The Maratac AAA "Cu"

[saabgoblin]

I have yet to coax the secondary pocket clip onto the light but I am confident that this clip will fit just fine and it may even be reversible for clipping to the brim of a hat for use as a headlamp, time will tell later this evening.

Well, as expected, the clip works bezel up or down and it allows the user to to clip their light to the brim of a for use as a headlamp. Great design with incredible flexibility!

[WadeF]

Barkeeper's Friend works great! It's a powder you can buy at Walmart and other stores. I just mixed some with some warm water and dropped in the Maratac. It came out looking much better. I went the extra mile and took a brush to the knurling, rubbed it with my fingers, etc, then rinsed it off in a bowl of clean water.

You may not want to hold it under running water as depending on the stream, it could potentially get into the light.

My Maratac Cu may now be shinier than when it was new out of the package. Less copper smell on my fingers too!

[Paul6ppca]

I am going to try this tonight.Thanks for the tip!

Barkeeper's Friend works great! It's a powder you can buy at Walmart and other stores. I just mixed some with some warm water and dropped in the Maratac. It came out looking much better. I went the extra mile and took a brush to the knurling, rubbed it with my fingers, etc, then rinsed it off in a bowl of clean water.

You may not want to hold it under running water as depending on the stream, it could potentially get into the light.

My Maratac Cu may now be shinier than when it was new out of the package. Less copper smell on my fingers too!

[Toohotruk]

Mine showed up today!

I'm a big fan of copper (and brass), in fact, I've worn a copper bracelet for more than a decade, and I haven't taken it off for about five years. I just was the green off my wrist every day. I love the way it looks tarnished, so I'm letting my Maratac tarnish naturally.

[WadeF]

Well, it didn't take long, but my copper Maratac is MIA. I had it in my cargo shorts pocket, maybe not the most secure place. I know I had it last night, let my kid use it at bed time, but pretty sure I returned it to my pocket after that. It could be at my inlaws in their yard as I was down there today running around with the kids. Maybe I'll run down tomorrow to take a look around.

[Flying Turtle]

Hope you find it. That day in the yard will help it get that nice patina.

Geoff

[MojaveMoon07]

Well, it didn't take long, but my copper Maratac is MIA. I had it in my cargo shorts pocket, maybe not the most secure place. I know I had it last night, let my kid use it at bed time, but pretty sure I returned it to my pocket after that. It could be at my inlaws in their yard as I was down there today running around with the kids. Maybe I'll run down tomorrow to take a look around.

When I bought my Fenix L0D, I was concerned about
- protecting the body and the lens from being scratched by other things in my pocket
- making it harder either to accidentally lose it or for the flashlight to accidentally fall out of my pocket

I keep it inside this pouch -- (link). The model is called "Marsupial Keychain Wallet". The brand name was originally "Chisco" and is now "Chums". The pouch has a zippered compartment in which I keep the L0D and a Fenix E01; there's also still room for one or two spare batteries. The pouch is light enough that I either don't know or barely know that the pouch is in my pocket; but more important than that is that I'm hoping it'll be easier to spot a pouch that got dropped out of my pocket than a tiny flashlight that got dropped out of my pocket.

I bought the pouch at REI, and I think that Sports Authority carries it; I mention this in case anyone would like to check out the pouch in person.

[recDNA]

Anybody using a 10440? Are you losing the low modes?

[WadeF]

Update! My Maratac AAA is no longer MIA, but for now a POW at my inlaws. :P They found it in their driveway, which is where I thought it could be since I was racing my son there. I'll have to remember not to "run" when I have a flashlight in my pocket like that. Hopefully they didn't run it over a few times with their car. I guess I'll see what kind of condition it is in when I get it back.

[Burgess]

That's good news !


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[Beacon of Light]

Maybe let them enjoy it and we will have a few more flashaholics... your inlaws that is.

[Icanman]

Wow a copper flashlight that's amazing!

I really don't like aluminum lights, it's cool that some manufacturers are doing different things like using copper, titanium, steel, etc

Really want one of these... just for the curiosity value...

[DaveTheDude]

$38? Doable. Anybody use a 10440 in one of these? Does it toast the LED? L-M-H is good with 10440 if it doesn't ruin the flashlight.

I've used a 3.6v li-ion cell (protected) in the Maratac AA (aluminum version) for over a year without any problems, and without any noticeable change in the tint. At low and medium levels, there is a noticeable increase in light output compared with 1.5v cells, but since the low and medium levels are still well below the maximum current draw for alkaline cells, the light happily purrs along, untroubled. I don't recommend using a 3.6v cell at the light's high setting for extended periods (unless you don't mind a brown tint to your emitter, and noticeably yellowing light ), but I've gone five minutes or so on high without problems.

[recDNA]

I've used a 3.6v li-ion cell (protected) in the Maratac AA (aluminum version) for over a year without any problems, and without any noticeable change in the tint. At low and medium levels, there is a noticeable increase in light output compared with 1.5v cells, but since the low and medium levels are still well below the maximum current draw for alkaline cells, the light happily purrs along, untroubled. I don't recommend using a 3.6v cell at the light's high setting for extended periods (unless you don't mind a brown tint to your emitter, and noticeably yellowing light ), but I've gone five minutes or so on high without problems.

Heck, I'm surprised runtime is much more than 5 minutes on high with 10440. I'd only use it for a couple of minutes at a time to frighten people. LOL People don't expect 200 lumens from a light that size. Too bad there is no way to make a protected 10440.

[recDNA]

Wow a copper flashlight that's amazing!

I really don't like aluminum lights, it's cool that some manufacturers are doing different things like using copper, titanium, steel, etc

Really want one of these... just for the curiosity value...

Gold would be nice!

[Hellbore]

I've used a 3.6v li-ion cell (protected) in the Maratac AA (aluminum version) for over a year without any problems, and without any noticeable change in the tint. At low and medium levels, there is a noticeable increase in light output compared with 1.5v cells, but since the low and medium levels are still well below the maximum current draw for alkaline cells, the light happily purrs along, untroubled. I don't recommend using a 3.6v cell at the light's high setting for extended periods (unless you don't mind a brown tint to your emitter, and noticeably yellowing light ), but I've gone five minutes or so on high without problems.

I use 3.6v lithium-ion 14500's exclusively in my Quark Mini Titanium AA, and since the lights appear to use the same circuit, I think the Maratac should be fine too.

I don't know how but somehow these 2 lights are connected.. they are nearly identical designs and they even both have that black piece that centers the emitter in the reflector, exactly the same on both lights. The bottom side of the board where the battery touches looks identical too, the spring looks the same, etc. etc.

[recDNA]

I wish there were a copper or brass AA or CR123a version. I don't like using unprotected lithium ion batteries.

[mhphoto]

Got mine today!

Unwrapping:





This thing is so freaking beautiful. The pictures really don't do it justice.





And yeah, this thing is solid copper:





XP-E (notice the plastic aligning things on all four sides. Looks like a 4Sevens):



















It was a lot smaller than I had expected, even with it being a AAA light.







It's gorgeously machined. I can't wait for the patina to start in. My only gripe is that the threads were dirty when I got it and it was mode skipping worse than any light I've ever had. But after I deep cleaned them and re-lubed them it was working a whole lot better, though it still skips every once in a while. I have a feeling that with use they will smooth out.

Output is great. The low is low and the high is very respectably bright.

Overall I'd say it was definitely worth the money.

[StandardBattery]

I have a couple of these around just because I love the copper color. I only remember a few custom LF2-XT bodies in copper and a couple custom lights. We should have more copper. A copper preon revo with M-L-H and a decent LED would be a lovely light.

[AlphaZen]

We should have more copper. A copper preon revo with M-L-H and a decent LED would be a lovely light.

Strong agree on all accounts.

Also, absolutely beautiful photos, mhphoto!

[Streamer]

Hi all. Cool lot of copper torches. The info at County Comm states clip not installed at factory to preserve finish. That said, is there a clip included in shipment?

[stoli67]

Can u still buy these?

If so then where?

[leon2245]

It's copper through and through; it weighs 2.5x as much as the aluminum version (all of an ounce, ye gods!). It only smells like pennies ever so slightly right now, because the finish is still freshly polished. I'm sure it will smell more like loose change once the surface layer degrades a bit.

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Actually, I take it back, there ARE a couple of notable differences between this one and the original aluminum version:

1. the PWM is much higher-frequency;
2. the modes are Low/Medium/High instead of Medium/Low/High.

Other than that, it's the same.

This one isn't tighten-for-off by chance is it?

[geckoblink]

OT:

Did anyone else look at this picture and think "Is that some kind of green FRN handle on a knife?"

[john-paul]

Hi all. Cool lot of copper torches. The info at County Comm states clip not installed at factory to preserve finish. That said, is there a clip included in shipment?

Yes simply snap it on, does leave a couple of small scratches.

Can u still buy these?

If so then where?

http://www.countycomm.com/aaacopper.html

[Sparky's Magic]

This is a great little 'light!

If you must polish your Cu. 'Simichrome' will keep it bright and shiny or a less expensive option, 'Toothpaste'; simply apply the toothpaste to the thumb and forefinger and roll - But Why?

A more attractive finish can be achieved by simply putting it in your pocket and using it: A pocket without keys, knives (various), coins etc. is best as the 'light will darken beautifully without getting dented, or scratched up etc.

[leon2245]

1. the PWM is much higher-frequency;
2. the modes are Low/Medium/High instead of Medium/Low/High.

Other than that, it's the same.

This one isn't tighten-for-off by chance is it?

Or aint it?

[Toohotruk]

When it's tightened, it's on.

[Beacon of Light]

Love mine. I got a nice patina going on it and I keep it from getting dinged with coin or keys also. I try to consciously avoid that with any light I own though. I even tried a piece of the QTC material and it sort of worked but it mode skipped most of the time. It did however have a nice low low when it did work.

[weklund]

I would like to see one of these in brass. Very nice little lights. Satin SS version is on the way.