DEK1

[mb>]

Nice! Are those scales unbuffed double black, and did you torch the fasteners yourself?

Thanks Gus! Yes to both. Loving the double black.

 

[Gusbuster]

The fasteners came out real nice Mark. If you don’t mind, could you tell us how you did it? mb>

 

[mb>]

The fasteners came out real nice Mark. If you don’t mind, could you tell us how you did it? mb>

Thanks man. I was afraid you might ask that. Now I have to reveal my utter lack of Ti wisdom. Haha

I’ve only ever torched a couple stainless clips before. I’ve read about the color progression on Ti once, but instead of refreshing myself first, I dove right in like a dummy. As you heat it up, it goes something like [bronze] purple, blue, and silver again. I went too far on the other side and ended up silver. I vaguely recall that maybe you can sand the surface and retry those (not 100% on that).

Also, in my haste I didn’t bother removing the red loctite/show side screw from the barrel like a dummy. I didn’t realize the barrels are apparently aluminum (?), so I overheated those and deformed them. Don’t do that!

So yeah. Be careful. Have fun. Some pliers and a torch and you’re there. I used a MAP gas torch because it’s what I have (it’s my lump charcoal grill starter). It burns hotter than propane though. Just feather in the heat til you get the color you’re after and go no further than that.

 

[Gusbuster]

Thanks Mark!

 

[WValtakis]

As you heat it up, it goes something like purple, blue, orange-ish and silver again.

Bronze, purple,blue then back to silver-ish...take it slow and sneak up on the color you want. You can sand and try again, but you wont be able to strip the hex hole.

 

[mb>]

Bronze, purple,blue then back to silver-ish...take it slow and sneak up on the color you want. You can sand and try again, but you wont be able to strip the hex hole.

Yeah what he said! That hex hole could be a project for sure. Lolz Thanks Chip.

 

[Burke]

I really like it. Nice job once again CPK crew.

The details...love the dual texturing on the scales...that quilting rocks. The stonewash came out especially nice on this one. You really have to hunt in the right light for any tooling marks. And the edge is fantastic. Kudos to whoever sharpened this nasty thang.

That looks like a million bucks!

 

[1AbominAble1]

I really like it. Nice job once again CPK crew.

The details...love the dual texturing on the scales...that quilting rocks. The stonewash came out especially nice on this one. You really have to hunt in the right light for any tooling marks. And the edge is fantastic. Kudos to whoever sharpened this nasty thang.

Knife looks great!
And,
I have that same table

 

[on_the_edge]

Quick question…
The FK1 and DEK1 have blades in front of the handle that are very similar in size and shape. The DEK1 is slightly thinner stock with an ever so slightly pointier tip. I've read that the DEK1 is better suited for use as a weapon, but outside of that area, what does one excel at in use that the other does not? I guess I'm trying to discern best uses of each, if one might be a better choice for a given task than the other. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

It is the handle that makes a knife

 

[on_the_edge]

It is the handle that makes a knife

Based on my reading, I got the sense that a lot of effort when in to refining the handle in the creation/evolution of the DEK1. Would you say it is "better" than an FK1 in most things due to handle comfort? I can definitely feel the difference in hand, but I do love the FK1.

 

[Lorien]

do some science! They are different for reasons that using, (and carrying) them will unveil

report back. I'd love to hear what you all are thinking about after playing around with your DEKs for a bit

 

[Big DJ]

So far I love the handle and the way it fits my hand. I wear XL gloves and its very comfortable for me. For my purposes I wish that the blade was a little shorter, (about the same length as the handle) or about 4" long. That being said I really like it.

 

[Lorien]

I'll post up some video at some point which will be helpful for those disinclined toward using their shiny precious knives

 

[on_the_edge]

I'll post up some video at some point which will be helpful for those disinclined toward using their shiny precious knives

 

[Hard Knocks]

Where do these balance compared to say a FK2? More blade forward? Will they roll forward if you open your grip?

 

[on_the_edge]

Where do these balance compared to say a FK2? More blade forward? Will they roll forward if you open your grip?

Not sure about an FK2 since I don't have one. On an FK1, balance point is about .35" behind the first screw. The knife weighs 7.9 oz. The balance point on the DEK1 is right at the first screw. It weighs 6.2 oz.

 

[trevitrace]

Where do these balance compared to say a FK2? More blade forward? Will they roll forward if you open your grip?

For me the dek stays put on my index finger if I open up the rest of the grip.

Both the original and newer FK's are in the closet and the better half is asleep so I can't do a comparison at the moment.

 

[Hard Knocks]

It sounds like it's balanced a little more forward, but stays put in open grip. Thank you guys, that's what I was hoping for.

 

[mb>]

I think on_the_edge already nailed it, but here’s some pics. There’s actually a good 1/4” or so wiggle room on either side of the casing where it’ll balance, but I tried to find the middle. Slightly skinnier balancing act than a finger, not as precise as a nail.