This week the Hogue's on deck!!

[@contra009]

You had me at the jingling keys. Needs to be a redeemable stream option, could watch it for days

[@knivesiguess]

Actually I like that one. We need to find a way to work that in somehow

[@alexkerber9410]

Nice snag on the sale. Wouldn't mind owning one of those myself, though I would probably go for the wharncliffe. $100 is a bit rich for me for a single edc tool, though. Have fun with it!

[@knivesiguess]

Yeah, 100's a little steep unless you're going one and done in which case it's a good deal for the long haul.

[@TheRobot-Guy6]

That's a pretty cool knife

[@knivesiguess]

Right?

[@TheRobot-Guy6]

​@@knivesiguess how good does it cut?

[@knivesiguess]

With the factory edge it cuts well. It hit that 190 on the tester.

[@TheRobot-Guy6]

@knivesiguess dang

[@jameswysocki6806]

I just happened to have my Deka (blue with the wharncliffe blade) in my hand when this video popped up. I heard you saying that you needed a proprietary tool to remove the thumb studs and it got me thinking about the Cedric & Ada video that was done on the Deka and he took the studs off and never mentioned a proprietary tool... so I went to my desk and used a T8 torx bit on both sides, I was able to get them off with a little effort. They used red loctite, so it may be a bit of a bear, but they definitely come off. Figured you may want to know that. From what I have read, Hogue is liberal with the red loctite and, as you mentioned, are weird about people working in their knives. I am not a fan of that, but the thumb studs are removable, at least. Have a great day!

[@knivesiguess]

I DID want to know that. Thanks!! Literally everything I saw online said it had to be drilled through.

[@jameswysocki6806]

@@knivesiguess I am glad I saw your video then. I was stopping my Deka when the video popped up, so it was perfect timing. I love that little knife. It is almost too light; sometimes I forget it is in my pocket.

[@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm]

Very classy knife, it will be interesting to see how magnacut performs.

[@knivesiguess]

Given everything I've seen about it so far I'm gonna be prepping for a LOOOONG stream.

[@jameswysocki6806]

Oh, one more thing, I picked up a Knafs Lander 2 (it was on sale for about $100), and while it weighs about 1 ounce more than the Bugout, I would put it in the Bugout Killer category as well. Similar size, S35VN instead of S30V, pretty low weight, deep carry clip, small profile (almost the exact same profile as the Hogue Deka in length, width, and height), Axis-style lock, and just seems to fit the same usage (unless the extra ounce is no go for you). I am pretty sure the Bugout was designed with minimalists in mind, but let's be honest, how many people carrying a Bugout are really trying to shave every ounce off their gear? Most Bugouts will only cut cardboard and open a few packages, like pretty much every other folding knife. But this is just my opinion. I really, really like the Lander 2. I didn't think I would and only bought it because it was on sale and I could easily resell it to get my money back if I didn't like it. But I find myself reacing for it more and more every morning. It has grown on me so quickly. It is so awesome when I completely click with a knife. Doesn't happen enough. Anyway, enjoy your day and thanks for all the knife content. Edit: I completely forgot to mention that it comes in blue, just like the O.G. Bugout. Just another similarity to point out. Peace!

[@knivesiguess]

The Landers are on the eventual list. I have something else special that should be here tomorrow for us to take a look at.

[@jameswysocki6806]

@knivesiguess Awesome. I still can't believe how much I like the Lander 2. I got the Deka, and the Lander 2 about a week apart and both have been fightng each other for pocket time. Sometimes I switch them at lunchtime. Two great, lightweight knives that punch far above their weight. I will be getting some new scales for the Deka, probably aluminum, and the Lander has several inexpensive options for scales, too. Ciao!

[@frisc0strangler207]

I’m a major tinkerer and mechanically savvy guy. Guns, knives, cars, motorcycles, all that. But I’ve never EVER wanted or needed to disassemble a pocket knife. Dorks

[@knivesiguess]

I've had to disassemble some to work on tuning the lock, customize, fix bad QC (wasn't worth returning, $5 Ozark trail), and general curiosity. I DO want to remove the thumb studs for sharpening, which I may actually be able to do.

[@rcjoe406]

Hogue !! Get to the chopper !!!

[@brandongoede5907]

“The drawer of knives that are too good for me” is like a degradation kink.

[@contra009]

Oh, and the hogue is cool I guess. I'm not jealous of the price you paid at all. It's okay, just enjoy the nice things without me. (I hope it never leaves your pocket)

[@knivesiguess]

I'm definitely gonna enjoy this week with it.

[@contra009]

​@@knivesiguessthe week after vid should be fun to see too.

[@jameswysocki6806]

They go on sale for around $100 often. I bought mine off of Amazon for $105, I think, in early December. It is a great knife at the retail price, but for around $100, it is sublime.

[@benroberts3677]

I refuse to support companies who make it difficult to repair by yourself. That being said, mangacut is amazing and the knife looks very nice

[@knivesiguess]

We may be able to remove the thumb studs after all

[@benroberts3677]

@knivesiguess is the main blade locking screw adjustable without specialty tools? I could not tell

[@knivesiguess]

That one looks 100% proprietary

[@benroberts3677]

@@knivesiguess ughhhh the knife looks so nice too

[@EvilTwinRC51]

All the body screws are removed with a T8 torx. I haven’t heard anything about the thumstuds thought. Try a T8?

[@knivesiguess]

I'm gonna try a T8 come time to sharpen it. I did a fair amount of research on it when I first saw the weird thumb studs and everything said you had to drill it out but I might be wrong.

[@EvilTwinRC51]

@ try contacting Hogue. They might have an email on their website

[@knivesiguess]

We're trying the T8 before we do anything else.

[@EvilTwinRC51]

@ Sharp Ends on KZbin has a video removing the thumb studs. I’ve heard that one side turns and the other side is pressed in but his video shows both turning. 🤷

[@DeerUNIT42]

I don't think they make the lava gmascus in magnacut do they? I got a second hand 20cv gmascus model and resold it, didn't like it as much as my 20cv Bugout. But I would like to get a nice magnacut one into my collection at some point

[@knivesiguess]

You can get some Gmascus at Knifecenter, their special colors.

[@TheDemocultis]

Bug out thumbstuds are an exact match. Just fyi. Those handles will be rough for extended use

[@knivesiguess]

I just centrifugally open it. I've barely touched the thumb studs. The handle will show any issues it may yave during Cardboard Slayer™.

[@TheDemocultis]

Was talking about the studs for proper sharpening. Wear a glove! ​@@knivesiguess

[@knivesiguess]

Ah. Either I'm removing the thumb stud or I'm wrapping it with tape.

[@adanma17]

Freehand edges it is.

[@knivesiguess]

Nah, we'll just have an angle change going into the heel.

[@clavididk1236]

That's why I stick to spyderco 😆

[@knivesiguess]

I wanted the Magnacut at the price I got it at. If I can remove the thumb studs I'll be way more okay with it.

[@clavididk1236]

@knivesiguess love my native 5 in magnacut.

[@clavididk1236]

@knivesiguess I love my pacific salt in lc200n as well. I think ima get the chef from knifejoy blue titanium scales.

[@knivesiguess]

A good Spyderco is on the list. I have a Tenacious, but that's the only one so far.

[@clavididk1236]

@knivesiguess I'm carrying my tenacious atm. Love the cheap stuff for 8cr13mov it's not bad and great lock up

[@jkirschy]

I think your categories are a bit optimistic... Then again I normally cap the budget category at less than $15 so adjust accordingly for why... I also think you're missing the unobtainium knives category (things like the multi-thousand dollar semi-custom/customs that Shabazz used to feature semi-regularly). Lubricated and warmed up... Interesting choice of words... Did you use brandy or vodka? :P In all seriousness something like this is so far out of my price range... Its nice to see, but unless I hit the lotto it might as well be unobtainium. Regardless you should have a good week with it.

[@knivesiguess]

The aforementioned lubrication was solely psychological. I think I had a bottle of water with me. The categories REALLY vary from person to person. One man's budget is another man's grail. Unobtanium and grail are quite interchangeable.

[@jkirschy]

@@knivesiguess I think of grail knives as being something that is difficult to obtain (harder than an aspirational knife), but still possible. Say things like your Hogue Deka, a Dragonfly/Delica/Chaparral/etc... in ZDP 189/magnacut/etc..., or a Quiet Carry Waypoint in Vanax. Unobtainium on the other hand... Unless you hit the Megaball or you are one of those lucky sods with more money than sense, unobtanium is out of reach because it just costs too much to justify spending that much. We're talking about things like the Grimso Norseman ($1000+ at this point) or the sorts of things on this Blade HQ page(1). (Damn I feel old... I remember Shabazz talking about how he bought a Norseman when they were only $600...)They're great knives (probably), but normal working stiffs wouldn't ever be able to justify dropping that much on them no matter how nice they may be. That's why I put Grail knife and unobtainium knife in two separate categories. But maybe that's just me or maybe I'm over-thinking things. (1: www.bladehq.com/cat--Knives--1623?sort=price_desc#/filter:price:1000:*

[@Thirsty_Tree]

I will never buy a Microtech knife for the sole reason that you VOID THE WARRANTY if you sharpen the knife yourself. That's ridiculous, especially for an -in my opinion- overpriced overhyped pocket knife. Good lord.

[@knivesiguess]

We think we might be able to at least remove the thumb studs.