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I am just an ordinary guy who could classify himself as a, "socially awkward practical minimalist" who's detail oriented and interested in EDC gear. Reviews and fun vlog style videos are what you are likely to see.
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For a long time I liked just getting the brightest lights from manufacturers like olight and ace beam etc. After having experienced using them in the real world I’ve found I much prefer using the high quality lights such as surefire, hds, malkoff, elzetta, zebra light etc. They seem to be much more accurate in their output measurements and runtimes and I’ve found their optics to be superb compared to all the basic reflectors that the other brands use. And that’s not even touching on the longevity comparison.
@@mrsteel250 Sweet thanks!
You can use the pull tab to lock it shut so it won’t open accidentally: Maxpedition Cocoon Pouch Security kzread.info9xlCi7ZDEOY?feature=share
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What kind of knife is that? It's beautiful.
It is the Holt Morpheus. Out of the high end machined knives this one was my favorite. Simply stunning!
A bit late to the show but the color combo knocks it out of the park. I regret I don’t have a warrior . Baton4 Baton4 . ❤ and yet both powerful with ou the bulk of a mag light.
Ya I think the WM3 is more useful than the Baton series since they are basically the same size but gives you the tail cap option. The Baton is the light you gift a non-flashlight person.
@@johncaceyI was a flashlight collector of old chemistry then lithium, and custom batteries changed it for me. Luckily I gifted myself the baton4 version not big blinding. Just easy to carry in pocket. Lol
@@martinmiller7623I agree they are both very hard to beat from a practical standpoint.
Been eyeing this light for so long now but never pulled the trigger. I have to agree with you 100% on this one. Low should be closer to 15 lumens with max vision. 5 doesn’t seem to useful, at least not with a floody beam. And I know it’s “Tactical” and all but come on, you’re not doing much with 1800 candela on high. I feel like this should at least come with a lo/hi configuration. And have a LE (Law Enforcement) variant with the hi/lo for those who want it.
Very good points. I would say it still serves a "tactical" role if it's in an indoor room clearing type situation. I think compared to a light with say 100k candela you will find the MV more useful in close quarter situations. Same situation the Tactician was designed for. Outside its very very lacking :)
I got laughed at by friends and family for buying $100 dollar surefire lights in the early/mid 90s. Lights like the 6p and 9P, running Incan lamps at the time and 150 lumens was bright! Lol. LED changed the landscape as we all know now. Ended up getting Malkoff drop ins for those bodies. Got a 9P that runs 2 16500 cells with a Malkoff m61. Making 750 lumens now and runs twice as long as the original Incan.
Thats funny! Ya my first real like I remember was the Surefire G2. I sort of had a soft spot for Surefire probably because of that. Good old 60 lumen light with the incan that got like 60m of run time hahahahaha!
Lockout mode like someone else mentioned. You get into it by pressing the button and holding it for like 4 seconds. Once in lockout mode, if you press the button, the battery indicator will flash red to let you know.
Thank you!
The guy that started keybar is a good dude. From what I understand he had a background in maintenance and wanted to come up with a way to stop the key jingle. Good dude with great customer service.
Agreed!
Ive got the Javelot mini and a spare battery, i simply love it. The only thrower i love.
Ya they are impressive!
Had one but gave it to my mom for her birthday. I really prefer the Warrior X4 if we're talking Olights; 134K vs 99K Candela ain't as much difference as it may sound like, but the spill of twice the lumens is definitely noticable! But that one too is too much of a specialty light for me to carry it around on a daily basis.
I totally agree and actually I was also interested in the X4, funny! If you want an almost perfect defensive light that is easy to cary with a spot on mix of Lumen and Candela check out the Weltool T2 TAC. I may or may not have one and may or may not be doing a video on it eventually…… :)
@@johncacey Oh man, if I buy a single light more for a while then the mrs would throw me into the doghouse! 🤣 Besides, I fell quite hard for Fenix lights, if I was more of a reasonable man with more common sense, the PD36R V2.0 is pretty much the only allround light I would ever need, it's like a pocketable W X4 with the same light profile (albeit weaker of course), love it to bits, so much that I even bought two of the thing, besides the PD40R V3.0 and a PD36R TAC . 🤫
@@WeldingForJesus LOL, I completely understand that but its slightly different :) I don't end up in the doghouse but if buy another light then my better half also gets to buy something fun without feeling bad :) :) I like Fenix lights also but they never quite fit. I was after a purely defensive light when I got the T2 TAC. I wanted an 18650, something with a rear tail cap button that was not shrouded, tail switch must give momentary and constant high/turbo with no mode switching and I wanted a more balanced Lumen/Candela. USB-C would have been nice but it was not a must. I got hooked on "FlashlightCrazy" on youtube and Weltool is a more popular brand where he is. I never really paid them any attention. Fit and finish I would say Weltool and Fenix are on par but of course time will tell. Neither is a Malkoff or HDS in regards to quality but they are nice. I just picked up two of their lights and may or may not have noticed the Raylight LANApple back in stock yesterday hahahahahahaha :) Needless to say my wife will get to go on a shopping spree now also! I hope to do a review soon on the T2. Most of my reviews are more first impressions as I don't wait for months before doing them but still a good way for others to see the lights.
Can it light fire ?
Hahahaha Negative
My wurkkos hd01 can but the lens is plastic so whatever you burn the flame will damage the lens . Do you know of another flashlight that can burn ?
@@DynamicAthleteHubThese lights do get warm, but I don't know of any that will burn a plastic bag for instance with the beam.
Homestead tour please!
Hahahaha at the moment its lots of dirt and tree harvest debris lol. I am still debating on how much personal info I want to show. And just haven't had time to really sit down and think it through yet. But hopefully I can incorporate more of things in this channel. Thank you for the interest!
@@johncacey Yeah I hear ya there. How about a rig tour, bug out bag tour for now?🙂
@@Mil-SpecWatches I am afraid you would be very disappointed with my BOB video as it's almost non existent. I have started down that rabbit trail probably a few times before but never really ended up settling on a good bag and building one out. I do have a sling bag that I will carry when we are out and about, but it has just the very basics inside.
FYI: Battery is not and 18650 but the 21700 :)
Amazon sucks! They always have boring colors.
Can't help there lol.
Yeah, guys always exaggerate. 🤏🏼
I got my stainless steel : stainless steel honeycomb + copper extra dose (makes a huge difference) today...Love it! Better than any spinner
Sweet!
You probably knew what kind of comments would be left on a video like this, good for you making it anyways it’s very respectable. I just got this knife for myself and I like to see the good and bad of anything I purchase and your video served as a great caution to be weary of. Thank you
Thank you! Yes it's a great knife but sometimes the hype is not worth it for everyone. I do hope you enjoy it!
If you want a smell good wallet, look at Popov leather out of Canada! Amazing!
Thank you, I have actually looked at them but I will have to take another look!
Just bought one of these a few days ago, hope I like it!
For a metal wallet its nice.
I got one of these I think I've had for 20+ years and just found it's a good pouch for my newly acquired YHM R9 Suppressor
Nice!
If you like this check out the Lp-5 pen
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G2 gel vs zebra gel?
I'm not sure if I have that ink to do a comparison, but I can tell you that the pilot G2 has become my number one go to. I honestly don't care to look for any other cartridges at this point. It does everything that I want to do and it is super common and easy to find. I would say that the quality and the commonality are what make it my personal favorite.
@johncacey ok then I recommend trying it. Was my favorite for sure. Zebra gel.. cheap enough to try. But thx
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My Nitecore P20Ix has 2 buttons on the cap. One for instant strobe and has 2 modes. tactical which is always on turbo or daily. You can easily use a low output instantly and have access to instant turbo or strobe. THAT! is way much more efficient than this. I dont want to use another hand to turn the cap. I want instant access to all turbo, strobe, or a low output with only one hand. When ever I want every single time. I dont understand how a "tactical light" can be only 250 lumens. I can't really blind anyone.
All valid points and of course not everyone will see it the same. There are lots of great lights that have more features, but HDS does have some things that others might value more.
intellibeam works best for me.
Hi bro, can you make a comparison video between Big Idea Design PHX Pen & Machine Era Stainless Steel Pen.
I don't have one but it looks like it does not take the Pilot G2 ink which is a negative to me. It mentioned Pilot ink but not G2. Could be wrong so verify. Also has more parts and springs. The Machine Era does jot need a spring as its machined perfectly for the G2 in, no spring needed. Just 3 parts: body, cap & in cartridge. :)
I don't know all these things That's why I told you to review and compare these pens, I appreciate your response, it's up to you whether you want to compare it or not.
@@sanidhyashrivastava8020Absolutely, I am only able to review what I purchase at this time, maybe one day I will up my game to sponsors :) Glad it was helpful.
Good review
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what battery does it use bro ? 18350 or cr123
CR123a
I just bought one on Lautie website...they only had one left. They said they were authorized to sell by Mackie
Nice!
@@johncacey bought their Xbone as well..my first two fidgets..I'm new to the hobby..I feel like fidgets are getting popular again
bought some from fidgetthings, and I was playing with them and the little plate and magnet came out! Then another one the same thing happened, and then a third one it started happening. I messaged the fidgethings store and they told me this is never happened but said I could return them. Sure never happened, only to me, sure. lol
Sadly the classic seems to have been discontinue.
Interesting, it shows "notify when available".
940 axis lock all day
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It is special that you claim to do a lot of research into what you are going to buy, but apparently you have skipped all the information that HDS shares on its website. For example, your HDS has 250 REAL lumens, while that Chinese thing has probably never been tested for lumens. Henry Schneiker writes really clearly about this on his site.
Well, actually I know that about HDS, sorry if I led you to believe otherwise. That is one thing that I value in a high end light. Measuring lumen output can be done in a way that exaggerates the numbers to make people think cheaper lights are better. I also never had any issue with HDS only being 250 lumens as it is more than enough for my uses.
😂 holy crap I litteraly just did the same thing last night 😅 and I'm here on KZread trying to figure how to get it out 🤔
Well, I hope this helps!
Thanks man.what a big help.you verified exactly what i was thinking
Glad it helped!
Well, I really like the fit and finish. but I think I will stick with my seven dollar.AliExpress knock off so when I lose it, or someone takes it, I just order another one, but very nice piece!
Trayvax 2.0>Ridge>Geoshit
I would agree with this overall but I had the OG 2.0 and did not care for the odd size and finger groove/screw driver stuff. I like the fact this is just the size of a card.
@@johncacey yeah. I mean it seems more practical than the Ridge with the finger notch to fan them up. I probably would have got the Geogrit had I seen it before I purchased the Ridge.
@@BibleLovingLutheran that is the exact reason I got this over the ridge. This thumb placement makes getting cards out more natural.
I agree, Malkoff is in a class by itself. No comparison.
Yep!
HDS is way too expensive for what it is.
Depends :)
Man, that is a nice collection! I am going to do a video of my flashlight collection in the next two weeks or so. I am surprised no Modlite or Cloud defense, they both have nice options for replacing your Surefire Backup MV. I have the Cloud Defense Mch Micro Hc and the Modlite Multi-Mode Handheld PLHv2-18350. I think you would like those two, check them out.
Thank you! I have looked at both and would go MOD if I wanted a thrower. I am after another Malkoff I think next. How do you like the MOD?
@@johncacey I love the Mod. Very high quality, Mil-Spec level.
@@Mil-SpecWatchessweet thanks!
Which flashlight do you EDC right now?
Currently, it is the Olight Warrior Mini 3. but I have my eye on another Malkoff :)
@@johncacey I just ordered this HDS Tactical you are covering in this video. Just got a Prometheus Alpha last week and that thing is a great light but a bit too big for EDC. I do want the Alpha shorty but they are always sold out.
@@johncacey Which Malkoff are you considering for EDC?
@@Mil-SpecWatchesThe HDS is a great light! I love the tactical layout and it takes regular 123a or rechargeable. Enjoy it!
@@Mil-SpecWatchesI have the MDC AA and have owned the MD2. I want to get the Bodyguard :)
Fenix E18r v2.0
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Fenix E18r v2.0 fenix TK16 v2.0
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The battery life on mine is abhorrent. Constantly dying on me way more than any other light I have used. Also hate it doesnt come with a battery indicator like most modern lights do.
Interesting, that's the first time I've heard someone have battery life issues like that. they are definitely not filled with the more modern conveniences of nowadays lights, but they are still good lights nonetheless.
You might be accidentally turning it on constantly while it’s in your pocket that’s what was happening to me, a z68 tailcap fixed that issue for me
I like the fact it’s all made in the USA
Yep! This is still in my pocket as of today.
@@johncacey money clip or strap?
@@LeonardCooperman I've always done cast straps. The clip adds extra bulk and I don't carry daily use cash. I will fold up a single bill into the size of a credit card and put it in between cards. I don't use so that it's there for emergencies, but not used for any other purpose.
@@johncacey thanks for the reply. I never carry cash either, so the strap would be better I think than a clip that may snag. Slipping a bill between cards is a good idea. Thanks!
@@LeonardCooperman:)
I own one too, and I never use it. It stays in my safe. It just doesn’t do it for me. It doesn’t have a lanyard hold. Feel small and doesn’t feel like it will last the test of time. Completely different shirogorov or Koenig. To me, those are the two top production folders. Thanks for the review I enjoyed
That is very interesting, I have never held the Shirogorov but I had the Koenig. The only real difference between the Koenig and the Holt was size for me. They were both very well-made. I did find the pocket clip on the Koenig to be a little too thin for my liking. I feel like it would easily bend if snagged. But thank you for the comparison.
this is far cleaner without a lanyard hole and considering titanium scaled knives with steel liners have been around ages and they are still going strong should tell you more than a feeling. 🤷♂🤷♂
@@lovescamaros1Yes, it is a very clean, classic and simple design that will remain timeless.
great review...very good explanation. I got the cp3 nano, it's cool but getting used to how small it is. It's cheaper than the regular one, which I might buy.
Cool thanks!
Recently I bought an EDC1-DFT, it's pretty cool at 650 lumens and 95000 candela, rechargeable as well. Still high first, low second, so I always have to point it against my body and switch mode if I wanted low without binding myself. It's a lightsabre!
I have looked at that light. It's like surefire is getting so close to making the ultimate light. It's slightly larger than I prefer but not bad. If they had put the gas pedal tail cap on that light, it might just do it.
Am currently loving the sharpie gel-s pens ❤
Thanks!
It was at least entertaining. ;). I have a few FourSevens from their very early days. I have continued to be a fan boy for years, buying multiple flavors of Preons and Quarks. Just last week I ordered not one but two Beta QRv2 and a shiny, new Beta QRv3 Classic. So, YES, I think I am getting my money's worth. It has been three years. What are your thoughts on this topic today?
Nice, it has been a long time since I had this light but I would say they are quality lights and they are "probably" better than the competition.
@@johncacey I know many people like to trade gear and swap/sell things. I know it but do not understand it, really. I tend to do enough research to satisfy my obsessive quest for quality that once I buy something, unless it turns out to be total junk, I keep it. I see you have a collection update video, so safe to assume you are still into light gear. Good. ;) Have you noticed that 4/7 - Prometheus has a 30% sale right now? That includes one of my most favorite lights ever, the Mini Turbo MKIII. It throughs a great, tight, very bright spot way down range.
@@GenjokoanWell I am also one of those that has to research things overkill before I buy. But, I fund my hobby with the hobby. Not in a position to blow money on hobbies so this is none way I get new gear. Also, I am obsessed with keeping only what I use or has sentimental value. So, some things get moved because at the time I think something is just not a fit anymore. I am still very much into lights. Was looking at some new SF lately. I am a big SF fan. I need to do another Vid on all this lol
Lockout mode
Thank you, very good idea. I will have to look into that. My only question around that would be. I had it in my hand, so I'm not sure if I would have accidentally got it in lockout mode.