New Original Goat Scales ~ Hogue Deka V2 

Glad you're digging the new scales Zach! Thanks so much for taking a look at them! V1s will be coming soon for those who don't have a V2 😁🤘

I got a Hogue DEKA a while ago, and I liked it, but never quite warmed up to it. It was too light and thin. My copy was black and bland. There did not seem to be much to it, apart from a nice, but slender blade. Then I got the Original Goat scales, expanded model, stone washed aluminum. NICE! In fact, after installation, I continued to have mixed feelings for a day or so, and then I began to warm… Now it is one of my favorites! Now it has presence! Now it fills my hand better! And the action is just as good as ever, if not better, and the blade seems even sweeter! I must say, I am happy with my Hogue DEKA Original GOAT knife!

Just purchased and installed the XL scales, which are a little longer for providing more grip area. The XL, being longer, also includes a lanyard hole. Also got the XL floating - full jimped backspacer. What a beautiful knife with the OG aluminum in-the-buff scales. Thanks for providing such a detailed instruction for swapping scales, it made the process very simple. I normally don't like coated blades, but the black on your blade looks fantastic with those scales. Very NICE!

Glad they finally did this. Main thing that has kept me from getting a Delay are the scales they come with. Good video Zach.

Just finished putting on my new scales while watching your guide it made the process so easy and now my Deka is gorgeous.

Those look excellent! Good choice on pattern.

That looks sweet!!

They definitely look awesome! Great video Zach 👍

Those OG scales look sweet!

I just got my magnacut deka in the fde polymer and I love it! I’m 100% gonna get one of the variations of these OG scales and it’ll be perfect

Gotta love the Goats 🔥🔥 Looks great Zach

I really dig my scales from OG. In fact those you have there are the same one's I ordered. My only complaint is that the in and out of pocket action is rough. Pocket shred'r for sure. I'm milling mine down under the clip this weekend hoping for a possible cure.

I'm digging the look of these quite a bit! Gotta get them put on mine!!

OG are champions. I cannot overstate how awesome their work is. I like to spend the extra 15 bucks and get that ceracote.

Them scale's are awesome 👍 Hope you're having a great week. Stay Safe and keep them Sharp 🔪 Brother Zach ✌🏻

Getting these exact scales in the FDE scheme to stay true to my new Deka v2. Considering fully jimped back spacer in black to go along with hardware. Sold out but I know exactly what and where I’m getting new scales from…OG!!!

thanks for making this video, first knife i swapped the scales on. Bought the Blue Linen Micarta scales from RC Bladeworks, looks and feels amazing now :)

I just finished installing a set of Titanium Skinny XL scales on my Deka 2. This video was a great help. You're right about the clip, here's to hoping that Lynch Northwest will make a Ti upgrade clip for it with a smidge more space for screwdriver access.

Sweet!

Just ordered a Magnacut Deka with red and black G-mascus scales. Should be good and strong. Really like the Kirinite OG scales. One of those materials you don't get much on knives, unless it's a Case ;)

In my opinion the Deka destroys the bugout. You can get it with g10 scales from factory plus your option of wharncliff or clip point. I've been wanting to get one but just sad that you can't get the magnacut with g10.

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I want that added weight. Lol. Gonna snag a backspacer too while I'm at it.

I recently bought this same deja but mine isn’t as “drop shutty” as yours. How can I make it more easy to close? Could you do a video on it if it’s something I need to adjust on it? Thanks!

There’s a Deka lightweight in 20CV for sale on Knafsale.

Thanks for reviewing the OG scales and showing how to replace. Ordered the OG polished version for more bling earlier this week. Looking forward to putting them of Hogue Deka 2 Magnacut. What is the brand of your Torx driver?

I have their scales on a couple of my knives! I’ve have their Deka scales for a month now (in black) but, I haven’t installed them yet cuz I’m waiting for their Deka backspacer’s to re-up. Waiting patiently…. Kinda…. 😑

I love your video! Really dumb question. My Hogues have Magnacut does that mean they are V2? How do you differentiate between V1 and V2?

Where can you buy the torqe driver? Also is there anywhere can buy a different pivet and T8 screws backspacers scales for gen 2 Deka

What work surface do you have. That looks handy.

Hey Zach, do you have a link to the tool you used for keeping the pivot all together?

I just ordered a Deka and swapping the scales sounds good. Do I need that pivot tool? If so, you got a link to it?

Do you think the in the buff scales will turn dull and loose its color since it's not coated . .

Where did you get the blue T8 tool that used to loosen the screws???

So I should have watched a video before I swapped out my crappy factory plastic scales on my Deka V2 Magnacut with some Jade G10 ones. I have it all back together but not really sure I have the pivot back in the right way. I removed both factory scales then put the new G10 ones on. I noticed that in this video, he did one side at a time. I should have watched the video first, looks a lot easier to do one side at a time . I'm thinking I don't have my pivot all the way in because once I got it all back together and the blade centered, there's a small bit of blade play. If I tighten the pivot up more to eliminate the blade play, then the blade doesn't deploy as smoothly as it did before. It actually doesn't open very freely at all until I loosen the pivot back up to the point there's some blade play. I'm going to have to take it all apart and try again. I just ordered the pivot alignment tool off of Etsy . Hopefully this will fix me up. Any more tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

I’ve got the Hogue Magnacut on the way and just ordered the OG aluminum scales, so this video is great to watch. One question………where did you get that pivot tool? It looks like something I’m going to absolutely want before I change mine out. Many thanks!

Do you know what the coatings do that they offer for their scales? I couldn’t find any info. Thanks!

Great video I have a set on the way but I'm interested in the alignment tool that you have, how much does it cost and were can I get one thanks 👍

How is the slip with that pattern on the notoriously slippery aluminium scales?

Do you need that pivot tool to swap it like you did?

What pivot tool did you use for this?

Where did you find that alignment tool? Sweet!

I just ordered a set a couple days ago. I went with the Stocky XL drift and added the northern lights cerekote. They're gonna be going on a Magnacut Wharnie. I can't wait!!

How did you get that pivot off wtf? Mine wont budge. T8 screw right??

How's the lockup up & down, side to side

Where did you get the pivot tool? Well done, sir! Love the scales.

Are they more sturdy then the "plastic" ones?

I go to the site and there is nothing available

I was just looking at those OG scales. What is that tool to hold the pivot point?

Do you have a link for that driver? Thx

What is the Discount code please

Would be ablosutely amazing if they shipped to Europe. Because the crappy hogue plastic scales are a disgrace for a renowned pistolgrip maker 😢

Unfortunately they are all sold out. Looks like I missed them by a week.

I contacted the Company Rep OG for G 10 scales 4 days basically just what's available do U another company that makes G10 scales for Houge DEKA magnet clips warncillf I can't see myself spending good money I can plastic scales

Looks awesome 🔥. GONZ10 will save y'all a little bit 💙

This knife absolutely SHITS on the bm bugout.