Originally Posted By: ireckon
Originally Posted By: wileycoyote
i wrote this thread back in 2011 on "the most important [survival] flashlight i've ever owned" and today wouldn't change a thing:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/show...i-ve-ever-owned


I found a Ti Mako Mark II for $199.
http://www.uniquetitanium.com/Ti-Mako-Mark-II_p_654.html

I'm thoroughly confused by that price. Can you explain?


yes, that's it. these versions (the Mark II) are the best of the best. the only place to get them is directly from the maker or that website.

and no, they aren't cheap. prices shown are what i would pay too.

the one i'd get from the drop-down options is the "HO" (high output) which has a 21-lumen high and a 3 lumen low (for over 80-hours runtime on a lithium primary). the HO costs an additional $26 ($125 total).

while that is a lot of money, if you desire the finest, this is it. i've been buying makos from the beginning (early versions started at $125 and with each improvement the price has gone up due to manufacturing costs).

i have been very happy with all of them and this version takes them to a new level. worth every hot cent, but that's me...