This post makes a bold claim but in further substantiation intends fully to stand by it, as glaring as it is.
The Hogue Deka is an excellent knife. A bit pricey, but an excellent knife nonetheless. Chances are whatever you’re carrying will pale in comparison to it.
If you’re confident in what you carry, leave off reading and move on. There’s nothing for you. But if there’s any doubt at all, allow a justification.
Why the Hogue Deka
First off, the Hogue Deka is available in multiple configurations, so what is said here will not apply across the board. It will, however, apply in most circumstances.
The Deka sports a blade length of 3.25” which is the ideal “carry size” if ever there was one; it’s not too small or too large. (And actually, there are both clip-pointed and wharncliffe versions.)
But size alone is a paltry factor considering any knife could be designed so. Rather, it’s the blade steel that really kicks off the value.
You can get the Deka in either 20 CV or MagnaCut steel. Both of these steels are renowned not just for their corrosion resistance, but also for their edge retention.
They are very hard steels with a fine carbide distribution, which means they can take, and just as importantly, hold a sharp edge.
In fact, that is the one ding against them. They’re pretty hard to resharpen. But get a good edge in the first place and you’ll be shocked by how long it will be before you need to sharpen again.
The Hogue Deka also has a crossbar-style lock, which is basically the same as the Benchmade AXIS.
This lock alone warrants the price of the knife. It is probably the strongest folding knife lock in production right now, is both right and left-handed friendly, and is safer; you don’t need to put your fingers in front of the blade to close it.
For what it’s worth, the Hogue Deka also sports dual thumb studs and a tip-up pocket clip to streamline carry.
The blade steel and lock type are the two main reasons the Hogue Deka is a great knife. You can also get it with either G10 or polymer handles which are low-maintenance and very tough, and in two different blade profiles and finishes.
So you can get the version you want, but of course, a picture says a thousand words. Take a look at a catalog that represents the Hogue Deka and get one so you can see what your carry loadout has been missing.
Where to Get a Hogue Deka
Interested in adding a Hogue Deka to your rotation? Check out White Mountain Knives first. They carry this Hogue model along with many others, on top of the industry’s other leading brands. If you’re thinking a Deka might be for you, check out what options there are available and refresh your EDC rotation today.
