Why ULTEM is The Most Popular Material in Everyday Carry in 2023 | Gear Drops Ep. 6

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Welcome back to another episode of the Gear Drops Series - Ultem Edition! What the heck is an Ultem anyway, and why has it taken the everyday carry community by storm in 2023? Jade G10 has come and gone, to be replaced with a stronger, lighter, more brilliant thermoplastic that is coming to a fidget toy or knife scale near you.
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0:46 What is Ultem?
1:30 Pixel Co. Alt-F Honeypot
2:08 Combat Beads x JW Tools Precision Driver V2 Ultem
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4:06 WKRMN Ultem Key Hook, Ghost Bead, Bonehead
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@Rascal77s 8 месяцев назад

I'm no doctor, but I'm pretty sure a butterfly knife trainer isn't going to fix arthritis.

@benshaminflips 9 месяцев назад

I found your video after searching for Ultem since I just ordered the Squiddy-A and I am curious about the handle material. Very cool to see the different Ultem objects, they all look really cool especially with how you layed everything out! Of course my favorite item is the Squiddy-A; I can't wait to flip mine!! Keep up the balisong practice 🫡

@drbirtles 7 месяцев назад

I'll suggest everyone checks Reddit for the numerous examples of ultem scales on knives breaking. It tends to crack around screw holes. Ultem is brittle. And coloured like urine. And I suspect this trend ain't gonna last.

@tizben 11 месяцев назад

I don't know if it's because I'm a millennial and have seen the sun turn plastic brittle and yellow to look exactly like ultem. It doesn't appeal to me because that's all I think of when I see it

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

LOL I get that. PTSD aged brittle plastic snapping on you when you need it

@rabadabadoo491 11 месяцев назад

Looks like it should make gor some nice handle scales. Not really fussed for the pocket jewelry. Thanks for the upload. Cheers 🍻

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Yea pocket art and fidgets are highly personalized - you either love it, collect it, or think it's a waste of time, space, and money 🤣 I do love that ultem has functional practical qualities to them too for machining and incorporating into gear like knives and tools. It ain't just for show 👊🏼

@MundaneGray 11 месяцев назад

You didn’t really touch on how heavy Ultem is, so I looked it up. It has a density of 1.27 grams per cubic centimeter, which makes it MUCH lighter than titanium (4.5) and aluminum (2.7). So the question is, to what extent can it replace those metals? That depends on how strong and flexible it is.

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Great points here man! Cross sectional thickness and corresponding application is probably gonna be a defining factor when evaluating just how useful this material is as a stronger, lighter, and hopefully financially reasonably substitute for the status quo moving forward, and I’m excited to see how creative makers get with this stuff! You mentioned knife scales earlier - definitely this.

@johannpauw3321 11 месяцев назад

Love the look of Ultem! Awesome video Ron 🤘

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Thanks man!!

@gabeharlan2601 11 месяцев назад

I'm glad to hear someone else call it "the year of ultem."

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

It really is dude (PS I feel like I was the first one to say that 🤔)

@davidjacobs828 11 месяцев назад

I just can't see the appeal of this ultem plastic . .. I also fail to see the benefit of fidget toys for adults . Everything in my edc has to be USEFUL ,PRACTICAL , AND ESSENTIAL ....

@ashley_pir 11 месяцев назад

Great video! As always

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Ashley, I appreciate you watching!

@xerostyle 11 месяцев назад

team ultem fo sho! i love the wkrmn hook. i put it on my key organizer. my fav was easily the honeypot

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Hell yes Xero!! Yea the Honeypot is just wonderful to look at and play with 👌🏼

@EverydayMinimalist 11 месяцев назад

LOVED the bloops bro! LOL. Ultem is the LWP Material. Nuff said!

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

That’s what I’m talking about man 🤩🍯

@ryanfliegel 11 месяцев назад

I love the color if ultem. Its like the perfect tone for my taste. Great vid ron🔥

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Agreed! Now I gotta get ultem everything 😂

@MundaneGray 11 месяцев назад

I think it looks cool, but I’m not really into items like fidget toys and beads. So I’ll be watching to see how ULTEM is incorporated into tools and other practical items. The JW Tools Precision Driver and the WRKMN Key Hook are a good start. I expect that we’ll see ULTEM scales as an option on a lot of knives. I’m sure it will work for pen barrels, too. Is it strong enough for pry tools? Plenty of possibilities.

@ghostmonkey0432 11 месяцев назад

The civivi elemtum, And the praxis are getting ultem scales coming in October

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Spot on with these observations and I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot of ultem accessories and mods coming out of the wetworks really soon 🤘🏼

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Praxis ultem? I’m all over it 🔥🔥

@toxicfpv304 10 месяцев назад

@@RonKwok it looks great..... the elementium looks great too... good prices on them as always

@Crangaso 9 месяцев назад

The HoneyPot brings me back to button mashing on the NES

@RonKwok 9 месяцев назад

Yesss

@charlesbarbare7620 13 дней назад

I bet it’d be so cool to have ultem put on a car key yk the back part of a car key that’s usually black plastic replace it with ultem

@RonKwok 13 дней назад

I agree! Maybe even an ultem shift knob.. 👀

@jfratti1 10 месяцев назад

But is it recyclable?

@lindastansbury2067 10 месяцев назад

I don't know where I've been but I've never heard the word Ultem before or seen anything made from it. Very cool stuff.

@RonKwok 10 месяцев назад

All good, it’s definitely become more popular this year, super interesting material 🍯

@anthonynovak4015 9 месяцев назад

The stuff I want in ultem either isn't being manufactured or its priced too high for me but im tempted to by a raw sheet of it and carve out the stuff I want.

@RonKwok 9 месяцев назад

Now that would be a fun little project 🤔

@benshaminflips 9 месяцев назад

And it seems to be quite cheap! I'm thinking about getting a cylinder to try and make some rings.

@DrDrewdude 11 месяцев назад

I’ve jumped on the ultem hype train 🔥🔥🔥 Edit: favorite piece is probably the bit driver!

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Yea the bit driver is legit!! I need the V3 tho for the bit storage in the barrel

@toxicfpv304 10 месяцев назад

i have the combat beads v3 and it is pretty close to the same as the v2..... no hollow stem but a redesign on the baring to have easier palms spin from what i understand they satill have a few on dlt trading for sale.... but im 100% bit ny the ultem bug

@RonKwok 10 месяцев назад

Ah gotcha! Might be the griffin co bit driver mk 2 that has the hollowed out barrel and magnetic cap, check it out!

@toxicfpv304 10 месяцев назад

@@RonKwok griffin co is combat beads..... the v3 is the one they just released.... which is the version i have.... but no hollowed internals

@CasevacDevilDoc 10 месяцев назад

Do you think we could make a silcock key out of ultem?

@RonKwok 10 месяцев назад

Definitely! But probably need to examine the applications and figure out a maximum torque on it

@reyhanpradantyo 11 месяцев назад

I like the idea of this material being durable and probably cheaper than their titanium counterparts but is there a reason why ultem is only available in this colour?

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

I think it has to do with the chemical makeup of the material, BUT I am hearing things about Ultem being produced in different colors so we'll probably get more flexibility in that arena soon

@MundaneGray 11 месяцев назад

@@RonKwokIf it can be made in translucent gray, I’ll be VERY interested.

@jamesfair9751 11 месяцев назад

I’m team I don’t really like this weird amber translucent plastic looking stuff in my load out! Having said that if I had to pick one it would be the Bali it actually looks pretty dope and I’ve been wanting a good Bali

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

I respect it man! And yea Squid Industries makes some great budget flipper trainers, esp the Squiddy-A. Looking to check out more trainers from other brands to bring a more well-rounded evaluation tho

@anthonynovak4015 9 месяцев назад

I'm about to get my first ultem piece just waiting for it to ship

@RonKwok 9 месяцев назад

Oof exciting times 🍯🍯

@bigdeboatl23 10 месяцев назад

Being gifted an Alt-F by the man himself. You a lucky foo

@RonKwok 10 месяцев назад

PixelPapi is a master at his craft, fortunate to have connected with him!

@Goofy-Ahh-channel864 8 месяцев назад

"pissplastic" this killed me

@RonKwok 7 месяцев назад

😂😂

@Goofy-Ahh-channel864 7 месяцев назад

@@RonKwok aight u made me buy Combat Troodon with Ultem top all thanks to you lmaoo

@PhiTonics 11 месяцев назад

Man, Ultium is dope.. but I can't be paying those Ultium prices! 🤣 Gonna have to wait till it gets more ubiquitous. 😅

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

I get that 100%! Pricing in EDC is always crazy lol, secondary market and especially on limited drop stuff is bonkers. Holding out for some good prices homie

@Crangaso 9 месяцев назад

Ultem is to be replacing Titanium as the new EDC hotness. Still love Titanium though

@RonKwok 9 месяцев назад

Ti will always have a place in EDC! Gotta make room for ultem tho 😉

@disarmyouwitha Месяц назад

Team piss crystal! Have you ever had any problems with it cracking, or scuffing?

@acevenom2411 2 месяца назад

If you don't need/want the Squiddy A can I have it. please I love balisongs and im broke.

@RonKwok 2 месяца назад

I think Nabalis makes some budget ones you can check out

@acevenom2411 2 месяца назад

Not from the US, 60 usd is 961.068,00 Indonesian Rupiah. That could get you a bicycle and a meal 😢

@jakeMTSU 5 месяцев назад

the 142-16DLCTULS is only $1500 ...

@jtg_edc 11 месяцев назад

It's crazy seeing Ultem take over the EDC community now cause a few years ago it took over the vape community. I actually have an Ultem drip tip on my vape right now lol.

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

That’s awesome haha. Yea I read that ultem is really good for steam and heat applications so makes sense it made its rounds in the vape community. Thanks for watching!

@rabbittoocute1931 11 месяцев назад

Team zirconium but i realy like the alt f

@SPQR-Z 10 месяцев назад

Pearl-Stag-Micarta-G10-Ultem

@RonKwok 10 месяцев назад

what do you even mean? The ultimate combination material haha

@RikkiHernandez 11 месяцев назад

you just need an Ultem knife... get one Ron. Do it.

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

I'm waiting for the right one LOL it's gotta speak to me

@HeyItsCoates 11 месяцев назад

You could say this was the Ultemate video.

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

😂😂🍯 I see you IAN

@PhilthyWon 11 месяцев назад

i dont like ultem but i like your videos man...im team zirconium

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Sheeesh high price tag but we’ll worth it, zirc hits on another level

@PhilthyWon 11 месяцев назад

That's why my collection is small lol.

@ungabunga6735 10 месяцев назад

Literally NOBODY calls it “piss plastic”

@RonKwok 10 месяцев назад

😂😂😂 I've heard a few ppl call it that

@fchavez6198 11 месяцев назад

Love the vids! You are on your way to a million subscribers?

@RonKwok 10 месяцев назад

Thank you, that’s the goal!

@misadventuresoferic 3 месяца назад

Explain to me why people are paying more for knives with Ultem vs titanium and carbon fiber? It looks bad “piss plastic”. I understand its use vs other plastics but on a knife over titanium or carbon fiber? Not me.

@harunomiya 11 месяцев назад

Awesome as always. I'm team team Ultem though I have yet to own anything in it. If I could have something in Ultem, it'll be Vegeta in super Saiyan form 😆

@RonKwok 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching as always Miya!! OMG imagine a figure of SSJ Vegeta just cast in full ultem... 100% purchase. Or should I say 9000% 🤔😂

@djkillachris 9 месяцев назад

What?

@phistlabs 10 месяцев назад

it's raining pee pee plastic

@RonKwok 10 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@theEDCgeek 11 месяцев назад

Nothing against you Ron, but this Ultem phase is just...will leave it there

@ericyoast 11 месяцев назад

like it on some things. needs to match with whatever its going with. don't love or hate it. like that bit driver. Pocket art, not my thing, useless actually, hahhah..