Production HEST photo

[J a K]

I really like RC designs for their simplicity and usefulness (and their great fit and finish of course). BUT I don´t like HEST. It has too many features for me. I will rather stick with Izula or RC3.

 

[clearytja]

Sorry J a K, I already have two 3's, an RC4, an Izula, an RC5 , and a TAK...so guys keep bringing the different knives with different features. After all there has to be some justification for buying another knife....See how humans can rationalize anything!
T

 

[J a K]

When its so... In addition more types mean more satisfied knife users. In few year there will be RAT knife for everyone

 

[Tripton]

At first when I saw the HEST photos, I thought it looked pretty awesome, even though I can open a beer bottle with my Izula or any other knife just fine. I couldnt wait to see how this thing looked with the scales added.

When I first saw this photo, I was a bit disappointed in the looks. I am sure that it would work excellently, just thought that it was a little awkward looking with those little scales.

Now I look at it and I want one. Don't know what it is, but I am really warming up to it. I am glad to see that it doesnt say "Hostile Environment Survival Tool" all over the blade too. Thats cool if you are actually in a hostile environment or in the wilderness, but if I pull a knife out for normal uses around here and it says that on in, I am afraid that I might look like the tool. I love the kydex too. The RC4 sheath is my favorite (the others are excellent too though, and I REALLY like the Izula sheath).

At any rate, you have sold at least one here.








So, about this direct deposit of my paychecks we were talking about...

 

[R.A.T.]

Here's a shot Shon took just so you can see how much room you have inside the handles.

 

[Carolina River Rat]

Very cool.

 

[iamtoast]

This is likely in another thread. When will they begin being sold?

 

[TrailWolf]

What a great looking knife - looks like a perfect addition to any EDC/BOB bag!

Love how fishing line or snare wire can wrap around the screw like that - awesome!

I'm wondering how the prybar/scraper will lend itself to EDC carry - I can see it snagging on my clothes or poking me in the thigh when seated if mounted horizontally to the right of my belt buckle (where I usually carry)... Still seems like a great option to have as opposed to resorting to the blade to pry

Cant wait!

 

[TheGame]

Looking forward to this one more and more every day! Cannot wait to obtain this one!

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Here's a shot Shon took just so you can see how much room you have inside the handles.

I like the idea of wrapping around the posts! Looks like a great way to store snare wire!

 

[luckykitty]

Here I wait for my first RAT (an Izula) and can't help wanting the HEST as well ... the more I see it, the more I like it, even though the Izula looks better naked ...

 

[SecSpyral]

looks good!

 

[HikingMano]

Looks good indeed, will need to pick one of these up in the future for sure :thumbup:

 

[inspector_miami]

Very nice looking knife.

 

[t-k-c]

The HEST knife is a great design but I would like to see the slabs be a bit different. Notice the modifications on the front & rear parts of the handle slabs.

 

[Jake Bauer]

I need handles like that for my Izula

 

[CNphoto]

The HEST knife is a great design but I would like to see the slabs be a bit different. Notice the modifications on the front & rear parts of the handle slabs.

the mod does look more in sync with the overall knife design.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I agree. Especially if it was a tapered at the end like on the RC-3/4 for a pinched or chest grip.

 

[SecSpyral]

to be honest, I will probably cord wrap it anyway, however, the mod does make it look nicer T-K-C

 

[Instant]

I'm curious, and maybe it's a dumb question, but: How will/does the wire cutter work?