I got the HEST when ESEE was still RAT and they worked with DPX until they went their own ways. RAT is etched on the handle pry bar.
It's a good rugged utility knife. My idea on the "little pointy thing" was that it would encourage me to use that instead of the knife point for prying or digging into something. I have a great collection of knives with broken tips.
For you beer bottle drinkers the opener comes in handy also.![]()