Malik Thanewulf
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« on: January 05, 2019, 03:28:16 AM » |
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I'm looking at getting a nickle plated finish on my Monarch. I want to make the blade color arctic blue. I'm not planning on getting FOC. For those who have had it, what do you think of it? Is it really that much brighter than the regular blade color? All opinions are welcome. Any suggestions or advice gladly taken.
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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2019, 06:02:22 AM » |
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Honesty, Tri-Crees are my go to now and they’re much brighter than single with the single Cree, you will notice the color dim towards the tip, with the Tri-CREE, it’s equal brightness along the entire length of the blade despite the what length you buy. At least for me it does
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Malik Thanewulf
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« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2019, 06:06:02 AM » |
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Good to hear, thanks.
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2019, 06:08:17 AM » |
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Good to hear, thanks.
You’re welcome
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« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2019, 07:03:58 AM » |
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All is said ! I can't imagine take anything else. All the sabers I bought are TRI, excepted one with sun rider's destiny. And I get some free sabers with single led, really big difference You should also try ultraedge blade
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2019, 04:55:09 PM » |
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I'm with Infinit01 and Darth_Ravn, I only choose Tri-LEDs myself and I quite enjoy the extra simple tech that adds to a bright and full blade.
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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2019, 06:08:40 PM » |
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OOO - but what about FoC? Custom LED: two "primary" colour; one FoC die.
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2019, 10:26:00 PM » |
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I only have a tri Cree saber, so nothing to compare, but as the others noted it is very bright and fully lights even my 36" heavy grade blade. I'd say it's worth it if you don't care about foc.
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2019, 10:32:25 PM » |
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OOO - but what about FoC? Custom LED: two "primary" colour; one FoC die. this is the setup I see most commonly used for commissioned builds, I think it's the best balance of brightness and function. if you aren't going FOC though definitely get tri-cree they are for sure brighter. if you are, then it's a preference thing.
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2019, 11:00:25 PM » |
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Agreed, I have like 3 sabers with FOC, one with Tri-Cree and two with RGBW. I don't care for FOC so my main setup is either Tri or RGBW
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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2019, 12:53:54 AM » |
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OOO - but what about FoC? Custom LED: two "primary" colour; one FoC die. Yes I do like this better, tri with no flash is the next best thing on offer from US.
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« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2019, 01:07:12 AM » |
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If you don't want to watch the whole video, skip to about 1:46, I show a single green CREE next to a Tri CREE green. You can tell the difference, especially towards the end of the blade, where the light starts to die out:
(in fact, you can actually see it in the video thumbnail)
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Malik Thanewulf
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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2019, 10:18:48 AM » |
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Scifi, thanks for sharing the video. Seeing the tri next to the single led really helped me make up my mind. I am definitely going for the tri-cree on my next saber. Thanks everyone who offered up an opinion. Hearing how much you like or dislike something (that you already have) helps. That whole "voice of experience ", thing. Greatly appreciated folks.
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« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2019, 12:07:11 PM » |
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Yes I do like this better, tri with no flash is the next best thing on offer from US.
I'm willing to bet that US would do it - if you asked very nicely (read: beg) - and paid for it. Wait - I thought AB was a mixed colour anyway. TRI is clearly available though... hmph!
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« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2019, 02:06:58 PM » |
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I'm willing to bet that US would do it - if you asked very nicely (read: beg) - and paid for it. Wait - I thought AB was a mixed colour anyway. TRI is clearly available though... hmph! they probably would; although TCSS you can just order em direct from the site. also, if you are going for a green color check out the photon blade - if you mix it with a tri-cree blue the green blade reacts with the color blue and glows a bright green that even puts tri-cree to shame. check it out on Youtube they're pretty cool
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