A video of the new DPx H•E•S•T

[Slowstarter]

Here is a video (not mine) of the new DPx H•E•S•T. Click HERE!

 

[Iris223]

Cool video, glad to see these things are starting to get into peoples hands.

But i'm still confused how the rotoblock 'knows' to engage when using the wave-like function. Really cool, though!

 

[Noctis3880]

Cool video, glad to see these things are starting to get into peoples hands.

But i'm still confused how the rotoblock 'knows' to engage when using the wave-like function. Really cool, though!

Typically when you wave a knife open, it opens a lot faster and with much more force than regular methods of opening, probably even the same or more than flicking a knife open with the full force of your arm behind it. I'm guessing they designed the rotoblock to engage when it's opened in such a fashion, probably specifically for the HEST folder since my SR-1 won't lock up like that.

Due to the aforementioned force, I find my Emerson folders quickly has the lockbar move to the right as well as having the pivot loosen up remarkably quickly because of it.

Hell, I'm tempted to buy the HEST folder simply because it would make a good replacement for Emerson folders, but then I remember that it's the knife's performance in actual use that determines whether I'll keep it or not. And sad to say, but I don't think D2 will cut it for me:thumbdn:.

 

[draftpick]

nice review. Im really glad I passed on the LE as there was no MR.DP leather tool holder with a sharping and ferro rods. I guess they replaced it with a ti bead.

 

[Iris223]

Typically when you wave a knife open, it opens a lot faster and with much more force than regular methods of opening, probably even the same or more than flicking a knife open with the full force of your arm behind it. I'm guessing they designed the rotoblock to engage when it's opened in such a fashion, probably specifically for the HEST folder since my SR-1 won't lock up like that.

Due to the aforementioned force, I find my Emerson folders quickly has the lockbar move to the right as well as having the pivot loosen up remarkably quickly because of it.

Hell, I'm tempted to buy the HEST folder simply because it would make a good replacement for Emerson folders, but then I remember that it's the knife's performance in actual use that determines whether I'll keep it or not. And sad to say, but I don't think D2 will cut it for me:thumbdn:.

Very cool, thank you for the insight! Must resist the urge to spend more money!

 

[Ditch_Digger]

I don’t know what’s worse.
The Godawful skull themed styling of the LE HEST or flaminghomojuice3886’s review of it. Oy Vey!

 

[rookie4real]

I don’t know what’s worse.
The Godawful skull themed styling of the LE HEST or flaminghomojuice3886’s review of it. Oy Vey!

WTF dude, let us see your reviews that must be way better than his. And what's with the name calling? Did you get butthurt to offend him like that?

 

[Fuzillade]

I don’t know what’s worse.
The Godawful skull themed styling of the LE HEST or flaminghomojuice3886’s review of it. Oy Vey!

 

[rogerschrisj]

And sad to say, but I don't think D2 will cut it for me:thumbdn:.

I have to say that I agree 110%. I really really don't like D2.
I bought. The LE HEST Folder just because I want to collect it. I really wish the production wasn't D2. I'd love to have one as a hard user. But the steel is holding of back. Who knows, maybe they'll do an S30V run.

 

[rookie4real]

D2 is excellent steel for hard use knives used by many top knife makers including Bob Dozier. Perhaps somebody need to learn how to properly maintain the blade.

 

[Fuzillade]

D2 is excellent steel for hard use knives used by many top knife makers including Bob Dozier. Perhaps somebody need to learn how to properly maintain the blade.

I agree. I'm actually looking forward to seeing how this D2 is.
I like it on my Leek, sure it might take a little longer to touch up,
but once it has a really nice edge, all it takes is some stropping and
that sharp edge will stay on for a long time.

 

[Pete1977]

What makes this knife more suited for "hostile" environments moreso than say an Emerson, Spyderco, Kershaw or Benchmade? I guess I just don't understand the hype behind this folder as a "hard use" knife for "hostile environments" compared to other "hard use" folding knives? What use can this knife handle that, say, my Byrd Rescue can't? I use that knife hard in a pretty hostile environment every day, in fact, it got a pretty tough workout today during the onset of the blizzard.

It seems to be in the same price point as other knives using similar materials and making similar claims. It looks like many of those other knives and utilizes the same features of a lot of those other knives. What makes this knife different than all of those other models from other manufacturers? What makes the HEST better than these other tried and true folding knives and why all of the hype over this particular folder?

 

[tjsulli790]

D2 is excellent steel for hard use knives used by many top knife makers including Bob Dozier. Perhaps somebody need to learn how to properly maintain the blade.

+1

D2 is an excellent blade steel. The difference between most blade steels used today is pretty narrow. Gotta love marketing tho, if it's not the latest and greatest it must not be very good.

 

[rogerschrisj]

D2 is excellent steel for hard use knives used by many top knife makers including Bob Dozier. Perhaps somebody need to learn how to properly maintain the blade.

That's the main reason I am not a fan of D2.(maintaining the blade) Also I have found that I prefer more stainless steels in my folders because it's easier for me to maintain. Also in my experience D2 tends to chip on me. I prefer a steel that tends to roll the edge before it chips the edge. That way I don't have to take so much metal off when sharpening. I can just realign the edge and touch it up. But that's Just a few of the preferences I've picked up from my own experience. I'm no steel expert by far,and don't claim to be. I'm more of a whatever floats your boat kind of guy. Whatever works for you.

 

[banana-clip]

Cool video, it looks like a nice blade.

D2 is a good steel and I'm sure this knife is very well made.

 

[cziv]

Cool video, it looks like a nice blade.

D2 is a good steel and I'm sure this knife is very well made.

I have to agree with you on D2, when done right and maintained it holds an edge forever and this is a folder guys not a 10" blade chopper. :thumbup:

On the other hand, what a goshawful mall-ninja-inspired design. :barf:

 

[EricV]

I'd take d2 over s30v steel any day. It takes a keen edge and holds the initial fine edge much longer than s30v. S30V does hold that slighly duller edge for longer usually though and can be easier to sharpen depending on the hardness. I'm just not seeing how someone would not by a knife because it has d2 and yet would buy it if it were s30v, it baffles me.

 

[banana-clip]

I have to agree with you on D2, when done right and maintained it holds an edge forever and this is a folder guys not a 10" blade chopper. :thumbup:

On the other hand, what a goshawful mall-ninja-inspired design. :barf:

The only thing I'm not too big on with the knife is the bottle opener, but its kind of growning on me.

 

[Noctis3880]

I'd take d2 over s30v steel any day. It takes a keen edge and holds the initial fine edge much longer than s30v. S30V does hold that slighly duller edge for longer usually though and can be easier to sharpen depending on the hardness. I'm just not seeing how someone would not by a knife because it has d2 and yet would buy it if it were s30v, it baffles me.

Because S30V is tougher and stainless(MUCH more stainless)? I admit, it would depend heavily on heat treat, but D2 is typically found at Rc 60-62(at least from the Dozier knives I've eyed). S30V at Rc 57-59 seems to make much more sense for a hard use knife. And stainless seems to be a better compliment to folding knives.

 

[BP Green]

I have to agree with you on D2, when done right and maintained it holds an edge forever and this is a folder guys not a 10" blade chopper. :thumbup:

On the other hand, what a goshawful mall-ninja-inspired design. :barf:

I actually like the overall design of the knife but there is no way I would buy it with all that juvenile mall ninja crap all over it.

I had gone back and forth on this knife for the longest time because I couldn't get a straight answer as to what the end product would actually look like. But once I found out out that the sterile version could be had without a mark on it, I went with it.

This is a Ti folder made by Lion Steel in Italy and heavily influenced/developed by a BF poster named Tomso whom I have corresponded with through PM's here. To be honest, If it wasn't for him and Lion Steel I wouldn't be the slightest bit interested either. As it is, I have high hopes it will turn out to be a nice knife.

It will be a user for me. I think the value of the knife will be in its actual functionality. I really can't see there being much (if any at all) collector value outside of these forums.

I had wanted a green one originally which the regular production version will be; but even that one will come with a huge DPX logo on the blade so I'm out on that one too.