BLF Edition ThruNite Saber 1A Group Buy - $19.99

Nice that there is a BLF-edition, pity (but I would have been surprised) that it does not have different ('BLF-enhanced') features from the stock light though. I'll pass on this one, I have a nice AA twisty already.

(I did buy the archer from the group buy )

Just ordered .

Ordered one too.

OMG-how do I resist? It looks so tiny.

I am so weak….

it had BLF on it, could not help myself :bigsmile:

I know someone brought up whether this light supports 14500s and the answer was yes but there could be damage done because of the extra heat generated.

The question I have is for those who might already own the light: have you used 14500s and what has been your experience?

Thanks!

Am I correct in assuming the only reason you would ever want to try this is that it would be a lot brighter than the 169 lumun?

They alreaydy sold 50 pcs, I had to get one before they run out :smiley:

Couldn’t resist ordering one. Needed a good AA light.

Batt rattling when the light is off? How does the mem works?

Ditto. If this was a unique BLF edition with some kind of enhanced function I would buy. For now, my trusty T10 will do.

Yep. And to be frank, I’ve done this with other AA or AAA lights and as long as I don’t keep the light on too long or use the lower modes I haven’t had a problem - but some do revert to direct drive when doing so…

The T10/Saber is pretty small, light, and thin-walled. You would definitely want to use caution with li-ions. Not much different than any tiny pocket light really.

+1 Same situation here :slight_smile:

I know I might be opening up a can of worms, but can you build a better AA light for 20 bucks? I currently only have a sipik clone and I like the modes on this light.

I did some comparative lumen values in this thread: Comparative lumen readings

On Ni-mh I got: >1, 7, 125.

On 14500 I got: >1, 157, 378

Watch the heat though…

Just what I thought! That certainly answers my question. Thanks for the great info!

I bit on this one as well. Like djozz and bald1 remarked, I too wish they had done something more than just slapped a sticker on it to make it a special edition. Perhaps a limited run of special anodization color, a high CRI or NW XP-G2, or even an extra mode or something. $19.99 shipped to the states and a huge bump in output over my T10 was enough to make me bite though. Heck 169 lumens is only 9 off from the Archer's 178 and since I don't require a clip and a holster (have too many in that size already) the extra $15 saved made it worth it.

ANy hints for ordering?
Any additional bonus discount?
What about the 100points someone mentioned?

Is it really made for liion use?

100 points for new members = 1$ discount
You have to use them on last step (before payment)