Summit?
The Summit has a 5.5" blade and is 10.625" long overall.
Also see: Wilderness, Valor, Marauder, or all Dawson knives.