{"title":"Father's Day Sale 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1356\/1883\/files\/Prometheus_Holiday_2020_Email_3000_x_2000_px_1_480x480.png?v=1652807672\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTake 15% OFF SELECT PRODUCTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUse code \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eHAPPYDAD15\u003c\/span\u003e at checkout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnds Sunday, June 19 at midnight PST!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"psi-ear-plugs","title":"Psi Earplugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI created the Psi Earplugs because I couldn't find anything else good enough:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magnets + premium cord + Comply tips = best in class hearing protection that doesn't get lost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"red\" style=\"color: red;\"\u003eEach pair of earplugs comes with 3 cord colors, a translucent orange carrying case, and one set of comply s\/m\/l canal tips!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearing protection isn't about blocking all sounds, it's about making loud environments safe, less distracting, or simply more comfortable. Everyone can use a pair of earplugs. I keep a set in my car...along with safety glasses, a tape measure, and a Sharpie. 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Time flies eh? Welcome to the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beta Magnetic ups the CRI game with a Yuji 95+ Ultra High CRI LED. For the sake of simplicity (I think we could all use some simple right now) the light is a single mode. It's also slightly shorter than it's standard Beta QRv2 cousins. Designed for close range, this Beta variant is a \"mule\" as it's called in the flashlight nerd world. This delivers a perfectly even, insanely wide beam pattern by eliminating the traditional optics or reflector. All flood baby...which is exactly what you need when you are up close and personal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes the Beta Magnetic awesome?  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe LED:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Yuji BC3030 G04 LED (4000K) delivers best-in-class color rendering at 95+ CRI with the extended 15 step CRI measurement. 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The new 319A officially launched this month, but we got early access so we could put these into production ahead of the official release. Boom! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, Nichia said they were NOT going to make a 90 CRI version of the 319, but after months of begging and pleading...something happened. I'm not sure what, but now we've got the ultimate flashlight LED. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quark was the first commercially produced \"high output\" LED flashlight on the market. When the Quark flashlight hit the scene some 10 years ago, it completely shattered the mold and ushered in the era of modern EDC (Every Day Carry) flashlights. It put the Foursevens brand (and founder David Chow) on the map as an innovation leader in the world of EDC gear and spawned a new flashlight form factor that other manufacturers were quick to imitate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, the Quark has continuously evolved and the MKIII is intended to continue that legacy. I like to think the Quark is the Porsche 911 of flashlights: some things are so good they don’t need to be re-invented, they just need to be refined. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I took over the Foursevens brand from David in 2018, this Quark project quickly became all-consuming. How to take my 10 years of experience designing high-end custom flashlights and combine them with the decade David spent reiterating and refining the brand’s flagship?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next generation Quark is the best yet, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to get one into your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's new with the Quark MKIII\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry-leading LED: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe MKIII features the newest Nichia 319A with 4000K color temperature and 90+ CRI. It's meant to strike the perfect balance between beam quality and output.   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurable interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e No one can agree on the best program setup so we offer 6 convenient program presets (configurations). Choose your favorite, at any time. The configurable user interface that is being standardized across the entire Foursevens line. No matter what light you pick up, you'll know exactly how to use it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurst mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using a very fast double press, burst mode (100%) output is directly accessible from any previous level, and reverts to the last saved mode. Experts agree that most flashlights are used at lower level outputs, but sometimes you need to dial it to up. We've got you covered on both counts.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore beef:\u003c\/strong\u003e For when gravity strikes, and it always does. The diameter of the entire light is *very* slightly larger to improve mechanical reliability and impact resistance because durability + reliability = longevity.  Built for life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe best pocket clips on the market period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pocket clips are my jam because I obsess about every detail, because every detail matters. The new clip is made from thicker material, provides easier pocketing, and improved grip. Most of the \"grip\" on a flashlight comes from the pocket clip, not the surface finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailstand cap\u003c\/strong\u003e (if you know, you know.):  All Quarks ship with the traditional forward (momentary) clicky switch that stands proud of the tail. For those who prefer a recessed button and a light that can tailstand, we also include the all new snap-on Quark Tailstand Cap.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of memory and no-memory, the hybrid configuration saves the last mode used, but reverts to the first mode in the sequence when shifting out of a saved mode.     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Copper (Direct Thermal) MCPCB:\u003c\/strong\u003eThe LED is mounted to a solid copper PCB to provide superior thermal performance and maximum output. A first for the Quark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIY Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e *warning-nerd content* This industry was created by individual makers and modders working at home on their kitchen tables. People who love tinkering, technology, and flashlights! Unlike most industries, flashlights have been driven by the little guys and we intend to honor that tradition. Most manufacturers (including Foursevens in the past) glue or thread lock on certain components so they cannot be disassembled without a lot of effort and\/or destroying the light. This was to prevent people from tinkering. 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Danish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesigner \/ knifemakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes (Vox), along with their American entrepreneur friend Jim Wirth, decided that they could build a better mousetrap, so to speak. A knife brand that can provide amazing knife designs, with the highest possible production quality, at a fair price, while remaining closely involved with its community of customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clyde Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Clydes are dressed in anodized aluminum scales with a satin bead blast finish. It provides a subtle sheen as well as a grippy surface so you can get those Amazon boxes open with ease.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've been carrying a Clyde for the better part of a year and this knife just works for me. You guys have been loving the Prometheus Edition Clyde, so I asked the GM gang if I could bring you guys my personal favorites ;) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm not a huge knife nerd but I have an objectively horrible Camillus Cuda that I bought in college for $40 1999 dollars. It was the first \"real\" knife I bought with my own money. I also have some custom knives that are over $600 (each)...which gives me plenty of perspective. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat I like about Clyde\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Washers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a knife snob's first choice, but it's mine. Bronze bushings provide a higher opening force than bearings, but the Clyde's action is crisp and the geometry is spot on. Frankly, I don't like knives that close themselves. I guess I like to be in charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple means reliable and durable, my two favorite words. Simple also means it's exceedingly well though out. You can't make something that's both simple and great without doing it right. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunky:\u003c\/strong\u003e I'll admit, I like things that are not exactly like everything else and Clyde is one of those guys. The sharp angles of the handle juxtaposed against the sweeping blade is dramatic...but it works. Successfully using contrast as a design element is much harder than consistency. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSufficiently easy to sharpen:\u003c\/strong\u003e I have a huge pet peeve about knives with blade shapes that are hard to sharpen. I don't buy a tool unless I'm going to use it, and sharpening a knife is beyond essential. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfect size for EDC:\u003c\/strong\u003e With a blade coming in right at 3\" it's enough knife to do most jobs and won't have people staring at you sideways if you need to use it in public.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThat wire clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e I'm a sucker for good engineering and the clip is, in a word, genius. 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Normally these are found in connectors for military, medical, and aerospace applications. This little beauty is the single most expensive component of the Beta-QRv2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are manufactured from 302 Stainless Steel: drawn, coiled, cut to length, and the ends are laser welded together. The springs on your screen are about 10x the actual size. 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The QR lets you use the light how you naturally want to use it, you don't have to fight with it. It's so simple, that it's awesome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlight-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2)\u003c\/strong\u003e (Below) \u003cstrong\u003eThe state of the art Nichia 319A High CRI LED\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e The 319 is a bit of semiconductor magic that turns the idea of \"bad quality LED light\" on its head. People hate LEDs for the same reason people used to hate fluorescent bulbs...the light they produce is absolutely horrible. Fluorescent lights have changed, and so have LEDs. It's time to stop living in the dark ages. Yes, that was a flashlight pun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1356\/1883\/files\/NICHIA-319A_480x480.jpg?v=1631212326\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1356\/1883\/files\/COLOR-BANNER_0fcb3854-78d1-4027-b474-ad4e338d94b6_large.jpg?v=1487158963\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA High Color Rendering Index (High CRI) LED is designed specifically to work in concert with the human visual system, providing the maximum possible color accuracy when compared to sunlight. For example, daylight scores a perfect 100. The Nichia 219 used in the Beta-QR is typically 90+ CRI. \u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlight-text\"\u003eIt's currently the highest CRI per lumen in the industry...and the light quality is stunning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly it's hard to \"talk\" about the difference in something you \"see,\" it just doesn't make sense. The photos below will give you a good idea of what to expect, but in person, High-CRI is mind blowing. \u003cspan class=\"highlight-text\"\u003eOnce you experience High-CRI you won't be able to go back to the ugly, flat, washed-out, blueish light you normally find in LED flashlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1356\/1883\/files\/8_large.jpg?v=1487158983\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1356\/1883\/files\/9_large.jpg?v=1487159006\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom line is that you can see better with High CRI than with low CRI. \u003cspan class=\"highlight-text\"\u003eJust ask yourself the question, \"do you want a flashlight that will help you see better...or worse?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1356\/1883\/files\/11_large.jpg?v=1487159059\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlight-text\"\u003eIf you want to get the most out of the Beta-QR, you should clearly use our GP NiMM rechargeable batteries.\u003c\/span\u003e You can use lithium batteries, but NOT lithium-ion rechargeables. 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