Not that it makes one bit of difference what any of us think or hope…… but, I am hoping a few key people get True Production Samples to check out before all out production starts.
That would be great for everyone, less potential problems/returns/fixes after the fact. It would really save a lot of headaches, especially given the driver fitment issue.
oK I've had it .... having to listen to you talk about your many Fw3A's has made me a bit crazy ..
I'm going to start talking about my imaginary Fw3a and how much I like it ...I think the one Fritz sent me in raw form is the nicest. I like it better than the Titanium one he just sent ..
You’ve got something pretty special there. I think only you, Fritz, and CRX have anything like it… and CRX had to build it from scratch. I agree though, that it’s better than the titanium FW3T. Titanium is heavier and doesn’t handle heat well, and the threads are gritty. So even though it looks good, it’s not as nice to carry.
I’m still waiting for a FW3M, in copper/silver mokune gane.
I assume in that case we are just talking about a the outer shell made from another material.
Other materials than aluminum may be difficult to anodise, and have a different coefficient of expansion.
For the time being I would be glad if a proper functioning FW3A was launched.
Flashlights are not known for having outer shells. These would be machined from a solid block of brass, copper or titanium. I doubt they would have any anodization.