No I don't have both but...
You can see plated bezel and lower quality lanyard (which mimics have). And there is report here:
Of course not. That would be plain stupid.
Sorry, but i am not sure i can decide about plated bezel quality or the lower quality lanyard from a photo, neither the link you provided is very reassuring.
Therefore i could not safely go around claiming which is fake or not. I would prefer to receive the light first and then make any assumption.
After CNY, i expect mine from FastTech, which i ordered just because of the low price as well as out of curiosity for its performance vs the ‘original’
And i will let you know 
Why don’t we just put in a request to FastTech for the original SRK (black and gold) and the good driver?
The photo makes it pretty clear that the lanyard isn’t the same as what CNQG sells. Otherwise, I can’t see any obvious differences. The original lanyard was paracord though, and the one in FastTech’s pic is not.
I wouldn’t not buy it simply due to a difference in lanyard, but it makes me wonder if the rest is different too.
The original one looks like this:
I’ve got the gold Fandyfire. Could care less about the designer lanyard (although it did come with original one) or how the label is “aligned” on the torch itself. It’s not like I’m purchasing a Van Gogh or Picasso…. 
I should think the ladies would be pickier than MEN when it comes to “designer aesthetics” “.
As long as the light kicks butt, is bright, built to take it, and comes in at a bargain price … I could care less about the “authenticity”.
Gives rise to new term here on BLF “SRKSNOBBERY”. 
I agree with everything you just said, however I could never get into that gold color, I have never been and probably never will be a gold guy. Here's to hoping we can get some definitive info on the quality of the black version because I'm tempted to pull the trigger on one myself.
Darth for $57 bucks is no brainier… Who would have thought a SRK in black and Darth
for under $100 beans. That’s a lot of lumens for the money…
I have an original gold SRK and I love it. Aside from the great output and low price, it’s probably the prettiest light in my collection. I picked it over the black one for aesthetic reasons, though the black one is quite handsome too.
Been away for a time or so Buwuve and things may have changed, but when the cursor hovered over a link in your last thread post, shareasale.com came up.
I checked on shareasale.com and, though not a scam (as well, it’s offered as an affiliate by fasttech) I wondered why the link below for your post?
thanx
2.7~4.5V XML-T6 2-Group 8-Mode LED Driver Board, with overheat protection
3A output version
5A output version
Except for modes and components they seem to be a bit simular to these from intl outdoor:
4A
5A
I would probably take the intl-outdoor drivers if not looking for 2-group driver. I have been looking at the 4A version for a future build…
First thing: Yes sharesales isn’t scam, it’s an affiliate for fasttech.
Fasttech is back from China New Year.
They have a nice thrower Niwalker 750N1 and send it out with 2x Panasonic 3100mAh (unprotected) and a charger for $96,08 without coupon and with BLF coupon $91,28
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The 2x 18650 have a value of $14,10 and the charger of $7,72. If we say: Only the battery are useful you get the flashlight for $77,18 - this is a great price.
Here is a great review about it from selfbuilt
Best price I found was about $120 on going gear (without charger and 18650 Panasonics)
The next product are two lenses with 28mm x 2mm for $1,12 and with code $1,07
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Aren’t 28mm are prefect for Solarforce L2 group? The lenses are not coated, but as a replacement for a heavy scratched lense useful.
What the…Really?
Catan, of course. “I’ve got wood for your sheep!”
Or maybe some of their customers simply don’t have access to wood but want to try making a camp fire. I dunno.
I wouldn’t suggest ordering it though, since many countries have very strict customs controls about wood due to the pests which can be living inside. At one point, my company tried to ship a bleeding edge expensive rack-mount network server to China, and it got turned back by customs due to the pallet it was shipped on. It’s ridiculously expensive to ship an 800lb computer which takes an entire pallet … twice … not to mention the shipping insurance on something worth six figures.
So I’ve started to check FT new arrivals page again and saw this…
Looked interesting, thought I’d see what you guys thought… They also have a 3000ma version here.
So can anyone tell me if these look good? I happen to be in the market for a 17mm driver but these both are a little overkill for the project. I’ll probably stick to an Nanjg 101-AK-A1, but still would like hear if anyone has seen/used similar products.
That is an interesting design. Basically it uses one 7135 and a FET to boost the current up to 5A. I’d be interested in seeing just how well regulated it is. At 4.2V, 5A you would not be in regulation very long. The resistance path of the light would begin to limit the current very quickly, essentially becoming direct drive.
Fasttech sell now the Nitecore EH25 for $54,50 if you use the coupon code BLF
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XM-L U2 LED, 860 Lumen, incl. 1x 18650 (2300 Nitecore NL183), possibilty to charge the battery in the flashlight via USB
Rewrapping a 18650 battery. HKJ show it in this thread and fasttech sell a similar product
1 meter for only $0,84 with the coupon BLF $0,80
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1 meter is enough for about 13-14 18650 batteries.
You may wish to read the new wallbuys post 
The TrustFire MINI-01 is now up on the New-Arrivals page:
$14.04... 