DEK1

I know how you love your TeroTuf, I love it too!...couldn't get any for my DEK and had to settle on next best thing, unbuffed tricolor rag mic.

 

I really hope the Terotuf option will be available for this DEK pre-order.

 

For sure! Hoping there will be an OD green Tero Tuff option for the preorder. But honestly, I’m just thankful that there will be a pre-order! Thinking about picking up an extra for a buddy who is still frequenting the Middle East.

 

Hmmmm... Not a regular and wondering where the pre order thread might be found?

Bill

 

Come back in two weeks

 

@lmalterna

Suggest you check out the below thread, which discusses this at length............

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/poll-gauging-satisfaction-on-pre-orders.1739683/

 

Betzner,
Thank you. I saw the title and read only the last page so I did not realize this was about a DEK1 pre order. I will stay tuned for an announcement as this has to happen

Thanks,
Bill

 

@Casinostocks
Is the double black you posted acid washed? It looks darker… and frankly, fantastic.

@Everyone
Someone requested upstream a bit if anyone has pics of double black UNbuffed.
Im +1ing this…
Amped I got a seat at the table friday. Amped.

 

This one is unbuffed double black

 

Glorious–thanks for putting those up. Is that Ti hardware also?

Ive been spoiled with ebonite on a few of my other blades and honestly love the feel AND the look. Im also a terotuf junky… so Im thinking the unbuffed double black may be a good balance of the two. That blade also looks acid washed or darker. Is that just how it came?
Beautiful blade sir.

If its not too much to ask, could you get a shot from the end of the handle? I read somewhere about the possibility of a lanyard hole. Does the DEK have one? I dont recall seeing a verdict as the whether or not it was added.

 

There is a lanyard hole. This one is acid washed with Ti hardware
I really like ebonite. Following the same logic as you I ordered the unbuffed double black and I'm really happy with it.
This is a fantastic knife.

 

Im gonna have to copy your move here if its offered, the acid wash is dead gorgeous! I have an MC acid washed with ebonite, and its one of the sexiest knives I have. Aside from the aesthetic, im not versed in acid wash. Is there any benefit or detriment to having that done? Thanks again for putting up the pics. This is the first 'end shot' Ive seen.

 

The acid wash with ebonite or black handles look real cool
I think on d3v it's mainly aesthetic unless you need the anti-glare help.

 

Are you sure it doesn't decrease the rust resistance?

 

D3V is pretty resistant already

 

Yeah, it seems like a knife that’s designed for reverse grip would be ideal for at least a sharpened swedge?

 

Double black buffed micarta. Love it (thx Seth and CPK)

 

The buffed looks realllly nice too. Wonder if theres an appreciable difference grip-wise between the two.