Hogue/Elishewitz EX01 review and pics. (you will want this knife)

Nice review with lots of great insights. I've never seen pictures showing of that "G-mascus" detail. Now I get it. Thanks.
 
great reivew.
I'm tempt to get one but heard someone say it's blade heavy.
How's the overall balance? any opinition on that? how's the 4" blade?
 
ryvac said:
great reivew.
I'm tempt to get one but heard someone say it's blade heavy.
How's the overall balance? any opinition on that? how's the 4" blade?
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I was hoping to hear from an aluminum handle owner. I was thinking the handle might offset the blade heavy situation?
 
i have the G'macus 3.5 inch blade and it is a little heavy compared to the handle since their are no liners. It isn't the end of the world just takes a little getting used to. Overall i like the knife so far
 
I handled the big and small Gmascus tantos at my local 911 Supplier the other day, and was really impressed. They're incredibly light, with the balance towards the business end, and built like battle-tanks. I got that immensely pleased feeling that I only get from a particularly nice knife or handgun.
I was still feeling reasonably impressed with my last acquisition - a CS Rajah II - when I picked this guy up. I have a few Kershaws, a Benchmade, an Emerson, and a handful of Reeves, and I would be more than happy adding this knife to that family.
Just when I thought my pocketbook couldn't get any lighter.
 
Still no one stepping forward to speak to the balance issues using the 3.5" and 4" blade and aluminum handles?? :confused:

I'd rather have better balance regardless of the handle material. I love the pretty G-mascus but if the aluminum handles re-distribute the weight better then that's my choice. :thumbup:
 
I was handed the 3.5" Black Aluminum Drop point by a friend who just got his and I asked him how strong the lock was and he let me spine tap(on a phone book with a mousepad on top) it and BOOM!..........fail. Otherwise digging everything else about the knife esp. the stonewashed blade and clip.
This is what I saw and have seen many others fail as well, a single wrist snap tap too not an over the head power slam, dead horse i know but for me a very important test.
I personally have never seen a button lock pass basic impact shock test on the lock....ever. (NAK-LOK doesn't count its a compression lock)

If you choose to ignore this fine but of the 500+ knives I've owned in my short 25 years alive all of them have through use shown me something more valuable than great designs, good companies, awesome craftsmanship, and sharp edges: The actual result of the sum of those things, not what it should have done, but did.
Yes I've seen Allen's Video about the knife and lock but that doesn't change what happened.
Im not bitter It wasn't my knife but often I find these results swept under the table and the OP written off as a troll ,flamer, fan boy, and so on becuase its easier to label then listen and think.
 
shankmasterflex said:
I was handed the 3.5" Black Aluminum Drop point by a friend who just got his and I asked him how strong the lock was and he let me spine tap(on a phone book with a mousepad on top) it and BOOM!..........fail. Otherwise digging everything else about the knife esp. the stonewashed blade and clip.
This is what I saw and have seen many others fail as well, a single wrist snap tap too not an over the head power slam, dead horse i know but for me a very important test.
I personally have never seen a button lock pass basic impact shock test on the lock....ever. (NAK-LOK doesn't count its a compression lock)

If you choose to ignore this fine but of the 500+ knives I've owned in my short 25 years alive all of them have through use shown me something more valuable than great designs, good companies, awesome craftsmanship, and sharp edges: The actual result of the sum of those things, not what it should have done, but did.
Yes I've seen Allen's Video about the knife and lock but that doesn't change what happened.
Im not bitter It wasn't my knife but often I find these results swept under the table and the OP written off as a troll ,flamer, fan boy, and so on because its easier to label then listen and think.
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i was queries , so i whacked the hell out off mine , all it did as leaving dents on the wooden table

i did adjust the pivot a little tighter, because out off the factory it had a little play,
it is no where really tight, because with a push on the button and wrist action the knife opens

I'm impressed for a budget factory knife, about the quality and finish
best regards, Martin
 
You're absolutly right about the quality for a affordable factory knife. It's just the Single Experience I had with one was for it to fold up, could of easily just been a fluke however I personally don't trust button locks and of course this one failing only reinforced my prejudice.

And yes I think it might have faired better if the pivot was tighter from the factory, becuase I barley tapped that thing and it just gave up.
 
cziv said:
Still no one stepping forward to speak to the balance issues using the 3.5" and 4" blade and aluminum handles?? :confused:

I'd rather have better balance regardless of the handle material. I love the pretty G-mascus but if the aluminum handles re-distribute the weight better then that's my choice. :thumbup:
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I just got a 4" aluminum today. It doesn't feel blade heavy at all.

The lock is a little sticky and hard to close. It also passed a few spine taps with no problem.

Is it ok to oil the lock, or will that make the lock fail? New in box the lock came very dry and oil free.
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[video=youtube;VcQN-oIZseM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcQN-oIZseM&feature=player_profilepage[/video]
 
That's sweet presz. Nice score & thanks for posting to my question man! :thumbup: If the aluminum handle model weighs more it should be the handle's weight off-setting the blade weight, plus there's a pivot thingy in the g-mascus model that isn't required in the aluminum model.

Very interesting. Good lock strength huh!! :D
 
I got my 4 inch tanto g-mascus Hogue today. I love this knife, the review of it is very accurate. It's smooth, possesses wonderful fit and finish excellent ergonomics and an appealing look.

True it is blade heavy but I don't regard that as an issue.

Great quality folder and the button lock appears to work really well.
 
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I have the 4 inch tanto in green g mascus and I love it, if anyone is considering it get the gmascus over the alluminum
 
drat, now i'm going to have to shop around for a GREEN 4 inch G-Mascus Hogue EX01 drop point now... perhaps a posting in the wanteds... yes. that...
 
It seems that Hogue did something brilliant when they engaged Allen to make their entry into the semi-custom knife market. No question the knife is great, I have one too but would the initial reaction been this strong without Allen's name on the box? Is this a case where both parties win? They have a good roll-out and Allen has an opportunity to get wider exposure? Any thoughts? bib
 
Just curious, on the G10 models, what are the three rear frame screws threaded into?

Prof.
 
Professor said:
Just curious, on the G10 models, what are the three rear frame screws threaded into?
Prof.
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looks like there are inserts for that purpose, or possibly a threaded rod that wasn't removed on both sides. looks solid.
 
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