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You sir are #5 on list #1.Been looking at this passaround for days, and can no longer resist the temptation. I'm in!
PM being written. Thanks for doing this, bykfixer!
Woohoo!!Package arrived today. Exploration underway!
Much appreciated! :twothumbsYou sir are #5 on list #1.
Here are my thoughts on the PKDL Pass Around items:
PK Knight
This light is SMALL! I could not believe how small it really was until I held it. This light is barely bigger than the CR123A lithium primary battery or the rechargeable (16340) lithium battery that may power it. The finish is type III hard anodized in black. The knurling on its body is pronounced but not overly rough. The twist action of the tail cap is smooth. The depression of the tail cap, utilized as a momentary type switch, is very smooth and positive. The light is very bright on high and very well useful on low. Placed in my front slash pocket of a pair of jeans, the light disappeared. The light was very easy to carry. The other modes, medium, strobe, SOS, High and low beacon must be deliberately sought for. They are well hidden to prevent accidental activation. I did however discover that if activated inadvertently on high in one's pocket, the light does get warm and will let one know that it is there! I contribute this to user error, in that, I did not lock the light out previous to being placed in my pocket. The distinguishing feature of the light, other than the remarkable size, and brightness is the addition of a pocket clip that can be removed and a "strike" type bezel that stows on the flashlight itself. Seamless in its stowage on the light and easily affixed to the front bezel, I question the robustness of the "strike" bezel as it is made of aluminum. I personally would have use for the two way pocket clip. I would not be inclined to affix the "strike" bezel to the bezel of the light if I owned a copy. I would keep it stowed on the light, as it is out of the way. This is one small nit about a very fine light.
PK PL2
This key chain carry type light is small. It is barely larger than the AAA battery that powers it. The knurling is pronounced but not overly aggressive. The light has a good purchase in the hands. The finish is black PVD and uniformly applied. The appearance has a semi-glossy shine, not as matte as type III hard anodizing and not as shiny as type II anodizing. The light will accept alkaline, lithium primary and rechargeable NiMH batteries. The switch is activated at the head by twisting the body clockwise into the head for on and twisting the body counterclockwise into the head for off. This light is bright. The high of 110 lumens is provided in a beam comprised of a hotpot and spill. The spot is neither overly tight nor loose as it seems to be a medium spot with a bright spill. The low level is quite useful as the situation warrants.
PK PR1
The Pocket Rocket is just that! This is a small and bright one CR123A light that can be powered by a lithium primary or rechargeable (16340) lithium battery. This light has a very good purchase in one's hand due to the assertive nature of its surface. The light is PVD coated in black which results in a shinier surface than type III anodizing but yet more matte in its appearance than type II anodizing. The click type switch is firm in the right amount. One may use the light either momentarily by depressing the switch and releasing or fully clicking the light into one of its three modes. The UI is high-medium-low. The light returns to high after "off" time of approximately 2 seconds. The clip is a two way clip and works extremely well. The ease in which the light can be clipped to a pocket or other material is quite remarkable. It glides very smoothly. I, personally, would prefer a black finish for the clip as it is a bright chrome-like appearance currently. The light is bright on high, very useful on medium, and has a well apportioned low. The overall appearance can be considered a diminutive version of the PK FL2 LE. It too seems to disappear in ones pocket. I carried the light for multiple days in both casual jeans and work pants. I was not bothered nor hampered by the light in any way. The PR1 is a very nice light indeed.
PKFL2LE
This is a light that has been spoken about previously in different threads. This is the light that PK has used to introduce the flashlight community to the PK Design Lab's philosophy, "For Cultivated Expectations". This 2x CR123A primary lithium battery powered light may also utilize a (16650) rechargeable lithium battery. The size is between that of a Surefire 6P and E2E flashlight. The finish is black PVD coated. The appearance is brighter than a matte type III hard anodizing and more subdued than a type II anodizing typical of most other lights. The purchase in the hand by the assertive nature of the surface of the flashlight is simply fantastic. Once held, the light will not be going anywhere until its user wants it to! It is not overly rough to this user/reviewer. The light has a click type switch that is appropriately weighted. The light has a High-Low UI. I have reviewed this light before, in a different thread when it was first released to the community. I must say that everything that I love about the light has remained. The size of the light, the textured gripping surface, the brightness, the activation pressure of the switch is very well done. However, I must maintain that the reset time between activation of the High mode momentarily then to off and back on to High mode is very long for a Tactical/Law Enforcement centered light. I have had occasion, over the course of my Law Enforcement career, to utilize lights in a momentary fashion for various reasons. I would need a light that would reset to High very quickly, if at all. If the PKFL2LE would be able to do this, I would have little need for any other light in the Tactical category. If one does not desire, or need, a very quick reset time then they have found an absolutely fantastic light in every regard!
PKTP
This pen is a twist design. Meaning that to extend and retract the tip for writing, all one has to do is twist. The pen has a certain heft to it. It feels substantial but not heavy. It writes extremely well. The Fisher Space Pen insert is very nicely done. The pen fits my average size hand well. The purchase, like the flashlights, is very solid in the hand. The pen is not going to slip out of one's grasp anytime soon. The finish is mil-spec type III hard anodizing in black. Although well made, fits the hand well, can be a tool in an improvised tactical situation, and writes well it is just not for me as I am a little "conservative" when it comes to my writing implements. The pen is very well done for its type.
PK TPE
This pen requires one to unscrew the cap to expose the nib. The threads on the cap are "Acme" type which are a very fine quality. Like its cousin the TP, the pen has a certain heft to it. It feels substantial but not heavy. It writes extremely well. The Fisher Space Pen insert is very nicely done. Unlike its cousin the TP, this pen is finished in black PVD coating which adds just a bit more to its ability to shrug off wear and tear. It is solidly gripped in the hand. It won't slip out by accident. The tip on its tail end would be a solid way to break a piece of glass in case of an emergency. The PK TPE is a quality pen for its type, but is not this reviewer's preference.
Thanks PK for the ability to test drive these great creations and bykfixer for facilitating the pass around. I now know there are PKDL products in my immediate future!
I am interested in this pass around, I'll PM you in a minute.