KC1 keychain light is available now

Thanks!

So was this possible?

بدقسمتي سان مون کي جواب نه مليو آهي. :(

I had to translate that. Thank you :smiley:

What did the translation say?

Sorry for posting in Sindhi. I wrote: Unfortunately, I did not get any answer.

Anybody know what Hank’s Order to ship times are doing at the moment, all my lights from him have been 2 days between, am up to 4 almost 5 now and haven’t seen anything. We’re making him busy I suspect?

I ordered a D4v2 a couple hours after the 219b was listed (about six days ago) and the order is still “processing”. Just have to be patient; I’m sure he’s busy with the influx of orders since the availability of the 219b.

We have one item in the UK warehouse (actually it’s for one Germany customer, but it did not pass the Germany customs due to Brexit).

D4V2, cyan, raised switch retaining ring, XP-L HI 4000K, V2 5D, with extra 10623 frosted optic, the original price is $60.67, now, half of the price, $30, for UK customers only.

Yes please!

How do I purchase this? I can’t find the UK warehouse on the website.

Hank, is there any chance to offer more (even exotic) emitter options in the future? I am pretty sure than many of your customers have become loyal completists/collectors of your lights.

My wish list...(to be concluded)

Emitter options:

  • Nichia E21A 1800K R9080 or R9050...this is as close to real candlelight as it gets
  • Samsung LH351D (2700K - 6500K, 70CRI - 90CRI)...whereas 90CRI will most likely be favored by most people
  • Luminus SFT40 6500K 70CRI (or even 5000K once available)...would work great in KR1 or K1
  • Cree XP-L2 4000K - 5000K...yes, it has horrible tintshift but it's still one of the most efficient emitters and underneath a frosted 10623 or 10624 the artifacts should disappear
  • Cree XHP50.3 HI 3V...once it becomes available
  • Cree XP-P...a good opponent to Osram's KW CSLNM1.TG but hopefully available in warmer tints (< 6000K)

Accessories/Miscellaneous:

  • How about shipping your lights with an Andúril 2 UI diagram, printed on a card or sheet of paper? I made a general one and some customized ones for Sofirn. I could easily derive one that reflects any of your customizations (e.g. direct access to Turbo from Advanced UI). Or you could simply put it onto your website next to the nice pictures of the light. ;) Let me know if you are interested.

For reference...the custom-made Andúril 2 UI diagram for Sofirn's SP36 (Pro) / Q8 (Pro) models

  • Optional greenish AR-coated lenses (to lower the Duv value and get a more rosy-white tint on LEDs with tendency to greenish-white above the BBL)

Maybe I should apply for UK citizenship, lol. Too many good bargain deals from Hank these days but I live in the wrong country. :D

Haha, there’s only been three. But the previous two were too cool for my tastes!

I want a hank-light so bad but don’t know what to get or where to start! I don’t ‘need’ anything I have over 50 lights but I just want something good. Is the D4V2 with nichia 219b 3000k the way to go? I’d even get it in brass, maybe copper. What’s got a real nice tint & is just an awesome Hank light? I bought 2 dive lights last night so I’m on a binge.

Is Hank still doing backlit switches on Al D4V2’s? I don’t see the option on the website. I’m assuming you request by email?

You need to request by email.

To make sure it’s still possible, email before you place the order to confirm.

Important question (to me, at least):

Will a double wrapped 18650 fit in my new “Hanklights”? I’m about to purchase a bunch of 3000mAh 15A 18650’s. I’ve had really good luck with Epoch batteries (which is the 18650batterystore.com house brand), and they’re all rewraps of the best batteries out there. Their 3000mah 15A battery is just a rewrapped 30q, but is on sale right now and of course the double wrapping offers better protection. In fact the ones Mooch tested performed a little better than the 30Q’s. So I would like to buy a bunch while they’re on sale, but wanted to make sure the extra wrapping wouldn’t cause fit problems. To be clear, the are NOT protected, just double wrapped. The website gives the approximate measurement as 18.25mm x 65.05mm. Mooch gives a rough diameter estimate of 18.5mm.

Will these fit just fine?

Thanks!!

Edit: Never mind, although I couldn’t find the specs for the inside diameter of the cell tube, I feel like I can safely assume these cells will work. They’re $3 cheaper than the 30Q’s right now on while they’re on sale, so I’m gonna scoop a bunch up. I can easily see myself getting a D18 or that new Convoy 4x18A SBT90.2 sometime in the near future, or else the BLF Sofirn LT1, so the extras will be nice to have. I guess I need to check if any of those require button tops. But even if that’s the case, I at least have 4x PANASONIC/SANYO NCR18650GA’s that Lion Wholesale put button tops on. Those are some fantastic cells for lights that don’t need 15A. Pretty much the same as the 30E’s I guess.

Man I’m really, really interested in a soda can light now. But there’s so many cool options, and not just from Hank. I just saw the configuration for the D18 that’s w2’s in the middle, and a mix of 2700k/4000k sst-20’s on the outer ring. Pretty dope light.

Does anyone have any emitter configuration recommendations for the D18? Also, what are y’alls thoughts on the best/coolest/most-doperest can light to buy for under $150? Even just a regular 18x sst-20 D18 is tempting, knowing the bins he has right now are good. But now I’m reading about all these other awesome can lights like the Astrolux MF01S, and the Convoy 4x18A. Anyone have any other suggestions?

This is quickly becoming an all-consuming obsession. Consuming all my money, to be specific, lol. I don’t mind it consuming my focus and energy. That’s the fun part.

I have the W2/ss2700/4000 combo and I like it. Means it’s good to use around home but really kicks like a mule when you need it. Can take photos/video if you like.

Dude! I just saw a video that really showed some good perspective of how portable the D18 is. I really want one now. It’s honestly a little bit of a bummer that it doesn’t use flat tops like everything else, but oh well. I am so close to adding one to my ever-increasing order.

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Also, everyone else may have already known thjs, but I didn’t:
Hank emailed me back in response to my question about adding a backlit button to the regular aluminum D4S2 and said that it is still an option.

I also inquired if it was an option in the D4SV2’s, and he said that it is not an option.

Just FYI.

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Yeah, man! I’d love to see some pics. Thank you for offering! There’s a good video I found on Reddit/YouTube. Is that configuration as voracious for battery life as I hear?