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Kizer Pioneer vs Kizer Doberman

Kizer Pioneer ($215) vs Kizer Doberman ($169) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

Kizer Pioneer
Kizer
Pioneer
$215
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Kizer Doberman
Kizer
Doberman
$169
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Spec-by-spec
SpecKizer PioneerKizer Doberman
Price$215$169
Weight106g167g
Blade Length3.20" / 80.76mm3.66"/93mm
Overall Length7.43" / 188.70mm8.66"/220mm
Blade MaterialM390S35VN
Handle MaterialTitanium & Marble Carbon FiberTitanium
Blade Thickness0.138" / 3.5mm0.12"/3.0mm
Weight106g (3.74 oz, Kizer product page)167g (5.89 oz, Kizer product page)
Pros & Cons

Kizer Pioneer

  • M390 blade steel
  • Titanium & Marble Carbon Fiber handle
  • $215 is a considered purchase

Kizer Doberman

  • S35VN blade steel
  • Titanium handle
  • $169 is a considered purchase
Kizer Doberman is the better value at $169. If weight matters most, Kizer Pioneer carries lighter at 106g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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