TT8604CP NTE ELECTRONICS, TT8604CP Datasheet - Page 8

• Manufacturer Part Number: TT8604CP
• Description: L4 FOCUS BEAM LED FLASHLIGHT
• Manufacturer: NTE ELECTRONICS

Specifications of TT8604CP

• Features: 25 Lumens, Twist For Spot Or Flood Beam, Weatherproof, Corrosion Resistant Polymer Casing, 26 Hr. Runtime
• Batteries Included: Yes
• Length: 5.25"
• Battery Size Code: AAA
• No. Of Batteries: 3
• Body Material: Polymer
• Light Source: LED
• Color: Black

KNIFE /TOOL TECHNOLOGY
Since 1919, COAST has been making
products that get the job done . First, it
was working knives for the rugged log-
gers of the Pacific Northwest. Then it was
specialty knives for the men who fished
the great Pacific Ocean.
Today, it’s a full range of knives and multi-
tools for people across the globe who
have their own jobs to get done. COAST’s
history of making hardworking knives
continues today under the leadership of
founder Henry Brands’ grandson, David
C. Brands, the third generation owner of
COAST Products. COAST offers consumers
a broad range of quality products that pro-
vide the performance needed for a price
that’s warranted.
COAST has expanded and refined its
product offerings for 2010; to make it
even easier to find the tool needed to get
the job done , we’ve organized products
into convenient “use” categories. Browse
products by how they would be used –
whether that be “professional,” “tactical”
or “outdoor,” etc. – and see what’s avail-
able to help get the job done .
All COAST products carry the COAST Life-
time Guarantee first instituted by COAST’s
founder Henry W. Brands.
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PRODUCTS
Materials
COAST knives & tools use only the finest quality 440C specially treated cutlery steel from Seki,
Japan. An excellent steel for performance and durability, 440C is a high-chromium stain-
less steel with a terrific balance between hardness and corrosion resistance. COAST steel is
produced in small quantities exclusively for the production of knife blades. In addition, COAST
uses solid brass or nickel silver bolsters and linings as well as genuine stag, wood, Zytel®,
Kraton™ rubber, and ABS handles. The natural handle materials such as bone, stag, and wood
are hand-cut and cured before they are ready to be made into a COAST product.
Technology
COAST uses time-tested procedures augmented
by the latest technology throughout the knife
and tool production process. COAST blades are
formed from either coils of steel or steel plates
and initial shaping is completed with laser
cutting and fine blanking machinery. Next, a
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) ma-
chine grinds the blade to a specified thickness,
depending on the model. Each blade is then
heated, cooled and honed to COAST specifica-
tions – ultimately becoming suitable for a
lifetime of service. Nearly finished, the blade
goes through a final grinding process utilizing
the CNC machine where the final blade shape is ground and any additional blade features,
such as serrations and gut hooks, are produced. Lastly, the knife is assembled and receives a
final polishing and sharpening.
Testing
Blade Hardness – COAST’s commitment to the customer
COAST tests every blade sold to ensure the
optimum hardness for customer use. The hard-
ness of a blade is determined by the type of steel
used as well as the type of heat treatments it
receives in forging. To measure the hardness of a
blade, a diamond is pressed into the steel with
a determined load. The depth of penetration is
measured in Rockwell C— or abbreviated as HRC
or RC. If the blade is comprised of steel which is
too soft, the blade will not retain an edge over
time. If the blade is made of steel which is too
hard, it can be brittle and break under even nor-
mal use conditions. COAST has determined the
optimal HRC at 57-59, a smaller subset of the
recommended range. This HRC ensures the blade
will retain its edge while being extremely strong and durable. Any blade that does not meet
these conditions is scrapped and does not move into final production phase.
Gets the Job Done
Blade Sharpness
The sharpness of a blade is determined by the quality of the steel and the precision of the
blade grinding. After passing the Rockwell test, COAST knives are tested for sharpness on a
machine designed by COAST engineers. This Blade Sharpness Tester measures the amount of
a pressure required to cut a piece of acrylic tape as it is lowered onto a knife blade. If a blade
doesn’t meet the minimum threshold requirements, they are not sold as COAST products.
Symbol of quality
COAST has been producing quality cutlery for over 85 years under the leadership of three
generations of the Brands family. Each knife and tool is individually quality tested for both
sharpness and hardness of the blade. The Tested seal and Three Generations of Quality logo
are COAST guarantees that customers are getting a knife or tool that will Get the Job Done.
David C. Brands—Owner, COAST Products
quality handle
construction
Sturdy riveted
or threaded
construction
Safety lock
systems
quality construction ensures
smooth blade operation
individually tested for sharpness
Premium quality blade steel,
one-handed opening
and hardness
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