kreisl
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For Xmas I bought 19pcs of the NKON labeled E09's and 1pc of the regular branded E09 with a fair discount, all in gungrey anodization and apparently from the same production batch. I couldn't help but notice that the two head parts are not loctited any longer, which is great for modders, repairing, switching reflector, etc, and that a nice LED centering black plastic spacer got placed around the LED.
In the early years of E09 (est. 2011) there was mere glue between the LED board and the back of the aluminum reflector, and it crumbled upon opening the head. It was the only major gripe i had with the E09.
Good to see that Tank007 has been improving the construction ever since. With the new(?) plastic spacer it is impossible that the aluminum reflector could short out with the LED/LED board. No chance. It is an important detail in the construction of the flashlight, the Fenix LD01 has it too!, and there is finally nothing serious to complain/warn about the light anymore :kiss:
As you can see from the serial number, the below sample was produced in October 2014:
Btw my E09's came with a LOP reflector installed. Former E09's were equipped with smooth reflector and had a starry hotspot. The LOP reflector makes the beam profile look less starry :thumbsup:
I am sure that there are more efficient and brighter AAA keychain lights nowadays on the market, e.g. Eagletac D25AAA or Thrunite Ti4 but E09 is still a pleaser in the giftees' hands and afaik continues to sell like crazy on Fasttech, NKON, a.o.
All great stuff.
In the early years of E09 (est. 2011) there was mere glue between the LED board and the back of the aluminum reflector, and it crumbled upon opening the head. It was the only major gripe i had with the E09.
Good to see that Tank007 has been improving the construction ever since. With the new(?) plastic spacer it is impossible that the aluminum reflector could short out with the LED/LED board. No chance. It is an important detail in the construction of the flashlight, the Fenix LD01 has it too!, and there is finally nothing serious to complain/warn about the light anymore :kiss:
As you can see from the serial number, the below sample was produced in October 2014:
Btw my E09's came with a LOP reflector installed. Former E09's were equipped with smooth reflector and had a starry hotspot. The LOP reflector makes the beam profile look less starry :thumbsup:
I am sure that there are more efficient and brighter AAA keychain lights nowadays on the market, e.g. Eagletac D25AAA or Thrunite Ti4 but E09 is still a pleaser in the giftees' hands and afaik continues to sell like crazy on Fasttech, NKON, a.o.
All great stuff.
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