Hogue Deka ABLE Lock Knives
Hogue Deka ABLE Lock Knives
Hogue Deka ABLE Lock Knives
Hogue Deka ABLE Lock Knives
Hogue Deka ABLE Lock Knives
Hogue Deka ABLE Lock Knives
Hogue Deka ABLE Lock Knives
Hogue Deka ABLE Lock Knives

Vendor:Hogue

Hogue Deka ABLE Lock Knives

Sale price$157.99Regular price $179.99
Description

The Hogue Deka is an American-made everyday carry folding knife with a 3.25" CPM MagnaCut stainless steel blade, an ambidextrous ABLE Lock, and a lightweight glass-reinforced polymer handle. It measures 4.25" closed and weighs about 2.1 ounces, and it is offered here in clip point and Wharncliffe blade shapes with black Cerakote or tumbled finishes.

Short & Sweet

  • Manufacturer: Hogue Knives (Deka, designed by Allen Elishewitz)
  • Closed length: 4.25"
  • Open length: 7.5"
  • Blade: 3.25" CPM MagnaCut stainless, 60 to 62 HRC, flat grind
  • Blade shapes: Clip point or modified Wharncliffe
  • Blade finishes: Black Cerakote or tumbled
  • Handle: Black or Flat Dark Earth glass-reinforced Nylon 12 polymer
  • Lock: Ambidextrous ABLE Lock
  • Features: Ambidextrous thumb studs, lanyard hole, reversible deep carry pocket clip
  • Weight: Approx. 2.1 oz
  • Country of origin: USA
  • Condition: New, boxed

Designed by a Recon Marine, Built in California

Hogue Inc. has been a family business since Guy Hogue founded it in 1968, and it is best known among shooters for its firearm grips. The company launched its knife line in the 2010s and created the Deka to mark a decade of knifemaking, teaming up with custom knifemaker and former Recon Marine Allen Elishewitz on the design. Every Deka is machined and assembled in the USA. Gear reviewers have been unusually enthusiastic about this version, with one calling the Deka in MagnaCut one of the best knife values of all time.

MagnaCut Steel & the ABLE Lock

CPM MagnaCut is a powder metallurgy stainless steel developed by metallurgist Larrin Thomas and produced by Crucible Industries. It is prized because it combines the rust resistance of a stainless steel with the toughness and edge holding normally found in carbon steels. Hogue cryogenically treats the blades to 60 to 62 HRC, gives them a flat grind, and hand hones each edge. The ABLE Lock, short for Ambidextrous Bar Lock Enhanced, is a sliding bar lock tensioned by Wolff omega springs that locks the blade solidly open and lets either hand close it with a thumb. Ambidextrous thumb studs, a crosshatch-textured Nylon 12 handle, a lanyard hole, and a deep carry stainless clip that switches for left or right-hand tip-up carry round out the build.

In Your Pocket Every Day

At 2.1 ounces, the Deka disappears in a pocket but handles the work most people actually do with a knife: breaking down boxes, cutting zip ties and cord, opening feed bags, trimming fishing line, and prepping food at camp. MagnaCut's stain resistance makes it a good fit for anglers, boaters, and anyone carrying in humid weather or sweaty work conditions. The polymer handle shrugs off grease, water, and drops in a way that metal or wood handles do not. At around $150, it brings a premium steel and a smooth, proven lock to a price that usually buys budget steel.

Choose Your Deka

The clip point is the all-purpose shape, with a fine tip for detail work and a belly for slicing. The Wharncliffe has a straight edge and a reinforced point that excel at controlled utility cuts like opening packages and scoring materials. The black Cerakote finish reduces glare and adds a layer of protection, while the tumbled finish has a matte, satin-gray look that hides scratches from daily use.

 

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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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