This must be where the DEKs hang out, eh?

Pàdruig said:
I do still feel that the DEK1 encompasses all the attributes one would want in a general all-purpose EDC blade.

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It's the reason I didn't jump on the 2 or 3 in the preorder.

But after reading more about the 3, I'm going to have to look into getting one, to try.
 
Pàdruig said:
My DEK3 made its first cut today. It slew an orange and I was so enamored with the cuts that I slew another, even though having two dead orange was a bit excessive. I then murdered a couple of chicken breasts for wraps and salads and again marveled at its cutting ability.

This very well may become my general go-to kitchen companion. Despite having an excellent set of kitchen knives, I enjoy using my other cutlery in the kitchen due to wanting to create opportunities to use my knives. This DEK excels in this environment, such a pleasure to cut and slice with it.

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Ugh... the want grows stronger. After reading the descriptions, that's what I was considering a DEK3 for. Tried using the Kephart in this role, but it's a little thick for my tastes, for a kitchen utility knife.
 
Pàdruig said:
My DEK3 made its first cut today. It slew an orange and I was so enamored with the cuts that I slew another, even though having two dead orange was a bit excessive. I then murdered a couple of chicken breasts for wraps and salads and again marveled at its cutting ability.

This very well may become my general go-to kitchen companion. Despite having an excellent set of kitchen knives, I enjoy using my other cutlery in the kitchen due to wanting to create opportunities to use my knives. This DEK excels in this environment, such a pleasure to cut and slice with it.

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The main reason I ordered a DEK3 was the same. I gave away a CPK Potato Knife to my niece as part of her wedding present about five years ago. She passed away in a car accident about two years later, and even though her widowed husband did my sister very wrong afterwards, it's now his knife and that is that. I hope he cuts himself every time he uses it. Not that I hold a grudge or anything - LOL.

I still have one CPK Potato Knife left, but I need something to supplement it. One can never have too many CPKs in the kitchen.


bluemax_1 said:
Ugh... the want grows stronger. After reading the descriptions, that's what I was considering a DEK3 for. Tried using the Kephart in this role, but it's a little thick for my tastes, for a kitchen utility knife.
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Blues said:
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I hear folks decry FOMO. But what they fail to realize is that actual MO is often far worse than FOMO. I try not to make that mistake with CPK.
 
bluemax_1 said:
It's the reason I didn't jump on the 2 or 3 in the preorder.

But after reading more about the 3, I'm going to have to look into getting one, to try.
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From what I keep reading, it sounds like the DEK3 might be the one I like most of the bunch. Mine gets here Monday, so I'll have a better idea then.

A generally true statement is that the thinner the blade, the better it slices/cuts and, based on blade/edge geometry, the longer the edge retention (not to be confused with abrasion resistance). What's also true is that a thick knife is tougher than a thin one, all variables being equal. The key is finding a good balance.

Seems like the DEK3 does this very well. I mean, Nathan said, "I was using it to cut drywall and wire today. I used a hammer on the spine to cut that 10 ga wire with no problem. *shrug*".
Good enough for me!
Really, you just can't go wrong with any of the DEKs. Great knives all around.
 
The Amazing Virginian said:
The main reason I ordered a DEK3 was the same. I gave away a CPK Potato Knife to my niece as part of her wedding present about five years ago. She passed away in a car accident about two years later, and even though her widowed husband did my sister very wrong afterwards, it's now his knife and that is that. I hope he cuts himself every time he uses it. Not that I hold a grudge or anything - LOL.

I still have one CPK Potato Knife left, but I need something to supplement it. One can never have too many CPKs in the kitchen.






I hear folks decry FOMO. But what they fail to realize is that actual MO is often far worse than FOMO. I try not to make that mistake with CPK.
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Wow, I'm so sorry. May his behind be covered by a flurry of boils for the rest of his life.
 
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