Thorfire C8s Review(one of the HQ C8 lights)900Lm Max output + New pictures of the pill(Removable)

Amazon has the C8s 4 mode for $22.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QSV8BKQ?&tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=d9b4e2264e2d408bb15e5447fdd665f8 and there’s a coupon code that’ll save you $6 22YJG5D7 normal free ship requirements.
Banggood shows $16.99 from China warehouse http://www.banggood.com/ThorFire-C8s-CREE-XM-L2-4modes-Tactical-LED-Flashlight-18650-p-969258.html

Now to decide if I want the 4 mode or the 3 mode. The high to low mode really bothers me, but having a moonlight is pretty nice… hmm

I have the 3+5 mode one, and the modes on the three levels are pretty nice. It is a thrower, so the moonlight would not be that useful to me, just a small ball of glow at whatever I am pointing it towards. The low on the 3+5 modes is useful for walking and not blinding yourself or others with glare. I have to agree, the quality on either is good it seems.

Thanks for the review. :slight_smile:

It looks like a integrated pill to me?

Its a removable pill…

I just did what any sane flashoholic would do…I bought both. hehe

Hmm, I don’t know man but they looks different to me in both FlashLion and James3 review thread,

From James3,

From FlashLion,

Don’t they look different? Or is it just the camera angle?

Looks like an integrated shelf.

The old version and new version hosts look suspiciously like the Convoy C8 V2 and V3. It looks like the Thorfire might be a rebadged line, so it makes sense that they would also be going to an integrated shelf.

Finally took out the pill. Sorry for the late post.

I just came across this great review. Thank you.

Thanks for reading!

Great review Flash! Sorry I did not see it sooner.

I like my Convoy stuff and I think Simon is a stand up guy BUT........

This Thorfire line is something to look at. It is unfortunate that they chose a ***fire name but in the spirit of Thor it looks like they are dropping a hammer on that.. Personally I like the forethought of Forward Switches as I use them often and although I never would have thought about it when I originally bought Simon's C8...the removable pill will make some mods much easier.

The Thorfire stuff is looking pretty good.


Thanks for the nice review! Great work again.

And there's the driver again that was developed for/first appeared in the BLF X6.

Thanks bugsy36 and djozz!

I love the machining on this flashlight. Absolutely perfect. It is much better than many of the expensive brands.

After reassembling the tailcap and the pill,I can here a high frequency noise on Mid mode :weary: Sometimes the reason is switch vibration. Maybe this is what happened after my intervention. The C8s was absolutely quiet before.

The one with one moon mode and 3 turbo modes? :bigsmile:

I think this torch deserves another bump.

Its great !

A few of us in the UK were lucky enough to receive review samples recently.

You can see what we thought of it at ThorFire C8s UK need review! 20 people needed![UK Only] - LED Flashlights – General Info - BudgetLightForum.com

Mine is post #89.

That will most likely be from the toroidal inductor. On my recent version it is wrapped in a thick material, very different from the usual shrinkwrap.

If yours is not, you could e.g. coat in silicone RTV.

I bet that would fix it. Don’t use anything rigid, or you risk cracking the core.

Fine review. Really like the Thorfires.

Does anyone know what (specific) LED is in here?

Thanks,
J&H

This was my very first real flashlight, after numerous multi-LED AAA junk from various deal sites. I loved it.

Until it was stolen during a house party.

And they keep on. Keeping on.
Better, improved models by the yr.
I had my first C8 yrs ago Ultrafire Q5 Then an Ultrafire XM-L6
Then a Convoy XM-L2.
Currently a SOFURN C8T (Warmer than the C8a model) which is like turning the light on in a dark room. Copared to prev models.
Now I believe they have a 35, 50 ot 70 chip plus drivers in them.

Basically. for 90% of usage. It does ALL you want with decent drivers in there.
I’ve got a cupboard full of torches over last 10 yrs or so.
What do I reach for. Sofurn C8 or my Imalent DN35.
and a Convoy S2+, XP-L (GIVAWAY. Thank’s Southland.) in pocket as spare on walkabout.
With a “BOOM…Daylight”, within range of my old eyes,
Old SKYRAY KING 9 (Updated to XM-L2) pills,
4 cell can light.
Covers whole backyard. 8x4 pool the lot in one hit.
Look out bats.

When you look at it. it really is a (Enjoyable) disease.
Affecting many. costing less than a night in the pub, or a bottle of spirit once a week, with much more enjoyment for much longer time.
My fav torch is still an old (8 or 9yrs)SkyRay S-R5 with XM-L2, driver to match in there now,
was Q8 originally. Drop ins surely help.
Most comfortable torch to hold long term out of all of them.

With a leetle $1.65 Chinese special Delivered (x3)
for bathroom work, Hi\Moon.
Fits perfectly between lips when handling things. Shirt pocket. wife’s bag.

But. We’ll go on forever. Looking. Looking. Wondering.
Maybe the next one hey???.
Human nature is a weird thing when aroused. Thank god.

Back in his box.