Ok, Carrot, I'm gonna try it, starting today. I will carry a big-boy along just in case, but I will try not to use it unless provoked. Oh, and I reserve the right to use different 5mm lights if the mood strikes me. :nana:
The E01 will probably get the most use. The Arc-P will likely see some love (already used it this morning actually). And the fauxton will probably see bedside use. I got it from EngrPaul, who had put a rad pink 5mm in it. It's dimmer than the other two and has a pleasing rosy tint, so it might be better for late night adventures.
And just for additional evidence of why 5mm lights are still useful, I submit comparison pics of the above E01 and two brand new ones. These lights can take a beating and keep on ticking. Very tough little guys. This thing has seen no mercy on my keys, notice how dinged up it is compared to the new ones.
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As an aside, also notice that Fenix must have changed their machining a bit between runs of these, or maybe produced them in different plants or something. With the logos up, the two on the right have their split ring holes on the right flange, and the one on the left has it on left. The far left light also has a different serial number style than the other two. :shrug: