H.E.S.T. (screw removal) question

[Riverwarrior]

Just received my new H.E.S.T. today, and as I suspected, I am beyond impressed with it.

I love the fact that you can add items in the hollow handle...which leads to my question:

I'm sure most of us would have some kind of multi-tool or other items to get inside the H.E.S.T., but, if in the woods (or anywhere else) and you don't have the means (multi-tool, pocket knife, etc) to unscrew the scales, what do you use?

I got to thinking about it and, for now, I put an aluminum soda tab on the lanyard. I was actually surprised that the tab unscrewed the scales (and the screws were on tight). Also, I figure if you damage the aluminum tab, it's very easy to replace....

 

[CrimsonTideShooter]

My HEST came with about a 14 inch piece of paracord looped through some holes on the kydex sheath, and on that piece of paracord is a clip(?) and also they threaded a small washer on there. That's what the washer is for, to unscrew the scales in the field.

 

[Riverwarrior]

My HEST came with about a 14 inch piece of paracord looped through some holes on the kydex sheath, and on that piece of paracord is a clip(?) and also they threaded a small washer on there. That's what the washer is for, to unscrew the scales in the field.

Mine didn't come with the washer, but I believe I will replace the aluminum soda tab with one... Very useful info. Thanks!

 

[Don Rearic]

A Craftsman Four-Way Pocket Screwdriver for a keychain, one of my favorite keychain tools. A P-38 Can Opener will work, too. And the mighty dime, it doesn't purchase as much as it used to, but works for this job quite nicely.

 

[chogue1980]

mINE HAS THE WASHER ALSO, WORKS LIKE A CHARM, OR YOU CAN SHAPREN A STICK AND USE IT, SORY ABOUT CAPS LOCK

 

[texastonydobbs]

or you could use your big toe toe nail .....

 

[StagLefty]

You need the ESEE screwdriver

 

[StoneColdChuckTX]

I keep a little screw driver inside the handle, just in case I want to remove the handle.


Nah, mine came with a washer. One could simply use a zipper from pants or packs, the rim of a brass, or a knocked out tooth of the enemy.

 

[Riverwarrior]

Enemy tooth....big toe nail..........Dang, you all have to stop....I just spit coffee all over the place. That's some funny stuff....hehehehe

 

[StagLefty]

One could simply use a zipper from pants.

In the up or down position ?

 

[BloodGroove4570]

Enemy tooth....big toe nail..........Dang, you all have to stop....I just spit coffee all over the place. That's some funny stuff....hehehehe

I feel ya, I just shot a mouthful of beer clear across the table,LOLOL..... Now im abusing alcohol.....

 

[JD Mandrell]

6mm flat washer fits on a paracord lanyard just fine.

 

[StoneColdChuckTX]

In the up or down position ?

Take the pants off first so you don't accidentally give yourself a vasectomy.

 

[tarditi]

Take the pants off first so you don't accidentally give yourself a vasectomy.

That reminds me - does anyone know if the ESEE panties are cut-resistant?

http://www.bulletproofme.com/Stab-Resistance-Levels.shtml

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I like the idea of this little gizmo as opposed to a regular washer, but those work too! :thumbup: