Who else is REALLY excited about the HEST Folder?

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Nikkogi

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I am not much into folders, but, I can't wait to get my hands on the HEST folder! It is made out of premium materials, has an amazing deep riding pocket clip, and it should cost less then half of what a Strider would! I can see one of these being in my pocket for the rest of my life!
 
i carry me fixed blade hest daily but think ill end up putting it on my pack when this folder comes out.
 
I'm gonna get one - on a list already.
carry the HEST daily, this folder should be very nice.
It will replace the Spyderco Military I have in my pack.
 
cant wait, i love my HEST fixed blades and this should be even better for EDC

the price is right as well
 
I'm waiting for it too!

I've got a HEST fixed-blade, but this would likely replace my izzy as my EDC.
 
If by "HEST" you mean "Izula" then yes. :D

In all seriousness, the HEST folder looks awesome, but I generally stick to smaller EDC folders. I think Jeff and crew have really nailed this HEST folder project. Looks amazing.
 
I can't wait...I'm hoping to get a matching number for my fixed HEST, and maybe I'll even order a second as well. I'm actually looking more forward to the HEST folder than anything else this year.
 
Lookin forward to getting my first ESEE, and my first decent folder. Put me down for 2!
 
I'm excited about it, but for now I'm waiting to see the price and the weight of it
 
very eagerly anticipating the release of this beauty, i have looked at the pics about 100 times already
 
That's the only thing I am concerned about is weight. Ideally, I'd like it to be under 5 ounces but I doubt it considering the thick blade and titanium slab.
 
Let me just say that this is my first post on the forum, although I have been reading (or "lurking" depending on your vernacular) BladeForums for several years now.

I just wanted to drop my two cents regarding the new H•E•S•T/F.

Not that Jeff or RYP really care what my opinion is, but I think the knife looks amazing: The design looks practical and robust and the materials are outstanding (for the record I love the bottle opener); just what I would expect from ESEE/DPX. My only critique would be that the blade is constructed outside the US with foreign steel. Granted, from the research I have done, LionSteel definitely puts out great, award-winning products and the Germans have a history of producing great steel. I have no doubts that Jeff and RYP chose the specific manufactures based on their abilities to produce a high quality product.

Nevertheless, with the loss of so many jobs, especially manufacturing jobs, in our country over the last 20 years, I believe that it is imperative to support domestic industry and production. Unemployment in certain areas of Michigan and Ohio run in excess of 15%. I do my best to support companies that demonstrate a commitment to manufacturing and employment here in the US. This is why I support companies like BHK, GEC, Queen, and ESEE when expanding my knife collection.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my RC/ESEE knives over the years. I own an old Ontario RAT-3, an RC-4 from one of the first batches when the knife was released, a newer DT RC-4, several Izulas, the H•E•S•T, and a few AH-1s and firekit just for fun. These knives have not let me down and are tough as nails. I never tire of seeing the "USA" on these blades after putting them through a day of hard work. I just think it will seem a bit strange to see "ITALY" on an ESEE blade.

I equate this to automotive tools, where production has slowly but steadily moved overseas. Even Snap-on has stopped stamping "USA" into their new ratchets, probably in preparation for moving this production overseas. There are fewer and fewer American manufacturing companies around, and I do my damnedest to support those that are still here.

All this being said, I plan on investing in the H•E•S•T/F this winter because I know that ESEE/DPX produce practical, hardworking, no-bullshit products. I would just hope that as ESEE grows, outsourcing major production will be the exception rather than the rule.
 
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