The NEW and re-engineered Hogue Deka! How Hogue has taken a great EDC knife and made it even better!

[@gside98]

Niiice! I love seeing the improvements. It's nice seeing a knife company that actually listens to customer feedback.

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Hogue seems to be in touch with their customers and have been making great knives! Glad they made improvements on an already nice knife. Thanks for sharing Wayne!

[@waynekelly1419]

The first knife I bought and it’s a gem. After acquiring more knives this one still remains at the top of my list. That and my Spyderco Sage 5 are the best of the best.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

👌🏼🙌🏼👊🏼

[@Knivess0]

Waiting for mine to arrive in the mail, and got it unaware that it was kind of thought of as a bugout killer, my first Hogue and I'm excited to see what all the fuss is about!

[@thorin693]

On knives with a deep carry clip I like the insert on the opposite side makes it easier to grab and pull out of your pocket.

[@ScottBondradioflier]

Been waiting for the Gen 2. Ordered one direct from Hogue that I just received. It’s fantastic. I’m a big Bugout fan but the Deka has impressed me. I saw them at Knife Center in their exclusive red Gmascus. Had to get one of those as well. Thanks for the review!

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

That red Gmascus looks sweet! I just picked up a mini RSK in that!

[@c-mo313]

That looks like an excellent knife. I was about to take a break from making purchases until I saw something worth buying, and…. HERE WE ARE! 🤣

[@slo_carry]

Sold out and backordered 16 minutes after your video posted. Will definitely be getting one. You convinced me to get the K320 and it became one of my all time favorites. Was going to get the Deka, but then you said they were doing a V2 so I waited. Definitely picking one up sometime in the bear future!!

[@TheRonybala]

It was already sold out 2 hours before the video too, sadly 😢

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

It’s also still only 5:50am on the west coast where Hogue is, so they may have just not uploaded the qty’s available in their system yet? Just a guess. Trying to be optimistic lol. Regardless, I’m sure they’ll be hitting all the major retailers soon! 😃

[@TheRonybala]

@@WaynesSharpWorld It was also 5am on the east coast when I checked lol

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

@@TheRonybala 🤘🏼👊🏼🙌🏼😂

[@deving3370]

Absolutely my favorite knife. I have the Gen 1.

[@Toad.outside]

I already wanted a Deka, now it’s a must have.

[@robhead22]

Beautiful knife. Great review! Thank you!

[@idwolverine1867]

Great looking Deka! I’m drawn a lot more to this version for sure.

[@charlesdudek7713]

The amount of screws and the pocket clip were the only two things that were stopping me from buying the Deka. No excuses now. Good to see Hogue is listening. Edit 1/14/2022: Yesterday I ordered a blue G-mascus stone washed clip point Deka. It's on back order but looking forward to receiving it.

[@Benroe-yz1nz]

Just got one. Love it

[@DullPoints]

How'd it go?

[@charlesdudek7713]

@@DullPoints I've had my Deka about a year now. It's probably in my top three favorite knives. I did contact the company because the deep carry pocket clip was a little weak. They sent me a gen1 clip and I like that much better. Its size and weight is perfect for carry no matter what you're wearing and the blade size is big enough for most jobs and it's very slicey if you're cutting food. Just don't jam the butt of the knife into the meat of your hand when flicking the knife closed because the tip of the blade comes close to the end of the scales and it will bite you. I learned that when I first received it. I repositioned my grip and it's no longer an issue.

[@danielcox5849]

I bought the Hogue K320 largely based on your review. The original Deka interested me but the clip and way too many screws were issues. This version fixes those problems and I am seriously considering it. Every time I decide that I have “enough” knives a new one comes along.

[@msharmall7298]

Same here lol. I'm thinking about the Deka and the K320, have been since they came out! Gonna have to get them soon

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Haha tell me about it! 😂

[@Benroe-yz1nz]

@@msharmall7298 love my k320

[@joshlatta2532]

Fun fact: The reason the original liners were so weird and out of place is they weren't designed for that knife. Hogue reused their liner design from their Ritter models. From a manufacturing standpoint, it makes a lot of sense to reuse existing parts. From a design standpoint, it resulted in a design element that was really out of place. If you disassemble a Ritter and an OG Deka, you'll see what I'm talking about

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Very interesting!

[@little2826]

Oh I'm getting one of those. Absolute beauty. I love Hogue knives and grips. All around great company. Thank's for sharing brother. I probably own more Hogue products than any other company and for good reason. I'd take a Houge over a benchmade any day. Benchmade melts freedom while Houge builds it. USA! USA! Spits dip into jug, cracks a budwiser and rests a .44 magnum on a bible. Just kidding. I don't own a bible.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

👌🏼😂😂🙌🏼

[@commandlion8667]

Really like my Deka Gen 2 in Blue Lava G-Mascus w/ Black Wharnie 20CV Blade. One of my favorites and I don't see this color combo on wharncliffes available any more.

[@AnthonyEarl]

Had always been put off by the multitude of screws so now seeking one in stock.

[@regan.8077]

This is going to be the perfect edc once its released.

[@Timmayytoo]

Nice video Wayne. You gotta give Hogue credit for listening to their customers and fixing the minor issues many folks had with the Deka while keeping everything good about it. That doesn’t happen very often. One small critique - the part you kept calling the internal frame is a partial liner, or just “liner”.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Thanks bro! 👊🏼 I was just using the same verbage the Hogue rep used when we discussed it.

[@Timmayytoo]

@@WaynesSharpWorld I KNEW IT! Unfamiliarity with commonly used terms for specific parts kinda highlights the fact that knives are just one of the products Hogue produces, not that it takes away from the quality of their knives.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

@@Timmayytoo well it the term “internal frame” makes sense though as well. I think of a liner as something that is complete from top to bottom. Being so small, internal frame makes a little more sense to me.

[@Cry42]

@@WaynesSharpWorld I’ve frequently heard them called cartridge liners (at least for Benchmades) as a way to describe smaller, partial liners.

[@bigB6flyer]

I put in an order on KC for a magnacut deka. Looking fwd to it.

[@CamboTriton]

Awesome knife comparison. The original Deka I got had thumb studs with serious rough edges on them, and killed my thumb. The V2 has zero thumb stud issues, in fact the V2 seem to have smaller sized studs but work worlds better. V2 is amazing. I like the wharncliffe blade style.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

The wharnie blade does look super nice!! 👌🏼🔥

[@jordy703]

Hogue has amazing quality and cool knifes

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Yes they do! 👌🏼🔥🔥

[@jordy703]

@@WaynesSharpWorld i am from europe the Netherlands and i always thougt that Hogue was a high and brand like Spyderco or Benchmade etc when it comes to knifes..When i found out they were acctualy making weapons handles i was surprised because there quality and cool designs really apealed to me. I hope Hogue will continue making knifes! Thanks for the cool reviews and vids always! Greetings from Holland 🇳🇱 Ps: i love my Hogue K320 stonewash blade from knifecenter. Nobody ones one here in my country i think. 😎👍🏼

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

@@jordy703 nice!! And thanks bro! Holland is a beautiful country I would love to visit someday!

[@williamhollar7844]

I have the red white and blue SMKW exclusive on the way

[@butchcassidy3373]

Love the lock bar design. Really got to try a Hogue

[@bryanbisbey6386]

Great video. Thanks for all the information. I’m late to the party but you convinced me, so I snagged the SMKW subzero version.

[@ebanksms]

Unfortunately I have to take everything you said with a few grains of salt. I have two Dekas and both had serious flaws. My sample size is small, yes, but it's enough for me to swear off Dekas for the foreseeable future. I also have two of the Hogue Doug Ritters (regular and mini) and they are both fine. The Deka issues: I have a clip-point gen 1 red/white/blue SMKW exclusive and a section of the edge near the belly was rolled. It was easy enough to fix but I paid $140 for it not $20. The other issue was with the pocket clip, I'm a leftie and when I went to swap the clip, the bottom screw of the filler plate on the reverse side of the knife came out easily enough, but there was a spiral of the material that it had been threaded into, wrapped around the screw. Of course this completely ruined the screw hole. My work-around was to use some red thread-locker but I don't fully trust the clip now, so I don't carry the knife. The other Deka I got specifically to try the MAGNACUT!!!! Yeah! Unfortunately this second gen clip-point Deka was also plagued with issues. It also had a rolled edge on a section of the blade just before the belly. Again it wasn't difficult to fix, actually surprisingly so. I was expecting more resistance from the Magnacut. The fancy-plastic scales (Cerakote??) are horrible. Once you tap on the scales, you can't unhear that hollow clacking sound. It actually makes the Bugout's Grivory scales seem reasonable in comparison. The scales function ok from a structural perspective, other than the hand pinching unfinished inside edges that I had to "finish" myself. This sample also had really bad lock-stick and when I tried to disassemble the knife it wouldn't come apart even after all the screws were removed. I had jam a screwdriver in the female part of the pivot and tap the opposite side of the knife with a small rubber hammer to drive the pivot out. Then the lock cage also refused to disengage from the scales. I saw another KZbinr struggle with this as well, so I know it wasn't just me. Reassembling this Deka is a freaking nightmare. I fully expected this based on the disassembly issues but it was a nightmare nonetheless. When the Ultem MagnaCut Deka was released I briefly entertained picking it up, but I just couldn't take the chance on another potentially flakey Deka. I guess the Hogue Deka team have a QC issue? The Ritters are contrastingly flawless. Maybe DR said "Listen Hogue I wan't exactly THIS, no compromises no BS exactly this! Another possibility is that Hogue couldn't afford to have the Ritters fit, finish and reliability take a huge plunge after the move from Benchmade. All I know is that if a Ritter RSK in Ultem pops up, I'd be on it immediately. None of the other Ultem offerings on the market right now appeal to me.

[@richardrivard487]

Have the same knife from knifecenter in Magnacut with red g10 I do think it is as good if not better then benchmade with better steel at a better price

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Great review brotha 👍

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Thanks bro! 👊🏼

[@Southernknife_addict]

I love my deka but these are all minor things that don’t really bother me. It’s nice they did that but my 3 dollar Civivi deep carry clip works great for me lol

[@TheRonybala]

Great video, and happy to see that companies started noticing your channel, very exciting! This is probably my next knife, but I do have a quick question - being so close in size and handle to blade ratio to the Bugout, is this one of them knives where you should be slightly worried about the palm being sliced when swinging it shut?

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

In my opinion, not at all. I’ve always found that the way any crossbar lock requires me to position the knife in my hand to close the blade, eliminates any chance of cutting my palm.

[@Timmayytoo]

Maybe if you have absolutely massive hands so that the butt of the handle rests in your palm, but I’ve never come close to cutting myself while closing it and my hands are wider than average.

[@siarheipiatrou6975]

Looks great, gonna get one, thanks!

[@mikecz201]

Deka > Bugout every time I love my wharnie Magnacut Deka, it’s a beast of a daily work carry

[@TripleEEDC]

Great video! Is it just me or does it look like the handle is rounded off more around the butt end of it and near the handle choil?

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

I’m looking at them both right now to compare and they look the exact same to me in the areas you mentioned. It may just be the G-mascus playing tricks with your eyes?

[@quintosol2006]

I wonder if they will sell that deep cary clip separately? I'm sure it fits the previous Deka right?

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

It does fit the old Deka and I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before it’s available separately. 🤞🏼🔥

[@john54367]

Hogue Deka takes it over the Benchmade all day long for me.

[@sunbunbradley]

Hogue are durable for sure . USA!!

[@gside98]

I love my Deka. I wonder how much I can get for it on the swap? I need the new version! I hate that retailers aren't being clear about which version you're buying. New or old stock.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Oh I’m sure retailers will clarify. They’re going to have to or they’re certain to have a real issue on their hands!

[@Orange-yp9bl]

So buy the new version ? ... but nothing wrong with the old version ??

[@MitchAlltogether85]

Curious to hear your experience, but I just picked up a Deka and the thumb studs catch my pockets pretty badly when putting it in my pocket. I think they’re a little too far from the scales when closed which causes the problem. But easy access for opening. Cheers

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Hmmm interesting. I’ve never had that problem. I believe it though, those TS’s have some bite to them!

[@spicydragon3881]

I have a question. I've been looking at this for a new edc, regular use (boxes, etc). I am a neophyte when it comes to blade steel(s). I see this comes in both CPM-20CV and CPM-MagnaCut. Besides the $20-30 difference is there any real benefits, one better than another? Any information, opinions would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Both steels are totally fine for what you’d be using it for. The 20CV model comes with G10 scales and the Magnacut model comes with polymer scales (same material as the K320 Nitron). That’s really the only difference.

[@spicydragon3881]

@J Hall Thanks so much :)

[@spicydragon3881]

@@WaynesSharpWorld I didn't even notice the difference in scale material. Thanks so much for your help. Since they both have the best steel I'll ever have so far, I'm gonna go with whatever I can get the best deal on.

[@colemartin6578]

Hey Wayne! I am going back and forth between the Hogue Deka and Benchmade Griptillian. Which one in your opinion is better? Also for the deka, would you go 20-CV and G10 scales or Magnacut and poly handles? Thanks man!

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Deka by a mile and I would go G10 with 20CV. Orrrr you could get the magnacut version and then a aftermarket set of scales.

[@colemartin6578]

@@WaynesSharpWorld You’re awesome, thanks so much brother!!! I went with the Magnacut Deka! Probably gonna swap the handles for some Original GOAT aluminum

[@donwendling7800]

Just bought this knife

[@SugarMapleForge]

I never really liked the looks of hogue knives but have never held one in my hand. After seeing this though, my first statement is no longer true. Nice review!

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Thanks bro! 🙌🏼👊🏼

[@nivekdeus]

Hogue will be releasing a new Deka with MagnaCut

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Very excited for that one!! 🔥🔥

[@ScottBondradioflier]

I’ve been waiting for this one, thank you for the in depth comparison. Do you know if the gen 2 pocket clip will fit on the gen 1 knife? Thank you

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Been wondering that myself! Gonna check when I have some free time. Looks like it will… but may take a little dremel love. 😂

[@HogueIncUSA]

The clips are compatable!

[@ScottBondradioflier]

@@HogueIncUSA Are they available for purchase?

[@JPC326]

Wharncliffe vs clip blade ?

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

In all honesty, I think both are equally great. In a head-to-head like that, it would really just come down to each person’s daily uses for a blade. For me personally, either one would work fine.

[@jonbashaw6019]

great video, sadly they are already out of stock :(

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

I’m sure they’ll be hitting many retailers very soon, and definitely keep an eye on the website! 👊🏼🙌🏼

[@premai69]

arrived today from usa to germany is super better than that Benchmade :) Only Hogue :)

[@pop4803]

Like you I own bugout and gen 1deka wharncliff. They're both good deka is better. Have you reviewed the nitron.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Yessir!… kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWqteZKLgNWHZ7M

[@bertbirge3617]

That's great salesman talk about the changes,.... they made it cheaper and your telling how much better it is..... not good

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

And you were dumb enough to listen the whole way.

[@Krano229]

Bought one, not a fan. Feels flimsy.

[@mikecz201]

lol. It’s not. At all.

[@TacticalMechaStriker]

Did you buy the magnacut with frn scales? Consider the g10 models, they are solid

[@edsaban572]

Always thought Deka was ugly looking knife.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

I think it looks great.

[@edsaban572]

@@WaynesSharpWorld yea I think I’m about to purchase it for the 3rd time. But I am after the red gmascus red lava and cerakote blade KW exclusive

[@midwest1228]

You lost me on having to put aftermarket scales on a bug out. You want to customize a knife that's one thing... I'm a Spyderco guy, but the bug out is just a knife that is almost perfect out of the box. So again, your opinion lost all my faith less than 2 minutes into the video.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Cool beans! 👌🏼

[@mikecz201]

Wayne is correct, the Bugout sucks out of the box, so cool story there John

[@midwest1228]

@@mikecz201 I love both of mine, but I actually use my knives so I could get why you feel that way

[@mikecz201]

@@midwest1228 I beat the hell outta all my blades, all 250+ of them.

[@midwest1228]

@@mikecz201 sure I believe ya.. So when you say sucks out of the box.. Bro I use my knives, I don't buy extra crap to make them look pretty. You said the bug out sucks out of the box.. That right there told me everything I needed to know. You sir are a collector, nothing wrong with that, you gave your opinion.. To me.. With that mindset. I respect that... I'm a user.. Benchmade isn't all that to me.. But they got it right on the bug out! For what it is.. It's perfect.. So much I bought 2 of them..I don't own 2 of any other knife. But again..I actually use and carry all my knives. None are for sale.. The Benchmade Bug out is absolutely perfect out of the box for what it was built for. You need to make it eye candy..I have zero problem with it.. But don't try and comment like I don't know what I'm talking about. It's perfect out of the box! If you need to add scales.. You and I aren't the same kind of user