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Which would you choose and why?
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Hogue Deka vs mini rsk?
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Mini RSK is too small (to me), the only reason that I have not bought it. That is the same reason that I sold my mini griptilian. The blade length and overall length in the middle of mini and full size would be great. So size-wide, I'd pick Deka between the two but the full size RSK g2 wins me over both of these.
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I should have said in the first part I have a full size rsk, I'm looking for something smaller for times I shunt need a full size
Full size RSK. I love the looks of the Deca but the Hogue RSK in my opinion is everything in a practical EDC utility folder the BM griptilian should have been. I love the orange colored one. I am sure the build quality, like on the RSK, is through the roof on the Deca as well since it uses the same lock and materials.
As far as the Mini (smaller version of RSK) RSK and the Deca, it would be a hard choice. You can't go wrong with either if the Deca is of the same build quality. The Deca is a little longer than the Mini RSK weighs about the same with the same thickness blade (0.094") but 1/4" longer and the handle is 1/4 " longer as well. I am not sure if the Deca really is that much bigger than the RSK mini. The non-clip point Deca (Wharncliffe blade) does have a compound grind with the bottom half being thicker and the top half thinner.
According to Nick Shabazz the bottom grind on the wharncliffe is reasonably thin and the top thinner making for a practical cutting knife unlike versions of this grind from other companies where both edges are unreasonably thick pry bar grinds making them less practical. Dual grinds do require dual sharpening angles. The Deca does come in a clip point version without the dual thickness grind but a standard grind. The standard simple grinds make sharpening more straightforward.
The RSK mini has a 2.9" blade that comes just under 3" while the Deca has a 3.24 inch blade. If you live in or plan to travel with your folder to places where knives over or at 3" are illegal then the RSK mini is a better choice. The blade stock thickness are the same on both.
Both versions of the Deca look super cool. The RSK has a classic working knife look. I can appreciate both.
Finally the Deca does have a tactical look (none of these three knives are designed primarily as weapons) to it that some of our more knife uneducated peers may find apprehensive while the RSK mini has a more basic utility folder look.
As far as the Mini (smaller version of RSK) RSK and the Deca, it would be a hard choice. You can't go wrong with either if the Deca is of the same build quality. The Deca is a little longer than the Mini RSK weighs about the same with the same thickness blade (0.094") but 1/4" longer and the handle is 1/4 " longer as well. I am not sure if the Deca really is that much bigger than the RSK mini. The non-clip point Deca (Wharncliffe blade) does have a compound grind with the bottom half being thicker and the top half thinner.
According to Nick Shabazz the bottom grind on the wharncliffe is reasonably thin and the top thinner making for a practical cutting knife unlike versions of this grind from other companies where both edges are unreasonably thick pry bar grinds making them less practical. Dual grinds do require dual sharpening angles. The Deca does come in a clip point version without the dual thickness grind but a standard grind. The standard simple grinds make sharpening more straightforward.
The RSK mini has a 2.9" blade that comes just under 3" while the Deca has a 3.24 inch blade. If you live in or plan to travel with your folder to places where knives over or at 3" are illegal then the RSK mini is a better choice. The blade stock thickness are the same on both.
Both versions of the Deca look super cool. The RSK has a classic working knife look. I can appreciate both.
Finally the Deca does have a tactical look (none of these three knives are designed primarily as weapons) to it that some of our more knife uneducated peers may find apprehensive while the RSK mini has a more basic utility folder look.
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I voted Deka (clip point, not a fan of the funky multiple grind wharncliffe) only because of the size of the blade and handle is something I would prefer.
If you think the handle of the Mini would be ok for your hand then go for the Mini. If you travel to locals that poo poo anything over 3", then the Mini gets more bonus points in addition to helping Knife Rights as D DMG mentioned.
No real clear cut winner here, both great knives.
If you think the handle of the Mini would be ok for your hand then go for the Mini. If you travel to locals that poo poo anything over 3", then the Mini gets more bonus points in addition to helping Knife Rights as D DMG mentioned.
No real clear cut winner here, both great knives.
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I voted rsk. I like the different blade shape and the orange scales. I’m looking at one now for $130 but it is a mini, and from I hear the mini grips are too small :-/ but there’s only one way to find out.
Then again I see they have the full size also which is just right IMO
Then again I see they have the full size also which is just right IMO
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