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Seeing as how I am first on the pass around list, I decided to start a new thread for the H.E.S.T reviews.
First of all, I would like to thank Derrick and knivesshipfree.com for donating the H.E.S.T that is being used for this pass around. It goes without saying that this would not be possible without his generosity.
Second, I would like to thank the moderators for all the hard work and patience that makes the RAT cutlery forum a success.
Now on to the review........The first thing I noticed was how great the knife felt in my hand, it is the perfect size and weight for a survival / EDC knife.
Next, I decided to use it for a few basic tasks, like cutting some small pieces of wood, shaving some tinder for a fire, cutting a soda can in half, and popping a cold beer ( it was pretty hot today).
After all that work, there were only a few surface scratches on the blade, nothing major.
I then gave it a quick touch up on the sharpening stone, and a light coat of oil.
Next is a picture of the H.E.S.T. wrapped in paracord hanging with my Izula, then a couple of pics of a fishing kit and waterproof matches hidden in the compartment between the scales. Everything fit well, and added next to no weight to the knife.
I also made a camo paracord lanyard for the H.E.S.T, it has a pewter skull on top with 2 washers and a black bead, it looks like the skull is wearing a top hat. But the washers and bead have an actual function, the washers are used for removing the scales when no other tool is available, and the bead keeps the washers from bouncing around. ( the top hat thing is just a cool side effect)
I have passed the H.E.S.T on to the next person on the list (Libertas), and will be including the lanyard I made as a gift to the lucky person who ends up owning the knife.
Well, that was about all I had time for, the days just flew by.
I will finish this review by saying the H.E.S.T is a compact, well balanced work of art. It is the epitome of form and function, and I truly believe that every person should own one.
Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this pass around.
Jetblack
First of all, I would like to thank Derrick and knivesshipfree.com for donating the H.E.S.T that is being used for this pass around. It goes without saying that this would not be possible without his generosity.
Second, I would like to thank the moderators for all the hard work and patience that makes the RAT cutlery forum a success.
Now on to the review........The first thing I noticed was how great the knife felt in my hand, it is the perfect size and weight for a survival / EDC knife.
Next, I decided to use it for a few basic tasks, like cutting some small pieces of wood, shaving some tinder for a fire, cutting a soda can in half, and popping a cold beer ( it was pretty hot today).
After all that work, there were only a few surface scratches on the blade, nothing major.
I then gave it a quick touch up on the sharpening stone, and a light coat of oil.
Next is a picture of the H.E.S.T. wrapped in paracord hanging with my Izula, then a couple of pics of a fishing kit and waterproof matches hidden in the compartment between the scales. Everything fit well, and added next to no weight to the knife.
I also made a camo paracord lanyard for the H.E.S.T, it has a pewter skull on top with 2 washers and a black bead, it looks like the skull is wearing a top hat. But the washers and bead have an actual function, the washers are used for removing the scales when no other tool is available, and the bead keeps the washers from bouncing around. ( the top hat thing is just a cool side effect)
I have passed the H.E.S.T on to the next person on the list (Libertas), and will be including the lanyard I made as a gift to the lucky person who ends up owning the knife.
Well, that was about all I had time for, the days just flew by.
I will finish this review by saying the H.E.S.T is a compact, well balanced work of art. It is the epitome of form and function, and I truly believe that every person should own one.
Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this pass around.
Jetblack
