My Blade Scores...Thanks to Kenny and Eli!

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I'mGatMan!

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I have been working on getting my EDC kit in order for a little while now, and finally have it pretty much sewn up. I just kept feeling like I was missing a little somethin' somethin'...

So, I did some scouring and found exactly what I was looking for, only like Busses these babies are SUPER marked-up on the secondary market. Lucky for me, I have some good Hog brothers. Thanks to Kenny and Eli, both of whom went out of their way to help a brother out--Kenny on short notice, Eli on "LIKE NOW" notice--I was able to save a bundle on two pieces I REALLY like.

Light by McGizmo, Knife by Hinderer, Gasser and Goat beads by Jade and Ryk of Starlingear.
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What lucky people we are to have an opportunity here to build meaning friendships with people who have similar interests. Seriously people...I know I've said it before--the best part of this whole hobby is the people. I know those of you who went to Blade just saw this first-hand last weekend. For those of us who haven't been lucky enough to get there, I'm glad the giving nature of the people here extends to the rest of us faceless Hogs who people this board. You guys rock!

And to Kenny and Eli: I appreciate you both incredibly for helping me out. Anytime there's something I can do for you, just name it. Thanks, brothers. :thumbup:

Regards,

Jason
 
Sweet! Tell me more about that light!! It looks awesome, is there anything more to it than that?
 
Thanks for the kind words, people. :thumbup:

The McGizmo LunaSol 20 is a handmade Titanium piston-drive light. It has two different settings, the low consisting of 3 LED's on the outer ring of the reflector, the high adding the bigger LED in the center of the reflector. The piston has a trit vial installed in the end, and the light runs on one CR123 cell. Best light I've ever carried, and only really rivaled by it's big brother, the LS27, which has a ring of 6 LEDs surround the central one.

Here are a few pics of the LS20 (these are not mine).

Photo by Herrgurka
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Ls20 and Sundrop (Photo by Herrgurka)
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Big Brother bezel-down at night (photo by Zot):
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Two 27's and a 20 (photo by Yaesumofo)
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Here is my little collection so far, not including the new beads:
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The really small one on the keychain is Don's AAA light called the Sapphire. Also in Ti.
 
Your more than welcome Jason, it was a pleasure to help a friendly Hog brother out! I know you would have done the same for me:)

The Gasser Bead looks great on the light:thumbup: Still haven't decided what to do with my gasser, but already want a few other types.

Great collection of blades, lights and silver you have there:thumbup:
 
All I have to say is that I am shocked!!! What a classy setup for EDC. Those lights are unbelievable, and I have been trying to get my hands on a XM-18 for a while now............

Nice work man, I am speechless at this point (because my jaw is still on the ground.....:eek:).
 
Slick looking lights.

What is the point of the Tritium? And for that matter, what is a "piston drive"?
 
rbmcmjr said:
Slick looking lights.

What is the point of the Tritium? And for that matter, what is a "piston drive"?
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in most lights, the battery(s) are put into the light housing, and the endcap or bulb is screwed on the end.

with a piston drive, the battery(s) are first inserted in to a tube, the piston, which is then inserted in to the light housing and the endcap screwed on. the end of the piston is the push button switch.

the end result is a more durable switch since there is no rubber stopper to wear out. i also think i read that there is less chance of a battery short since the battery is not touching the light housing, but rather rides inside the piston.

the candlepower guys im sure can give a much better explanation, but that's the short version.
 
MORIMOTOM said:
in most lights, the battery(s) are put into the light housing, and the endcap or bulb is screwed on the end.

with a piston drive, the battery(s) are first inserted in to a tube, the piston, which is then inserted in to the light housing and the endcap screwed on. the end of the piston is the push button switch.

the end result is a more durable switch since there is no rubber stopper to wear out. i also think i read that there is less chance of a battery short since the battery is not touching the light housing, but rather rides inside the piston.

the candlepower guys im sure can give a much better explanation, but that's the short version.
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Very lucid explanation, Mark. Thanks!

As for the tritium vial in the piston, it's simply so that the light can be easily found in the dark.

Steelnut: there is no Busse content (except for the thanks to my two excellent hog brothers) which is why the thread is marked as "off topic.". C'mon man, you know there's a little leeway for things like this here in the Busse forum.

The fact is, I've never met Kenny or Eli. Before this weekend, I'd only conversed with Kenny via email and PM, and I'd had one conversation with Eli via phone. Regardless of that both of them came outta pocket for me and asked nothing in return. That there is a perfect example of the kinda community I believe Jerry wants around his knives. If nothing else, Jerry can be proud of the camaraderie here. Even after all the pettiness of the past few months, the fact that the feelng of brotherhood prevails is a testament to the goodness of most of the people here.

THAT is why this was posted here. And that is why I came here first when my daughter was born. I might not grab too many more Busses for a little while, but I do have friends here...and even if you took away all my knives, ya can't take away my friends.

Thanks again, people. I love this place.
 
steelnut said:
I am talking about 2 proxies at Blade and you got no Busse?:confused::confused:

Those are amazing torches:thumbup:
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LOL. I know. Seems like my priorities are all wrong, huh?

Actually, I've got all the Busses I need for now. I would love to get some original tiger SFNO slabs, but that's gonna be tough, I know.

Again...thanks for the kind words, people.

Oh, and Frank...you're a "Registered User", brother. Time to re-up. :thumbup:
 
Hey buddy, that torch is amazing!!! Beautiful light bro, but if you are going to carry a light that nice, you may have to go back to the 1911 platform, LOL
 
xaman said:
Hey buddy, that torch is amazing!!! Beautiful light bro, but if you are going to carry a light that nice, you may have to go back to the 1911 platform, LOL
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Hahahaha...Man, if I could find a 1911 that was as easy to carry and reliable as my G-19, I would jump without hesitation. :thumbup:;):D
 
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