Just ordered a green K1 with the XHP35HI 4000K.
Should look good next to my dark gray K1 with the W1 (Osram CSLNM1.TG), 6000K, and my black K1 with XP-L HI V2 5D 
I would definitely buy one!
And a green D48 E21a
Day one purchase.
I’ve been resisting the urge to get a K1 with XHP35HI but think the green version may have given me the final push :person_facepalming:
Look forward to seeing your comparisons :+1:
Did I read somewhere that Hank was getting LH351D 5000k 90CRI? I don’t see it as an option for anything. Would definitely pick up a 4th KR4 with that if the bin is nice. 4000k would be even better. I really like the Samsung LED in a nice tint bin.
From intl-outdoor.com :
W1 (Osram CSLNM1.TG): 900lm, Lux : 650Kcd (650,000cd)
W2 (Osram CSLPM1.TG): 1400lm, Lux: 550Kcd (550,000cd)
XHP35 HI 6500K/5000K: 2000lm, Lux: 290Kcd (290,000cd)
XHP35 HI 4000K/3000K: 1800lm, Lux: 270Kcd (270,000cd)
SBT90.2 LED, 5700K, 4500lm, Lux: 420Kcd (420,000cd)
And from people more knowledgeable than me on BLF, it seems Hank’s #’s are to be trusted.
Has anyone measured the CRI of Hank’s 2000k? Just curious if it’s R9080 like Clemence’s batch was.
The intl-outdoor website indicates 2000K is with R9050 for E21A. I don’t remember if anybody has done the actual measurement. If I find it, I will report back.
I have got a question related to E21A, too. I have KR4 with E21A/5000K. Does somebody have a picture of the driver for KR4 with E21A? I understand that the driver is the one with 5A max, unique to this LED. I would like to see how it looks like.
Thanks.
package label for the 2000K and 2700K version.
Yes, just added this option for K1 and KR1.
I think the limitation of 5A it comes from the Anduril special firmware (no fet) and not from the driver.
Maukka did it for Clemence/Virence’s E21A batches.
At lower currents up to 700mA Clemence’s 2000K batch is R9080
When will we start seeing Anduril 2 on these? Not in a hurry or anything, but figured I wait until the 2 comes out and not spend extra on reflashing kit.
Anduril 2 is not even finished yet. I don’t think manufacturers will switch for an already released model. Maybe a future flashlight, next year or so.
Thanks. I’ll wait until next year then. Like I said, not in a hurry - I haven’t bought a flashlight in the past 25 years, LOL. Only headlamps.
I think you owe it to yourself to grab an edc then, may I recommend the KR4?
Does anyone have a picture of this beam they can share? even if it is the new Manker light? I cannot find it online and i am interested in this version of the KR1.
I’m a minimalist, and don’t even EDC my wallet and car key (and haven’t used my house key in the 10 years I’ve owned my house). I like the look of the D4V2, mainly for the emitter choices (2700K SST20 and 2700K E21A) and that it’s a quad. If I get a flashlight, I would put it on my head like this guy below. I don’t understand flashlights that are not headlamps. Why wouldn’t you want your hands free? I also don’t understand tail switches. Seems like you have to use other hand to operate switch, do gymnastic finger movement, or hold the light like a police officer.
I love the ingenuity of using the headband that way, looks like ill be buying one today, thanks! and definitely hold the tailswitch like police officer . I was so opposed to tail switches when I started this hobby, but in my practical use I have come to prefer it for it is simplicity and ALWAYS knowing where the go button is in the dark. of course with headlamp the button is always in the same spot 
I wish I was a minimalist, im closer to the hoarder side of things. but life is to short to not own some sweet gear, if that is your kind of thing.
You only use your lights for brief periods of time? My arm would get tired holding a light like a police officer for a two hour run. :weary: