ima4ster

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@raviykrishna 20 сағат бұрын

I have a L2K in EF. I also have the jinhao 80 and i put a Lamy z50 M nib in it. I tend to use this modified Jinhao pen more from the past 1 year. For me the hooded nib and its slippery nature are negatives of L2K. On contrary i dont find these negatives in the modified Jinhao 80

@Camelotsmoon 21 сағат бұрын

Tip up for me always. The thing is, tip up is always better if the knife is below the waist, because when the knife leaves the pocket your hand wraps around it perfectly... It took me awhile to think why anyone would ever do tip down, until I ran into a comment when someone said they ran theirs tip down because they put it in their vest pocket... And then it hit me, tip down would be perfect if I put the knife in a pocket above the waist, seeing as my hand would be the complete opposite way. So the logic I go with is tip up if the knife is below the waste, tip down if the knife is in the pocket above the waste.

@redriver6541 6 күн бұрын

The Voyager XLs from Cold Steel are pretty great too. They use AU10A which is the Taiwanese equivalent of VG10 or really close to it.

@josephliptak 11 күн бұрын

The Chiefs Special is an excellent carry gun.

@StitchShifter 22 күн бұрын

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnXFn62jj6aqZrMsi=R_MvzD099hG4hMpE You can snap it off when its a new shoot by kicking it free and easy. But you got to get them all. Also cows can eat it. Its a grass not a tree and tgey will eat those shoots like candy or celery actually . 😊

@ima4ster 20 күн бұрын

Yes, step one is removing the old growth, then the young shoots can be treated one way or another.

@christopherdiggles6533 24 күн бұрын

Yup that’s why I did it minus the day component. Cant read digital hands in all lighting anymore. Love the tritium bright enough for me to see with no work, no button to illuminate the dial and let’s face it lum lasts about as long as my glow in the dark toys did when I was a kid. I can look at my EOD with use of just one hand at any distance in any light.

@ima4ster 20 күн бұрын

The tritium tubes sold me on it!

@richardsimms251 25 күн бұрын

Great video

@ima4ster 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

@richardsimms251 25 күн бұрын

Great video

@ima4ster 20 күн бұрын

Thanks.

@1955mercury Ай бұрын

I know this is an old video but if you pop the back off of the older Elgin you will see a serial number on the movement. Then do an internet search for Elgin watch data base and you should be able to find one where you enter that serial number and it will tell you the year it was made, how many of that movement were made, how many jewels it has and etc.

@ima4ster 20 күн бұрын

Interesting comment. I'll try it.

@1955mercury 20 күн бұрын

@@ima4ster Let me know how it goes. I would post the link for this on here but utube won't allow it.

@michaelgeorge5197 Ай бұрын

Just got mine in the mail. Bigger than i expected. Got an old model on sale with the rivets instead of screws. Pretty happy with it so far. Getting it to close is going to take some practice

@ima4ster 20 күн бұрын

I bought mine 2nd hand. It gets a fair share of my pocket time.

@frankbutta9344 Ай бұрын

Very Nice. Viridian is a wild color. 👍

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

I forgot, I have another artist friend. :)

@BlushnBlue Ай бұрын

Beautiful pen and you gave it a classy fitting name 🙂. Enjoy!

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

I like Japanese nibs, so I wanted to add a Sailor to my collection. Originally, I wanted a Sailor King of Pen in ebonite, but it was hard to find and expensive. I'm glad I settled onto this 1911 Large. It's a little small for my hand, but I'll carry it more often than a huge pen. Thanks for commenting.

@BlushnBlue Ай бұрын

@@ima4ster My Pilot 823 is my favorite ever then Pilot Vanishing Point and then one of my Sailors. So, Japanese nibs are my favorite as well..lol.

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

I want to make some comparison videos in the future. Maybe the Sailor 1911 to a Platinum 3776 and my Pilot 823.

@benbapo Ай бұрын

good！👍🎈🌹

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Where in the world is Xia? :)

@benbapo Ай бұрын

@@ima4ster in home！

@frankbutta9344 Ай бұрын

“Home stretch of life.” When a great friend of mine turned 36, I told him about the yardstick of life. I was trying to put his lifespan in perspective, and said something about the inches on a yardstick, and that he was halfway through life. That made him very anxious, and he met and married a woman within the same year. They’re still married, and have three beautiful daughters. Great looking watch! I kind of like the tinker toy look of the Citizen, but would be more inclined to wear the Ball. 👍

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

It looks like KZbin doesn't like my response as they took it down.

@frankbutta9344 Ай бұрын

@@ima4ster That’s just crazy.

@jaypowell0185 Ай бұрын

I have looked at a few of them. You should check out Az fine time. They have an incredible selection of ball watches

@frankbutta9344 Ай бұрын

That’s terrible! It could have been worse, however.

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

It's unfortunate that people try to take advantage of others like this, but hopefully they are content with $89.

@MrSpermstar Ай бұрын

Great audio/video quality. Gets the job done ✔️

@bhagat0001singh Ай бұрын

You are good speaker but you arent consistent i think

@bhagat0001singh Ай бұрын

Dont restrict yourself to reviews but make blog like travelling life etc Use creative editing technique Please dont stop making videos 😊

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Until Covid, I was very consistent uploading one video per week. My channel was modest in size, but it was hard for me to justify the effort that I was putting into making the videos. Mainly it was the cost involved in me purchasing the gear that I reviewed. Some channels work out deals with stores that lend them gear to be reviewed in return for a positive review. I wasn't comfortable with that relationship. Any time a piece of gear was given to me, I felt obliged to avoid any negative points. I much prefer buying the gear with my own money and giving a totally honest review. Anyway, I almost stopped with KZbin and I put my time into teaching English online for 2 years during Covid. It was very rewarding work. I've made occasional videos for KZbin in the last 2 years, but not consistently.

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

I appreciate your advice. I plan to continue with KZbin....I have too much invested in it to stop. I plan to upload a short video this morning about a new online scam that I discovered this week. I think it will be much more of interest to many viewers. I wish that I was better at creative editing, but I don't know much about it. What software do you recommend?

@bhagat0001singh Ай бұрын

@@ima4ster thank you for reply sir I dont know software name sorry sir . ( just dont confine yourself to reviews of gear, explore more and make more content )

@vjones727 Ай бұрын

I have enjoyed your videos over the years. Hope you will continue, and would prefer that you cover a variety of topics and interests, as all of us following you have various interests. I have especially enjoyed coffee reviews, knives, travel, and watches. These and other topics that appeal to those of us in or near retirement are enjoyable,. Thanks and God bless.

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know. I plan to continue on with it. I made a video once about signs of impending retirement.....well, I'm in my last year before retirement and I'm shopping for that retirement pickup. I thought about making videos about the search and asking for personal advice on the current crop of over-priced pickups!

@michaelbahr2861 Ай бұрын

You are a great speaker and are skilled at presenting content. You seem to be honest and I always look forward to your videos. Please continue creating content and make videos of what interests you. Looking forward to watch review. Thanks

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. I plan to continue....and get more regular about it. After retirement, I should be able to find a morning each week to create a video. I'll upload one this morning about a new online scam I discovered. It should be of interest. It'll be short, at least. I've never received any criticism for short talks! :)

@dexternorman6283 Ай бұрын

Salute 🫡 awesome video Happy 4th of July I pray all is well with u and your family

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Hope your 4th was good also. We've had our challenges this past year healthwise, but we're still thankful for God's goodness to us.

@CampandCamera Ай бұрын

I was delighted to see you had a new video up! Keep them coming if you want my input. I’ve switched jobs and have been super busy over the past while and haven’t posted a video in about 7 months. However, I have one in the edit process as we speak and it should be up in a few days. I said all that to say that it would be difficult to walk away from something I’ve invested so much time in. It’s the one thing in my life that’s 100% made by me. My job is dictated by others wants and needs, but pass or fail my channel is all mine. It’s nice to have something like that. Anyway Tim, it’s great to hear from you!

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Good to hear from you. Are you still in forestry? I had noticed that you had slowed down on KZbin. You're a natural on KZbin. Your personality is what I was talking about in this video. I'll look forward to seeing your next video.

@CampandCamera Ай бұрын

@@ima4ster I appreciate the kind words. I’m still in the wood industry. I’m the Plant Manager of Somerset Hardwood Flooring. Once you get into wood products it’s hard to get out! I’ll be heading to the IWF in Atlanta in a few weeks. Again, I enjoy your content very much.

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

We'll have an exhibit at IWF. I'm not planning on attending, but say hey to Scott and John!

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

:) Do you participate in the TPO mill survey? If you completed the survey for 2023....I may have a gift for you.

@CampandCamera Ай бұрын

@@ima4ster I haven’t heard of that survey.

@rds479 Ай бұрын

Brother congratulations on 700 videos I watched your SP101 review and stayed for everything else

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know. The SP101 is a solid gun. I still have it and it still is best suited as a truck gun. I need a new truck though!!

@rds479 Ай бұрын

@@ima4ster consider that a retirement gift to your self. As far as the SP101 goes I owned a DAO on for about 6 months loved it and carried everyday through summer but had to sell it to make ends meet if I buy another it will be the 3 inch with hammer

@saltyshellback Ай бұрын

I started my channel so I could leave comments and rate videos. Then my son wanted to post a stop action video. Then I started posting videos for fun and videos that could help people fix or make things because I couldn't find any videos about the same thing.

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

I've been watching your channel for years and years. You may pre-date me....what year did you start? I should have gone to the range yesterday like you!

@frankbutta9344 Ай бұрын

I’ve enjoyed all of your videos, but do have preferences. Knives, firearms, trips to China (and your family), and watches. I even enjoyed watching your bathroom remodeling. You’ve shown yourself to be a good man, and a good American. I’m easy to please, and enjoy all of your content. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I've tried to kick-start my channel a couple of times before, but this time I think I'll get back to regular uploads. I had another idea for a video already that might Trump the Ball watch video. There's a new scam out there that I fell for.....want to warn others about it.

@frankbutta9344 Ай бұрын

@@ima4ster Sounds good!

@michaelk487 Ай бұрын

Happy 4th have a great day

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Thanks.....you too!

@JohnSooHoo Ай бұрын

I don't believe this issue will every be settled. My first knife was a tip up and the clip was fixed (no assist). To me at the time it made sense, since then I owned two other knives both are tip down (Gerber - no assist and a ZT - assist). Comparing the three knives, I've come to the conclusion it's is personal preference and ergonomics of the knife. How the knife opens - thumb stud/hole or flipper. Where these are placed and the length of the folded configuration also play a role.

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

I tend to adjust to the knife. The ones that I prefer get carried more often.

@repetitivemotion Ай бұрын

Why is the grip so skinny?

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

I imagine that's part of the design to fit a woman's hand, since this is a Lady Smith.

@Palmonmon Ай бұрын

Sir. You are so cool! I wanna be like u one day

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Thanks, but you need to set higher aspirations! :)

@Killer_Space_2726-GCP Ай бұрын

Very sleek looking! Wish we'd had these up in Canada!

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

It's a very neat gun, but for me it is only a range gun.

@phototristan Ай бұрын

Beautiful pen. I have the same. They started adding a serial number in 1991 so yours is earlier.

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

Good info. Thanks for commenting

@naturewatcher64 2 ай бұрын

I would pocket carry using this holster, by I always wear my shirts untucked which hangs below my pockets which covers my revolver completely, therefore I’m good with this as an option!

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

It'll be a retirement option for me.

@user-ib9tx1lf5p 2 ай бұрын

Montblanc 149 made in Germany 18k gold

@ima4ster Ай бұрын

My Montblanc is my best writing pen without question.

@Cornholers 2 ай бұрын

I bought one of these got stopped by tsa and they were suprised its not in there banned luggage, they even weighed it loo

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. So they let it pass on through? It's only a change purse....that would be my story and I'd stick to it.

@Cornholers 2 ай бұрын

Yeah its nice to have 😆

@doctorbambu 2 ай бұрын

Very impressive operation!!! How did this experiment workout? I have living in China since 2001 and learning a the monetiztion of Bamboo... Unfortunately for the landowners, the bamboo will NOT be removed, but will comeback in a few years The best method in my opinion is manage it and monetize from it May I please ask, what area of SC is this? What is the name of the biomass plant?

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

This was simply an experiment to see if the ground biomass would work as an alternative in a biomass power plant. The biomass power plant was in Dorchester County, SC. The bamboo contained too much silica for their comfort level. The silica can glass over the walls of the combustion chamber. I was hopeful that harvesting the biomass would allow the landowner to treat the bamboo as it regrew.

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

by the way, where do you live in China? I traveled to China 16 times over the past decade.

@doctorbambu 2 ай бұрын

@@ima4ster We current live in the suburbs of th Megaciy of Shenzhen in the ancient town which was once the Dapeng fortress... Over the years we have managed to live in some of the best places here..as part of offering community acupuncture to farmers. Not much bamboo here..but I can always find some. We am finally ponderng returning to the states and in particular VA, NC, SC for purposes of monetizing for some of the "invasive species" there, in particular bambu and mountain yams... I wish the building codes in the States would allow the use of bambu for the building of housing, but maybe you can like in Hawaii build Agricultural structures

@josemoreno3334 2 ай бұрын

Mine was made in 1917 in Australia by Lithgow. No 1 Mk III*. It's in good shape and shoots great. Good video.

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting.

@user-bt6py7zl4c 2 ай бұрын

I have a few knives that I don't carry due to not knowing how to sharpen the knives My everyday carry is a Milwaukee Fastback

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

I looked up your knife as I wasn't familiar with it. Neat looking knife!

@theRealEstate411 2 ай бұрын

I’ve had mine for 20 years now. I have the serrated blade. Sent it back to Cutco to be sharpened once and need to send it again to be sharpened. The belt clip has lost some of the black coating but other than that it is still in excellent shape. I would say it’s worth the $100. Been the most reliable carry knife I own and I do not baby it. I love my Cutco pocket knife ❤

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

I carry mine from time to time. After your remark, I carried it for the next week. The blade is a little on the thick side, but it gets the job done. I'm not afraid of using it for everything that comes up.

@gabrielcarrasco602 3 ай бұрын

BLACK RIFLE.. FIT FUEL

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

I'd like to try Black Rifle. I requested a sample from the company to review for my channel and they declined. I could buy some, but I decided if they didn't care enough to send a sample, that I didn't need to give them free publicity.

@rodbass4050 3 ай бұрын

I would say the Montblanc is the most recognizable pen on earth.

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

I would agree about the Montblanc brand....from the logo on the cap.

@user-nr1rr8on6u 3 ай бұрын

I want a hot tamale

@ima4ster 3 ай бұрын

It is a neat self-defense item that doesn't draw attention.

@dahak972 3 ай бұрын

I’m relatively new to the world of fountain pens and the one constant seems to be; it’s all in the nibs. I’ve heard of people paying thousands for a pen only to have to send the nib out for work. I’ve heard stories about the inexpensive Chinese Montblanc knockoffs Jinhao that are perfectly tuned right out of the box for less than $5 on Aliexpress. I guess the moral of the story is to try before you spend hundreds of dollars if at all possible. Otherwise stick with the Chinese knockoffs. Also, the JinHao version of the LAMY 2000, sans the hooded nib, is the JinHao X80. Great review, thank you! I’m waiting on my LAMY 2000 as we speak and I can’t wait. ❤

@ima4ster 3 ай бұрын

Did you get the real Lamy 2000, or opt for the Chinese version? I have a review of the Chinese version of the Lamy Safari, but the plastic cracked after some use.

@dahak972 3 ай бұрын

@@ima4ster I got the real LAMY 2000, but I have a bunch of different JinHao pens coming soon. One of them is a 2000 knockoff. I’m a little nervous to see how they stack up against each other. lol.

@deanP. 3 ай бұрын

I have my eye on the Brown dial version for my next watch. Great review.

@ima4ster 3 ай бұрын

I still wear this watch as my Sunday watch. It has a timeless, classic look.

@michelduccle3424 3 ай бұрын

I've compared the Sage Bambino expresso machine with a french press: no difference except for the crema not present with the French press 😮

@ima4ster 3 ай бұрын

I've used the pour-over method now for quite some time. It takes time, but gives the best overall taste for me. Recently, I stayed in a hotel with a nice coffee machine that would make expresso and many other coffees. I have to admit, I was tempted to look for one of these machines. No purchase yet.

@luisarroyodelgado8408 3 ай бұрын

HOLA APARECIO UN CASIO WAVE ¿QUE MODELO ES¿

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6TLmX1matadpZI

@matthewlazarus4108 3 ай бұрын

I own the model 60. Same gun but it is stainless years.

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

How do you carry yours?

@timeisahumanconstruct9251 3 ай бұрын

I know you’re looking for a Sailor KoP. Amazon has a black resin 1911 KoP for $361. I just ordered one yesterday after I learned about this on the fountain pen network forum. You can’t beat that price.

@ima4ster 3 ай бұрын

How do you like the pen? Is it a keeper?

@timeisahumanconstruct9251 3 ай бұрын

@@ima4ster I just recieved it this past week. It is indeed the smoothest writer I now have and it oozes of quality. I do prefer japanese fine nibs so my only complaint is that the KoP medium writes wider than I'm accustomed to. Can't beat the price so I'll always keep it.

@timeisahumanconstruct9251 3 ай бұрын

Great point about how most of us carry pocket watches aka smart phones!

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

I've always found that ironic. :)

@FriedPi-mc5yt 3 ай бұрын

I just found your video. I’m a big fan of Noodler’s Ink products. I like the inks and I like the pens. I have about 20 of Noodler’s regular pens and about 1/2 dozen Charlie pens. I weirdly have a fondness for the Charlie pens more than any of the other Noodler’s pens I own. As you said, they are a step above a quill. The ink dump you described is from the air bubble expanding inside the pen. You can reduce the chances of that happening by pointing the nib of the pen up and unscrewing the barrel a few turns. This creates a vacuum and pulls air and ink back into the barrel. Next over a trash can, point the nib down and screw the barrel tight. This acts as a pump and pushes ink back into the nib and feed. You’re done. You just equalized the pressure inside your pen and you can go back to writing.

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I'll try it.

@Biber0315 3 ай бұрын

Yes, you got lucky. VERY lucky. Still not a true XF in my opinion.

@ima4ster 2 ай бұрын

This is my favorite every-day writer now!

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