C01 has no hotspot. To me, it’s like a zoomie on flood. If you want to use it as a tent light; it’s fine. But if you want to walk around or look for things; I find it harder than using the E01. Using indoor to walk around is fine as well because of reflections from walls.
I was thinking exactly what you’re thinking about neck light or camping light last night when comparing the 2 lights. I would put the E01 around my neck, not the C01.
Very different. The Yujis at 25mA are great for navigating around the house at night, in my opinion. It’s bright enough to use at close ranges without dark adapted eyes, but not so bright as to be obnoxious if you have dark adapted eyes, especially the 3200K version. The floody beam extends into your peripheral vision, so you can have good awareness of what’s around you. That means necessarily that it doesn’t throw like the E01.
Outdoors, I think it’s reasonable for walking with dark adapted eyes, but you won’t be seeing very many paces ahead with it. It should be great around the campsite, but if you were using it as a backup on the trail, you’d want to walk slowly.
Your mileage may vary, of course. There is a lot of variation in what light level is comfortable to different people.
Why did they use the wider beam in the CO1 instead of the more narrow beam?
If this has been discussed I missed it.
If I remember correctly, Sofirn goofed up and ordered the 60° Yujis instead of a narrower one.
It would have been the perfect light for me had they use a narrower one.
Ouch…. :person_facepalming:
The 60 were supposedly the only ones available
Yes Sofirn is using 60 degree Yuji’s
fwiw, the McGizmo Sapphire also offers a 60 degree Yuji… we are in good company 
The E01 beam is not to my liking at all, plus the tint sucks, and it has terrible CRI
the C01 beam is MUCH nicer in every way
I’d buy a titanium or titanium / brass one.
Titanium/ Copper would be good.
why make it out of Ti? doesnt have much purpose besides the cool factor right?
I think it’s harder and lighter but not very good with heat dissipating. won’t be an issue with the C01. But I don’t have money to spend on Ti. Never own one, doubt I ever will.
Sounds like the ideal woman, disguised as a flashlight.
A copper head works better, but a brass head looks better.
For titanium, there is the existing option of the McGizmo Sapphire, for the classiest of users. 
Granted, the Sapphire driver is the same as the Arc driver, which as I understand it, doesn’t perform quite as well as the E01 driver, and the price is well beyond what I’d expect users to pay for a Sofirn twisty.
But it’s a really nice looking titanium AAA twisty, available with a Yuji, driven at 25mA.
Or if you want a titanium AAA that can tail stand and has a trit slot, maybe enough interest could get Mako to restart a limited run of his AAA, which even has two modes (low and lower).
Got my C01 today. I am really impressed with the overall fit, finish, and ergos of a superbly crafted torch. Kudos to all who made it possible. The tensile springing of the clip is perfect. Didn’t break when flexing and I mean I put the GORILLA twistin’ to it.
Good for you!! :+1:
When did you order yours Streamer??
November 10
Thanks Streamer!! According to that info I have more waiting to do before mine get here.
I like the wider beam much better myself. I have two of the 5600k’s, and they are fantastic.
That does look pretty good I must admit.