Deejo Colors - Opinions?

[N_N_R]

Hi, guys, I'm thinking of ordering a Deejo Colors knife.... I've actually half ordered it

So, what do you think about these? Have you seen them live? Do you have any? Any impressions?

[ducttapetech]

Never heard of them. Gonna go look them up now.

Nate

[ducttapetech]

Those are kinda cool looking. Not sure about how well made or strong they. Would be cool to see one in person.

Nate

[N_N_R]

Yyyeah, actually, I realized that my most used knife is the Victorinox Pioneer. However, I wanted something:

- even simpler (because I don't really use the SAK tools, just the blade)
- something easier to clean
- something elegantly looking
- something not that expensive

For me it will be more important to be able to carry the knife more easily and conveniently and the ... cutting part comes second So I hope I managed to find the right knifie for me. I'll get it tomorrow, I guess.

[ducttapetech]

Make sure you post pics and let us know how you like it.

Nate

[pfrsantos]

Yyyeah, actually, I realized that my most used knife is the Victorinox Pioneer. However, I wanted something:

- even simpler (because I don't really use the SAK tools, just the blade)
- something easier to clean
- something elegantly looking
- something not that expensive

For me it will be more important to be able to carry the knife more easily and conveniently and the ... cutting part comes second So I hope I managed to find the right knifie for me. I'll get it tomorrow, I guess.

Try Opinel...
 

[N_N_R]

Sure I'll post pics


As for the Opinel, I did have an Opinel before, but... didn't like it  much. I don't like the shape of the handle... and the knife felt a bit flimsy somehow.

[Steinar]

Elegant design, but I'm really skeptical to that locking system. Note how the hand rests on the locking spring without any stabilization at all. Part of what makes a frame lock secure is that you hold on to the opposing liner. I would be much more comfortable with a slipjoint or a friction folder than that one.

Do keep us posted how you like it if you get one, or what you choose instead if you don't. 

An elegant, lightweight, not too expensive knife, which is easy to clean isn't that easy to find, in my experience. Opinels are nice, but the wood and mechanism certainly disqualifies them from being easy to clean. Have you considered the Victorinox Secretary?

[N_N_R]

Elegant design, but I'm really skeptical to that locking system. Note how the hand rests on the locking spring without any stabilization at all. Part of what makes a frame lock secure is that you hold on to the opposing liner. I would be much more comfortable with a slipjoint or a friction folder than that one.

Do keep us posted how you like it if you get one, or what you choose instead if you don't. 

An elegant, lightweight, not too expensive knife, which is easy to clean isn't that easy to find, in my experience. Opinels are nice, but the wood and mechanism certainly disqualifies them from being easy to clean. Have you considered the Victorinox Secretary?

The Deejo's on the way, so that'll be it, too late for whatever else If I don't like it.....    I couldn't find lots of reviews on YT either.

I didn't consider any Victorinox... maybe on purpose, don't know - I have a few already. I just looked at the Secretary.. it's still more than I'd like it to be with its two blades

Yeah, you're right about the Opinel and its "easy to clean" design

I haven't really had any other proper or good knives apart from the SAKs I have and that Opinel I mentioned.... so I don't even know what to expect from a knife or what is good or bad locking system. I'll be using the knife mostly for light work like cutting fruit, more rarely other type of food... and some light packaging, I guess. I don't know what to expect from it, but I do hope it wont be worse than a Victorinox because I'm already used to their quality

[N_N_R]

Okay, I don't know how it cuts yet, but here it is in its awesomeness: Deejo Colors, Orange, 27gr

It is definitely one cool looking knife. The presentation is awesome in my opinion, too.

It comes in a hard box with a plastic cover:






When you remove the plastic cover, you see the knife, which is clipped to a cardboard back... and under it there're some brochures and such as well as a tiny case:

[zoidberg]

I'll overnight courier you some more band-aids. 

[N_N_R]

You think the seven I carry on me on a daily basis won't be enough ??

[zoidberg]

You prefer a unit of blood instead?

[ducttapetech]

So how does it feel when you are using it?

Nate

[N_N_R]

You prefer a unit of blood instead?

 

So how does it feel when you are using it?

Nate

Well, I've only peeled an orange with it so far It does feel/look a bit flimsy or I'm just afraid not to break it it. It did the job well, though. The handle is not the most comfortable thing ever, but given the overall size and the fact that it's meant to be tiny.... it does the job, too.

I'm afraid if all the screws won't loosen up with use... but we'll see. I've just put my Pioneer away so that I'm not tempted to use it and use the Deejo only. So ... I'll be updating on how it works

[pfrsantos]

I've seen these but they look a little to thin for me. I like the wood "handles" and the customized blades.

 

http://my.deejo.fr/en/37/titanium/genevrier/3/This%20is%20pfrsantos%20knife/wing

[N_N_R]

Yeah, they're indeed even smaller than they look in most pics

[firiki]

  'Don't know... that handle ain't good in my opinion. It wouldn't give me a good grip and I'm not sure how well it will hold up in The Test of Time... Also, I like pointy knives but I prefer not to carry them around. Please keep us informed on how this knife works for you.

Would you consider a Vic alox Solo or better yet a 108mm Solo (or two)? I love my 108mm Solo  One of those should cover your intended use and then some

Edit: Plus, the 108mm Solo comes with a nice, soft plastic sheath that makes the knife very easy to carry. You can even reinforce the sheath with some duct tape for more durability.

[N_N_R]

Don't know about the Solo, I wanted something ... that would be easier to clean i.e. no scales or .. don't know, fewer places where grime could accumulate.

Otherwise, yeah, we'll see what the test of time does to it, lol. But I'm not that hard on my knives, anyway This one will mostly cut some fruit, more rarely other types of food... and will open a package or two on occasion.

[N_N_R]

You prefer a unit of blood instead?

Will you be long? I just almost cut myself.
Good news: the knife is sharp.

[ducttapetech]

You prefer a unit of blood instead?

Will you be long? I just almost cut myself.
Good news: the knife is sharp.

LOL! I better send a pint too.

You say easier to clean, if this one does not work out, how about trying a small fixed blade.

Nate

[firiki]

I agree that grime getting stuck between the scales and the liners is an issue. I try to at least wipe the SAK clean right after using it and remove lint about once a month and everything is alright. The alox Solo doesn't have this issue, you can always boil the thing if you like. I prefer the 108mm version for food stuff though, it's much easier to keep the blade clean. I don't really use a SAK for food stuff though.

I really like the SRM H02. Check it out, it is small, it has a good grip and a very useful blade

[zoidberg]

You prefer a unit of blood instead?

Will you be long? I just almost cut myself.
Good news: the knife is sharp.

You're getting better, that was like a whole hour. Is that a new record?

[N_N_R]

You prefer a unit of blood instead?

Will you be long? I just almost cut myself.
Good news: the knife is sharp.

LOL! I better send a pint too.

You say easier to clean, if this one does not work out, how about trying a small fixed blade.

Nate

Loool

Well. I DID consider a neck-knife, too... but I didnt want to spend that much money on one, so I found just ONE available on our shop in this price range. But then, it was 14cm or so .... and that's more difficult to carry than a small folding knife. Also... it didn't look that beautiful to me, though who knows if it won't be my next purchase:




@Zoidberg, LOL, has it been a whole hour ?!

@firiki, I just checked the SRM H02 .... but I don't like the way it looks. I'm really difficult to please when it comes to the LOOKS of my toys


Let's  pose..

[ducttapetech]

While I don't think I would carry that knife, I do have to say it is a neat one. I like the looks of it.

As for fixed blades, you might want to check out CRKT. They make some nice little fixed blades and they don't cost an arm and leg. Or in your case, a finger.

Nate

[N_N_R]

LOL. Well, I looked around eBay now and I think I'm going to look around even more for these CRKT ones.. I'll go look more, some are nice

[ducttapetech]

I will post a pic of the one I have when I get home. I will put it beside a SAK to give you an idea of the size.

Nate

[Aloha]

I can also vouch for the CRKT, great little fixed blade.  Very comfortable in hand and very sharp out the box. 

[N_N_R]

I've always wondered, though, if these little fix-blade knifes are comfortable when you want to do exactly peeling work... imagine you're peeling an apple or potato or sth. ?

[ducttapetech]

Nice pic Aloha.
NNR I have had no problems peeling with mine, and mine is the sheepfoot version. I bet Aloha's does a better job.

Nate