ugh, first U2, then M2, now L6P copy

[Illum]

Site: http://www.landarms.com/list.asp?id=654
Product: Fire Kylin FK-LS6D-HA



Dimensions: Overall length: 233mm, diameter 41mm head
Weight: 305g
Materials: American 6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Machining: CNC processing, are well reproduced
Surface Treatment: HA TypeIII, oxide thickness is 35μm, the hardness more than 600HV Value
Units: Head The LED is used to support the long-running while the brightness priority. CREE-brand Q5LED FireKylin used.
Battery: CR123A type × 3 [225 lumens]
Lens: strengthen NANOHOWAITOGARASU use, pre-coated diamond surface, SUKURATCHIFURI (if the air gun in Japan to meet the regulations, proof of the direct hit at close range)

What are the chances that surefire would have "FIRE KYLIN" stamped to the side of the body:shakehead

You know what is really insulting?
List price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
By current rate that would be 19,800.00 JPY = 218.959 USD

and whats more, Land arms isn't a japan site,its hosted under: NO26-251 BAOGONG STREET TIEXI DISTRICT SHENYANG CHINA:duh2:

this is what the legit L6P looks like [source: http://flashlightforum.hk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=340]

 

[houtex]

another copy/fake

I'm not really that big a fan of Surefire's but this kinda makes me a little mad.
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6787
Sooner or later the link would've been posted by somebody.

 

[saabluster]

Re: another copy/fake

I'm not really that big a fan of Surefire's but this kinda makes me a little mad.
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6787
Sooner or later the link would've been posted by somebody.

I just hope nobody here buys that. That only encourages them to rip off more great designs.:shakehead

 

[rala]

Re: another copy/fake

I see this as another copy as opposed to a fake, as Kaidomain isn't selling it as a "Surefire". Do I like the fact that it looks like a Surefire, no. Unfortunately, I think there will always be a market for copies. Especially now with people on limited funds.

 

[Ziemas]

Re: another copy/fake

That's damn expensive for a knock-off of unknown quality.

 

[greenlight]

Re: another copy/fake

I wonder if it comes in a SF type box.

 

[Carpenter]

Re: another copy/fake

<sarcasm> Great. I just sold my porky's and I could have completed my set for one eighth the cost of a real one. </sarcasm>

Selling something that looks like that just isn't right in so many ways.

 

[matrixshaman]

Re: another copy/fake

:shakehead

 

[Tekno_Cowboy]

Re: another copy/fake

What light does Surefire make that looks like that?

 

[Size15's]

Re: another copy/fake

The Limited Edition SureFire L6-PP (Porcupine)

 

[65535]

Re: another copy/fake

Very rare and expensive Porcupine lights. According to PK the target audience is naval seals who would use their lights as a poking tool rather than jamming their gun by butting it up to something that may require shooting. IIRC Surefires head photographer accepts payment in SF lights so they get a fair few lights that end up on the collector market either from him or limited releases which usually occur in Korea.


I will say it's proof that the Porcupine body CAN be machined at reasonable costs. I think a PP body would be a great accessory even if they made it completely different from the originals.

 

[lumafist]

Re: another copy/fake

Doing clones and copying is two different things.....

 

[seaside]

Re: another copy/fake

Doing clones and copying is two different things.....

I thought there must be some differences b/w them though, don't know how to put them into words. Can you define what's different?

 

[RGB_LED]

Re: another copy/fake

I thought there must be some differences b/w them though, don't know how to put them into words. Can you define what's different?

Good question...

IMHO, there are pros and cons to seeing copies, clones, fakes, whatever you call it. On the one hand, someone has taken an original product and, without any shame, copied it and mass produced it as their own. This is obviously wrong and bad news for the person who originated the idea as they will receive no compensation for their hard work.

On the other hand, most of us will never have the pleasure of owning an original PK design so a clone or fake can provide that sense of being able to appreciate the design in person even if it's not an original. One may think this is wrong and unjust but look at all the things in this world that are copied... electronics, automobiles, television shows, food products, stores, clothing that celebrities where on awards nights, the list goes on.

I'm not saying it's right but the way I see it, PK and SF will go onto other designs and revolutionary products and bring us all along for the ride and will likely show us all something new. Most importantly, PK and SF garners respect and a following... which is more than can be said about those imitators.

 

[lumafist]

Re: another copy/fake

I thought there must be some differences b/w them though, don't know how to put them into words. Can you define what's different?

Easy...

#1 Don`t copy....
#2 Ask for permission if similar specs or looks
#3 Don`t use the same printing/laser/fonts
#4 Don`t copy....

these are blatant copies and nothing else...
If I was Surefire, I`d claim my rights....


IMO..

 

[Cosmo7809]

Re: another copy/fake

This was posted a few months ago... http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=214830
And they even used the surefire name.... Effing aholes.

 

[Bobpuvel]

Re: another copy/fake

I can't even count the number of times I've seen mini-maglite 2AA being copied... even though it's against the law.

 

[imfrogman]

Re: ugh, first U2, then M2, now L6P clone

What is your point. They are not saying it is a Surefire, They are simply copying a design.

 

[saabluster]

Re: ugh, first U2, then M2, now L6P clone

What is your point. They are not saying it is a Surefire, They are simply copying a design.

Its unethical. And unimaginative at that.

 

[jzmtl]

Re: ugh, first U2, then M2, now L6P clone

And not even cheap for a knockoff.