Soulrack223
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When I first found out that Hogue was going to enter the folding knife industry with button lock knives designed by Allen Elishewitz, I was immediately intrigued. I just got my EX01 2 days ago, and my first impressions are very positive. 
The frame is anodized aluminum, I got the black but it also comes in green. There is also black and green g-mascus (g-10 that looks like damascus) with steel liners available and a tanto blade if you'd prefer it over the drop point. I got the 3.5" version and 4" versions should be available in about a month.
The action is very smooth and it has an added safety that can be engaged easily with the right thumb. In videos on Allen's blog he shows how beefy the pivot is. The pivot, button and safety all match with a stair-stepping texture that looks great and is functional. The button lock snaps into place with an authoratative "clack." It also acts as the detent to keep the knife closed--a nice design feature that can be seen in the third picture. The pocket clip is right hand only and it can be flipped for tip-up carry too. The swedge on the blade has the Hogue name and logo on the left side and Elishewitz/logo on the right side which is much better than having writing all over the blade. The blade steel is 154cm, it came razor sharp and has double lugs for one handed opening.
The MSRP is $179.99 for my version, which seems to be in-line with it's quality and its street price will keep it in competition with what's out there. Holding the EX01 in hand, it fits very well, it's on the small side and can easily be braced against the heel of the hand. The 4" version is scaled up on every axis, it's just not longer. I am looking forward to getting a 4" g-mascus version with a tanto blade.
In the last picture it's next to a Paramilitary. The EX01 is about a 1/4" longer.
The frame is anodized aluminum, I got the black but it also comes in green. There is also black and green g-mascus (g-10 that looks like damascus) with steel liners available and a tanto blade if you'd prefer it over the drop point. I got the 3.5" version and 4" versions should be available in about a month.
The action is very smooth and it has an added safety that can be engaged easily with the right thumb. In videos on Allen's blog he shows how beefy the pivot is. The pivot, button and safety all match with a stair-stepping texture that looks great and is functional. The button lock snaps into place with an authoratative "clack." It also acts as the detent to keep the knife closed--a nice design feature that can be seen in the third picture. The pocket clip is right hand only and it can be flipped for tip-up carry too. The swedge on the blade has the Hogue name and logo on the left side and Elishewitz/logo on the right side which is much better than having writing all over the blade. The blade steel is 154cm, it came razor sharp and has double lugs for one handed opening.
The MSRP is $179.99 for my version, which seems to be in-line with it's quality and its street price will keep it in competition with what's out there. Holding the EX01 in hand, it fits very well, it's on the small side and can easily be braced against the heel of the hand. The 4" version is scaled up on every axis, it's just not longer. I am looking forward to getting a 4" g-mascus version with a tanto blade.
In the last picture it's next to a Paramilitary. The EX01 is about a 1/4" longer.
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!!! I can't say enough about this design, except for those that have an opportunity to handle one ...PLEASE DO SO!!! You won't be disappointed. I've been EDCing it while On-Duty and it's impressive in the field :thumbup:!!! 
