That’s fair. The lip at the end could stick up a little further.
Also, to echo and supplement what others have said, the 2 way clip for the FW series of lights made some sense when used in the 18350 short tube configuration, but couldn’t be used that way with the KR4 due to the short tube not supporting a clip. A short tube that does support a clip and and a clip designed for that configuration would be nice to have, though.
I like this clip design on relatively straight bodied lights, but I think it’s going to be hard to get this to look and work well on this light. Adding a subtle curve to the entire clip seems like it would add a lot complexity to the production.
I’m not fussed with how deep the clip goes, my primary issue would be the inner diameter of the bend on the deep carry clip is too small and tight to easily allow it to go over various pocket materials, like denim or multiple cotton layers like on some track pants.
The difference between the Olight deep carry clip and the FW3A deep carry clip is very apparent. It’d be a difference of maybe a single millimetre in the overall bend diameter but would allow material to nestle up to the top of the clip a lot easier instead of bunching up just below the folded part of the clip. The FW3A’s deep carry clip is just too narrow to be very easy to use, it always requires some fiddling to sit properly in pocket
If the opposing bends of each end were wider, the clip would allow material to enter the clip cavity much more easily.
This is near ideal. The slight curve might not be easy to produce but is worth a try. As others have said, the bend radii on the “deep-carry-portion” are critical. The first bend should be smooth as to not catch fabric, and the second ‘U’ bend should be at least ~0.5mm larger than a standard denim jean hem. Measurements I’ve made on a few different garments say 2.5mm internal bend DIA should be about sufficient. No less!
I don’t use clips. “If I can remove it.”
I would ask you to include (Attachments) in the packages a washer (retainer) (packing ring) for those of us who remove the clips.
It could be an option, as an accessory.
Can’t you just take the clip off? I think the spring on the inner tube takes up the slack so you can still tighten it down without the clip or a washer. I could be wrong though.
Thank you! For this, I would love this design on my KR4 and when I order the KR1.:honestly it’s the only reason my fw3a gets equal pocket time as my kr4, because of the deep carry clip. Otherwise I’d probably solely carry the KR4
Amazing! I only realized awesome 18650/21700/26650 lights existed a few months back, by that time the D1s was not on Hank’s site anymore (I didnt even know it existed until this thread) and the D1 was on discount (going out) but never “won my heart” enough to buy. After watching a couple videos of the D1s, I would L-O-V-E a version of that, especially in the KR1 format. I may just wait for that… maybe…
Btw - I have bought the D4sV2 and KR4 in the last 4 weeks, among other things, so the KR1 is still A consideration for me, seems very interesting though (would love just a little larger and more throw).