Reading so many conflicting reports on this light. Is it a small thrower or not?? Seems like half say it’s floody like the D3AA, the other half says it throws, at least with SFT70. Soooo, which is it!?
if you mean the KR1AA, no, it is not a thrower,
however a KR1AA with an SFT70, does throw more than a D3AA with a Dedomed 519a, look at the photo here
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@Hank_Wang did you mean to list the KR1aa and not make the link to buy? I am soooo excited.
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Carrot on a stick lol
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I have not seen any official announcement that the KR1AA is for sale yet
ImPatiently waiting for Hank to be ready to take my order, but the KR1AA webpage is not finished yet 
fwiw, we are in a D2 thread
I invite you to join the KR1AA discussion in this thread
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It’s the everything Hank and updates/new releases thread
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oh, youre right..
heres the unfinished draft KR1AA webpage. It includes cd specs. I looked up the conversion to throw and Wow!:
The SFT70 6500K (211m), out throws a Zebra SC65 (200m)
Not too shabby!
The KR1AA is actually Not a thrower.
For me, it is intended as an indoor light, to be used at low to medium outputs.
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The modification is much more difficult than we have expected, it took much longer time, but finally, it turns out good, hopefully, it could be released by middle of Jan.
So, the light will be with the mechnical lock-out function, although the raw aluminum will not be an option.
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Thank you for taking the time to make it right!
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thanks for the update
I wish Stone White was an option
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I appreciate your continued effort to produce the best product.
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Would it be possible to use clear coated aluminum or silver anodization like L50 Sol or Convoy instead?
Thanks for keeping us updated on the progress, and it’s great that you’re willing to delay the launch to improve the model - that boosts my confidence in your development process.
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This is interesting and nice to know, even though I will not be getting a 6500K. I’m not even close to sure, but the 3000K would get what, a third of that? considering 6500K vs 3000K SFT-40? Numbers may be off. does the SFT-70 have the smallest die size of the currently available KR1AA emitters?
the High CRI SFT-70 3000K gets 74% of the cd/lm of the 6500K
does the SFT-70 have the smallest die size
yes
Although the KR1AA is not a thrower.. it does have the ability to reach 10 yards.. good for indoor use and close range EDC
here are the calculated candela per lumen for each LED Hank offers for the upcoming KR1AA V2.
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Stone white is definitely my new favorite color. My DW4 mule in Stone White is downright sexy!!!
Disappointing the raw aluminum can’t be coated as mentioned earlier in their thread.
The raw aluminum was the main reason I was going to buy a couple of the KR1AA lights. I will still probably get the bronze color light, but he just lost the sale of 2 lights that were going to be raw aluminum.
Loving the 2 FFL L50-Sol in Astral Aluminum I have. I love the feeling in my hands as it feels like high end jewelry.
So after reading your comment, I am wondering if you are saying the raw aluminum won’t be an option for those that want the lockout feature, or if the raw aluminum finish is being scrapped altogether???
After waiting all this time a lot of people are going to be upset if the raw aluminum will not be offered. That was the main selling point to me as I don’t really have ANY interest in handheld lights but prefer headlamps for 99% of my use, but was still willing to shell out more of my hard earned cash for 2 of these KR1AAs specifically for the raw aluminum finish.
Having said that, how about raw aluminum DW3AA, DW4, DW4K Hank???
correct, V2 (yes lockout), means no Raw aluminum
and correct, V1 is sold out, (no lockout) yes Raw aluminum
unless we convince Hank we want more Raw aluminum w No lockout
lockout only works with anodized
I’m sure it would be doable to anodise just the rear threads at home, if you’re not looking for fancy colours I don’t think it’s that difficult.
It is easier for a light with a sideswitch.
It is harder for the KR1AA because it has an electronic tailswitch and dual body tube. The tail needs to stay closed tight at all times. Mechanical lockout is at the head:
I think some people would like Raw Aluminum, even without mechanical lockout. Same for people that want Copper and Titanium.
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Ok maybe I underestimated how hard it would be actually 
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