Tachead
Flashlight Enthusiast
A little more info guys... I opened the light about a week ago and clipped it on into the watch pocket of my jeans. By the end of the day it had a bunch of chips, down to bare aluminum, around the sharp edges or the lobes that protect the tail switch. Other then taking my keys out of my pocket(keys are made of rather soft brass) nothing touched the light. This is my first Fenix light and my first light since getting back into the hobby so my comparisons are with other older lights I have and other Type III anodized aluminum items I collect(knives, firearms, motorcycles, mountain bikes, rock climbing gear, exc.). They are all much stronger and I could probably grind my keys on them and it would leave brass on them but not touch/scratch the finish. This is how true Type III should be. I am pretty sure Fenix uses type II or a very poor quality Type III that would never meet NA standards. Now, my lights are used so scratches will happen but, after only hours of use, its hard not to wonder about the quality. I decided to try a Fenix as I have heard good things about them. But, so far I am not impressed overall. While it is very nicely machined, has a nice UI, is extremely bright for its size, and generally appears to be well built, it has weak(possibly fake Type III) anodizing and a very purplish tint(more so then I have ever seen from a CW LED). I have to say, this might be my last Fenix due to these issues. I hope my on route Eagletac D25A(XM-L2 T6 NW) is better then this or, I might have to try and stomach the price of an HDS, Surefire, exc. At least I have a good idea now of what brands have what finishes(Thanks guys, especially thedoc007 for the awesome list:thumbsup.
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