Hex editor

["dallas jordan" <dallas.jordan () gmail com>]

Hi all,

I would like to start trying to do some reverse engineering of
malware, just for learning purposes and I'd like to get some opinions
on a good hex editor.  Preferably freeware and beginner friendly, if
there is such.  I have looked at a couple, but wasn't sure if one was
much better than another.  I wanted to get some more experienced
user's thoughts.  Anyone have any suggestions?  Thanks.