The 'I've found a bargain' thread

[neoaliphant]

Cool. Nearly jumped on one of these after seeing a thread on BudgetLightForum. Haven’t been put off buying one, though I’d have preferred losing the powerbank function and have an 18650 battery instead. Lot of people mentioning the easy switch activation and the annoying auto-lockout rather than fitting a recessed switch.

Sofirn are still at the top of the game for quality/function/price. And they listen to the feedback and improve features.

@Robbi, BLF thread here, with video review.

Sofirn IF23 4000 lumens - Loodlight and Spotlight Beam RGB Torch

Specifications v Emitter: 1*XHP50B, 20* CSP1313(13-3A3-I1-90-B2-BD-GR), 10* Color LEDs(JF-387F-Y) v Battery Option: 1x 21700 battery v Working Voltage: 2.7V-4.2V v Mode Operation: Side e-switch v Standby Drain: ≤150uA v Input: Type-A to type-C 5V 3A v Maximum Charging Current: 3A v...

budgetlightforum.com

I havent had a problem with the lockout, the turn cap switch method im happy with for safety-having almost started a fire.

you can get 18650-21700 adpaters, ive have dozens of 18650 batteries floating around from laptops, but i bought a large 21 cell 18650 powerbank for £8, probaly 60,000 mah, and just recharge tinsg from that, the massive capacity of the torch, charing never been an issue....

 

[gra_farmer]

Cool. Nearly jumped on one of these after seeing a thread on BudgetLightForum. Haven’t been put off buying one, though I’d have preferred losing the powerbank function and have an 18650 battery instead. Lot of people mentioning the easy switch activation and the annoying auto-lockout rather than fitting a recessed switch.

Sofirn are still at the top of the game for quality/function/price. And they listen to the feedback and improve features.

@Robbi, BLF thread here, with video review.

Sofirn IF23 4000 lumens - Loodlight and Spotlight Beam RGB Torch

Specifications v Emitter: 1*XHP50B, 20* CSP1313(13-3A3-I1-90-B2-BD-GR), 10* Color LEDs(JF-387F-Y) v Battery Option: 1x 21700 battery v Working Voltage: 2.7V-4.2V v Mode Operation: Side e-switch v Standby Drain: ≤150uA v Input: Type-A to type-C 5V 3A v Maximum Charging Current: 3A v...

budgetlightforum.com

Not happy, I am weak and purchased from sofin direct

 

[Nice65]

Not happy, I am weak and purchased from sofin direct

The willpower of an excitable puppy.

Lovely little RobEvs neck knife in the classifieds, have you seen it?

 

[Nice65]

I havent had a problem with the lockout, the turn cap switch method im happy with for safety-having almost started a fire.

you can get 18650-21700 adpaters, ive have dozens of 18650 batteries floating around from laptops, but i bought a large 21 cell 18650 powerbank for £8, probaly 60,000 mah, and just recharge tinsg from that, the massive capacity of the torch, charing never been an issue....

Size and weight thing really. I’d like the same function in a smaller form without powerbank features. Ideally.

Thats not to say I won’t fold and just buy the 21700 version

 

[Jared]

Lumintop have a similar light, E05C. AA/14500 and only white LEDs.

E05C - Lumintop

E05C is a compact and rechargeable 14500 based flashlight. The dual light source design is unique in its line, especially the high CRI Nichia LEDs on the sidelight that creates a soft and pleasant beam. Powered by one 14500 Li-ion battery, it emits a max 550 lumens output on High and up to 35...

lumintop.com

 

[gra_farmer]

Size and weight thing really. I’d like the same function in a smaller form without powerbank features. Ideally.

Thats not to say I won’t fold and just buy the 21700 version

Do it, I won't feel so lonely then....

 

[gra_farmer]

The willpower of an excitable puppy.

Lovely little RobEvs neck knife in the classifieds, have you seen it?

About right.....and yes I have seen it.....a few times.....

 

[neoaliphant]

Not happy, I am weak and purchased from sofin direct

Report back on how you get on....

 

[Jared]

No idea what is going on here, but

Sofirn LT1s lantern with 21700 battery for £25.58... something like £15 cheaper than from sofirn direct.

Sofirn LT1S Camping Light USBC 21700 Rechargeable Powerful Torch Portable Emergency Lantern 2700K to 6500K with Charging - AliExpress 39

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

 

[TeeDee]

No idea what is going on here, but

Sofirn LT1s lantern with 21700 battery for £25.58... something like £15 cheaper than from sofirn direct.

Sofirn LT1S Camping Light USBC 21700 Rechargeable Powerful Torch Portable Emergency Lantern 2700K to 6500K with Charging - AliExpress 39

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

Interesting - can anyone comment on if these look gen? or el fakery

 

[Jared]

Someone claiming on reddit they bought one from the seller before is all I know.

https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/13k399s

 

[neoaliphant]

Interesting - can anyone comment on if these look gen? or el fakery

They will probably be genuine, the sofirn IF23 i just bought was legit, ali express simply have crunchy pricing....

 

[TeeDee]

They will probably be genuine, the sofirn IF23 i just bought was legit, ali express simply have crunchy pricing....

Ok, ordered one.

 

[Nice65]

Ok, ordered one.

It’ll be genuine. Sofirn is the biggest torch manufacturing plant in China as far as I know, they make lights for lots of other people. There really isn’t anyone who could fake them and sell them cheaper.

I’ve been looking at a little knife for a while, a Civivi Baby Banter. They’re nice, prices vary from around £65 from Knives and Tools + £8.50 shipping to £88 ish from Heinnies. I had a hankering for the Jade G10.

Found on back order at Knives and Tools for £54.95, plus the shipping. I felt all my resolve falling away from me and made a purchase. Quite why and how I justified a small EDC locker I don’t know. You’ll agree though, they’re very nice little knives in happy colours

Civivi Baby Banter C19068S-8 Natural G10, Black Stonewashed pocket knife, Ben Petersen design

Civivi Baby Banter C19068S-8 Natural G10, Black Stonewashed pocket knife, Ben Petersen design: null

www.knivesandtools.co.uk

 

[TeeDee]

It’ll be genuine. Sofirn is the biggest torch manufacturing plant in China as far as I know, they make lights for lots of other people. There really isn’t anyone who could fake them and sell them cheaper.

I’ve been looking at a little knife for a while, a Civivi Baby Banter. They’re nice, prices vary from around £65 from Knives and Tools + £8.50 shipping to £88 ish from Heinnies. I had a hankering for the Jade G10.

Found on back order at Knives and Tools for £54.95, plus the shipping. I felt all my resolve falling away from me and made a purchase. Quite why and how I justified a small EDC locker I don’t know. You’ll agree though, they’re very nice little knives in happy colours

Civivi Baby Banter C19068S-8 Natural G10, Black Stonewashed pocket knife, Ben Petersen design

Civivi Baby Banter C19068S-8 Natural G10, Black Stonewashed pocket knife, Ben Petersen design: null

www.knivesandtools.co.uk

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Oohhh....they’re very nice little knives....... in very nice happy colours

 

[gg012]

It’ll be genuine. Sofirn is the biggest torch manufacturing plant in China as far as I know, they make lights for lots of other people. There really isn’t anyone who could fake them and sell them cheaper.

I’ve been looking at a little knife for a while, a Civivi Baby Banter. They’re nice, prices vary from around £65 from Knives and Tools + £8.50 shipping to £88 ish from Heinnies. I had a hankering for the Jade G10.

Found on back order at Knives and Tools for £54.95, plus the shipping. I felt all my resolve falling away from me and made a purchase. Quite why and how I justified a small EDC locker I don’t know. You’ll agree though, they’re very nice little knives in happy colours

Civivi Baby Banter C19068S-8 Natural G10, Black Stonewashed pocket knife, Ben Petersen design

Civivi Baby Banter C19068S-8 Natural G10, Black Stonewashed pocket knife, Ben Petersen design: null

www.knivesandtools.co.uk

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Tidy little knife there, that's a good buy

Sent from underground

 

[Nice65]

Oohhh....they’re very nice little knives....... in very nice happy colours

Yup. Don’t hit the YouTube, your hand will be reaching for the debit card before you know it.

 

[neoaliphant]

Ok, ordered one.

Only issue is warranty returns...

 

[gra_farmer]

Only issue is warranty returns...

Thus the purchase direct from Sofin

 

[TeeDee]

Thus the purchase direct from Sofin

Excellent - if mine goes faulty gra-farmer can pass it off as his!