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Good MTs or folders that include a decent flashlight

us Offline tommywp

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Anyone know of  good folders/MTs with decent flashlights attached, that are good size for pocket carry?

I've seen a few SOG folders that have flashlights attached, and a few generic SAKs that have small lights in place of the corkscrew. I know about the various SAK Lite models, but the lights on those aren't bright enough for me.

I know nano lights, AAAs, etc are pretty small. But would be interesting to carry 2 things instead of my usual 3 if it wasn't too big of a compromise on the light.


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Re: Good MTs or folders that include a decent flashlight
Reply #1 on: July 22, 2015, 05:37:04 PM
Just FYI, the 58mm line has a vastly improved light since 2015: Mini Comparison 58mm Light: Midnight Manager vs. Midnight Manager @ Work
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us Offline tommywp

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Re: Good MTs or folders that include a decent flashlight
Reply #2 on: July 22, 2015, 05:47:37 PM
Just FYI, the 58mm line has a vastly improved light since 2015: Mini Comparison 58mm Light: Midnight Manager vs. Midnight Manager @ Work

Thanks. I wasn't aware of that change. It's no fault of the photo, but I have a hard time judging brightness based on beam shots (or whatever they're called). Any chance you have a nano or other small keychain light that you could compare the 2015 to?


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Re: Good MTs or folders that include a decent flashlight
Reply #3 on: July 22, 2015, 05:48:30 PM
Gerber Fit might be a good option.


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Re: Good MTs or folders that include a decent flashlight
Reply #4 on: July 22, 2015, 05:50:29 PM
Just FYI, the 58mm line has a vastly improved light since 2015: Mini Comparison 58mm Light: Midnight Manager vs. Midnight Manager @ Work

Thanks. I wasn't aware of that change. It's no fault of the photo, but I have a hard time judging brightness based on beam shots (or whatever they're called). Any chance you have a nano or other small keychain light that you could compare the 2015 to?
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us Offline tommywp

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Re: Good MTs or folders that include a decent flashlight
Reply #5 on: July 22, 2015, 06:03:03 PM
Gerber Fit might be a good option.

Thanks. The Fit looks pretty cool. Looks big though...like the size of a 4 layer 111mm SAK...but hard to tell.

I've never had a Gerber tool and have always just dismissed them off the bat, but I was looking at my buddies Dime this weekend and it seemed just as good as my Squirt. Granted I didn't use it.


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Re: Good MTs or folders that include a decent flashlight
Reply #6 on: July 22, 2015, 06:50:16 PM
It's been a while since I held one but the Fit is just about small enough for pocket carry IMO.  Just.  Totally depends on what you are willing to carry.
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us Offline THE_LONGBOW

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Re: Good MTs or folders that include a decent flashlight
Reply #7 on: July 23, 2015, 01:17:35 AM
Similar to the Fit is the Buck X-Tract LED. I have carried the regular X-Tract before the led came out it has been said tool to size ratios is not the best but it is OHO. IT has a nice locking knife, and pliers which the Fit does not. The light is a simple LED about as bright as a small LED key chain light. Could not find an details on Lumens for the light. Battery is replaceable. These are discontinued but can be found on the auction sites Search "BUCK 731".
 


 

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