Gerber Infinity Ultra (red led) 4.99!

WhichDawg · **on:** January 23, 2008, 04:04:12 PM

I just saw this; http://tinyurl.com/2jxgnf

NutSAK · **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2008, 04:54:28 PM

Dangit! I just bought a red one from Amazon for $15!

It arrived just today, as a matter of fact. I've played with it a bit, and I think I'm gonna like it.

WhichDawg · **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2008, 09:10:20 PM

sorry NutSAK! (lol) I try and get em here as fast as I could. I did hear they are limited in number, so if you want another one!

edap617 · **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2008, 09:11:29 PM

Quote from: NutSAK on January 23, 2008, 04:54:28 PM

Dangit! I just bought a red one from Amazon for $15!

It arrived just today, as a matter of fact. I've played with it a bit, and I think I'm gonna like it.

Do you mean the red LED? The Gerber Ultra Red LED is much cheaper than the white LED.

WhichDawg · **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2008, 04:55:30 AM

NutSak is gonna kill me! http://tinyurl.com/2jxgnf
and free shipping if you order more than 10 bucks!

Tsquare · **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:00:54 AM

The red colored lights are to help not ruin your night vision. Is this true?

WhichDawg · **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:04:00 AM

they do help with that, and that light is nice and tough.

Tsquare · **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:10:53 AM

Sounds like they may be on the right track with the flashlights but I hope they pull up out of the nosedive with their tools. I mean one tool with a dozen different type handle doesn't seem to innovative.

NutSAK · **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:16:46 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on February 11, 2008, 04:55:30 AM

NutSak is gonna kill me! http://tinyurl.com/2jxgnf
and free shipping!

DOH!!

NutSAK · **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:18:03 AM

How do you get the free shipping?

WhichDawg · **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:19:07 AM

it says free ground shipping on all orders at the top!

NutSAK · **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:20:34 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on February 11, 2008, 05:19:07 AM

it says free ground shipping on all orders at the top!

Don't miss the note:

*PLEASE NOTE: SMKW, Inc. defines an order as any customer order that totals $10 or more. All orders, as defined by SMKW will receive free ground shipping. Orders that total less than $10 will be subject to regular shipping and handling fees.

WhichDawg · **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:25:31 AM

fine print aye! I modified the post, would be worth it to order more than, thx.

Tsquare · **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2008, 06:49:12 PM

Always look for the fine print.

WhichDawg · **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2008, 07:19:30 PM

they also have the white LED with silver finish for the same; http://tinyurl.com/2nora5

WhichDawg · **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2008, 07:42:24 PM

so I got a red one and a wht one and a nite eze magnetic flashlight holder (AA) and the whole things was 12.97 usd!

NutSAK · **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2008, 10:02:44 PM

Thanks Dawg. I got one of each and added a P-38 can opener, all for $10.47.

WhichDawg · **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2008, 10:24:29 PM

niiice! if Calvin didn't send me a couple P-38's I woulda too!

NutSAK · **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:03:16 PM

Quote from: WhichDawg on February 11, 2008, 10:24:29 PM

niiice! if Calvin didn't send me a couple P-38's I woulda too!

Did they send you any order confirmation? I never got any and you can't look up your order history on the website.

WhichDawg · **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2008, 05:27:23 PM

never, I was thinking about that, they could be one of "them" companies.
I have a friend who orders from them all the time, I'll ask.

NutSAK · **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2008, 05:57:49 PM

Quote from: WhichDawg on February 15, 2008, 05:27:23 PM

never, I was thinking about that, they could be one of "them" companies.
I have a friend who orders from them all the time, I'll ask.

I just received the package today. Everything is in order. What a great deal!

WhichDawg · **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2008, 06:00:07 PM

omg! may I suggest you making a thread on how you never win the lottery!

665ae · **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2008, 08:39:33 PM

I never received an email confirmation either... but everything arrived safely today.

WhichDawg · **Reply #23 on:** February 16, 2008, 05:01:32 AM

nothing for me yet, how did they ship? us mail or ups?

665ae · **Reply #24 on:** February 16, 2008, 07:25:36 AM

Mine came UPS.

NutSAK · **Reply #25 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:01:57 PM

This is my first Infinity Ultra with the Silver finish. There seem to be some pros and cons to it vs. the black finish. The anodized silver finish looks good and has a much rougher texture than the black, so it offers much more grip. It also appears that it may be a bit thicker and more durable. The downside is that, since the threads are anodized also, the operation of the switch isn't as smooth on the silver models.

I wish my other white LED Infinity Ultra had a silver body. It's black, so its impossible to tell it apart from the black body/red LED ones I have without turning it on or carefully looking at the LED.

665ae · **Reply #26 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:14:17 PM

I got mine a few days ago... The "white" LED Infinity was pretty disappointing. The "red" LED Infinity though was pretty good

NutSAK · **Reply #27 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:58:10 PM

Quote from: 665ae on February 18, 2008, 04:14:17 PM

I got mine a few days ago... The "white" LED Infinity was pretty disappointing. The "red" LED Infinity though was pretty good

What were you disappointed with? The tint on some of these isn't very good. Some are bluish and some are greenish, but that's typical of a Nichia 5mm LED. They're not the brightest thing in the world, but they're very durable, and the runtime is phenomenal. I've tested one with an alkaline battery for 4 days, and it was still putting out usable light. I don't really view these as an EDC light per se, but more of an emergency/survival light.

I agree, the red LED ones are pretty impressive. They have a good beam, with some artifacts typical of red LEDs, and the brightness seems to be a good level for use in near total darkness where a red LED should be used. I wouldn't want it to be brighter.

You definitely can't go wrong with either one for $5 apiece!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #28 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:59:28 PM

Is it possible to mod in one of those "Brighter than the Sun" LEDs?

Def

NutSAK · **Reply #29 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:24:19 PM

Quote from: Defender on February 18, 2008, 04:59:28 PM

Is it possible to mod in one of those "Brighter than the Sun" LEDs?

Def

It's possible, but the results wouldn't be very good. The Seoul Semiconductor and Cree "Brighter than the Sun" LEDs are designed more like a bulb, in that they are generally paired with a reflector to improve the beam. The reflector is what forms the bright spot in the center of the beam. This is what gives a flashlight "throw", and without it, the beam would be just a uniform "flood" of light, like a lantern or a Maglite in candle mode.

The 5mm LEDs in the Gerber have a small reflector built into the LED itself that forms the spot in the center of the beam. This is why they don't require the flashlight itself to contain a reflector or a lens. This design is generally more durable, as there are fewer parts to break and fewer routes for water to get in. There are brighter versions of the 5mm LEDs available, but they're only marginally brighter.

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