KeyGrip
Flashlight Enthusiast
Seems like a pretty bold claim. Thoughts?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1838217945/the-best-flashlight-ever?ref=search
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1838217945/the-best-flashlight-ever?ref=search
To turn it on, you either twist the back, like that, to stay on, or push the button (for momentary).
I've reported this blatant case of infringement to SureFIre's Legal Dept.
Seems like a pretty bold claim. Thoughts?
Hello everybody - let me begin by saying I honestly had no idea what I was getting myself into with this little flashlight design of mine.
To answer the immediate questions and remarks above: no, this is probably not literally the best flashlight ever. I tend to use such colloquial terms with many of my designs just to invoke a bit of humor and, in this case, controversy as well. You see, I make lamps. Google Luke Lamp Co. and you'll see some of the stuff I've made. I never meant this design to appeal to the hardcore flashlight folks - as the thread above clearly indicates I wouldn't have a chance anyways, you guys are some harsh critics ; )
Anyhow I like simply making things that look sweet, work well, and serve some unique purposes. With this light, as mentioned on my Kickstarter page, I started with a rugged and simple Streamlight LED light, then worked a handmade wood and steel shaft around it to give it a cool look, substantial feel, and some neat add ons with the threaded tip. I've got some lamp stand designs in the works which will allow the light the thread into the base and make a little bedside lamp, etc. so that'll be cool too.
To the point above about reporting me to someone's legal department I reiterate what I said above: I had no friggin clue what I was getting myself into with this. However, it is all legally ok. It's considered a "value-added" design or something like that. Plus SureFire (not Streamlight) contacted me six days after I posted my project and we're currently in talks about cobranding a design so that's one neat thing at least : )
I'll stop rambling now but I figured I may as well chime in on this discussion. I work at a psychiatric hospital so I've gotten a pretty tough skin - however I ask that we keep things to helpful feedback instead of hatin' on my humble little design that certainly doesn't claim to be anything it is not.
I shall now hold my breath and await whatever is about to come my way : )
Yours truly,
Luke