• Reader9@programming.devEnglish
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    1 year ago

    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.

    • SammysHP@feddit.deOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      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.devEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        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.

    • jon_slider@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Do folks find raw copper practical to carry?

      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.eeEnglish
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      1 year ago

      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.