Quick update on my merkava II tritium glowring:
Unfortunately with time my merkava II tritium glowring, has finally cracked and broken. The tritium vial inside still seems to be fine, only the other casing is broken.
I wouldn't recommend putting this tritium marker on a keyring, its better suited for applications where it would get less abuse. The main benefit I see in the merkava II, is that it is the smallest and thinnest tritium marker, that contains a 23x3mm sized tritium.
I have put in a order for some empty tritium holders to install the spare tritium myself. I have found the empty holders from LESLIEx317537 have held up well so far.
Glad I discovered your blog, great stuff! I link to all kinds of EDC items from my blog, I'll try to your blog on there this week.
ReplyDeleteForgot to ask, I'd love to get some kind of Tritium of Luminova thing for my keychain. What would you recommend? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIf you can be bother putting it together I would recommend buying these components and assembling it yourself. If find this is the best small/lightweight tritium keyfob, that has acceptable durability on a keychain.
ReplyDelete23x3mm tritium from: http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?170374-For-Sale-Tritium-Vials
Empty holder from:
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?192879-For-Sale-Small-Crystal-Clear-Holders-for-Tritium-Vials
Norland 61 for glueing it in:
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?232854-Norland-61-Optical-Adhesive-for-Trit-installation
I'm glad to have found your blog. I have wanted a tritium vial for my key chain for a while now. Thanks
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ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like my blog. which sort of tritium vial did you end up getting?