$250 burning a hole, what to get?

[JayDeep]

Currently considering a Hogue Deka.

What would you get?

 

[stonemedusa6264]

I've been looking at those. You can get them in magnacut. That's supposed to be good. I'd rather hold one first tho. No experience with their handle material

 

[JayDeep]

I've been looking at those. You can get them in magnacut. That's supposed to be good. I'd rather hold one first tho. No experience with their handle material

Look at reviews they're trash. the scales have to be replaced immediately. But the more i look at it the less i like it. The blade looks to be a V-grind which i loathe. I like slicey blades, not chunky ripping and tearing blades.

 

[King of the Cheese]

The Hogue Deka absolutely is NOT a “chunky ripping and tearing blade”, and plastic works well for Glock. Why “consider” a knife you say has “trash” reviews?

 

[JayDeep]

The Hogue Deka absolutely is NOT a “chunky ripping and tearing blade”, and plastic works well for Glock. Why “consider” a knife you say has “trash” reviews?

Deka has aftermarket support for upgrades to the scales. Three, what appears to be a V-grind, on the blade is not at all slicey and I don't do anything not slicey anymore. I hate fat blades. The thinner the better. Squeeze a Deka and two me your glock flexes like that. Mine sure as hell don't.

 

[jlauffer]

So the diving dragon ain't cuttin it (pun intended)?

 

[jbmonkey]

probably something else........

 

[badmatt]

New manix 2 in 15V?

 

[K.O.D.]

Save another $250 and buy a Cheburkov.

 

[Fire King]

So by your first post, the assumption is a folder in the 3-3.5" range? The Neutron is unique (hard, but not too difficult to find)

 

[jux t]

The blade looks to be a V-grind which i loathe. I like slicey blades, not chunky ripping and tearing blades.

Didn’t you say you don’t use your knives, though? So it doesn’t really matter.

 

[JayDeep]

Didn’t you say you don’t use your knives, though? So it doesn’t really matter.

It does. I'm speaking in general. I use a knife maybe once a week to open a package or cut a zip tie. When i do use it, I want it to be the right blade for the job. Slicey always, besides, it looks way better. And looks matter.

 

[JayDeep]

Save another $250 and buy a Cheburkov.

No need to save really, I just wanted something in that sweet spot range really. But solid recommendation otherwise.

 

[John Phillips]

A Deka is $120 new on the forum. If you have $250, let’s get you some great options. If you’re a fan of the able lock or axis lock then maybe consider a Benchmade 940-1 S90V? I’ll post again with more options in the $250 range.

 

[JayDeep]

A Deka is $120 new on the forum. If you have $250, let’s get you some great options. If you’re a fan of the able lock or axis lock then maybe consider a Benchmade 940-1 S90V? I’ll post again with more options in the $250 range.

I'm open to lock options. Still figuring things out. Prefer smaller knives, 2.75-3 inch range. Appreciate the help.

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Meds

 

[John Phillips]

Oh! I just bought a Spyderco GB 2 for $190 here in like new condition. I can almost guarantee you that most forum members would put this knife at the very top of their list for knives under $200.

 

[Docscoot]

Are you a Microtech fan? I'm seriously psyched for the new USA made manual "we swear it's not an axis lock" folders on their way, they've got 'em listed as coming soon on bladehq. The manual Stitch looks seriously cool, hopefully not too far above that price point!

 

[Danny Linguini]

For well under $250 you can get a Deka in magnacut and a nice set of G10 scales. I got one. The stock scales are definitely passable, but not the best if you like something more solid feeling. It’s not like they’re super flimsy - you have to give it a good squeeze for them to flex. But Blade Scales G10 replacements did make a nice difference. I really like the knife.

 

[Docscoot]

Or try out a Demko AD20.5, some great steel options now in that price range.