Near identical TK40 clone at Kai

Is there nothing that Fenix can do about such an obvious copy?

CREE MC-E 3-Mode Flashlight (8*AA) SKU: S008916

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=10002

I don't think they'd worry too much, how many people spend that much on a knockoff? Save a little more and get the real thing!
I'm no expert, but I just can't imagine these lights flying off the shelves.

Whaaa hahaha it's uglier than the TK40.

1anrm said:

Whaaa hahaha it's uglier than the TK40.

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Yeah, indeed, I didn't know that was possible until I saw it! :sick2:

the chinese do not give a f--k about copyright/ip laws
don't buy stuff from them whenever possible

outersquare said:

the chinese do not give a f--k about copyright/ip laws
don't buy stuff from them whenever possible

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But you have to admit that it is quite weird that they copy themselves!

Normally they attack european or american products, I've seen cars which you would mismatch when they pass on the street, but surely not being their driver...

+1 on avoiding buying such stuff!!! :tsk:

they copy brand name product, no matter its origin, i,m pretty sure it is made on the same factory as originals made, many brand names have few divisions, that they sell the same product under different names, and charge different prices. noting unusuall

8aa, not a good idea in the original or the copy

Mr_Light said:

Is there nothing that Fenix can do about such an obvious copy?

CREE MC-E 3-Mode Flashlight (8*AA) SKU: S008916

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=10002

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If you're going to do a cheap knockoff at least make it cheap!

Boy is that thing ugly!

:green:

FWIW I think they are both equally ugly.

i wouldnt get it but i figure someone will just out of sheer curiosity.

outersquare said:

the chinese do not give a f--k about copyright/ip laws
don't buy stuff from them whenever possible

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Honestly, thats a really bad comment.

thats like saying all Americans are fat
or that all African Americans are criminals
Or calling asians yellow

I dont approve of ANYONE copying another design, etc,

but that is uncalled for

everyone country will have the people that disregard intellectual property laws.

Crenshaw

i'm not backing away from it
not an inch

lets see anyone in the US build a clone like that and see how long they last before they get sued to oblivion

china is notorious for that sort of thing, there are plenty of articles about this, up to even contract manufacturers sneaking out unauthorized production out the back door..

and before anymore crying about stereotypes and playing the race card, i am ethnically chinese..

right.
so are you saying we shouldn't buy from fenix, nitecore, tiablo, jetbeam, etc?

they're chinese companies.

$71.33, I might as well pay a bit more and get the real thing.

it'll be a bargain if $40 of less, otherwise no point getting it unless you don't mind having an unreliable tool.

csshih said:

right.
so are you saying we shouldn't buy from fenix, nitecore, tiablo, jetbeam, etc?

they're chinese companies.

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yeah, some people just don't know what they're saying.
I remember in some other thread some dude said Hong Kong lights are good while lights from China ain't. lol

outersquare said:

i'm not backing away from it
not an inch

lets see anyone in the US build a clone like that and see how long they last before they get sued to oblivion

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Happens all the time...

http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Maglite-Flashlight-M2A016-AA-Cell-Black-Mini-Maglite-2AA-2001

http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Brinkmann-Flashlight-Mini-Mag-Black-Copy-2AA-1985

http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Kassner-Products-Flashlight-Black-Mini-Maglite-Copycat-2AA-1985

i haven't and won't
most of the world and in fact our own gov does a pretty good job waging financial war on america's middle class
i am not gonna contribute

i mostly buy surefires and mags
they are both socal companies and i like supporting my community

Marduke said:

Happens all the time...

http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Maglite-Flashlight-M2A016-AA-Cell-Black-Mini-Maglite-2AA-2001

http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Brinkmann-Flashlight-Mini-Mag-Black-Copy-2AA-1985

http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Kassner-Products-Flashlight-Black-Mini-Maglite-Copycat-2AA-1985

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the better question is if they got cease and desist letters..

Mr_Light said:

Is there nothing that Fenix can do about such an obvious copy?

CREE MC-E 3-Mode Flashlight (8*AA) SKU: S008916

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=10002

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Holy cow that what I got!
I always wondered why my tk40 didn't look like everyone else's!







j/k :laughing:
hi everyone :wave: