I got the new Hogue EX-01

[mwmccormick]

Got lucky on the 'bay and scored a great deal on Hogue's first knife. It's overbuilt, buttery smooth and I freaking love the stonewashed blade finish. This is the 4" version with black aluminum handle. Still on the fence with the handle.

For size comparison here it is next to an Endura:

And a better googled picture

I haven't really used it yet. It has a new type of locking mechanism that seems to work well.

 

[grunt soldier]

they did their research and came out with a very quality knife. i carried one for a bit and liked it a lot. congrats man

 

[mwmccormick]

I'm kinda worried about the longevity of the lock spring. I watched Elishewitz talk about it on youtube, but he kinda glazed over the spring while stressing all of the other points. The smooth aluminum handle is different for me since I am used to predominantly G-10 handles. The Gmascus version wasn't a sweet deal like this one was at the time of purchase.

 

[reaper101]

you sure it not a 3.5'' blade i cant find one with a 4'' blade? if so cool beans cause i like the knife, but wish i could find a 4'' blade.

 

[mwmccormick]

you sure it not a 3.5'' blade i cant find one with a 4'' blade? if so cool beans cause i like the knife, but wish i could find a 4'' blade.

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[reaper101]

well thats awesome thanks. i looked on Ebay cause that was what you referenced and all i found was 3.5''. thanks again. looks like a decent blade.