Hogue Deka

[DMG]

I have a magnacut Deka that I hated until I added aftermarket scales. It is a great knife for the size and weight. You won't notice it in running shorts. Although I like the Deka a lot, I prefer the design and overall form factor of the bugout. I

 

[Blues]

Love the tanto blade on that one!

Reminds me a lot of my (M2 steel) Benchmade "Stryker" that Elishewitz designed years ago.

 

[Skar]

Where did you get your scales?
I got the SMKW with the "Texas Rattlesnake" scales but it looks more like Beverly Hills Leopard Print to me. Thinking about some replacements but I don't want aluminium.

Been awhile… I think it was rcbladeworks.
Natural micarta.

 

[Blues]

Love the tanto blade on that one!

Here's a screen shot. Virtually the same profile...

 

[tony281sc2]

Here's a screen shot. Virtually the same profile...

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I like that one, It looks very aggressive. Is that a thumb disc on top?!?
The blades do look very similar.

 

[Blues]

Yes, it's a liner lock with a thumb disc. It came out before the axis lock, but I couldn't tell you what year off the top of my head.

Even the frame shapes are nearly identical.

 

[Dimitros]

New life with new Ti scales! It became totaly different knife!
I can't say oem scales were bad or unfunctional. I understand that modern era filled plastics are strong and reliable material, but that feeling in hand - it felt cheap. Couldn't help myself not to think about it, cause I was very pleased by the Deka itself and surprised about how sharp it was right out of the box.
I don't buy chineese made stuff, only in cases there's no other options. But these ti Flytanium scales was selling for $35 new on our local knife forums from private seller. And I gave them a chance, and I'm very glad I did.
Reborth of Deka!
Completely different feel!
Stonewash on scales kinda match one on the blade. Buity!

 

[oldmanwilly]

New life with new Ti scales! It became totaly different knife! View attachment 3187993

Very nice! With proper handle scales it's like a whole new knife.

 

[Daniel]

New life with new Ti scales! It became totaly different knife! View attachment 3187993

That is a fantastic looking scale! From the bevels to the ramp leading to the thumb stud.

 

[whp]

I ve never seen a knife I would buy, knowing I was going to have to change the handle scales.

I got a Kershaw Bel Air xl to try out Magnacut steel. While probably fine as an office carry edc, it is a bit light for my taste for a work knife. So far the Magnacut seems to have good resistance to corrosion.

 

[Dimitros]

That is a fantastic looking scale! From the bevels to the ramp leading to the thumb stud.

Yeah! That line.. I didn't even knew it would look so good assembled.
Now it is for sure knife from another league.

 

[Dimitros]

I ve never seen a knife I would buy, knowing I was going to have to change the handle scales.

I got a Kershaw Bel Air xl to try out Magnacut steel. While probably fine as an office carry edc, it is a bit light for my taste for a work knife. So far the Magnacut seems to have good resistance to corrosion.

I think that most frn Bugout and frn Deka owners sooner or later swapping oem scales with aftermarket g10/micarta/Ti/Allum ones. Customization is a good thing, you can build what you want or need.