The Differences Between the HEST/F 1.0 and 2.0

September 16, 2015

BLADE PIVOT

The position of the blade pivot was moved.
The position of the touching point between blade and locking bar was moved; In the first run this point was 5.8 mm away from the blade pivot, the second run is 6.7mm. This has reduced the movement; less power from the blade to locking bar.
You can not touch the edge with a finger when the blade is closed. There is more space from the edge to the back of the knife.

LOCKING BAR

The locking bar is longer. The thrust angle was reduced on the frame from 42° to 37.9°; this creates less twisting of the locking bar.

BLADE ANGLE

The angle in the heel of the blade was changed. The old one was 11°, the new one is round.

THUMB STUD

The thumb stud is 14.3 mm away from the blade pivot, the old one was 13.5 mm. This adjustment makes it easier to open the blade.

HANDLE

The bottom of the handle is larger, so no problem with tip of the blade sticking out of handle in a closed position.
There is more space on the G10 handle fora finger to unlock the locking bar.
The new thickness of the G-10 is 4.2 mm, vs. the old one, which was 3.2 mm.

SPACER

The spacer is longer, making a more solid knife.

LINER

The stainless steel liner has been removed.

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