How to disassemble and maintain the Hogue Deka Pocketknife (with first impressions)

Today, we'll do a full breakdown of a Hogue knives Deka, and give some first impressions.

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Your knife disassembly videos are second to none... Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.

[@jd4edc]

Just got my Deka clip point a month ago. This was very helpful and informative. Thank you.

[@mattjay6633]

Yes you do need to keep making knife videos in a Batman mask Nick. The world needs more!!

[@charlesdudek7713]

Just pre-ordered this knife in the blue. My hardest decision was which blade style. I ended up going with the clip point but the wharncliffe blade is interesting too. Looking forward to receiving it. Nice video Nick. It was good seeing the takedown of the knife and seeing the makeup of it inside.

[@thepracticalblade9013]

Wharnie is definitely more interesting, imo, but as someone who sharpens and mirror polishes their own knives, I stay away from tantos, recurves, etc... not impossible, just not something I want to think about.

[@Lemon_Sage9999]

I'm waiting on the FDE Wharncliffe rn (yes gen 1 when I could get a gen 2) I can't wait for my fighter jet knife

[@richiej2640351]

I’m not going to stop Nick.... REVIEW QSP Penguin.... please of course :)

[@3wheelmannc860]

Solid video as ususal Nick. I have this in the Red/White/Blue offering. One of my fav's and a keeper for me.

[@voodoosan2299]

Nick, great video as always. That pivot tool looks like it makes it a lot easier to get back together

[@enjayfilmz]

I was having a problem getting the pivot pin through, then I pulled the Able lock, and it dropped right through. And that was, you know the thing.🔪

[@Ruweisat]

I love watching the disassembly videos, but I find myself wondering what tool Nick is using - the pocket drill bit holder. Who makes that?

[@henchman_ben3725]

Wow! That was beautiful to watch.

[@jasondonley3533]

Nick, great video! Do you have a link to the pivot tool/punch you’re using?

[@spicytunaroll0171]

I have that knife with a zt 0560 deep carry clip. I really like it

[@ibnhall]

Where did you find the deep carry clip?

[@spicytunaroll0171]

IbnHall Sr. It’s from mxg gear and it’s for the 0450 not the 0560.

[@jojojeep1]

You’re funny brother that’s why I watch your videos, if you take your Knife a part you’re dead to us

[@Dont_Poke_The_Bear]

I feel like the Deka is the unsung hero of the market today.

[@thepracticalblade9013]

Just ordered one of these tonight... It's pretty sad that Hogue convinced me to buy an axis lock style knife before Benchmade did.... heh.

[@phillipcsandoval9094]

I’m getting there:) decisions decisions...How do you like it so far? Thank you.

[@KeithKacanek]

Hell, I also got an SOG one as well; however it’s been frustratingly misplaced for quite some time now

[@butchcassidy3373]

I carried my 580 barrage with assisted Axis and after seven years of hard carry it was pretty dang clean when i finally disassembled it. And voided the warranty. Lol

[@girthbrooks5078]

I got one too love the barrage.

[@MarkK01]

Do you know how to takes the thumb studs off of the Hogue Deka Ver1? No one seems to put a video out about it. Is it a special tool the Hogue uses? No torque bit fit?

[@NathanKrick]

I believe Hogue calls it Blue Lava g mascus, not "Peacock G10." :-)

[@DRum886]

The better Bugout

[@Dhayes94]

Where can I find that pivot tool you used to get the pivot screw back in? I checked the Amazon list of tools but didn't see this and it looks like it would make putting my Bugout back together way easier.

[@Rust.Bucket]

Hi, I personally make each one here in the USA To purchase one; they can be found at: My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/listing/802588665/pivot-alignment-tool-for-axis-lock?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=axis+alignment&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&bes=1 Or on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/Pivot-Alignment-Tool-for-reassembling-Benchmade-Axis-lock-type-knives/264805834556?hash=item3da7a85f3c:g:WxgAAOSwRlFfGf8W I made a video on how to use it, which can be found at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmaaXyXjcxkpaM Thank you for your time. -Fellow Nick Fan, David

[@Kyle_Sentz]

Whats the secret with your loctite stick, I have two stick of that and mines nowhere near the consistency of yours. Yours is almost wet on the screw like the liquid form would be and mines like a gel almost. I end up having to apply it inside the female side of the pivot. It doesn't say gel on it but its almost like a jello consistency. Its also semi transparent as well which yours dont seem to be. Ive been meaning to ask this for a while and I know its kind of a weird question.

[@timm5358]

Imported the Deka to the Netherlands.., used it for a month, sold it.. de action, compared to zt0452, felt like a toy.. all in all I'm not fan of the axis mechanism and the handle too short for my taste. I ended up equipping the pocket sword with taco bearing, its so good, you have to give those a try Nick.

[@nathannettik685]

Why does the thumb ramp look fine with the wharncliffe and not on the drop point?

[@jonnypescado1]

I really like this blade shape. I really like the 20cv. I really like the lock. I really like the action. I hate the scales.

[@ilyas859]

A bit late to the party, but what is the purpose of the hole under the pivot hole? it can be seen in the scales at 4:08

[@motaman8074]

Oh yes...oh baby that's so good...that sounded so wrong😁

[@koga8100]

Is that g10? Also please do a review of the WE mote, I really want it and I would love to hear your thoughts on it?

[@mrsw916]

Yeah g10, I think hogue calls it gmascas lol

[@Cadwallader38]

It's G10 they call it Gmascus

[@garywestberry8518]

Nick what is that tool you use to put the pivot in?

[@John-oz1do]

Able lock is the axis lock without the patent which expired.

[@Errcyco]

That is a fuckin gnarley knife internally. I don’t wanna deal with all that crap. Luckily with my use I’d never need to take it apart

[@JohnC29]

Batman had a Big "O". The Deka comes with a drop point blade too.

[@rgpshawaii]

I maintained my Deka on arrival and made it so smooth it has become illegal. My Deka now swings open with a simple flick without touching the lock. Making it basically a gravity knife which is illegal in Hawaii. Any idea how I can tighten it up a little?

[@Rust.Bucket]

Its not illegal in Hawaii, unless its spring assisted AND button/switch operated.

[@rgpshawaii]

David B Knives that open by inertia are illegal in Hawaii (2) by operation of inertia, gravity, or both, www.honolulupd.org/information/index.php?page=deadlyweapons

[@Rust.Bucket]

@@rgpshawaii Lol. I stand corrected. Thats asinine; anything can be opened with enough inertia!

[@rgpshawaii]

@@Rust.Bucket I agree. I used to live in NYC and they have same rule. It's a standard joke that NYC cops practice strong wrist flick open so they can arrest pretty much anyone with a knife if they want to, haha.

[@easyki84]

Resonance is when a vibration stimulates the vibration of a component.

[@NickShabazz]

Yes and no. Every component has resonance, but it's not quite wise to equate 'induced vibration from external vibration' with resonance directly.

[@easyki84]

@@NickShabazz I can't descripe it good enough in English. But I try. What you describe is a Natural frequency. Every component has a Natural frequency. When you stimulate a component, then it's resonance. When your stimulating frequency matches the natural frequency of the compenent, the resonance is at highest. That could even damage the component.

[@flipmode45]

I'm OG on Casio WT on metal bracelet

[@jakegay5753]

FINALLY

[@ZoneCrasher]

There are more screws in the scale than spider's eyes.

[@clintonlewis1261]

👍😀

[@Cadwallader38]

Nick do you wear the Batman mask for every video??? That sounds uncomfortable.

[@swagtoast7527]

👋🏽

[@Cadwallader38]

Guys I very much enjoy the smell of locktite, am I in danger?

[@kevinlaird2969]

Don't worry unless you start to like the smell of knife pivot lube, or Hopps number 7 gun cleaner!

[@christophercranmer2397]

Wolf springs nick not omega!🤓

[@deving3370]

For someone who has disassembled more knives than anyone else, you sure are clumsy at reassembling an axis style knife.

[@darqentries]

Over designed.

[@scorpiac]

Hey Nick, where is that pivot tool from that you used to assist in the alignment during the reassembly? It looks like a handy tool. It isn't found using nickshabazz.com/tools.

[@NelliG22]

It's this tool here. He went into more detail on a video a while back... www.etsy.com/listing/802588665/pivot-alignment-tool-for-axis-lock?ref=yr_purchases

[@scorpiac]

Cool, Thanks NelliG22.

[@Rust.Bucket]

Hi, I personally make each one here in the USA To purchase one; they can be found at: My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/listing/802588665/pivot-alignment-tool-for-axis-lock?ref=yr_purchases Or on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/Pivot-Alignment-Tool-for-reassembling-Benchmade-Axis-lock-type-knives/264805834556?hash=item3da7a85f3c:g:WxgAAOSwRlFfGf8W I made a video on how to use it, which can be found at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmaaXyXjcxkpaM Thank you for your time. -Fellow Nick Fan, David