Fixing up the Deka Hogue In Magnacut

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Deka Hogue In Magnacut fixed up. Strap in friends, this is a long one. Soo open a can of your favorite liquid and sharpen something.
-I polished the washers
-sanded the sharp edges of the scales
-cleaned and oiled everything
-put it all back together and now it drops shut and flicks open with ease! yay!
I also tell a dad joke and talk all things knives.

[@jimbo92107]

Excellent evaluation of Hogue's Magnacut Deka, maybe today's best deal in the whole knife industry.

[@danovichi]

Bought two Deka's over the last few months, and replaced the scales on both with Original Goat ones. Full disassembly and cleaning before install, lubed up with Gunny Glide, and the action is absolutely superb. That extra 1/4" or so made a big difference, specially for my XL hands. Well worth the upgrade.

[@sharpends4279]

I just posted a video where I upgraded today!! Definitely worth the upgrade, I was wrong.

[@tomcaldwell5914]

I’m strongly considering buying the Hogue Deka/Magnacut and have already been looking at upgrading the scales to OG. What XL’s did you go with, and do you still like them?

[@ElonaldTrusk]

I just ordered the gen2 wharncliffe for ≈130 after tax and shipping... And im planning on ordering OG aluminum scales after i have it on hand and know what texture i want. In total ill only be 200 in on it and it will probably be my favorite knife. Go Hogue!!!

[@BenoJ3000]

I have gotten away from lubing my knives. The only thing I do is clean them. I seem to have way less issues with action and no need to reach for lube. No area for dust/dirty to get attracted to. With you polishing the washers you accomplished 90%. The bar/axis locks from Benchmade/Hogue seem to develop stick initially. I polish the bar and it goes away.

[@sharpends4279]

I am thinking more and more that it is better to just lightly swab with a Q-tip a very little bit on bearings and washers, and to not use oil on lock bars at all. I will experiment with not using oil at all the next time I clean the deka. Thanks!

[@bakedPython]

This is just the video I needed. I’m about to service my magnacut deka, it’s gotten a bit gunky. And it’s never had that good drop shut action that my benchmades have.

[@Hungrybird474]

Added OG scales yesterday and didn’t even feel like taking it apart . The insert a driver into the pivot method worked well for me . I’ve done a few of these crossbars and learned of the action is good not to mess with the washers flipping them around .

[@SpaceDave3000]

Same re the OG scales. It's a different knife and so much for the better. I didn't expect it to dethrone my AD 20.5 or PM3 for pocket time,. but it's just a better knife than either of them.

[@hawleyfromhell]

So as you probably know the rough side of the washers should be facing your blade and the smooth side of the washers should face the liners. Easy to feel with your fingers.

[@STUFFWEDO]

Very nice. I enjoyed your video thank you for sharing

[@sharpends4279]

Thanks!

[@chrishynes6091]

My Para 3 Lightweight came with sharp inside edge scales. I rubbed a nickel on them and it took off that edge super nice. No need to field strip it.

[@guitarzarfun]

I grabbed a benchmade tool off etsy, Bet it'd work with these Hogues too. Makes it so easy.

[@hawleyfromhell]

Large size side of the tool works.*

[@andyhayward1261]

My magnacut deka came out of the box with waaaaay better than my bugout had when I got it. The bugout was tight AF and only started working properly when I polished the washers with diamond paste. The deka had great action but I went ahead and polished the nice big washers inside there so that I could run it with the pivot tighter. Got the OG aluminium scales for it, which. Eliminated the flex in the pivot that you get with FRN knives and I swear the action is better, it’s def one of my favourite knives now ❤ Wish I got the wharnie tho, I like the clip point but I’m more of a wharnie guy, unfortunately wasn’t in stock when I bought it

[@Hungrybird474]

Same

[@BC08]

Bugout would have ended up just fine with use/time.

[@Hungrybird474]

Finally picked one of these magnacut deka s up for a bill on sale at my local . I got to pick a knife finally so out of 4 they were pretty much the same except one really stood out like it’s been broken in . Happy so far and ordered the OG scales . We ll see . I thought the magnacut sharpened too easily for magnacut , and strop . Prob not heat treated to potential but I ll use it and let the community know .

[@DullPoints]

How'd it go?

[@Hungrybird474]

@@DullPoints scales fit perfect . I think I had a burnt edge . It took 4 Sharpening s to get it where I wanted . It’s nice but I hardly carry it . I usually grab a spyderco . I think maybe magnacut is a lot of hype . Same as when a new bullet is introduced in the gun world they always compare it to the tried and true rounds . I’m a tried and true person I guess and don’t try the latest greatest too often or I got some bad magnacut from hogue . Who knows

[@DullPoints]

@@Hungrybird474 which Spyderco do you gravitate towards instead?

[@kaleoariola]

My g10 magnacut just needed more oil on the washers and after about 20 actions or so its now smooth and buttery. Glad I didn't have to disassemble it. Also you put the pivot on backwards

[@natnat1975]

You're right. He did. I'm surprised I'm the first to reply to your mssg.

[@JuanWick2010]

My magnacut Deka is a work in progress 😅. Got the black clip point and swapped out to expanded XL OG scales. Awaiting fully jimped back spacer. Sloooooowly loosening up. Gotta give the washers the once over. Now I lost the pivot tightening screw 🤬🤬. Keeping my eye out for a complete hardware kit, if there will ever be one😅. Not as popular as other brands to warrant extra aftermarket support…YET.

[@hawleyfromhell]

You lost the pivot screw? 😂 Good luck getting replacement parts. Hogue used so much Loctite it's apparent they don't want you opening their knives. But just a matter of time before someone starts making them.

[@natnat1975]

Ah, that sucks, I've done that a few times. I now always work on a soft surface, so if I drop a screw it won't bounce anywhere. And I always have magnets on hand.

[@emonge9104]

OG will take care of you Aluminum scales and backspacer 💪🏾

[@theknifeconnection9571]

i like the shaprness of the studs and lockbar more grip, also i have the g10 version and love it

[@fuloran1]

Same issue here, I just sent it in to Hogue. We will see how it comes back.

[@trekfortruth2841]

Well done, thank you!

[@PaulBeetge]

Few things. Shouldve cleaned the scales. And also with sanding. Put everything away as the dust goes everywhere. Then should've cleaned the scales after sanding. All that dust stuck into everything. Dunno. Just feels like it defeated the point of cleaning everything. The edges where you sanded also look very rough. And not nice at all.

[@ep2223]

Get some OG Original Goat scales. It will not only change the action, but will fully improve the balance. New knife all together.

[@danovichi]

This. Picked up two Magnacut Deka's, put OG's on both, really puts the knife into a whole other category. Amazing scales for the money.

[@sharpends4279]

I just posted a video where I upgraded today!! Definitely worth the upgrade, I was wrong.

[@Hungrybird474]

The other decent cleaning method is wd 40 and an air compressor 👍👏but taking it apart will always be the cleanest

[@chrishynes6091]

Or blast it with GunScrubber and finish with a spray of Ballistol.

[@sodathief]

my deka does this from factory. im curious if I can replace the crossbar lock because it kinda hurts my index finger when I reverse flick with my middle

[@whatfreedom7]

I have several spyderco’s and benchmade but the deka action just felt like mush I guess is how to describe it.

[@bmc5180]

Could you share a link to your fixed angle sharpener?

[@sharpends4279]

It's the KME system. Probably cheaper on their website, but not sure. KME Precision Knife Sharpener System with 4 Gold Series Diamond Hones - Base Included a.co/d/ebiodjz

[@beeferbaron]

Nice work

[@iv8976]

My deka is brand new, what can I do to make more flippy?

[@iv8976]

Without taking it fully apart lol

[@sharpends4279]

Holy taking it apart like I just did in this video is a good way to start. Get some good lube and polish the washers but don't lube the access lock, just the washers. Adjust the blade pivet so that there is no play play but at the same time you want it as loose as you can get it.

[@TrevorTheRBLXGamer78]

@@iv8976try blowing it out with a canned duster and just work the hell out of the action, really smack it around, for a few days first. It’ll most likely wear in just fine. Imo this wasn’t the cleanest polish job and all the dust hurt my feelings a bit. Loved the dad joke though.

[@TrevorTheRBLXGamer78]

Not trying to troll but damn, he’s not cleaning any of my guns for sure.

[@sharpends4279]

@@TrevorTheRBLXGamer78 haha

[@lskovly]

Get some nailfiles/nailbuffers and pipe cleaners, makes the job mutch easier.

[@enriquescott2983]

I've always liked the Hogue DEKA but I don't like plastic scales do you know of a company can make the G10 scales

[@sharpends4279]

I did another video where I switch out this knife for anyone aluminum Goat Scales and it really makes this knife so much better. They have a lot of choices. Check them out!

[@geraldkoth654]

Those were special bronze belleville washers LOL

[@sharpends4279]

Right! Lol

[@the1jamman]

Thanks for making this video , it's very helpful . I'm thinking about purchasing this knife and I might get the G-10 scales. That should solve the issue of ":bending plastic" For me , the price if $136 ain't cheap . Better to pay alittle more and not have that issue.

[@Daniel.Liddicoat]

Bought a Deka in Magnacut today and they had the option for G-mascus G10 scales. I figured anything is better than Zytel. Only $30 more.

[@tomcaldwell5914]

@@Daniel.LiddicoatWhere did you find the Magnacut with G10 scales? I’m leaning hard towards buying the Deka but already know those polymer scales have got to go. Thanks!

[@fuloran1]

@@tomcaldwell5914 Its a knifecenter exclusve

[@Daniel.Liddicoat]

When I close my Deka I keep nicking my palm. The handle is just the right length that my hand has to curl around the back end and the pinkie side of my hand gets in the way. Not a good fidget knife.

[@sharpends4279]

Sorry to hear that. Some knives just don't fit certain hands. The TRM Shadow did the same thing to me, but I don't have that problem with the Deka.

[@JohnnyQ714]

Original Goat scales yo. The milled aluminum extended ones. “Lipstick on a pig”? Yyyyeah…. NO…. 🙄

[@sharpends4279]

Just to be clear, I'm not detracting from Goat scales, I'm just saying the Deka might not be worth it.

[@JohnnyQ714]

@@sharpends4279 , got it bro. Key word is “might”…. I can assure you that the OG scales very much transform this Deka into a masterpiece (IMHO). Especially the extended ones.

[@patrickz2565]

Extended for the win. 116 plus 70, and it is way better than the aluminum buyout. Added 1 ounce. Worth it.

[@danovichi]

@@sharpends4279 A mid sized folder in Magnacut for the price these Deka's are currently being sold for, with very nice aftermarket scales available to complete the package? I'd say it's a steal at that price, compared to the majority of the competition using Magnacut, which are pushing the $300+ mark.

[@sharpends4279]

I just posted a video where I upgraded today!! Definitely worth the upgrade, I was wrong.

[@monkpato]

Why is Magnacut so much better than S30V? S30V usually holds an edge better and it's plenty stainless for most uses.

[@sharpends4279]

Magnacut has better edge retention, is tougher, stronger, and much more water resistant than s30v. I also find Magnacut easier to put a scary edge on. Sticky sharp. Magnacuts combination of vanadium, nitrogen, and niobium is quite rare. I agree with your initial premise though that most people don't need anything besides s30v but for me I'm sick of it. I do a lot of things on the water. I sail, I camp, I fish, I swim etc. So honestly I really wouldn't want to carrying s30v. I think the only example of it in my collection is in Manix 2 and I find it doesn't stay sharp that long.

[@gabeharlan2601]

Original Goat did just do a drop of titanium scales for this knife.

[@sharpends4279]

I saw, but I think it's kinda like putting lipstick on a pig so I'm going to wait for something a little cheaper

[@Brian-rj5rl]

Similar knife to bugout that you have Ti scales on. The OG scales are a very nice upgrade to a quality knife!

[@Croak1]

So any secret getting that pivot pin lined up? 3 minute struggle for you has been a 3 hour struggle for me.

[@Croak1]

Never mind, just had to pull back on the lock while inserting. I stupid.

[@Bryanrealtor]

They make a tool for this part, makes a big difference, can do it in seconds . Not sure on size, mine fits the benchmade and has the flatside that you can't see if your not looking and there is the issue,

[@Yoder-jr6xj]

may not matter but you put in the pivot on the wrong side. The screw is supposed to be on left side/show side of the knife

[@sharpends4279]

I have a habit of doing that. But it doesn't really matter. In fact, I think they do it on purpose on some knives where the clip is reversible so that you can make the other side the show side. But thank you for catching that! I just made that mistake on a knife yesterday as well.

[@Maxrc77]

Benchmade doesn't in my opinion most of the time but all these other American companies that use crossbar locks use weaker springs including TRM with their shadow and the biggest offender lately is tactile with their Maverick that thing has no detent, I feel like the Deka is not as bad but it still doesn't feel like my bugout or 940.

[@derrickburnett8703]

Just got one of these for 103 shipped. The blade is great, the scales are awful.

[@sharpends4279]

@@derrickburnett8703 yes, that's why I rebuilt my. Check out my other videos but I replaced the scales, the clip, and the thumb studs.

[@fishlanding]

I returned my Deka, didn't like the size/feel but especially the bar lock. Going to look for a flipper or Spyderco hole. Enjoyed your video

[@dimashynkaruk2169]

Nothing to magna cut ? I have both and magna id say is 15% better in retaining an edge not a big deal tbh s30v still rocks

[@hawleyfromhell]

Time to get new scales altogether. The stock ones are just pieces of plastic. The weight balance is just terrible.

[@sharpends4279]

Yes! I got new scales ! Search my videos to find what I went with! Thanks for the comment?

[@jtallday31]

Good vid. I love dad jokes so point for that. I ate two pieces of rope and they came out tied together. I shit you knot.

[@Narrow_Gate_Forge]

I respectfully disagree on your point about Hogue being forgiven for the terrible action out of the box for the $140 price point. My $30 QSP Penguin has great action. All my Ganzo knives sub $25 have great action. All my Civivi knives have fantastic action. All made in a China for a fraction of the cost of this made in USA knife. Unforgiveable. Those horrid oem scales.... unforgiveable. I am a Hogue fanboy, and this knife should have been made better.