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DPX HEST Picture Thread
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I really like everything about the HEST except the pointed pommel, oh well maybe it will grow on me as I continue to stare at pics of it 
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I really like everything about the HEST except the pointed pommel, oh well maybe it will grow on me as I continue to stare at pics of it
I was skeptical too....until I held it. It really locks your hand in. ALSO, I was in the hotel last night when I got it and actually used it as a flathead screwdriver, it worked flawlessly. Plus, now I have a place to store my wee......I mean compass.
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I was skeptical too....until I held it. It really locks your hand in. ALSO, I was in the hotel last night when I got it and actually used it as a flathead screwdriver, it worked flawlessly. Plus, now I have a place to store my wee......I mean compass.
What would say is more comfortable, the HEST handles or a paracord wrapped Izula. Also if you are going back to the show tomorrow would you ask Jeff if the HEST will be offered in other colors like O.D. or tactical pink, if so I doubt I will be able to stay away from the O.D..
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That's really sweet, thanks for posting all the pics. It really does look bigger than expected compared to the Izula, especially the top view showing the spines of both knives. I've already seen earlier side by side shots of both but it was still a surprise seeing the difference again.
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its more like the size of the RC-3 to be honest. I held them together yesterday.
HW, I'm not sure what I would say is more comfortable, to be honest, the Izula paracord wrap gives it more cushion, but...if I had to choose I would say the HEST
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I figured it would be more roomier than the Izula, but once I remembered that you could take the handles completely off I was thinking about if I get one putting a para-cord wrap on it.
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Thanks for the photos. Agree the top view with an Izula was great to see the thickness.
Who makes the small tool you have in the photos (pry, opener, screw driver, etc) ?
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dude I fit an entire 4 gig flash drive in that thing. It's got tons of room.
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True.
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I love everything about it except the scales. Way to small, (IMHO, I really prefer full handles 
) and even T.K.C. idea was smaller than what I hoped for. What I would like is something like this, but I'm thinking paracord would look/work really nicely as well. :thumbup:
) and even T.K.C. idea was smaller than what I hoped for. What I would like is something like this, but I'm thinking paracord would look/work really nicely as well. :thumbup:
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I love everything about it except the scales. Way to small, (IMHO, I really prefer full handles
did you hold it yet? When it's in your hand, the micarta covers your entire palm anyway. You don't even notice it's not a full slab
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I love everything about it except the scales. Way to small, (IMHO, I really prefer full handles
The lines of the knife make me think it needs a paracord wrap more than scales.
As soon as I get mine, it'll get the scales taken off and put away for safe keeping and it'll get wrapped with paracord with some fishing gear in the handle.
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It's not the palm that's the source of discomfort, it the forefinger area that I prefer to have scales on. I always get a hot spot on my index finger from non full to the ricaso or "choiled" handles. (Although, I like blade choils? Strange...) Probably because I have pretty small hands. (Sz 7 ring)
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hmmm...yeah, I honestly think that hand size plays a role in that comfort level
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i cant ait until someone posts pics next to an rc-3. im definatley gonna get 1 or 3 of these little guys
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I have to admit, and I know you guys will burn me at the stake for my statement, I do not like this knife. I'm not saying it isn't a functional blade or wouldn't be perfect for someone else. I'm just saying that I don't personally care for it. Since we saw the first pictures of the protos, I have been pretty sceptical. I kept it to myself until I had a chance to handle it, just in case my hand liked it more than my eyes. In my opinion, it just doesn't feel right and there is too much going on. I can understand why RYP designed it the way he did and I know the use of each feature, but I just don't like it. It doesn't mean I'm going to advise someone else not to buy it, it just means that it's not right for MY hand and MY needs. I'm still looking forward to seeing everyone's reviews.