For what you mentioned you will be using it for, I would go with the Izula or Izula II with no hesitation. I may hurt some feelings here, but to me the HEST knife is "quirky". Some people may find it useful but I don't need a fence cutter/pry bar/bottle opener/scraper type of knife for everyday carry.
I've had a HEST, Izula, Izula II, 3, 4, and 6. For me the Izula II is the most practical for my daily applications.