KC1 keychain light is available now

It’s really cool, but the last one was so heavy it barely left my closet.

I really want it, but not at that weight.

I’ve carried D4 in my backpach (which I always have with me). Physical lockout was a must. So on my last order I asked Hank to include the raised bezel.

I requested Hank for 4 raised bezels for my old D4’s via mail and that was no problem, he priced them reasonably and they even came with spare switchcovers. Following what someone posted somewhere on BLF I sharpened the front of a cheap screwdriver to a knife’s edge, and used it to slowly chisel the old bezel out from the side, bit by bit while changing the angle all the time. The bezel came off without scratching the ano. Used a vice plus two pieces of wood to push the new bezel in.

I have it easier…my light has so many scratches that adding a few more won’t matter. :innocent:
I’m not fond of anodization durability of my D4…

Hank is shipping, got my tracking number.
Thanks Hank… :+1:

Got my cyan unit in today! This is a true tiny monster, the output is wonderful for something so small. It really fits the hand well, I love 26650 lights and this did not disappoint. BTW, got SST-20 4000K. They appear to be the same bin as the D4V2, but at all levels it appears to have a better tint.

If the tint is noticeably better probably not the same bin then. I know Simon had several for a while (prior to the D4V2) and maybe he is still using up those or got a better batch to more closely compete with the FW3X and MF01 Mini?

When I compare an original fw3a sst-20 4000k, an fw3a with known fd2 bin sst-20 and, original D4v2… this seems to fall between the awful D4v2 and the fd2 bin sst-20.

… u are referring to the D4S V2 here, correct?

Yes, looks like I posted in the wrong thread.

My orderis on the move. Went with XPL HI V2 5D after numerous HI CRI i choose to go with red-ish thrower.

Thx Hank!

What does everyone think of the xpl hi v3 3a 5000k?

Everyone includes me :innocent:

Slightly too cold tint, light quality is very dull and boring, compared to any higher CRI led from other manufacturers that take illumination quality more seriously. Ok for occasionally lighting up stuff in the dark, unbearable for EDC.

If you asked that question three years ago I really would have liked the led, but so much has happened in led quality the past years (but not at Cree) that it is not so anymore.

I went the same way. True, good old XP-L HI has low CRI, but as I was advised by TK, they sustein the highest output due to least heat production. Bingo for me since in this case I pay much attention to long-term output.
I’m more CRI demanding when it comes to headlights…

Ordered a D4V2 w/ XP-L HI V3 in Sand + the clip and magnetic tailcap on the 20th, looks like it left China today.

Just ordered the D2V2 Ti/Cu. :smiley:

I also just ordered a D4 V2 TI CU and 18350 tube.

I have the V1 TI CU and truly is a thing of beauty.

D4 V2 TI CU SST20 5000k option sold out??

Yes, the SST-20 5000K LED is currently out of stock, and we are not sure when it will be available again.

I also ordered D4V2 Ti only at Nichia’s , I will solder 351D 2x4000K and 2x5000K . It will be a miracle , not a flashlight !!!