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Even after loosening the pivot adjustment and working it with Break-free, the HEST folder is a two-hand opener.

Wow. I usually agree with your opinions, but I got to disagree this time. I find the build/finish of the HEST/F on par with my ZT 0300ST. I agree it was a little difficult adjusting to the opening of it, but it didn't take long to learn the technique. It obviously isn't as fast as an assisted opener with one hand, however, it is faster than my switch blade Benchmade when considering the time it takes from reaching to my pocket to being open and locked in my hand ready to cut. (See video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29w5dRtFGG0

Excuse the quality, I shot this with my issued cell phone under poor lighting.

You can see when I am closing it the blade holds its place, so it isn't crazy lose or anything. I haven't adjusted the pivot one bit. Taking it out of the pocket and then opening it is as fast as my ZT. Drawing it out of the pocket and making it catch the bottle opener on the lip of my pants is as fast as anything I have seen.

Last edited by JarheadJournalist; 02/23/11 06:00 PM.