Skull-less H.E.S.T. ?

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So maybe this is blasphemy on this forum but what the heck.

I have 3 ESEE knives and want a HEST next. Not particularly fond of the skull on the handle though. It is, after all, a Survival Tool so I'd expect a skull...generally symbolic of death...well, you see where I am going. I wouldn't let it stop me from getting one...don't get me wrong there.

So, does the skull come off? Is it burned in? Painted on? Removable with a product that won't hurt the Micarta? Elbow grease and a brush?

Please advise if you're a mind too. Thanks.

QB
 
Traditionaly the skull means "this is what happens if you don't train well and learn it", ie, death. Someone said well it should be something looking over you so the logo should be an angel. To which Jeff replied if you are seeing an angel then you f**ked up. So we stick with the traditional skull as is used a lot in military circles to signify death for those that don't do well. -Mike Perrin

If you don't like it, burn over it with a hot coat hanger, etc.
 
So I did blaspheme! Darn it. That's OK. I don't hate the skull. In fact, I wouldn't want to mess up the look with something ugly like a hot coat hanger:eek: Just wonderin'
 
Yeah once you know the reason for something weird, it becomes less weird. A little cool even.:D
 
I could get away with the ESEE logo easier than the "Mr. DP" skull logo on the hest which is one of the reasons why I ordered a sterile hest/f.

Don't have any issue with the logo it's just that I'm in a lot of environments where certain things people see on me can make a difference in how effectively I can communicate with them. I really appreciate that they are offering the sterile version in the limited run. Whether you believe a skull logo should matter with people or not it can and since the HEST is all about surviving in a "hostile environment" I think the sterile version makes perfect sense ;)
 
Yeh...I like the various skull logos used by RAT and RYP, and I dig the reasoning behind them. Heck I wear my RAT dog tags sometimes. :rolleyes:

But then I picture myself trying to explain to some grumpy cop why the beefy knife with the skulls on it is not a weapon...

That's one of the reasons I blued the laser engraving on my RatPack-3, the logo's still there, just a little more subdued.
 
Joben said:
But then I picture myself trying to explain to some grumpy cop why the beefy knife with the skulls on it is not a weapon...
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i'm not familiar with your state law, but in my state i don't have to 'splain "weapons"...

however, even with a CCW permit so i can carry a Glock 19 concealed, i can't carry a blade over 3" concealed. soo the 4" ZT 0200 in my pocket is fine as long as the pocket clip is visible.

buut, even a 1/4" blade can produce a lethal cut.
 
I also like the skullhatglasses. To each their own...in their own environment. I understand.
 
I'm a fan...got mine with the logos.

if I was still in, I wouldn't put it past me to get Mr. DP as a tat if my unit had adopted it. :cool:
 
hell i would get the dp logo tat if i could get a free knife or two.....
think i have heard of a silencer company doing a can give away for getting ink.

but if you dont like it just sand it off. take the scales down equally.
 
There are people here who have gotten Rat Cutlery tats, not sure if they got anything for it or not..... Go ahead you never know, RYP might reward you....
 
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With use, the Micarta on my HEST has darkened quite a bit, thus making Mr. DP appear more subdued than when it was new. But I would miss the little fella if he wasnt there.

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Or you just make your self a set of scales...then problem solved and you have a one of a kind personalized knife.
 
You caould always burn/scrape it off, but after lots of use the handles on mine got really dark and the skull isn't as noticable as it was when the knife was new.

I'm not a fan of "skulls" either, but the Mr.DP and even the ESEE skull aren't the corny "evil" looking skulls with fangs, horns or glowing eyes..
 
AH Mr DP. A few things to consider. Mr DP has been in at least 36 wars since the early 90's worn, used, carried by a bewildering away of soldiers, rebels, insurgents, SF, contractors, NGOs, mercenaries without regard to cause or fashion. The SPLA commanders used to wear Mr DP T-shirts into battle, australian journalists were baffled by large laughing skulls in the mist of Bougainville, it is the mascot of a well known ODA and can be found plastered on the walls in a bewildering number of bars and basements.

Yes you can scrape it off but unlike those other skulls and faux adornments. Mr DP has survived more than most. And he is laughing at death.

DPx
 
RYP said:
AH Mr DP. ... it is the mascot of a well known ODA and can be found plastered on the walls in a bewildering number of bars and basements.
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now, i'm familiar with OODA, but not ODA, so i did some searching in my bowl of alphabet soup. one likely candidate, plus a few possibles.

Official Development Assistance
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Overseas Development Assistance (Philippines)
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
Overseas Development Administration (United Kingdom)
Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Orphan Drug Act
Operational Detachment A (Special Forces A Team)
Operating Department Assistant (UK)
Office of Disaster Assistance (US Small Business Administration)
Obcanska Demokraticka Aliance (Civic Democratic Alliance; Czech Republic)
Office of the Deputy Administrator
Organizational Designation Authorization
Other Defense Agency
Organization for Deomcratic Action
Occupational Driver Appraisals (UK)
Own-ship Display Assistant
Orinda Fire Station (California)
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