Stainless vs Ti
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archimedes
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Depends very much on the specific alloy (of each) but titanium will generally get surface scratches more easily. Probably easier to polish back up, though. And "stonewashed" (tumbled) Ti looks better than scratched up steel anyway.
Neither handle heat well, but that's not too much of an issue for most "keyring" size flashlights.
Both are physically tough.
Titanium can be easily (color-)anodized, of course.
Steel will have, and maintain, better threads.
Neither handle heat well, but that's not too much of an issue for most "keyring" size flashlights.
Both are physically tough.
Titanium can be easily (color-)anodized, of course.
Steel will have, and maintain, better threads.
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thermal guy
Flashaholic
I have a TI Eagtac that I have been pocket carrying for maybe two weeks and it is really starting to show marks pretty good. Nothing I'm worried about as it is a work light but didn't think they would show up so quick.
I have a stainless steel keychain, for 10 years it was scratched and polished in my pocket, it's pretty beautiful. It all depends on whether you like a more matte shade, or more brilliant (like a chrome bumper from old Mack truck)
They are both great and whichever one you prefer is better.
Depends on the finish whether they will show scratches really though Ti seems to show a little more visible either way maybe?
I prefer a StoneWashed finish and there they run about the same I think.
It is a lot more common for SS to have better threads too.
Ti is a lot lighter weight though and overall I am glad I don't have to choose,I love them both!
SS
Ti
Depends on the finish whether they will show scratches really though Ti seems to show a little more visible either way maybe?
I prefer a StoneWashed finish and there they run about the same I think.
It is a lot more common for SS to have better threads too.
Ti is a lot lighter weight though and overall I am glad I don't have to choose,I love them both!
SS
Ti
I have the Thrunite TiS which is the stainless steel version of the Ti3 with AAA cell.
It looks as good as the day I got it, threads still the same smoothness, operates the same and I EDC it for the past 3 years. I have felt the Ti version and the threading action is gritty in comparison. The heft of the stainless is much preferred as it reflects it's quality with just enough weight to let me know it's there.
It looks as good as the day I got it, threads still the same smoothness, operates the same and I EDC it for the past 3 years. I have felt the Ti version and the threading action is gritty in comparison. The heft of the stainless is much preferred as it reflects it's quality with just enough weight to let me know it's there.
