Incredible color and finish--wish it were mine

PhotonFanatic · Jul 7, 2006

I just have to share this KI-T with everyone. I've seen a lot of nicely made lights, but I've never had the pleasure to see as exquisite a finish as there is on this KI-T. I recently purchased this from a Japanese collector/manufacturer--it is described as Hard Anodized Blue, which it is. What is extraordinary about it is the smoothness of the surface--it feels like a pearl, silky smooth and comforting to the touch.

I have sent an inquiry off to Japan, hoping to learn more about the techniques used in anodizing the light.

wquiles · Jul 7, 2006

Looks pretty awesome Fred

Will

xochi · Jul 7, 2006

Beautiful light. I think that at least part of the goodness in the finish is that it appears that the gnurling was done to prevent the little issues knurling sometimes presents with ha.

greenLED · Jul 7, 2006

Yeah, those KI are nice!

Mirage_Man · Jul 7, 2006

The finish on that appears to have the same smoothness as the Fivemega 2C light I recently had in my possesion. I would like to know how that finish is accomplished too. I think it is some kind of coating that is applied over the anodizing but I'm not sure. Maybe Fivemega can shed some light (no punn intended) on the subject? :laughing:

MM

PhotonFanatic · Jul 7, 2006

Well, the anodizing is done in Japan, as I had expected. It is six times more expensive than HAIII Natural!! Ouch.

Now if only I could speak Japanese--I'd be on the phone tomorrow to get some Groovy!s done. Well, I do know at least one guy that speaks English and Japanese well, so he may get the call.

Mirage_Man · Jul 7, 2006

Did they tell you what it's called? Keep us updated Fred.

MM

Incredible color and finish--wish it were mine

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