Well we are starting this up.
It will take tie to get to final specs and have the light produced.
When that happens the people will receive a discount code via PM and order.
After that the same lights are often kept on sale but at a higher price.
I am interested in this depending on the final configuration and price
EDIT:
some of my preferations:
If it has a tripod nut i’m in, probably for 2 pcs.
If you are going to charge 4× 18650 through a BD0x style charger it’ll take very long, I don’t think this is usefull.
I’d prefer a black bezel
a led ring around the switch which shows the voltage would be very nice.
I’m interested, but it looks like a dream post rather than realistic :S
Well, yeah! This is an idea generating and general interest thread. That’s what it’s supposed to look like, until the manufacturer gets on board and solid decisions are being made. Go back and read the OP and first several pages of comments of the other BLF Special group buy threads of recent past. In fact, look at the BLF Watch group buy interest thread that is going on now. It looks very much the same.
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The Cycle of Goodness: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others”
- The YKK Philosophy
sorry for being annoying but again.
why not make baby SRKBLF runnig on 1*26650 instead of 4*14500
pros 26650
- provides more capacity
- provides more current
- cheaper than 4*14500
- thinner
- torch body for 26650 is more simple
pros 14500
- shorter
- torch can use 1/2/3/4 pcs 14500 (in fact i’m not sure what would be the reason to use baby srk with 3 or less 14500)
I agree. I see no point in 14500’s in this config. I’d rather a 3 × 18500 however. As it’d give you the same compact length as 4 × 14500, but a higher WH rating. And I think wouldn’t need to be any wider.
sorry for being annoying but again.
why not make baby SRKBLF runnig on 1*26650 instead of 4*14500
pros 26650
- provides more capacity
- provides more current
- cheaper than 4*14500
- thinner
- torch body for 26650 is more simple
pros 14500
- shorter
- torch can use 1/2/3/4 pcs 14500 (in fact i’m not sure what would be the reason to use baby srk with 3 or less 14500)
I agree. I see no point in 14500’s in this config. I’d rather a 3 × 18500 however. As it’d give you the same compact length as 4 × 14500, but a higher WH rating. And I think wouldn’t need to be any wider.
The reason I want multiple cells is because that’s the way SRK’s are now. It’s a small thing, but if I’m gonna call it a ‘mini’ or ‘baby’ SRK, then I want it to be the same design. However, I’m not hung up on it. I can go either way. As The Miller has said multiple times, this thread isn’t about the small SRK, but a regular size one. We can discuss the small one later.
I do want to offer a small insight about the 3× 18500 vs 4× 14500 statement. They won’t exactly fit in the same space, although close. The 4× 14500 will fit in a 34mm ID tube, whereas the 3× 18500 will need a 39mm ID tube to fit. Additionally, there are lots of people on BLF that think 18500 are a waste of time and money. Think about it: 15mm more and you can potentially have 3x the capacity with a 18650.
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The Cycle of Goodness: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others”
- The YKK Philosophy
If a black bezel means aluminum, I’d prefer SS. I’m a BIG SS bezel fan, always was. 5,000 lumens out of a XM-L2 modded SupFire M6 with a SS bezel isn’t bad. I didn’t notice any issues with the beam pattern. There’s good and bad ways to do bezels though, regardless of color or material. The EE/BLF X6’s for example, have a very low profile bezel, minimizing artifacts or loss’s. Deep bezels like the Roche/Convoy F6 and SWM C20C probably have loss’s because their bezel sticks out significantly.
Deep bezels probably protect the glass a bit better, while shallow bezels have no loss’s. Generally, a black bezel will absorb light more than a reflective SS bezel.
. Additionally, there are lots of people on BLF that think 18500 are a waste of time and money. Think about it: 15mm more and you can potentially have 3x the capacity with a 18650.
People who think like that probably aren’t thinking rationally or logically. To paraphrase your argument. Only 4mm wider will give you double the capacity of a 14500 for the same length.
And as there are already plans for a 4×18650 SRK a 3×18650 would probably be redundant. But 3×18500 would be significantly smaller than a regular SKR and much better performing than any 14500 power one.
must resist temptation
… ooh can’t resist going off topic
I would love to see a smaller brother baby SRK capable of 14500 and AA cells, this I would gift no I fell for it
Please know a baby SRK is talked and thought about but first the King!
. Additionally, there are lots of people on BLF that think 18500 are a waste of time and money. Think about it: 15mm more and you can potentially have 3x the capacity with a 18650.
People who think like that probably aren’t thinking rationally or logically. To paraphrase your argument. Only 4mm wider will give you double the capacity of a 14500 for the same length.
And as there are already plans for a 4×18650 SRK a 3×18650 would probably be redundant. But 3×18500 would be significantly smaller than a regular SKR and much better performing than any 14500 power one.
I think you missed where I was going. a 3× 18500 wouldn’t be much smaller than a 3× 18650, but 1/3 the cell capacity. Why do it? A 14500 cell scales down almost perfectly from a 18650 cell. In other words, the ratio of length/width is practically the same for each. So, to make a 4× 14500 that is the same shape as a 4× 18650, but significantly smaller, makes some sense and could truly be called a ‘mini’ version of the same.
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The Cycle of Goodness: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others”
- The YKK Philosophy
I do not have a SRK with shiny bezel, does it have annoying artifacts in the beam? I know many BLF-members are very fond of a SS-bezel
link to djozz tests
Hi. I am keen in getting one. I am new here. How does the group buy work? Thanks in advance
Welcome to BLF!
Well we are starting this up.
It will take tie to get to final specs and have the light produced.
When that happens the people will receive a discount code via PM and order.
After that the same lights are often kept on sale but at a higher price.
It is done when it is done
How my BLF Specials generally work, please read before asking Qs
The Q8, Exciting a groupbuy for a Premium BLF special high lumens soda can light!
The GT, A BLF special GIGA thrower
The FW3A, a TLF BLF special small, elegant, powerful triple
Lithium Ion safety 101 important read
Sorry grammarlovers, I am a real King Typo.
Hi Miller. Thanks for the reply. I am keen to get either Nichia or xp-l hi nw.
Umm I think there’s a mistake. I don’t want 3, I just want 1 LOL. Pleas put me back down to 1 thank you!
Words can be broken,
so can bones.
heheh it was the in! in! in!
besides thi is not fixed or obligational, just interest check
It is done when it is done
How my BLF Specials generally work, please read before asking Qs
The Q8, Exciting a groupbuy for a Premium BLF special high lumens soda can light!
The GT, A BLF special GIGA thrower
The FW3A, a TLF BLF special small, elegant, powerful triple
Lithium Ion safety 101 important read
Sorry grammarlovers, I am a real King Typo.
I’m interested, but it looks like a dream post rather than realistic :S
I am interested in this depending on the final configuration and price
EDIT:
some of my preferations:
If it has a tripod nut i’m in, probably for 2 pcs.
If you are going to charge 4× 18650 through a BD0x style charger it’ll take very long, I don’t think this is usefull.
I’d prefer a black bezel
a led ring around the switch which shows the voltage would be very nice.
Well, yeah! This is an idea generating and general interest thread. That’s what it’s supposed to look like, until the manufacturer gets on board and solid decisions are being made. Go back and read the OP and first several pages of comments of the other BLF Special group buy threads of recent past. In fact, look at the BLF Watch group buy interest thread that is going on now. It looks very much the same.
The Cycle of Goodness: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others”
- The YKK Philosophy
I agree. I see no point in 14500’s in this config. I’d rather a 3 × 18500 however. As it’d give you the same compact length as 4 × 14500, but a higher WH rating. And I think wouldn’t need to be any wider.
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We are making progress,
Neal and Barry are in our email group.
It is done when it is done
How my BLF Specials generally work, please read before asking Qs
The Q8, Exciting a groupbuy for a Premium BLF special high lumens soda can light!
The GT, A BLF special GIGA thrower
The FW3A, a TLF BLF special small, elegant, powerful triple
Lithium Ion safety 101 important read
Sorry grammarlovers, I am a real King Typo.
good news
Awesome!
Words can be broken,
so can bones.
The reason I want multiple cells is because that’s the way SRK’s are now. It’s a small thing, but if I’m gonna call it a ‘mini’ or ‘baby’ SRK, then I want it to be the same design. However, I’m not hung up on it. I can go either way. As The Miller has said multiple times, this thread isn’t about the small SRK, but a regular size one. We can discuss the small one later.
I do want to offer a small insight about the 3× 18500 vs 4× 14500 statement. They won’t exactly fit in the same space, although close. The 4× 14500 will fit in a 34mm ID tube, whereas the 3× 18500 will need a 39mm ID tube to fit. Additionally, there are lots of people on BLF that think 18500 are a waste of time and money. Think about it: 15mm more and you can potentially have 3x the capacity with a 18650.
The Cycle of Goodness: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others”
- The YKK Philosophy
I am interested in a Nichia or XP-L HI NW – thanks.
I would like to see battery replacement via the tailcap similar to lights like the nitecore ea41.
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I’m in
I’m in for 1 also… and a small one if it ever happens
I am in for one. Add me to the list please
If a black bezel means aluminum, I’d prefer SS. I’m a BIG SS bezel fan, always was. 5,000 lumens out of a XM-L2 modded SupFire M6 with a SS bezel isn’t bad. I didn’t notice any issues with the beam pattern. There’s good and bad ways to do bezels though, regardless of color or material. The EE/BLF X6’s for example, have a very low profile bezel, minimizing artifacts or loss’s. Deep bezels like the Roche/Convoy F6 and SWM C20C probably have loss’s because their bezel sticks out significantly.
Deep bezels probably protect the glass a bit better, while shallow bezels have no loss’s. Generally, a black bezel will absorb light more than a reflective SS bezel.
I’m in
People who think like that probably aren’t thinking rationally or logically. To paraphrase your argument. Only 4mm wider will give you double the capacity of a 14500 for the same length.
And as there are already plans for a 4×18650 SRK a 3×18650 would probably be redundant. But 3×18500 would be significantly smaller than a regular SKR and much better performing than any 14500 power one.
My Torch & Flashlight Reviews
My YouTube channel
Notable Reviews:
Convoy S2+ | Zeusray Domed & De-Domed Comparison | Maglite XL200 | Rofis TR18 XP-L HI angle and tube flashlight | H4 (HB2/9003) Car headlight XM-L2 | A8 BLF Edition
Yeah well indeed this is quad 18650 for the Q8
must resist temptation
…
ooh can’t resist going off topic
I would love to see a smaller brother baby SRK capable of 14500 and AA cells, this I would gift
no I fell for it
Please know a baby SRK is talked and thought about but first the King!
It is done when it is done
How my BLF Specials generally work, please read before asking Qs
The Q8, Exciting a groupbuy for a Premium BLF special high lumens soda can light!
The GT, A BLF special GIGA thrower
The FW3A, a TLF BLF special small, elegant, powerful triple
Lithium Ion safety 101 important read
Sorry grammarlovers, I am a real King Typo.
I think you missed where I was going. a 3× 18500 wouldn’t be much smaller than a 3× 18650, but 1/3 the cell capacity. Why do it? A 14500 cell scales down almost perfectly from a 18650 cell. In other words, the ratio of length/width is practically the same for each. So, to make a 4× 14500 that is the same shape as a 4× 18650, but significantly smaller, makes some sense and could truly be called a ‘mini’ version of the same.
The Cycle of Goodness: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others”
- The YKK Philosophy
I am in.
I’m in.
Maybe, depending on the final design & specs. ( though for a “flooder” the XP-L HI and 219 are not the highest lumens for that purpose.
That Canadian flashlight guy & Lantern Guru -Den / DBSARlight
Please put me on the list for one.
Thanks
I’m interested!
YEAH 171 interested. Meaning just at the start of this we are at a whopping 34% of the initial goal of 500
Thanks all!
Barry (Thorfire) is enthusiastic and willing to work with us.
Neal is enthusiastic and willing to work with us.
The current plan is to develop the light with Thorfire and sales and distribution are handled by Banggood.
It is done when it is done
How my BLF Specials generally work, please read before asking Qs
The Q8, Exciting a groupbuy for a Premium BLF special high lumens soda can light!
The GT, A BLF special GIGA thrower
The FW3A, a TLF BLF special small, elegant, powerful triple
Lithium Ion safety 101 important read
Sorry grammarlovers, I am a real King Typo.
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