FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

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As others mentioned I do like both, that being said if the original design wins out I do prefer the raw finish to the matte whereas the matte looks great on the tapered prototype.

I would like to be on the list please.

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I prefer the tapered version personally but would buy either one. I’d especially love to see it with a few different knurling patterns/proportions. And I really liked that medium light gray with a matte satin finish on the protos tailcap.

interested to be on the list

I would have to agree with teacher. They Both Look Good! I would have to order One of each, if Not 2 of each, if I had to choose between the two versions! This is the Perfect minimally Designed Flashlight that I have ever seen Wrapped Tightly around a Battery that’s Capible of So Much More than it’s purpose as an EDC, with a Perfect pocket clip too boot! I sure would like to have 1 Now to use and tryout & order 3 more when they are manufactured. :slight_smile: ! Oops I believe I was Dreaming.

What I see is a light that requires a new clip. I want it setup for deep pocket carry. I could care less whether or not it has the 45 edges or sharp 90 edges. I’m not even so sure I really want this light anymore. I’m at the point in my flashoholism where I don’t want lights that don’t suit a practical purpose in some way.

-Garry

Sounds good, saves a lot of money. I’m not there yet though :frowning:

Do I need the light? No.

Do I want the light? Yes.

Reason enough. (But my rate of acquisition is slowing down.)

Goodness that looks nice. Even if the light started with a raw it would wind up looking matte after a little wear so might as well start with matte.

And the taper is very nicely done on the FW3; much better than “Concept.”

This body size and clip style is popular enough that somebody probably makes a loopover clip that will fit if you want it to carry deeper. Personally, I don’t love really deep carry; half the point of a clip is so that I don’t have to reach deep into my pocket and fish it out.

Only if your idea of “a little wear” includes bead blasting. Lol

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Put me down for one!

I completely agree. I like the bead blasted look with the taper much more than the original shiny with right angles.

Looks good! Count me in

In for one, please put me on the list!

Can I be added to the list?

I have not checked this thread for a long time, too busy with modding S2+’es, and playing with my Q8 and reading about the GT

Now it seems the whole idea of beauty of craftsmanship is just thrown away, it is tapered and beadblasted and glued together?

I liked the original design very much
Since i still dont have an Emisar D4, i think i have to buy one, why would the FW3A be better? It seems they all gave in and made compromises at every part besides the firmware from TK, which is (as always) great.

Please convince me why the FW3A would be better

Better? Maybe not. Different and totally unique? Heck yes.

As an aside. I really want to know how a tapered tube is viewed as such a downgrade to this light by some. Yes, the prototype was a parallel/square design, but what is special about that otherwise?

The blasted finish though I can see takes away from the raw look.