Re: Malkoff AAA Flashlight?
Gene said that this Malkoff AAA light is a possibility over 1 year ago, and with Elzetta not interested in producing a keychain flashlight (which I totally understand as they are only interested in selling tactical lights) and although Henry previously expressed and interest in a designing a keychain light he stated that it would be in a AA form (14500 compatible) besides we all know how slow Henry can be plus I think the AA format is too big for keychain duty.
So with the legendary Arc AAA discontinued a few years ago, and with the Fenix E01 having been recently discontinued, now seems like a great time to produce a new A class robust keychain light.
I think Gene would probably want to keep it simple, probably a single mode, and with that in mind I'd like to see a modern take on the Arc AAA / Fenix E01 so...
Arc AAA form factor.
1 AAA, alkaline, lithium, and NiMH, i.e. 1.2v-1.5v.
Twisty.
Potted head.
Knurled similar to the Arc AAA.
Keychain attachment (doesn't need to tailstand).
No clip, as this is designed to be for keychain use first and foremost.
Maybe 20 lumens (a modern take on the classic 6 / 9 / 10 / 13 lumens we all found highly useful on the Arc and Fenix lights, with a bit more brightness to make it a bit more useful for more people).
Long runtime.
Cool white, and neutral option (similar to the Malkoff MDC AA).
I think I covered everything.
BTW I couldn't vote in the poll as it says "This poll is closed".
DILLY DILLY!!
Obviously everyone won't be happy with whatever ends up happening, but I'd love to see a Malkoff take on the ARC AAA\ Fenix E01 as well. I've tried the ARC twice but favor the E01 look and form factor, probably because that's what I cut my teeth on. If Gene calls and asks for my input I'm gonna tell him single mode twisty, knurled body, long runtime, and lowish output.