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Agreed!

Ya they are impressive!

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.

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.

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.

Can't help there lol.

Sweet!

Thank you! Yes it's a great knife but sometimes the hype is not worth it for everyone. I do hope you enjoy it!

Thank you, I have actually looked at them but I will have to take another look!

For a metal wallet its nice.

Nice!

Thanks

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

@@bigmarkymark9669Thanks

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.

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.

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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

Interesting, it shows "notify when available".

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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.

Well, I hope this helps!

Glad it helped!

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.

Yep!

Depends :)

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!

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 :)

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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.

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:)

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.

Cool thanks!

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.

Thanks!

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

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.

Sadly, I do not have all of these ink cartridges to get you that answer. I have switched to mostly pilot G2 at this point. Maybe somebody on here will be able to help out with that question.

Thank you!

@@johncacey I just got my first ZebraLight, an 18650 powered SC65c HI. Good stuff.

@@pepsteinNice, they are kind of a hidden gem in the flashlight community.

Wow, Thank you much!!

I feel like the current versions have the ridges, which is better than my older MDC 1aa

I have not, no.

Yep

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