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There are two things, amongst the items I carry on a daily basis, that have become so useful to me that I would miss them terribly if I did not have them on me. Two things that have infiltrated the way I deal with many of life's little obstacles....the slings and arrows we face each day. Two things made by people who put great thought into the products they build, both with unsurpassed quality, a focus on durability, and a warranty that is rare to see in today's world of disposables and engineered obsolescence.
That knife gets used for cutting, putting holes where they are needed, prying, eating, and anything else that it might be remotely capable of helping me work through (not even going into the contents of the handle).
It has seen enough use that it gets drawn to the task without me deciding to do it. My hand brings it forth and then I decide how best to implement it.
It goes with me everywhere (unless its a courthouse or somesuch), and I have gotten so used to it that I deem it a necessity, like my watch or wallet. It simplifies things, like a friend who as all the answers.
That light is a Ra Clicky 170, flush tailcap, executive programming, bezel down clip, and black Ti bezel.
The quality of this light is hard to overstate. The anodizing is even and thorough. The knurling is impeccably done. The whole light has a good heft.
The UI is different from any other light I have ever encountered, and really well thought out. Four levels are available through different clicks of the button. Not only that, but it is fully user customizable. There are 23 discrete brightness levels to choose from, a couple of beacon modes, a couple of strobe modes, an electronic button lock, a locate flash, auto off features, and a few more I am sure I am missing.
If you prefer simple, you can disable all of that. For example, I have it set like this:
Single click from off> about 7 lumens of light.
double click from there> about 50 lumens (a double click will toggle between these two)
click, press-hold-release> 170 lumens for 10 seconds, then drops to 120 lumens
triple click> 0.7 lumens
I disabled the beacons, auto off, button lock etc., but I did turn on momentary (press hold for light, let go, it turns off)
It has a very white beam, with no artifacts. A strong, defined hotspot while still having usable spill. It has not left my side since I received it.
I trust this light, and that is worth every penny I paid for it. The company that makes it, HDS systems, is what I consider to be ESEE's corollary in the flashlight world. Their commitment to putting out the best product they possibly can is attested to by every light they sell.
These two things are my constant companions. I carry a few other things on a daily basis, but these two see the lion's share of use.
A good knife and a good light can get you out of a lot of jams, and make tough situations a ton simpler.
Quality items such as these are few and far between, but I sure am glad they are still available for those who take the extra effort to find the best.
To ESEE and HDS, whose products are dependable, constant companions at my side. May both companies reap the rewards they deserve.
That knife gets used for cutting, putting holes where they are needed, prying, eating, and anything else that it might be remotely capable of helping me work through (not even going into the contents of the handle).
It has seen enough use that it gets drawn to the task without me deciding to do it. My hand brings it forth and then I decide how best to implement it.
It goes with me everywhere (unless its a courthouse or somesuch), and I have gotten so used to it that I deem it a necessity, like my watch or wallet. It simplifies things, like a friend who as all the answers.
That light is a Ra Clicky 170, flush tailcap, executive programming, bezel down clip, and black Ti bezel.
The quality of this light is hard to overstate. The anodizing is even and thorough. The knurling is impeccably done. The whole light has a good heft.
The UI is different from any other light I have ever encountered, and really well thought out. Four levels are available through different clicks of the button. Not only that, but it is fully user customizable. There are 23 discrete brightness levels to choose from, a couple of beacon modes, a couple of strobe modes, an electronic button lock, a locate flash, auto off features, and a few more I am sure I am missing.
If you prefer simple, you can disable all of that. For example, I have it set like this:
Single click from off> about 7 lumens of light.
double click from there> about 50 lumens (a double click will toggle between these two)
click, press-hold-release> 170 lumens for 10 seconds, then drops to 120 lumens
triple click> 0.7 lumens
I disabled the beacons, auto off, button lock etc., but I did turn on momentary (press hold for light, let go, it turns off)
It has a very white beam, with no artifacts. A strong, defined hotspot while still having usable spill. It has not left my side since I received it.
I trust this light, and that is worth every penny I paid for it. The company that makes it, HDS systems, is what I consider to be ESEE's corollary in the flashlight world. Their commitment to putting out the best product they possibly can is attested to by every light they sell.
These two things are my constant companions. I carry a few other things on a daily basis, but these two see the lion's share of use.
A good knife and a good light can get you out of a lot of jams, and make tough situations a ton simpler.
Quality items such as these are few and far between, but I sure am glad they are still available for those who take the extra effort to find the best.
To ESEE and HDS, whose products are dependable, constant companions at my side. May both companies reap the rewards they deserve.
