My first *REAL* knife.

[misconfig]

Rat Cutlery H.E.S.T

Bought it from Knife Lady for a great price, brand new - this thing is so sharp it shaves the hair right off of my face.

 

[MinuteMan47]

In my best Crocodile Dundee voice..."Now, that's a knife"

 

[tyler34]

I'll be honest I'm not a fan of that knife in the least. taking a big chunk out the spine of the blade is just stupid IMO and hurts the strength overall. there is a reason you don't see other knives doing that. but I also understand robert young pelton is not a knife designer in any sense of the word. I'm glad your happy though.

 

[misconfig]

I'll be honest I'm not a fan of that knife in the least. taking a big chunk out the spine of the blade is just stupid IMO and hurts the strength overall. there is a reason you don't see other knives doing that. but I also understand robert young pelton is not a knife designer in any sense of the word. I'm glad your happy though.

Yea I tend to agree, but this knife is 3 times as thick as the Izula, so IMO this think can handle the chunk being taken out for the bottle opener.

This knife is nice, weather you like all the goodies wrapped around it or not, it's well balanced, made from 1095 carbon steel and sharp as a razer, it sure fits my Camping // hunting needs.

Hey we're all different and I surely value your opinion!

 

[Knife Lady]

Thank you Nate for supporting my small business. You were very prompt and very nice to do business with. If I can help you in the future please just give me a call. BTW keep my number on file. lol Personally I like the HEST, but I like all of the ESEE's . I think for the money they are a great knife and the warranty is the best. I have never had any complaints on any RAT or ESEE knife I have sold. Not one. You got a great knife and make sure you use it. See you at the Indy 1500 in Aug.

Thanks again,
Sheila

 

[Colt556]

I want one! I need to send my Gerber back and see what they do to it 1st.

 

[darinb]

Nice. I like it and have considered one of those. ESEE makes good knives and if it fits your needs good for you. Congrats.

 

[NosmoKing]

Ah yes, I remember my first *REAL* knife well. A Mad Dog ATAK. Wasn't particularly cheap, but was well worth it. Have added a few other Mad Dog's since then.

Nosmo

 

[grunt soldier]

i love esee's to say the least lol. they are a awesome bunch of knife makers. i don't knwo what i would do with out my izula.

 

[misconfig]

Ah yes, I remember my first *REAL* knife well. A Mad Dog ATAK. Wasn't particularly cheap, but was well worth it. Have added a few other Mad Dog's since then.

Nosmo

Wow, you have some REAL mad dog knives?

I'd LOVE to just hold one, those things are ay out of my price range - for the price of some of those beauties you could buy a nice AR.

By the way, there is a book by Neil Straussman called "Emergency this book will save your life" it features Mad Dog.

 

[HICKMAN]

Nice pickup, the HEST is pretty sweet.

I love my RC-5, RC-3 and Izula's.

 

[451_Detonics]

Not sure how I feel about the bottle opener cut, not something I would ask for on a custom. RAT knives do have a good rep despite being a bit pricy, and those who own one always seem to buy a second, or third, or fourth...you get the idea. The HEST looks like a good general use size and should make for a good camp and general usage knife. The point on the tang I am not too sure of, looks like it has the potential to catch the arm when walking.

Now we need action pics.

 

[LotsofGlocks]

Congrats on the new knife! I wanted one when I was talking to Knife Lady just didnt fit my hand right with that small hook at the end!!

 

[tradertator]

I've had one of these for quite some time. I definitely think the blade has enough "heft" (is that the right word?) for the cut on the back. It's one of my favorites to pack on my belt when I'm fishing / canoeing because the bottle opener is super handy.

The one drawback for me is the prybar on the bottom, because a fore mentioned, if you have big paws, the grip is a little tight.

All things considered, I think its a great knife.

 

[tradertator]

Also, the jump proof sheath will bolt on to the HEST holster, for a more secure fit.
ESEE Knives

 

[misconfig]

Not sure how I feel about the bottle opener cut, not something I would ask for on a custom. RAT knives do have a good rep despite being a bit pricy, and those who own one always seem to buy a second, or third, or fourth...you get the idea. The HEST looks like a good general use size and should make for a good camp and general usage knife. The point on the tang I am not too sure of, looks like it has the potential to catch the arm when walking.

Now we need action pics.

The hook on the end if a pry bar, it's a pretty cool knife - opened a few beers and cut some stuff open with it so far.

 

[ZgGlock88]

i remember my first real knife it was also and ESEE they were of course RAT at the time it was the RC-3MIL