DPx Gear Celebrates Its American Manufacturers
Made in America is an important part of DPx Gear's product line.
When the DPx HEST Original came out in 2008, it had to be three things:
- Made in the USA
- High quality but still affordable
- Backed by a lifetime warranty
We choose to make more of our products in the states to support US labor and the amazing talented manufacturers that share similar passions in their business operations.
DPx Gear's American Manufacturers
DPx Gear Expands Its “Made In America” EDC Folder Line Including Its First Flipper
The Story of DPx Gear's Hostile Environment Survival Tools
After ten years, the simple fixed blade design of the HEST Original is still just as affordable and tough.
Just like its older fixed blade brother, the HEST/F is eight years into its lifespan as a hard use tool at an affordable price.
DPx Gear. Made in America
Atlanta, GA – June 2nd, 2017 – San Diego, California based DPx Gear® is unveiling its newest product at the 2017 BLADE showin Atlanta, Georgia. The first all titanium production run of their 100% U.S.A. sourced and manufactured folding knife. The DPx Gear HEST/F (Hostile Environment Survival Tool/Folding) Urban takes all the beefiness and durability of the HEST family of knives and delivers it in...
The DPx HEST/F Milspec - Made for Tough Customers
The Milspec version of the DPx HEST/F folder, known as the quiet professional, features a number of little known features developed in the field.
Fans of DPx Gear will know that Founder and Designer Robert Young Pelton spends a significant amount of time immersed in front-line combat areas with special operations troops. Part of his goal is to see how his knives are used and how to improve them...
The DPx HEST/F Urban Rave Reviews are Rolling in
The DPx HEST/F Urban Kickstarter editions started shipping to their eager owners on May 18th and the rave reviews are pouring in. Below is some feedback we've received so far. Do you own the DPx HEST/F Urban? What do you think? Let us know!
For the last 6 months I have been waiting for this knife. As I was opening the box, all I was hoping for is that this knife would be close to the quality...
DPx Gear Announces Its Unique Camp and Survival Knife, the DPx HEFT 12 CHOP (Hostile Environment Field Tool), Available for Pre-Order this Saturday
San Diego, CA – April 1, 2016 – A limited edition, first run of the DPx HEFT 12 CHOP, DPx Gear’s first bush knife designed by founder, Robert Young Pelton, will be available for pre-order at 9:00 AM, PST, on Saturday, April 2nd exclusively on the DPx Gear website (http://www.dpxgear.com/chop). There will be 200 units in the first run and each knife will be numbered and include a certificate of...
Breach Bang Clear Shares Their Thoughts on the DPx HEST/F Urban
Popular blog Breach Bang Clear had a chance to check out the DPx HEST/F Urban and provided their thoughts in their recent article, "A Knife for Dangerous Places: DPx HEST/F Urban". Their review style intermixes facts with hilarious GIFs and asides and makes a great read.
DPx HEST/F Shred Featured in RECOIL Magazine Issue 21
The latest issue of Recoil Magazine included an article on carbon fiber knives and they bragged that "the DPx HEST/F Shred has the most unique integration of carbon fiber into its design in comparison to the rest of the lineup." We agree.
Featured DPx Gear User: Officer Schaufler from Scranton, PA
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FEATURED DPX GEAR USER: OFFICER DAN SCHAUFLER- SCRANTON, PA.
Patrolling the streets of North East Pennsylvania requires elite skill, knowledge and tools up for the challenge. Officer Daniel Schaufler carries a DPx HEST/F knife on the job because he can depend on it in the field. "I am a proponent of carrying a knife you can depend your life on. Yours are one of them," Dan says of DPx Gear knives. In July of 2015, the dangers of his job hit very close to home when Schaufler's comrade, John Wilding, was injured on duty and later died as a result. He left behind a young wife and children. In order to raise money for John's family, a fundraiser called Wilding's Watch was created and a DPx HEAT/F Shred was auctioned off. 100% off the proceeds of the knife were donated by Schaufler to support Wilding's family. |
Dan's HEST/F 2.0 pictured inside his patrol car.
The Differences Between the HEST/F 1.0 and 2.0
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.
Mötley Crüe's Bassist, Nikki Sixx, Shows Off DPx Knife on Tour
DPx Gear's inner 1980s hair band groupie was thrilled to be contacted by Mötley Crüe's production team to acquire some DPx knives for bassist and knife fan, Nikki Sixx. He made some great purchases and has been showing off his DPx HEST Original Fire 550 Paracord-wrapped blade via his Instagram account, @nikkisixxpixx. The Crüe is currently on their final worldwide tour. No word yet as to whether or not the DPx crew will get any backstage passes when they roll through San Diego this December.
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