Fenix getting smart!

[WhichDawg]

how about a comparison picture of the E01 and GIU!
and which is tougher, got a steam roller?

[NutSAK]

I'm going to try to do a beamshot comparison between the E01, the ARC AAA-P Snow and the Gerber IU this weekend.

I would consider the E01 more durable than the Gerber IU.  The finish is tougher (HAIII vs. Type II ano).  The body of the E01 is only two parts, where the Gerber is three (more if you include the contact plate and springs).  The LED is recessed more in the E01 also.  The walls of the E01 are quite thick for such a narrow tube, and I've never been too keen on the thickness (thinness?) of the Gerber's tailcap.

If I were comparing durability of the ARC and the Fenix it would be nearly a tossup, with possibly a slight edge given to the Fenix for its anodized threads.  The ARC is a well-proven design however, and the E01 of course is not.

[NutSAK]

I should also mention that the GS LED in the E01 has a much better tint than the CS in the Gerber IU.  The Gerbers are blue in the center with a greenish spill, whereas the E01 is just slightly purplish in the center with a warm white/yellowish corona and spill.

[WhichDawg]

I've been reading of some with a nice yellow tint, wish I'd get one of them!

[WhichDawg]

they've finally shipped! maybe sometime this week.

[Grant Lamontagne]

My Gerber has been through the wash twice now- and maybe on it's third as I can't find it at the moment.  It very well could be in the laundry!  It still works though!

Def

[WhichDawg]

I've got 3 of them gerbers, I do like them and I hope these new puppies will be as tough
and dependable 

[WhichDawg]

got em

[WhichDawg]

it's not dark yet, so I can't really do beam shots yet.

initial impressions, nicely made, very good knurling (easy to turn with one hand)
the colors are good, though it's daytime, the is some serious purple/blue tint in
the spot, I'll know better tonight.

For the price, well worth it

[jzmtl]

The pink one will suit you well I'm sure. 

I'd get one if I didn't have an arc already.

[WhichDawg]

for that price J it's hard not too.

and it's not pink! it's purple and it's hers

[WhichDawg]

                                 utrafire B3-solitaire-eo1

[NutSAK]

The colors are turning out great!  It's hard to believe that it's true HAIII. 

[Benner]

The colours look great!    Much better than I was expecting.