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I'm very excited to introduce the third flashlight in my line-up. After the Nucleus and the Omicron this is an other step up in size (actually it's more like two... I've started building the first prototype nearly a year ago, and went through quite a few versions. Unlike my previous lights I wasn't on a mission anymore to make the smallest or most compact flashlight. This was the first time I could do a little more without having to worry about too little material remaining. As you will see on the pictures, this light is quite a bit bigger than other 10440/AAA size production flashlights, but there is a good reason for that. (Btw, if my back story gets boring, just go ahead and roll down to see the pictures
With more material to work with, I could give you some great options as well as customization. I've made and re-made each part of the light numerous time, until I was perfectly satisfied with the look.
Until I'm getting closer to the official release, I won't discuss exact dimensions, and some of the specs will be left unsaid, but otherwise I'll tell you everything you need to know about this light. In the following weeks/months I will share more details, and pictures some custom options, so by the time it is released, you'll know if this light suits your needs.
I know, there are many of you have been waiting for a custom flashlight this size, and specifically what I'm coming up with. I really hope this meets and exceeds your expectation. Let me know, what you think, also if you have any questions.
Name: Balaton (It is a homage to the place where I originally come from)
As far as electronic/mechanic and optical features, here they are:
- Deep reflector so it would have a very usable throw as well as nice spill for closeup illumination.
- Sapphire glass window with dual anti reflective coating. (There will be a second sapphire glass window for the exotic versions, covering the tritium sphere in the tail switch)
- Small copper pill so it's easier for me to offer emitter options.
- Driver will a FET / DD driver with Guppy2Drv.
- Reverse clicky tail switch w/ o-ringed metal tail button (I know many of you prefer forward clicky's but there aren't many choices in this small size and I personally grown to like this switch quite a bit)
External and self illuminating features:
- Milled and cross-milled head features for better heat dissipation.
- 5x 1.5mmx6mm trit vials in the body.
- 4x 1mmx3mm vials and 1x 1.5mmx6mm vial in the tail switch (Standard Versions)
- 1x 7mm Red Tritium Sphere in the tail buttons. ( This will only be available for the exotic versions.)
- 2x sleeves over body for customization (only for Standard versions, exotic versions will be sleeveless matching the finish diameter of sleeved lights.)
- There will be exotic sleeve options (BlueTongue, Mokuti/Timascus, Mokume Gane, Exotic Wood are on the plans)
Few more words on the external features. The ring you see under the tail-cap, is not only a decorative ring but a space reserved for a clip. At this point, I'm not sure when, or if this clip ever happens, but if it does it will be something really nice that matches this light.
O-rings and chamfered edges are not added of the prototype, but the production pieces will carry these features.
Release Date: Late September to early October
All these picture are available on my Flickr in high resolution HERE:
With more material to work with, I could give you some great options as well as customization. I've made and re-made each part of the light numerous time, until I was perfectly satisfied with the look.
Until I'm getting closer to the official release, I won't discuss exact dimensions, and some of the specs will be left unsaid, but otherwise I'll tell you everything you need to know about this light. In the following weeks/months I will share more details, and pictures some custom options, so by the time it is released, you'll know if this light suits your needs.
I know, there are many of you have been waiting for a custom flashlight this size, and specifically what I'm coming up with. I really hope this meets and exceeds your expectation. Let me know, what you think, also if you have any questions.
Name: Balaton (It is a homage to the place where I originally come from)
As far as electronic/mechanic and optical features, here they are:
- Deep reflector so it would have a very usable throw as well as nice spill for closeup illumination.
- Sapphire glass window with dual anti reflective coating. (There will be a second sapphire glass window for the exotic versions, covering the tritium sphere in the tail switch)
- Small copper pill so it's easier for me to offer emitter options.
- Driver will a FET / DD driver with Guppy2Drv.
- Reverse clicky tail switch w/ o-ringed metal tail button (I know many of you prefer forward clicky's but there aren't many choices in this small size and I personally grown to like this switch quite a bit)
External and self illuminating features:
- Milled and cross-milled head features for better heat dissipation.
- 5x 1.5mmx6mm trit vials in the body.
- 4x 1mmx3mm vials and 1x 1.5mmx6mm vial in the tail switch (Standard Versions)
- 1x 7mm Red Tritium Sphere in the tail buttons. ( This will only be available for the exotic versions.)
- 2x sleeves over body for customization (only for Standard versions, exotic versions will be sleeveless matching the finish diameter of sleeved lights.)
- There will be exotic sleeve options (BlueTongue, Mokuti/Timascus, Mokume Gane, Exotic Wood are on the plans)
Few more words on the external features. The ring you see under the tail-cap, is not only a decorative ring but a space reserved for a clip. At this point, I'm not sure when, or if this clip ever happens, but if it does it will be something really nice that matches this light.
O-rings and chamfered edges are not added of the prototype, but the production pieces will carry these features.
Release Date: Late September to early October
All these picture are available on my Flickr in high resolution HERE: