Gear Review | Deejo Knives

Retail: $21

Company: Deejo
Friends Luc Foin and Stéphane Lebeau originally designed these ultra-lightweight knives for the hiking and backpacking enthusiasts who were searching for an alternative for clunky pocket knives.  What they found in 2010, however, was that not only did the outdoor enthusiasts love these knives but people from all backgrounds were buying these up and using them for everyday tasks.  Luc and Stephane eventually designed three separate collections and three sizes to match the perfect knife with each individual.

the review

Currently, Deejo offers three styles of knives and three different sizes.  Not all combinations are possible. We were excited to test the 37g Wood and the 15g Naked. Links to all three lines are below;

  • Deejo Colors
  • Deejo Wood
  • Deejo Naked

Features

  • Comes in 3 collections and 3 different sizes (15, 27, 37 gram)
  • Ultra-light
  • Full customization features like handles, name engraving, and their signature “tattoos”
  • Made of high-performance stainless steel

Deejo Naked

As you can probably gather from the name, the Naked Series is very lightweight and minimalist.  It is basically two pieces of stainless steel connected by a joint in the center.  The blade sits nicely into the handle without any catching and contours the handle for a sleek design. The 15g option does not include a belt clip, however, the other two choices do. Additionally, the Naked series has no plastic or wood strip along the handle (hence “naked”).

Deejo Wood

The Wood Series has the same characteristics of the Naked Series except it adds a beautiful wood handle to the stainless steel. The handle is really just a strip of wood along the front side of the knife but does add great color and a little thickness to an otherwise extremely thin knife. The wood options include Exotic Ash, Juniper, Rosewood, Olive Tree, and Grenadilla.

Deejo Color

This series was not tested but is similar to the Wood Series in that it includes a thin handle along the front side of the knife. The thin strip is a colored polycarbonate which is a very hard plastic and comes in a variety of colors. Click here to find your favorite color.

Customization

The My Deejo website really gives this company a great competitive advantage. If you click on the link it takes you to their site where you can fully customize your knife to make it exactly the way you want it. The screen will show you in real time what your knife will look like and is one of my favorite parts of the buying process.
There are several customization options on the My Deejo site which makes each knife one-of-a-kind.  First, change the weight and series to the one you want so you know what other customization options are available. Then select a mirror, grey titanium, or black titanium finish to the blade and handle (the blade edge remains without a coat of finish).  After that, select a wood or color finish if you chose one of those series. Finally, select one of the several “tattoo” designs to the blade and handle. This feature is really cool and is just another way that Deejo sticks out from their competitors.  Additionally, you also have the option to enter text on the inside of the handle which I thought gave it a nice personal touch.Casi and I selected two knives to test and here is how we customized them:

The 15g Naked: We added a black titanium finish with the feather tattoo. We also included Arizona Hikers Guide for the custom text.

The 37g Wood: We also added the black titanium finish (looks so sleek) with no tattoo. We did add the Arizona Hikers Guide as a custom text.