Hogue DEKA

[jmr40]

Some time back someone asked about Hogue knives and my response was that I appreciated the quality, but had not seen anything I liked enough to buy. Well that has changed. I was in www.smkw.com a about 6 weeks ago and saw one of the Hogue DEKA knives in person. I didn't buy then, but have ordered one recently.

It compares pretty close to the Benchmade Bugout. Neither is a heavy duty knife, but both are a good EDC size with around 3 1/4" blades. Both are light and easy to carry. The Benchmade is a bit lighter at 1.85 oz compared to 2.39. But I don't notice the 1/2 oz. Both have good steel, SV30 with Benchmade vs CMP20CV with Hogue.

I like both, but feel the Hogue is the better value priced at $140 vs $127 for the Benchmade. The G10 handle material is worth the $13 extra compared to the plastic Bugout to me.

I see they have reduced the price since I bought mine, but are out of stock for now.

https://www.smkw.com/hogue-deka-able-lock-folder-clip-pt

 

[greyling22]

do the screws protruding from the clip filler blank bother you? They have been what has been keeping me from picking up the warncliff blue deka.

 

[jmr40]

It doesn't bother me in the least. If it does bother someone you can simply take them off.

In case anyone doesn't understand the question, the pocket clip is reversible. There are extra screws and a filler plate on the other side of the knife. Once both are removed you just have the holes just like on any other knife with a reversible clip. The Hogue supplies spare screws attached to the back side of the knife. Can be seen in this view.

 

[greyling22]

Good to know i'ts not a bother. I do with they had countersunk them though. And maybe deleted 1 of the backspacer screws. It's just slightly busy.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I have a Hogue knife and use it frequently. Excellent quality. The DEKA fascinates me also, and the steel is wonderful. I'd like to handle one but may buy one in the future.

Wish they'd reversed the clip and put a screw access hole on it so it'd be true deep carry. But it looks very functional.

 

[CapnMac]

SMKW sends me daily emails, which makes resistance nearly futile.
But, this is enabling, pure and simple []
And I need another beltclip EDC about like I need another medical bill.
And, dang it, what am I contemplating . . . ? Sigh

 

[jmr40]

Sorry about that.

If you've handled a Benchmade Bugout they are very comparable in size and feel. The Hogue is 1/2 oz heavier, but my hands aren't sensitive enough feel 1/2 oz difference. And I like the G10 handles better. I'm still very pleased with it.