Rockstead Higo and a Mai Tai

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Күн бұрын

Hello. This one takes a look at my current favorite folding knife, the Rockstead Higo X-IW-ZDP. This isn't a detailed review, it's some weekend thoughts mixed with a few other things of interest.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Mai Tai (recipe below)
04:05 Rockstead Higo X-IW-ZDP
Mai Tai Recipe
1 1/2 oz Jamaica Rum (Appleton Estate or Plantation Xaymaca)
1/2 oz Dark Rum (Plantation Dark or Hamilton 151)
1/2 oz Dry Curaçao
1/2 oz orgeat
3/4 oz lime juice
shake, pour over ice
garnish with a lime and whatever else makes you happy
IN THE VIDEO:
Crystal Rock Glass (my favorite): amzn.to/3A5KJpV
Shaker / Jigger / Strainer: amzn.to/3u2KWXc
Orgeat Syrup: amzn.to/3yiwX27
Cutting Board: amzn.to/3OCq9By
Pairing Knife: amzn.to/3ng4bJh
Lime Juicer: amzn.to/3u4lPU0
Rockstead Higo X-IW-ZDP: recon1.com/product/rockstead-...
Disclaimers: This is for entertainment only. Nothing I mention here should be construed as professional advice. Some links may result in me making mad bank - enough to buy dog food now and then anyway. Any potential compensation I earn will not negatively affect your purchase.
Cheers!

Пікірлер: 74

@Paulybuck 2 жыл бұрын

My drink of choice was straight whiskey 🥃. Now days it’s coffee. Drink looked great. Glad to hear about some of these knives. Cheers 🍻

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

I have to hit the whiskey with something extra or let the ice melt. If I don't, the night rarely ends up under control. 😄

@dutchv3609 2 жыл бұрын

“I always appreciate your time!” Nice video.

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fredp1983 9 ай бұрын

what a great concept... im a knife guy but not a drinker but almost everyone is... well done video.. hope it takes off for you man Love the Higo man.. So jealous... One day maybe Ill own one...

@doormarkedprivate 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jardo531 2 жыл бұрын

A Katana review would be fantastic. I really enjoy the eye candy of high end knives on your other channel. They fit the visual very well. I am looking forward to seeing some of the other blades in the collection.

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

My katanas are studio blades (not sharp) but I have a scary wakizashi and a few tantos. Maybe I'll get them on. Cheers!

@MrBullay 2 жыл бұрын

Great intro/outro music! 🎸 It's Monday, but "it's 5 o'clock somewhere..." I'm gonna enjoy this new channel. Let's see, we got "Hands-n-Booze", "Hands-n-Coins" and "Hands-n-Knives", great combo of topics! 🧉 🔪 💰 Great sense of humor, looking forward to more videos!

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, thanks!

@bonsaipiper3773 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir.

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

🙇‍♂️

@peterbukourasjr6449 2 жыл бұрын

Cool vid, Good move throwing gold in,break us in slowly

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, thanks!

@sterlingcooper1 2 жыл бұрын

Love this new channel, I’m a fine whiskey fan and new to gold, just hit 1/2 once. So both of your channels suit me just fine!👍🏻

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

My wife got me Blanton’s Gold Label for Father’s Day. Wasn’t ready to crack it open yet! 🥃🚀

@sterlingcooper1 2 жыл бұрын

@@doormarkedprivate Don’t blame you. I can’t wait to try Blantons, I’m expecting something really good! I’ve always been a scotch fan being British, but I recently developed a real taste for bourbon! 🥃Keep up the good work! 👍

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know Scotch very well. I could fix that. 😄

@11helicop 2 жыл бұрын

Good drink, good knife and a good coin. Awesome video!

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bradleyozbun1012 5 күн бұрын

💯 solid ! Thx. A ton.

@martyjean 2 жыл бұрын

I almost unsubscribed yesterday because I was cleaning up dead channels. Thanks for not letting me down.

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! 11th hour save!

@alexpearson8481 2 жыл бұрын

I just realized you’re over here too. Funny how like minds share so many common interests. That’s a beautiful knife. Solid 66 hardness, Japanese steel is unmatched IMO. Very, very nice. I’m into the handmade Japanese carbon steel kitchen knifes. Have a few beauties. Also learned to hand sharpen, Japanese style with Japanese stones. Practice practice. It’s not as hard as you’d think. But does require OCD to get the best edge. I’ve always said sharpening and alcohol don’t mix. 😆😆. Cheers Pal. Hmmmmm did you say Katana’s???? 😅😅😅

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Japanese win at the forged steel game for sure. My katanas are studio swords - not particularly sharp, but I have some other Japanese swords that are razors. They’re best handled off camera! 😄

@brandonlackowski7375 Жыл бұрын

I listen to 2 is 1 all day at work and want more Door Marked Private!!!......sir.

@doormarkedprivate 9 ай бұрын

Working on it!

@72cmcinc 2 жыл бұрын

That is a beauty! My good friend and neighbor has one that I have handled a few times, just amazing! I am more of a Bourbon guy, but the family and I are off to the Bahamas soon and I will have a few Mai Tai's amongst others! Awesome to see another vid here, thanks!

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy! The last time I was in the Bahamas they had something called a Pink Drink. Couldn't say what was in it, but when in Rome...

@dvvaughn564 2 жыл бұрын

nice knife.... man you have great taste.

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@clausiusuf 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous….

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

🤜🤛

@AggiePhil 7 ай бұрын

Made it with the exact same ingredients. I recommend 1 oz. of the Liber Orgeat but otherwise it’s on point!!

@jankarlsson8341 2 ай бұрын

I'd like to see a video on your books? Where have you bought those nice leather editions?

@doormarkedprivate 2 ай бұрын

A lot of them come from Easton Press.

@LassieFarm Жыл бұрын

Jamaican me thirsty !

@angel.maldonado 2 жыл бұрын

Next video: Mexican 1oz Gold Libertad and a Margarita?

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

I like it!

@superhereaux 2 жыл бұрын

American Gold Eagle and a Jack and Coke?

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Good pairing.

@cutlerylover 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video juts wanted to add ZDP-189 steel is rockwelled to 64-65 on average but some companies get it to 67, I only mention this becasue there are several companies offering it for under $200 in some cases under $150...Rockstead also used it on several models but Spyderco is known tom have used it on dozens of models over the years...great edge retention BUT the harder to steel the easier for it to ship on hard medium like bone or something like zipties...PS good lookin drink looks VERY refreshing on a hot day :) PPS I dont own a rockstead but it always looked like they have a zero edge meaning no bevel Ive used dozens of knives with a zero edge its scary sharp, if you havent already checked one out look at the Cold Steel Spike series for around $35 you would get the same cutting experience only way less edge retention in a small fixed blade, might be a fun food prep knife for camping if your into that...I happen to have carried them as neck knives for years...

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, not a typical edge. They use a hozukuri method like a sword. No offense to Spyderco, but I have more than a dozen, and they don't compare in any way. Spyderco under a microscope would look like a jagged saw blade in comparison. In terms of hardness, you're the first person I've seen suggest there are others putting out knives with a similar hardness scale. I'll have to look into that. Cheers!

@cutlerylover 2 жыл бұрын

@@doormarkedprivate In overall fit and finish spyderco cant compare at all, they make mass produced knives and although very nice by themselves its on another level its like comparing a nice brand new corvette with all the bells and whistles to a Bugatti, and the prices reflect that ad well :) As you mentioned these are in the factory custom category not one offs but certainly treated the same as customs made stuff...

@healthywealthywise 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent sir! Good call on not taking out the katana while having a Mai Tai, and Appleton is a very good rum. Since I no longer do fruit/sugar filled drinks I do love my 2-3 ounces of a bourbon or whiskey nightcap. I just pickup up a new bottle of Wild Turkey 101. Of course, it’s not on the high end of the spectrum for bourbons but it’s always been a good go-to & not-break-the-bank bourbon, and they’ve recently redesigned their bottle design which I believe is an improvement. Lastly, I have my own small collection of Easton Press books. Like the Wild Turkey 101, Easton Press may not seem to be on the high end for elite connoisseurs, but Easton more than satisfies my particular “taste” in books.

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Four Roses is my easy bourbon go-to. I have some Blanton’s I’m afraid will spoil me! 😄

@Degenpilot 9 ай бұрын

i have. a new idea fora. video the cutting of the paper with that knife whisper maybe some ASMR lol

@rjim1 2 жыл бұрын

Not just a great taste in gold but rum too! I brought home a bottle of that Appleton estate from Jamaica a few years back and it didn't disappoint. Quite partial to a Habana club 15 años too, forget the insipid pale stuff, that's the only way to make a decent mojito in my opinion. Cheers! 🥃

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

You got it! The light stuff is like rum, but with the good stuff removed. 😄 Cheers!

@superhereaux 2 жыл бұрын

Wild Turkey 101 and a Gold Buffalo

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

🤩

@jojo2113 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

🤜🥃🤛

@stephaniealex1852 2 жыл бұрын

Now I think I’ll make a mojito

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

That's dedication! 😄🍹

@SilverForeverX 2 жыл бұрын

"Some links may result in me making mad bank" 😂 make that money 2

@SilverForeverX 2 жыл бұрын

Also, loved those subtitles in the bottom right. Cheers 🍹

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Knock knock, rent's due!

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

🥃

@michaelmccoy2847 2 жыл бұрын

Great knife, great coin, great books! I have admit I gave up ethanol awhile back, but I always thought any tropical drink did taste yummy. 🌴 Best wishes to all

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not a big drinker myself. I figure I better make it count when I do! 😄

@tracypreston5526 2 жыл бұрын

I’m thirsty now 😉

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

🥃🤜🤛

@cotinavs 2 жыл бұрын

I came to this channel hoping I’d have a better chance of having my questions answered 😄. When deciding on 1oz gold coin do you recommend BU over Random or is the price difference the main factor?

@doormarkedprivate 2 жыл бұрын

Usually, those things aren't mutually exclusive. I grab BU, random year. Lately, the current year is the cheapest, though. Cheers!