When the Hogue EX-F02 debuted in 2015, it was only offered in A2 tool steel with a black Ceracote finish. Hogue is now offering the EX-F02 in a tumble finish 154CM tool. As Hogue co-owner, Neil Hogue tells us, “One of the great things about the tumbled finish is that it conceals blemishes or scratches on the blade after use as well as being easier to clean… the black Cerakote® look isn’t for everyone, so now there’s another option depending on personal preference.”

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The EX-F02 is a full tang, all purpose belt/pack knife. It’s perfect for hunting, camping, packing or any other outdoors situation. According to Hogue, the full tang knife goes through a rigorous and methodical production process that includes materials that are all made in the USA. “The process starts with the full tang blade’s outline being cut from the raw material on Hogue’s CNC abrasive water jet cutter. The cutout is then further CNC machined to exact sizes and specifications. Next, Hogue’s tightly controlled heat treating includes cryogenic processing for improved hardness to an HRC 57-59. The knife is then sent through a double disk grinder before being put in the tumbler. The tumbling effect seals the steel’s surface and assists in rust prevention and the smoothing of production blemishes,” Hogue Knives tells us.

The Details

Overall Length: 9”
Weight: 5.5oz

Handle Material: Polymer/OverMolded rubber hybrid handle
Blade Style: Clip Point
Blade Thickness: 0.160”
Blade Material: 154 CM Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness: RC 57-59
Blade Treatment: Cryogenically Treated
Blade Finish: Stone-Tumbled

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The EX-F02’s handles are made of durable GRP (glass reinforced polymer) and bear a swatch of the celebrated Hogue OverMolded® rubber. It’s available in four colors: black, OD green, flat dark Earth, and hunter orange. The EX-F02 feels good in the hand and is quite grippy. The jimping on the top of the handle is perfectly positioned to aid in slip avoidance for those messier jobs.

The accompanying ambidextrous automatic retention sheath is quite ingenious and useful. It has a heavy-duty Hogue design of super-tough nylon, Pull-the-Dot® fasteners, and MOLLE compatible belt loops.

Hogue_02The EX-F02 includes a uniquely designed ambidextrous Automatic Retention Sheath that securely locks the knife in place until it’s released with the simple push of a trigger lever. An audible click ensures the knife is safely locked into place when sheathing the knife. The sheath is backed with MOLLE spaced openings and MOLLE strapping that offer various configurations and compatibility with your other MOLLE gear.

The Hogue EX-F02 is an excellent knife, with excellent build quality and superior function. It’s what we’ve come to expect from Hogue knives, and the EX-F02 did not let us down.

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