Hogue Ex-01

Hi Lars,

I do have some experience with almost all the Hogue EX01 models, in fact i have a few for sale on the Dutch knife forum as well as here,
I'm not a dealer in the true sense of the word, but i do this because there is no representation of the Hogue knives in the Netherlands, don't know about Germany.

In my opinion the Hogue EX01 series represents very good value for money as far as tactical folders are concerned; strong, lightweight and extremely well built.
The build quality is in fact exceptional, far better than for instance Emerson folders and comparable to old school Microtech quality, but for about half the price.
Each blade comes with a polished edge that is at least hairshaving sharp and in some cases even treetopping sharp.
The 154CM blades themselves have also undergone cryo treatment, something that most knives lack. (it will improve the edgeholding qualities of the steel)
The button locks are also very well done, with each moving part being selectively zone hardened so as to minimize wear, and each and every one knife that i have handled locks without any bladeplay.

Here are a few pics of models i own or have owned;

Hogue EX01 Droppoint 3.5 inch G-Mascus;

Hogue EX01 Tanto 3.5 inch Aluminum;

Hogue EX01 Droppoint 4.0 inch G-Mascus;

Hogue EX01 Droppoint 4.0 inch Aluminum;

On YouTube there are a few clips where Allen Elishewitz (the designer of the Hogue knives) talks about his designs into detail:

In short: if you're in the market for a high quality tactical folder and don't want to spend a large sum of money; take a look at these knives.
Highly recommended.

Hallo,

ein super, super Messer! Ich habe der 3.5" aber ich glaube der 4" ist besser geeignet für mich.

So much for my lousy attempt at German (lol). I love the knife, although I can't say that I have "long term use" with it. I wrote a nice "1st impressions" post on mine, to be found elsewhere... . But at least I can post a few pics here to help make up your mind...

Ich muss den Beitrag leider ausgraben weil ich eine Frage zu diesem Messer hab.
und zwar hab ich mir jetzt mehrere Videos und Bilder angesehen und mir ist folgendes aufgefallen.

Es geht genau genommen nur um die G-Mascus Version einmal sind nur für den Clip Brass Inserts verbaut und einmal auch
für die Schrauben die die Griffhälften zusammen halten wie kann das sein.