That is what caught my eyes too ... yikesinteresting "teeth" marks on the battery, is it from the top cover or, if there are no protruding elements on the top cover, was it driven there by brute force?
My Stiletto arrived DOA (Doomed on Arrival), it worked but did not charge. Got about 1 hour of play time :duh2:. Anyway, here's what's on the inside:
interesting "teeth" marks on the battery, is it from the top cover or, if there are no protruding elements on the top cover, was it driven there by brute force?
Triple yikes. I wonder if that's why it wouldn't charge though.
Appreciate the post. I've had the Stilleto since they came out...use it every night and love the thing. Great to see whats inside though!
Actually been waiting for the new metal Stilleto to be released.
Yes, I like it too, have another one on the way, but waterproofing is a concern. The seal on the head is stiff, low quality rubber, and the USB port is pretty much one big hole in the light. Properly seating the flap AND its anchor (another hole in the body) is paramount. However, unlike the Guardian, this light can be dried easily. Just remove the head (2 screws) and put the light in a dry place: done.
Just like the Sidekick, the Stiletto is a great EDC light for "normal" days. For the hard stuff, there are other lights, both from Surefire and others.
I am responsible for the marks, there's always the risk of damage when disassembling a new type of light for the first time. The next Stiletto I can disassemble without leaving the marks. The battery is still working, as is the light.
Bumping this back to the top. So no one else (other than Mark2 has disassembled the Surefire Stiletto?
Yes -- I know that it voids the warranty. I never received a reply to the PM I sent to Mark2.