Do folks find raw copper practical to carry? I’m interested in the Convoy T3 copper because (I think) it’s coated so no patina would develop. But I understand the metal changing is desirable to some.
I find copper too heavy for practical carry. Raw copper also creates a bad odor on my hands.
My copper AAA Lumintop Tool weighs 83% more than my Aluminium version. (both with battery inside)
My copper FWAA weighs 75% more than the Aluminium model. (both with battery inside)
I do not carry either of those lights in Copper. I started with the copper AAA model, when I was infatuated with the idea of Copper, Then I got the AA sized FWAA but I quickly learned that I did not like the extra weight in my pocket.
I have two copper lights and hate carrying them both. My daily is a Convoy T3 Ti. I like the patina and the look of a copper light but I hate the smell and copper is a soft metal so drops really show up. The Ti has been through hell and shows almost no signs of wear.
Thanks. Good point about scratches - also makes me think that when the T3 coating scratches the metal could be exposed, leading to patina in those spots only.
7 Comments
KamikazeLight@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
Got my this week and used sandpapper grit 2000 and 5000 right of the box. The patina got much darker!
Reader9@programming.dev · 1 pts · 3y
Do folks find raw copper practical to carry? I’m interested in the Convoy T3 copper because (I think) it’s coated so no patina would develop. But I understand the metal changing is desirable to some.
jon_slider@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
I find copper too heavy for practical carry. Raw copper also creates a bad odor on my hands.
My copper AAA Lumintop Tool weighs 83% more than my Aluminium version. (both with battery inside)
My copper FWAA weighs 75% more than the Aluminium model. (both with battery inside)
I do not carry either of those lights in Copper. I started with the copper AAA model, when I was infatuated with the idea of Copper, Then I got the AA sized FWAA but I quickly learned that I did not like the extra weight in my pocket.
dartanjinn@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 3y
I have two copper lights and hate carrying them both. My daily is a Convoy T3 Ti. I like the patina and the look of a copper light but I hate the smell and copper is a soft metal so drops really show up. The Ti has been through hell and shows almost no signs of wear.
Reader9@programming.dev · 1 pts · 3y
Thanks, I’m leaning toward the titanium models based on your comment and @jon_slider@lemmy.world.
SammysHP@feddit.de · 2 pts · 3y
Practicality depends on your preference. It's heavy, some people say it stinks. But scratches don't make it look ugly and it ages nicely with time.
Reader9@programming.dev · 2 pts · 3y
Thanks. Good point about scratches - also makes me think that when the T3 coating scratches the metal could be exposed, leading to patina in those spots only.