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I like the blade shape and length but I'm not really into the spike/pry bar thingy on the bottom of the handle. The compartment in the grips is cool though.
 
I'm not much on the bottle opener but I like the design and can see the pry hook being usefull. I plan on getting one but it won't be soon though.
 
I think it is going to be my next new RC knife. Interesting blade for sure. I am really impressed with both my RC-3 and Izula, I see the HEST falling somewhere between the two...... of course with my luck, my wife will like it and that will be the last I see of it... :)
 
It's like a WSK, only on a smaller scale. With the bottle opener and the prybar/spike thingie, maybe it's more of an USK (Urban Survival Knife) than a WSK.

I like the size and blade shape. But if the spike on the end is supposed to be the prybar, well, I guess I see it as a little difficult to use considering that the hilt sticks out about as far. Unless one has a wide open area in which to pry, or is prying something flat, I see the rest of the knife getting in the way (such as prying open a window or door).


BUT, since I am a fan of the WSK and other multi-use fixed blade designs, I like it.
 
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Not really sure about the prybar. Have to wear it with a dangler to keep it from puncturing my spare tire. Hmmm...maybe it's time for a diet. :)
 
MrCoffee said:
I think it is going to be my next new RC knife. Interesting blade for sure. I am really impressed with both my RC-3 and Izula, I see the HEST falling somewhere between the two...... of course with my luck, my wife will like it and that will be the last I see of it... :)
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Just get her a pink izula and say "hands off, this one's mine"
 
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