HEST EDC anyone?

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britchcock

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I recently ordered my HEST and was wondering is anyone carries it as their EDC. If you do, how do you carry it?
 
Sometimes I carry mine with an appx 8" tether connecting the sheath to my belt, and the sheath in my back right pocket. I can draw it easily and the kydex sheath hangs down on my side until I'm ready to resheath it.
 
I have mine in a custom sheath, cross draw. Works very well, and is hardly noticeable. I have been carrying it for about 4-5 months. Since October last year. It is a great tool. I love it!
 
Grover6 said:
I have mine in a custom sheath, cross draw. Works very well, and is hardly noticeable. I have been carrying it for about 4-5 months. Since October last year. It is a great tool. I love it!
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Leather or kydex?

I can't seem to belt carry the HEST comfortably and damnit I've tried and tried. Idealy I'd like to be able to draw it sitting down, but then the handle sticks out.
 
I got to handle the HEST in the passaround, right now I switch between my Izula and RC-3. When I get the HEST it will become my EDC, I realy liked the size and feel of it.
 
IWB in the standard kydex sheath with belt clip. Vertical strongside.

I'm somewhat concerned about the prybar wearing a hole in sweaters, suit coats, jackets, etc. So far, so good but I'm very careful with it.
 
Grover6 said:
I have mine in a custom sheath, cross draw. Works very well, and is hardly noticeable. I have been carrying it for about 4-5 months. Since October last year. It is a great tool. I love it!
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Are you able to post some pics?
 
I have two and tend to carry one a lot...one is on my pack and when I have the other one I wear it on my belt or carry it in a pocket...right now it's off getting a new sheath.
 
What kind of clips do people use for IWB carry? Are we talking about the RC5/RC6 metal clip?
 
Front pocket or EDC bag (since I got that Spyderco Ti Millie...)

Let's not forget : it's not only about getting the knife out easily but also how to be able to resheat it safely and fast and with one hand and without to look at it. Gunslinger style ! Easy out easy in !
To use both hands to sheath a knife and look at it to avoid to get cut sucks.
 
As a necker with paracord. I do not find the HEST or RC 3 uncomfortable this way. Room for something bigger on the belt. Like a 5 or 6
 
cutterman said:
As a necker with paracord. I do not find the HEST or RC 3 uncomfortable this way. Room for something bigger on the belt. Like a 5 or 6
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I would have though that the HEST would have been too bulky/heavy to be carried as a necker no? Maybe I don't really have an accurate picture in my head of how big the HEST is... or maybe your neck is just stronger than mine:)
 
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This is what I did to make my HEST a great pack survival combo today.ESEE pack/tin with basic essentials/Fenix Quark light
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