Well I was going to post a few images of this light in the rare Surefire thread but then I thought this light deserves more it deserves its own thread to show the great history it has behind it in CPF.
I was very lucky a few weeks back to be offered one very special light. So here is the story behind the light. I found out most of the history behind this light after purchasing it.So it's been a great ride.
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The Photon King 1 PK Special
Back in 2003 Paul Kim & Dr J Matthews donated this light as a fundraiser for CPF to generate some needed cash input for this great site.
Here is a post that PK posted in the Auction thread dated 11-18-2003
Dear fellow Flashaholics,
On the behalf of my super cool boss, Dr. John Matthews, the founder of SureFire, I am happy to donate this experimental flashlight for an auction.
I hope this little token of share can help CPF and welcomes new custodian of the piece of SF history.
Dr. Matthews and I appreciate all supports from CPF and wish the best for its prosperous future.
Respectfully,
Pk
The Photon King 1 is a proto type turbo head made by PK back in 2003 only two of these heads were ever made.
There was only the one that was paired with a special PK engraved M6 body and this is that very one.
After all these years with three other CPF members owning it at one stage of its life it is still in Mint condition I could not find a mark on it. That's a testament to the care taken by all the previous owners.
1. Cataddy -USA the winner of the Auction in 2003 he won it for $1725.00
Sold to
2. kakster -UK
Sold to
3. London Lad -UK
Sold to
4. Rat –AUS (A very happy Man)
A little about the light.
The LED is one I have never seen before an X bin 5W Side Emitter Luxeon LED driven by a constant current driver at approximately 1400 mA. The LED is domed in a very high cylinder dome and sits on a very attractive hunk of copper that looks a bit like a flower. For its age it performs great still a very good thrower that could compete with some currant lights easy.
The M6 PK engraved body has a very smooth feel to it. I would say after it was engraved with PK's signature it was then covered in a few coats of clear or clear HA ? It feels just like the finish on those Surefire Abel lights if you have ever felt them they are very smooth in the hand.
If anybody has any more info on this light I would love to hear from you. Also if anybody has some of the missing photos from the original thread I would love to see them. The one with PK handing over the light would be great to see. Maybe Mcgizmo Don can help here ? I'd say the lot was lost in that big crash CPF had some time back.
You can read the original thread here http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...oton-King-1-Auction&highlight=Photon+King+PK1
I would like to thank these people for making it happen.
"London Lad" Graham for selling & shipping this great light to me great service as always.
"Jamesmtl514" James for his part in making this happen.
I sound like I just won a Oscar
Opening pic by "McGizmo" Don
All other images by "Khaytsu"
I hope you enjoyed your trip down memory lane.
:wave:
I was very lucky a few weeks back to be offered one very special light. So here is the story behind the light. I found out most of the history behind this light after purchasing it.So it's been a great ride.
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The Photon King 1 PK Special
Back in 2003 Paul Kim & Dr J Matthews donated this light as a fundraiser for CPF to generate some needed cash input for this great site.
Here is a post that PK posted in the Auction thread dated 11-18-2003
Dear fellow Flashaholics,
On the behalf of my super cool boss, Dr. John Matthews, the founder of SureFire, I am happy to donate this experimental flashlight for an auction.
I hope this little token of share can help CPF and welcomes new custodian of the piece of SF history.
Dr. Matthews and I appreciate all supports from CPF and wish the best for its prosperous future.
Respectfully,
Pk
The Photon King 1 is a proto type turbo head made by PK back in 2003 only two of these heads were ever made.
There was only the one that was paired with a special PK engraved M6 body and this is that very one.
After all these years with three other CPF members owning it at one stage of its life it is still in Mint condition I could not find a mark on it. That's a testament to the care taken by all the previous owners.
1. Cataddy -USA the winner of the Auction in 2003 he won it for $1725.00
Sold to
2. kakster -UK
Sold to
3. London Lad -UK
Sold to
4. Rat –AUS (A very happy Man)
A little about the light.
The LED is one I have never seen before an X bin 5W Side Emitter Luxeon LED driven by a constant current driver at approximately 1400 mA. The LED is domed in a very high cylinder dome and sits on a very attractive hunk of copper that looks a bit like a flower. For its age it performs great still a very good thrower that could compete with some currant lights easy.
The M6 PK engraved body has a very smooth feel to it. I would say after it was engraved with PK's signature it was then covered in a few coats of clear or clear HA ? It feels just like the finish on those Surefire Abel lights if you have ever felt them they are very smooth in the hand.
If anybody has any more info on this light I would love to hear from you. Also if anybody has some of the missing photos from the original thread I would love to see them. The one with PK handing over the light would be great to see. Maybe Mcgizmo Don can help here ? I'd say the lot was lost in that big crash CPF had some time back.
You can read the original thread here http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...oton-King-1-Auction&highlight=Photon+King+PK1
I would like to thank these people for making it happen.
"London Lad" Graham for selling & shipping this great light to me great service as always.
"Jamesmtl514" James for his part in making this happen.
I sound like I just won a Oscar
Opening pic by "McGizmo" Don
All other images by "Khaytsu"
I hope you enjoyed your trip down memory lane.
:wave:
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