Got my DEK1 in the mail yesterday.
These are my first impressions.
I can definitely see this becoming a daily carry for me. It’s feels light and thin handled compared to my FK2. These are different animals. The DEK1 handle is very comfortable but I suspect my hand would fatigue if I used it for camp/wood prep. Great for normal everyday use and I can even see it performing well for me at work (construction). I have a need/tendency to abuse my knives at work. I’m sure the knife would hold up fine.
Overall, it feels very light, nimble, stabby and slicey. It’s a keeper!*
For now it will be my “off work hours” edc.
EDC2 will remain my work knife for now and FK1 or 2 for hiking/camping. <<< I usually have my HDFK in my pack and the FK on my person when on multi day trips.
Crappy pics of Lorien and CPKs beautiful work.
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*all my CPK’s have been keepers.