RAT HEST Purchase

K_Domain7 · Mar 3, 2010

Just got my first RAT or ESEE in the mail today. Got myself a HEST!

I have to say, I am very happy with this knife so far, and I can't wait to put it through some hard use!
BTW, how does the length of the HEST compaire to that of the Izula? I originally thought of using the HEST as an EDC, but for a supermarket run it might be just a little too cumbersome.

Dizwolf · Mar 3, 2010

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4380638244_95176d246d_b.jpg

full lineup shot, only one I had both in. Izula is very easy to carry in a front or back pocket.

Mistwalker · Mar 3, 2010

Dizwolf said:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4380638244_95176d246d_b.jpg

full lineup shot, only one I had both in. Izula is very easy to carry in a front or back pocket.

Nice line up!

The more I see the RC-5 the more I like it. I'm eventually gonna have to get one.

As for the original question, I love my HESTs and carry one often, but more and more here lately my Izula is getting pocket duty.

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Danito · Mar 3, 2010

Dizwolf said:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4380638244_95176d246d_b.jpg

full lineup shot, only one I had both in. Izula is very easy to carry in a front or back pocket.

Dizwolf, nice pic (you lucky bugger to own all of them!!), and I notice you swapped the handles between your RC-5 and one of the RC-6's. I never knew they were compatible. Can I ask why you wanted the 5 handles on the 6?

mjc7 · Mar 3, 2010

K_Domain7 said:
Just got my first RAT or ESEE in the mail today. Got myself a HEST!

I have to say, I am very happy with this knife so far, and I can't wait to put it through some hard use!
BTW, how does the length of the HEST compaire to that of the Izula? I originally thought of using the HEST as an EDC, but for a supermarket run it might be just a little too cumbersome.

I find the Izula is a little more appropriate for EDC becuase of its smaller size. I love them both but it is so easy to slip the Izula in a pocket. Not that the H.E.S.T is big and it is a great knife. Enjoy your purchase. I can see you will have a Izula soon, welcome to the RAT/ESEE addiction. If the picutre of the entire RAT/ESEE family made you go for your credit card, you are hooked.

Dizwolf · Mar 3, 2010

In random order: the izula is just great to edc

having the whole lineup rocks. Lots and lots of overtime.

I wanted the linen scales on the rc5 actually. Was looking to match the whole line. It's not a perfect fit, but close enough. ( we're talking thosands of inches) I'll probably swap back, the linen is too pretty for this bruiser.

Mist- the rc5 rocks house. You'll love it

Parker · Mar 3, 2010

I have no idea why this would be overly large or difficult for a daily carry. An RC3 is a very easy carry and it is a larger knife. I'll bet if you just carry the HEST daily, you'll forget it is there when not using it, and will make the daily use very simple and discreet.

ckdat · Mar 3, 2010

Funny, I just got my first RAT knife today too, and it's also a H.E.S.T.
Such a nice blade, only problem is now i have my eye on all the other RATs.