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

There are smaller 18650 lights out now. The D4 is close in size. The Zebralight SC64 is smaller, and my favorite production light so far (although I wish it had the double springs of the SC62).

I’m in for one LH351D, please and thank you!

I have to admit, in and of itself, that light in dark charcoal matte grey looks very nice. :wink:

I agree. Is this another prototype that has been released? Did I miss something?

I’m listed for 2 … after seeing these images, I may opt for more :slight_smile:

Perhaps tatasal can solve the mystery of those pictures?

An 18650 light this small isn’t new. Several Zebralights, the Nitecore HC30, some DQG stuff, and others are the same size or smaller. While a tail-e-switch on an 18650 light this small probably was new when the FW3A was announced, the Folomov 18650S has that.

I’m not sure the FW3A does any one thing that hasn’t been done before, but it combines a lot of good ideas that are rare in the industry with good physical design, good emitter options, high max output, and a great UI.

I have to agree with teacher on this one. If you are just participating as an individual in a hobby, then sure you can just go dark with no explanation or obligation, but when you are the founder and organizer of a movement involving 200 pages, over 6000 posts and 2000 commitments to order a product, then you DO have an obligation as a regular decent human being to at least keep people informed of your intentions. especially considering you are still logging into the site. It’s complete crap to claim that you have no obligation to even post “I quit” at that point. Sure everyone is busy with life, but how many of us would use that as excuse to leave over 1200 people waiting on even a few words for over 6 months? That’s majorly uncool.

so the pics mean what, im confused where do they come from if Fritz is nowhere to be seen tatasal has a prototype of the light or ?! considering the huge list of interested buyers its not too much ask to write whats going on if they light will ever reach production or not ?

Yes, It was a joke :stuck_out_tongue:

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Some of these comments remind me of a kid flailing on the supermarket floor after not getting their way. This entitlement mentality is really sad. It says on the very first post “it will be done when its done”. People with no money spent should really manage their expectations - look in the mirror for real….Make your own or get a custom maker to make you one and unsubscribe and/or get off the list if you don’t like how it is. Simple.

Look, we are all in here because we want to actually buy this light based on whats been posted. It doesnt matter if nobody has spent any money, we just ask for an update since june last year nothing of the maker of the light or design guy has posted an update whats going on with the project alive or not, where are they how long are we supposed to wait for something that maybe will not happen perhaps? Then it would be better imo come clean say sorry light is scrapped due to personal problems etc…. dont u agree ?

I understand a months silence isnt anything to panic about, but its been 6 months now isnt that already long enough to not wanting an update whats going on ? Again it doesnt take more then a minute to login and write short whats up, silence in the long run is never a good sign last time i checked.

No. I don’t think anyone owes us a damn thing unless we have put money or design time down…Heck, if I was Fritz and got bored or sick of the project the entitlement mentality would have made me want to give the finger to the whole thing. It’s up to Lumintop now when and whether they are going to make the thing……I don’t understand what Fritz even has to do with in anymore at this point.

Just for perspective, some people have been on the list for this flashlight a year longer than you have been a member here.

Really? Does membership in the original BLF forum not count? 10 or so years ago? Besides what does that have to do with anything?

Only people who know Fritz or/and have worked with him + those involved in the project (who have given of their time for the project) should comment about what Fritz should do or shouldn’t do.
The rest of us should shut their mouth about him because if we are pissed off by someone who walked out for 6 months without saying anything, he probably has a good reason even if it is not a good reason for us. Show some decency and empathy guys !!! and less selfish interest for a good that we are eager to add to our collection.
Not to mention the gratitude you could show for what has been done so far by Fritz and the rest of the TLF/BLF team instead of venting your frustration on Fritz.
Do you really need a scapegoat for venting your frustration ? :person_facepalming:

All the more since tatasal gave a proof that the project isn’t completely dead.

You’ll understand when you chill out and think about it.

Tundraotto, it has to do with the fact that some people have been waiting a lot longer than you. While perhaps nothing is owed to them, a bit of frustration is understandable, given the silence.

I don’t like it at-all.

It could not be further from “engineering purity”, or what was first promised.

But if these photos are of something real, that might one-day actually get made, rather than just a play around with different anodisation dyes, that is of interest. So tatasal, spill the beans please, and explain what’s going on.

Oh, and quickly send a few out to the designers, development testers and respected reviewers first, before expecting the rest of us to stump up our $30, delivered. (Never going to hit that price IMO, nor should it be compromised in trying to do so).

Perhaps future projects need to come with the following disclaimer: “No refunds on emotional investments!” :wink: