Jumpmaster said:
From the thread you started
here of similar title, we determined that the CR2 Ion is "HA-LIKE"...which means it is NOT HA. And folks have attested that it gets worn a lot when carried on a keychain, so I think we have the CR2 Ion covered.
JM-99
I don't think assumptions should be made, especially based on the conjecture of others who could just be the blind leading the blind. I've been very upfront about what the CR2 Ion specifications are throughout, detailed what it was I was doing, and have information on my website that someone quoted in the other thread you linked here as well.
The colored anodizing is coating that meets and exceeds all characteristics of MilSpec Type III Anodizing except for abrassion resistance, which is a little less, but still falls within the realm of being considered a
hardcoat finish. The process I used to get those done is something I've never seen anyone else offer before or since, and I'm not inclined to divulge the proprietary details of it. Most colors that come out as vibrant as my lights do usually indicate a Type II anodized substrate, but that's not the case with the CR2 Ions. This is all noted rather clearly here:
http://www.photonsintl.com/tech.html
It is a different process and one that, so far as I know, hasn't been used by anyone else in the flashlight industry before. To that end you'll simply have to choose whether or not my reputation is good enough to believe that what I'm saying is true, otherwise, :nana:
The black and natural are the standard MilSpec type anodizing that most here are used to, and based on several user's experiences, those two seem to wear better if you carry a lot of metal in your pocket (knives, etc).
I've been on vacation, and still am until July 30th. My internet access has been infrequent and my e-mail doesn't work here, but notwithstanding, if you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to hear from any of you and I'll get back to you as soon as I'm back in town and my e-mail works again.
-Enrique