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That Fenix E05 pictured above looks like the original 27 lumen single-mode version... I liked that light and still own 2... I'm guessing they don't make the current incarnation of the E05 in that color?
 
Flashlight people.......I've touched a bunch of flashlights. And the Fenix E01, is the best flashlight I've ever touched. Thank you for your time.
 
Gurdygurds, you're great. If you are as faithful to your partner/spouse as you are to this little light, then he/she is one lucky dude(tte).

Please, just tell me that you don't test them by throwing them off parking garages and dragging them behind cars. Humans aren't built as tough as the E01!
 
Mine is currently the go-to light to hand to my 2-year old when he loses toys under the couch or we go on walks outside after dark. The output level is reasonable for his careless aiming, and I know he can't break it.
 
bykfixer, you've waited all this time to get one of these wonderful low powered lights? I'd have thought for a classic light fan like yourself, it would be one of a limited number of LED's in your collection.

By the way, there's a group of us building up an interest list on another site to petition Fenix to support a group buy or special edition, etc. of the E01 with a Yuji high CRI emitter.

I really think this light is missing out on its full potential with the current emitter. I don't really want to intrude on VinH's business, since he has once again started modding E01's, this time with Yuji emitters, but I think there's worthwhile benefits to a factory-produced version.
 
Well 13, it was long overdue.

I do have a bunch of LED lights... classics of course (or future classics). I have read about this fabled EO1 here for some time now but with so many other great lights to choose from just never hit the perverbial 'buy it now' button. Recently one was up for sale here along with my favorite new age classic pocket knife. Our friend gurdygurds was letting go one of his favorite flashlights... ever so I jumped at the chance to see what all the fuss is about while also acquiring a couple of really sweet knives.

Being a fan of the classics, I don't mind the beam at all and am really scratching my head how they got a blue tint with yellow edges yet it don't look green at all.

I like the fairly large spot it has (rings and all). The spill is fine all things considered. Aimed at a white wall things don't look so pretty. But lighting up my hallway at 2am I don't see a darn thing about it to get hung about. And from what others have said over the years I'm supposing it'll be lighting my hallway for a good long time.
 
This just warms my heart ya'll. When they're stock like that, without sanding the led, they have pretty decent throw I'd say. Best flashlight ever. Alas that my was only E01. but I had to sell it to get rid of a few knives LOL. I'll be picking up another shortly don't worry. Glad you are enjoying the best and greatest flashlight ever created. Now at some point, you're going to have to try one with the led sanded like crazy to see the transformation of the beam from blue oval to lovely wall of white.
bykfixer said:
Well 13, it was long overdue.

I do have a bunch of LED lights... classics of course (or future classics). I have read about this fabled EO1 here for some time now but with so many other great lights to choose from just never hit the perverbial 'buy it now' button. Recently one was up for sale here along with my favorite new age classic pocket knife. Our friend gurdygurds was letting go one of his favorite flashlights... ever so I jumped at the chance to see what all the fuss is about while also acquiring a couple of really sweet knives.

Being a fan of the classics, I don't mind the beam at all and am really scratching my head how they got a blue tint with yellow edges yet it don't look green at all.

I like the fairly large spot it has (rings and all). The spill is fine all things considered. Aimed at a white wall things don't look so pretty. But lighting up my hallway at 2am I don't see a darn thing about it to get hung about. And from what others have said over the years I'm supposing it'll be lighting my hallway for a good long time.
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I bought a cheesey PT 2 pack light at an auto parts store whose beam was like the EO1. I sanded the lens on one for best beam and the other for better beam than stock but still has some throw. I'll be experimenting with some home made ideas at some point that will involve a non permanent solution to the uglyness.
 
So after putting on the ole thinking cap I decided a slide on difusser would reduce grip of the twisty head, and glue on a lens would be less than reliable in pocket carry so...

Perhaps a slight, non permanent difussion and tint change?
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Light orange fine point sharpie to get into the crevices.

The before/after pic
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Yup, that'll do.
And fully reversable with a q-tip and citresol.


And now my Coast G25 inspection light
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Is a lot better too.
 
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Now you're looking like a true E01 junky Bykfixer! Hitting it with the sharpie! Try a brown one too. That's how I was able to get the best tint out of mine.
 
I might have to search up a brown sharpie and try the same.

I wonder if the metallic gold sharpie would be better or worse. It might just block a lot more light, rather than improving the tint. It's a different type of ink.

Regardless, if you like incans, and like the E01, I think the ultimate way to achieve what the sharpie trick is attempting is a Yuji 3200K in an E01.
 
That gave me a good laugh, but it's a great analogy.

That's why I want Fenix to genetically engineer them to have Yuji's at birth.
 
While I love the tint of the Yugi, I dislike the fact that it's no longer a potted light. I also don't like that the emitter takes more voltage to fire than a stock E01.

One of the main reasons I EDC an E01 is due to it's ability to fire on a cell that no other light can use.
 
I dropkicked my daughters E01vn off of my porch into the creek yesterday...... didn't hurt it. That is all.
 
Agree with this....
this_is_nascar said:
While I love the tint of the Yugi, I dislike the fact that it's no longer a potted light. I also don't like that the emitter takes more voltage to fire than a stock E01.

One of the main reasons I EDC an E01 is due to it's ability to fire on a cell that no other light can use.
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