DPX HEST 2.0: "Extreme Use?!" by Nutnfancy

Published on May 9, 2012
Duration: 29:57

The DPX HEST 2.0 folding knife, designed by Robert Young Pelton and manufactured in Italy, features D2 steel and a titanium frame lock. While marketed for extreme survival use, testing revealed the titanium lock bar deformed under light batoning, causing significant blade play. The reviewer suggests it's better suited as a high-quality tactical folder or EDC for those preferring robust designs, rather than a true survival tool.

Quick Summary

The DPX HEST 2.0, featuring D2 steel and a titanium frame lock, failed its 'extreme use' batoning test when the lock bar deformed, causing blade play. While suitable as a tactical EDC, it falls short of survival tool marketing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: DPX HEST 2.0 Overview
  2. 03:15Marketing Claims vs. Reality (POU)
  3. 08:21Technical Specs: D2 Steel, Titanium Lock, RotoBlock
  4. 15:43Construction & Ergonomics: Lock Bar, Glass Breaker
  5. 18:26Extreme Use Test & Failure Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the DPX HEST 2.0 knife?

The DPX HEST 2.0 features a 3.67-inch D2 tool steel blade with a phosphate coating, a titanium frame lock with a RotoBlock mechanism, G10 handle scales, a glass breaker tip, and wire stripping notches. It weighs 5.0 oz.

Did the DPX HEST 2.0 pass the 'extreme use' testing?

No, the DPX HEST 2.0 failed during a light batoning test. The titanium locking bar deformed, resulting in significant blade play and 'lock rock,' indicating it did not meet its 'extreme use' marketing claims.

What is the primary criticism of the DPX HEST 2.0's design for survival?

The reviewer argues that a small folding knife, even a robust one like the HEST 2.0, is inherently limited for true survival tasks such as batoning wood compared to dedicated fixed-blade knives.

What potential long-term issue was identified with the HEST 2.0's lock?

The knife uses a titanium locking bar without a stainless steel insert. This is noted as a potential concern for long-term wear, especially given the failure observed during stress testing.

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