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“EDC” culture is getting ridiculous. What happened to having a pocket folder a lighter and a phone? Who has enough pocket space for half this shit anyways.😂

It’s definitely something that you have to really invest into and know you’re going to receive great value from. I see it as a huge space saver and practical functionality to my Loadout. A spotlight, floodlight, power bank (that has removable batteries by the way) and a nice little side light that I can use for utility such as signaling. All of those functions in one light are what sells it to me. If you were to buy all of these things individually then you are spending about the same amount, maybe more. They technically and R&D that Loop Gear has invested into their revolutionary products justifies the cost in my perspective. Also, the Loop Gear SK-03 was much more expensive at launch than it is now. I never see myself paying sticker price for gear. There’s usually ways to get things for a lower cost.

@@mechadoniaI will say, this isn’t a light I’d carry in my pockets everyday. Great to keep in a pouch/backpack. Although I do carry this everyday at work in my 5.11 stryke pants and have no issue with it

@@LoadoutEDC Well i guess i am being harsh here and looking only from my perspective. I would give out 500+ dollaridoos for a new GPU without much thought, and some people would buy collector coins for even more, so why not a flashlight. As long as everyone is having fun.

@ You nailed it! It’s all about perspective. Some things are worth it to some people, and not to others. There are many things that I am unwilling to dish the money out for, and others that I can totally justify it!

I agree, when I first started watching videos on flashlights I was very interested in candela and color temperature. Although I found myself doing that research myself while watching people’s personal thoughts on the light that the website description didn’t cover. Definitely something I’ll take into consideration when producing content. Thanks for the recommendation! 🤙

They do give it out, I reviewed this light ages ago, but Loop-Gear won't let me publish it for some reason

Thank you very much! I really enjoy your content. I recently received a product from Atwood Rope MFG! I’m really excited to check that out and create some content around it!

To be fair, I have a Nitecore EDC27 that claims 3000 Lumens on turbo. I will say the IF23 is just about the same brightness as the EDC27 on turbo. I would say its in the 3000-4000 lumen range. It may not be quite 4000 but it is bright! Plus, it holds its brightness unlike the EDC27 that can only burst 3000 for a couple of seconds. That's a win for the IF23 in my books...

I didnt know the IF23 Pro was even a thing! I only have the 23 and 24. Now I may have to compare the 23/24 Pros!

Never underestimate! That’s why I call it a monster 😉

Farthest thrower of my flashlight collection!

Thank you! 🤙

@@bhudson4739 How did it snap? Under rough use I’d believe that it might not hold up. Under normal uses for a knife, I’ve had no issues. I use tools for what they are intended for with some exceptions. Never would I put so much strain on a knife that it should snap

@LoadoutEDC i went back to check. LOL the guy was battonig wood. 😆 so not regular use. For regular I'm sure it's fine.

@@bhudson4739 Hahaha gotta love it!

@LoadoutEDC I actually took a chance on a $5 ozark tonight. It's got a crossbar lock and white handle. Black coated blade. It seems pretty sweet but the blade info says "stainless steel" so prob 3cr8mov or some other iffy metal. 😆 it's mostly a fidget toy at 5 bucks.. i don't expect much.

Continuity Issue: Gotta catch that open blade 😁

as a guy from a small town i can say for sure that NO, small town Walmarts do not have this knife...

@@randomcuriosities8441 It’s pretty surprising how great it is out of the box! Very sharp too!

@@Djinsoul See I used to be the same way. I actually was against using anything MagSafe since it first became a thing. I wireless charge at work and home desk and on my nightstand. But what I came to realize is that is the joy of MagSafe. You can hot swap different accessories quickly and easily. I have a MagSafe wallet and a MagSafe light. While one is on my phone, the other is in my weak side pocket (which used to be my wallet pocket). When it comes to charging, just pop what ever you have on your phone off and set it on the desk. Better yet, your MagSafe accessories are metallic. So sometimes I’ll even put it on a magnetic surface while my phone is charging and I can use that as a makeshift desk lamp. The possibilities are endless!

@@LoadoutEDC makes sense. Im also looking at the ewaste angle on this product. I normally repair almost everything and also buy stuff that can be used for a long time and given that the battery cant be swapped, given its a chinese product, if it ever dies, it will just be a paperweight,, lol. But it's been in my cart for a long time now and I extensively use everything magsafe on my s23 with a pitaka case, i think I'll pull the plug. Never used a wuben product so dont know their durability but will test and see how it goes. Thanks for helping me make a purchase decision.

@@PoetFisherman Ha! You could say so! Although I had a definite slip up there 😂

It definitely is similar to the ThruNite Catapult Mini 2. Although I have owned both ThruNite and Speras and Speras holds higher standards to their quality at the same price. The M4 also has much farther throw and brighter output. I cant speak on the spread of the beam. Speras has a great tight beam spread with only enough spill to help with situational awareness without taking away from the subject that you are pointing at. Thanks for the comment! 🤙

@@AViewThroughLensLens I have seen them for $10.28. Where are you seeing $13.96?

@@LoadoutEDC they were on the Walmart website. I bought a few of them from the website, and most recently ordered two. One arrived, the other was canceled. When I tried to order, again, the price had gone up to $13.96, and they were (and, still are) out of stock. I just looked, and am not able to find them on the site, now.

@@AViewThroughLensLens This is madness! Haha I cant believe that they are still getting this much attention. I figured the craze would've died off by now and we would start seeing them sitting on shelves. Unfortunately they will probably continue to go up in price before we start seeing them sitting on shelves and showing in stock on their website...

Yes they are up now $14.36 on website as of 10/30

@@RaulitoElLobito That’s another great option! Having everything I need for the day, while making it ride ready, and water resistant is key! Thanks for the comment! 🤙

@@ThueyOutdoors That’s awesome! Glad they are put to great use! My girlfriend uses one of mine all the time. She said it’s her favorite knife because it’s easy to open and slices very well. I have another one in a prep box. If I can get my hands on a couple more that would be great!

So sorry to let you down! This sling is great to bring to Disney though!

So you are the reason that I can’t get any!

I agree with all of this.

I didn’t even think about the straw thing. Because Disney uses the paper ones don’t they? I don’t mind the bio degradable straws, but the paper ones are horrible! Great points you have there! Definitely something to add that won’t take up much space at all!

I already have one in the works! That video will be dropping early November! Stay tuned. I have GREAT things to say about the SK05. Definitely my favorite flashlight by far. It fits in the hand very well, extremely bright and versatile. Having it as a portable charger is just a bonus.

I only spoke the truth 😉Everything I said in the title and thumbnail is what you get in the video

I get my 5’s and S’s confused… 😅😂

Maybe their new batches are lesser quality. The original knife I picked up is much sharper than many more expensive knives that I own. I just bought another one, I’ll have to compare

You got the only dull knife they ever made.

Awesome! I’m glad this was helpful! I have plans for an emergency car kit. I’m looking forward to that one. As much as the aesthetically pleasing pouches and gear looks cool, I need my stuff to be practical. If it’s not going to be practical, it’s not making the cut. Thanks for the comment 🤙

I appreciate you… 🙄😂

I have been checking online at my local store. It always shows out of stock. There was one time that I actually went to the store and there happened to be one in stock. I got lucky! Although I haven’t seen any since

@@leaguefixesyourmatches8259 You all took what I said so literally 😂

Exactly! Great knives, but I’d rather buy 18 of these!

Thanks for the comment! I checked out that work sharp sharpener and I can totally see where you’re coming from. Something I should consider. So far with the knives I have tested, this Lansky Sharpener does alright, but I could see it running into issues with different blades and tougher material

People aren’t buying them to keep, they are buying them by 5 and 10 to try to double or triple their money on places like eBay, etc. and you are correct it’s not right.

​​@@kevinwine1985you're dumb I bought 2 because I had one fail. I still use mine occasionally.

Benchmade is overpriced should've gotten a good kizer.

Thank you very much!

I have done freehand with kitchen knives and definitely have some practice to do. I feel like i can do a decent job but don’t feel very confident. I have a Worksharp field sharpener as well, but even that is slightly freehand with a bit of a guide. The pull through sharpeners are at least good to start off if you don’t feel comfortable with anything else. More of a better than nothing in my opinion

​@LoadoutEDC nah, I think that leads to complacency with a bad edge. A good edge needs the micro teeth that form from your stroking angle, pull-through knife sharpeners rip off all those teeth. A pull through can make a blade cut, it won't make a blade slice.

Just a few miles 😜

These things are sharp too!

Was it an auction? Thats crazy!

What color? That seems to be the way to go. Custom $10 knife 😎

@@LoadoutEDC I did mine in purple. Just make sure whatever color you do it’s darker than the orange.

@@Tacodog660How did you dye it? Rit fabric dye?

@@StayHomeEatGreat yeah. I just boiled some water and added the dye to it and held the knife in the cup. Checked it about every 30 seconds to see how dark it was. When i liked it I washed and dried it. Then oiled it

@@MrCrossj There are so many mixed reviews but it’s been great to me. Sharp out of the box and $10.

Yes buy 10 dollars knives made by exploited workers

For sure, although Knipex pliers are surprisingly useful out in the field. Having a pair in your pocket can be very practical and take up such little pocket space. The upfront cost is a little much. But there aren’t really cheaper alternatives out there

@@AriePharmD I was going to get some as stocking stuffers if they came back in stock. I still love and use the one I have. That’s too bad that it didn’t work out for you

@@LoadoutEDC It’s fine. I like a Buck Bantam 285 BLW better. Made in USA and with a John 3:16 quote in the package.

@@chriram25 why not?

@LoadoutEDC I'm not sure. I went to Walmart to try and get one. The manager told me they were not bringing it back. They were sold out BTW.