I Should Not Have Waited So Long! Hogue EX-03

[@TheSpotlessMind93]

I have the X-5 and it's great. I recently ordered the EX-03 because I wanted something more lightweight and ergonomic. The X5 is a massive looking knife and fun to use as a flipper.

[@natek1993]

Love the look of these hogues. The EX01 as well

[@StratBurst92]

Houge & Elishewitz is a winnng combination. He is my favorite designer of blades.

[@beyproctor7673]

That is a heavy duty knife. I have the Ritter Hogue RSK Mk1 and the mini version. They are great knives and great values! I carry the mini every day at work. The blade is great. It is easy to open and close quickly. They are great USA made knives!

[@kjnronin]

I bought the Ex-a01 half serrated tanto. It's an amazing knife! Not a big fan of serrations, but it's so well done and I got it at a great price. Thanks Aaron!

[@natek1993]

Man I love the 3.5 inch blade. The EX-01 has to be the best looking in my opinion.

[@steventaylor2484]

I know I'm late but I got the 4 inch on Amazon in March 2021 for 75 bucks I don't know why it was so cheap now they want 169. I love this knife.

[@johndilday1846]

I have wondered about these knives for a long time. I was afraid to try one out as I had heard no reviews and the price is so much lower than Benchmade, whose quality has been slipping a little of late. These seem like just the type of design I have been wanting. Thanks, Aaron!

[@JuandelaCruz001]

That and the EX-04 (with the "banana" blade, not that awful tanto shape) are the ones I like. Maybe in the future you could also review that one?

[@mbm2355]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV7bl5eQmbOMe6s - That awful tanto shape is a very, very well thought out design.

[@timcummings8062]

Video just published, but can't seem to find that 110.00 price. Bummer!

[@johnganshow5536]

I just bought an Off Grid Flipper Knife from Amazon $87.00, Coyote color, plain edge. Love it!!!!

[@faceinthecrowd5810]

Ordered the k320 with the able lock over this model, they seem very similar so the EX03 may not be bought, tough call though.

[@barrybueler3356]

Been collecting knives for 15 years and over the last 4 months I’ve bought my 1st two hogue the micro flip and the EX0-5 both in cpm 154 great steel love the flipping action and lockup great knives had to go with the versions in cpm154 instead of 154cm. Cpm154 is tougher and holds a better edge than 154cm there both good steels but ones just plain better great video 👍✌️.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

I'm a huge Hogue fan and have many of their products on my firearms. I was wondering about their knife's. Those are some cool looking blades, but i wonder how durable they are and reliable too. Great review bro.

[@vincelombardi2669]

Jerry Johnson II if you love there firearm product you will LOVE there knives.

[@mbm2355]

Carried for 10 years. Do yourself a favor and pick one up.

[@sdjohnston67]

Kind of makes me think of the Cold Steel American Lawman.

[@bubbapeppers4354]

I appreciate your enthusiasm... I really like the looks/design, etc. I'm not a blade steel snob, but I won't pay $130-150 for 154-CM. Enjoy your channel!

[@e.r9111]

It's hard to beat at that price. Won't find much of a workhorse that's USA made for the value either🤷‍♂️

[@hw3345]

I just bought one of these at a gun store that was closing for $40

[@rickkerans8485]

I do like them. They have a great fidget appeal. I do like the 4 inch blade. I am getting a little sick of sub 3" blades.

[@grimflipz]

Review the new microtech socom elite manual 2018!

[@kenmarapese9085]

I just started looking into Hogue and I'm impressed with the quality. I am interested in the Micoswitch Auto Warncliffe as I live in CA. and work as a maintenance tech. Not many reviews on that one yet!

[@bennythebossstk209]

Their sig line matches the sig fire arms to spek. Look it up on hogue if im not mistaken. Luv hogue 100 percent USA made.

[@loiswhitecross3115]

Love the lockup! Nice satin finish too.

[@Gwockamoli]

I love my Hogue EX 03

[@rendog896]

Hey Aaron, I always enjoy your videos. You do such a great job reviewing every product giving us consumers the ability to make smart decisions. I want this for my EDC... Is there a big difference between the 3.5 inch and 4 inch version when it’s in your front pocket? Keep up the great work

[@philipgriffiths659]

I t kind of reminds me of the Benchmade Stryker , very good review as all ways!

[@michaelkane6797]

Nice review, but really having trouble with those reflective glasses...

[@TacticalMechaStriker]

A small update: they’ve recently discontinued the 4” variant, get them while you can!

[@Damen0530]

Been eyeing these for a while, never pulled the trigger though

[@Balames2502]

Hi Arron, hope your doing well if you had to pick only one blade between the Tangram Santa Fe and the Ka-Bar Doizer which one? Also have you ever looked at the CRKT Squid? If so what do you think? CRKT is offering the Squid with a Copper scale on one side as a promotion for $39.99 with 12c27 sandvik steel plus being a VET I get 25% off. So what do you think? As always I value your opinion

[@TheREbelAlliance324]

Ok, I just got an ex01 and I'm trying to figure out how to get those 3 brass screws out the pocket clip screwholes to change the clip to tip up carry. Any help would be appreciated

[@gideonstactical]

I just used a torex screw driver

[@TheREbelAlliance324]

@@gideonstactical what size because I got the actual pocket clip screws out with a t8 but those 3 brass screws in the screw holes where you would screw them in to.make the clip tip up have a strange slot in them that my torx won't fit?

[@TheREbelAlliance324]

@@gideonstactical ok disregard my previous comment just discovered the screws are supposed to screw into those brass rivets

[@nixdoiel9508]

You just switch the clip. The brass doesn't come out

[@nixdoiel9508]

If you want it down there are screw holes in the bolster plates, if you want tip up put it opposite.The threaded brass bushings are pressed in

[@bennythebossstk209]

Yup i own 2 and they're awsome. Yes G.T. preach brotha cause ive been sayin they're excellent

[@darthblade2016]

#gideonstactical Hey Aaron, great review as usual! The prices now are running about $135 for the 3.5" and $152 for the 4". Do u still think they are a good value at that price point? $110 seems fine, but i think the current price seems high.

[@bzebarth]

That price seems high for 154cm to me. You can get a Benchmade Freek in S30v for less than that.

[@natek1993]

This knife looks great. However I like the EX-01 look better.

[@gregschwab3491]

I'm with you. Nice knife. Likely to pick this one up soon.

[@johngordon2929]

To big in the pocket unless you wear painter pants 24X7 and that pocket clip causes hot spots but excellent steel for the money.

[@ericaortega9548]

Just got a brand new Houge knife. Did you have any issues disengaging plunge lock? Mine is sticking.

[@nicholasmcintyre8750]

Erica Ortega, mine is doing this from time to time as well. Cleaning the plunge lock and lubing the button and plunge seem to help, but I eventually seem to have the same issue again. Have you found a fix yet?

[@Surago]

Been dying to get an x1. Wish they had an frn version to make it cheaper.

[@barrybueler3356]

Surago just got the ex1 and ex5 great blades can’t go wrong.

[@Handle1due83x]

Nice review, very thorough

[@Kris_Stiletto]

Just saw your Video on these; I didn't know about these... I have a couple on order... They are on sale at the KnifeCenter.com, for Labor Day Weekend... Great Video; I learned a lot. I ordered the EX-03 & the EX-01. Both, are the Black Tanto Versions. I'll do a Video on them. Thanks for turning me on to these; I know I will love them; they look like some really cool Tanto Folders. Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@sublyme2157]

If a Protech fell from a tree and got ran over by a semi, it'd still fire with authority :)

[@dwcarc]

Since SIG is my go to rifle I wish I did not see this and yet I am elated

[@danmichell7516]

cold steel recon 1 seems to be a better option ,price ,steel, safer,unless the fidget factor is deal breaker

[@mistersmith3986]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@sdjohnston67]

Or the American Lawman.

[@sdjohnston67]

I think the Hogues are American made. Cold Steels are made overseas. One reason for the price difference.

[@zelenizub2036]

No tri-ad lock no go for me.

[@richardkuhlmeyer2329]

Hogue locking mechanism works well. Pocket knives are not ment to be used a fixed blades. The triad lock is a strong locking mechanism, but it is not needed especially for a EDC folder. Sounds like Cold Steel's marketing campaign got a few suckers. You people are really missing out on some great folders with that type of mindset. My spyderco Paramilitary 2 in Cruwear is out of this world awsome, thier compression lock is more than strong enough to handle any EDC task.

[@sofakingphat8087]

If you know someone that’s talented with a airbrush or someone who does automotive painting as a profession you could take your life and to have it painted. I would only take it to someone that knows what they are doing. Perhaps if you have a batch and Ives you want to all be the same color you could even buy a pint of automotive paint the color you would like and have someone pick them for you at Meiko

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Expensive knives when you can get a Cold Steel Recon spear point for WAY less....

[@barrybueler3356]

Gruggs I own both knives and the hogue is just a smoother faster opening more comfortable knife cold steels great for the money probably the best in folders but if u can why not spend a little more or save up and just get a better knife in my favorite steel cpm154 which is a super steel and shouldn’t be confused with 154cm just my opinion.

[@vincelombardi2669]

Cold steel is not American made. Hogue is premium all American made knife. There a reason why Hogue makes Doug Ritter, HK and Sig knives along with many other.

[@roguegeek]

Meh. I’d be interested in a 3” blade version.

[@muffemod]

X1-microflip is the same knife with 2.75" blade

[@edcgearpocketknife]

I have not seen you so happy about a review in a long time lol they look super thin to me looks like they may break easily

[@elgarpearson2059]

Yea Brother i just got the 4 inch version and i had no idea Hogue got down like this its a tactical fanboy knife implementing high-end materials with practical fanboy aesthetics if you run knives you need this one if you collect knives you need this one!

[@hunterglaspell5580]

It is an excellent blade for sure. But it isnt forme look wise

[@rustytygart405]

Ok so lefties say look at all the cool stuff on the wrong side of the knife

[@ScottieG59]

Not a good value at all, and, though I sometimes tolerate them, the manual safety detracts from the design.