How to Make Char Cloth Fire Starters

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Fire is an essential element to survival, especially if you're outside during the winter months. A crackling fire allows you to stay warm, heat food, boil drinking water, ward off predators, and keep your spirits up. However, starting a fire is usually easier said than done, and can be extremely difficult if you're already panicked and hypothermic.

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That's why we always advise you to include several fire-starters in your survival kit—if one fails, you have others to fall back on. There are straightforward items like stormproof matches, lighters, and ferro rod strikers, and there are also more creative options like the gum wrapper method and super matches. There's yet another option that we haven't discussed here, and it's definitely worth considering: char cloth.

As you can see in the video above, char cloth is exactly what it sounds like, heavily charred and blackened cotton fibers. This can be literal 100% cotton cloth, or it can be household cotton balls. Just seal the fabric in a metal container with a small vent hole, and heat thoroughly with an open flame or other intense heat source.

The resulting material will ignite quickly and burn slowly, providing an easy way to start a larger fire.

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So, what kind of fire starters do you rely on? Let us know in the comments.

Flint Knapping Primitive Tools

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In the past, we've mentioned the importance of improvised weapons. Even if you're always armed, you could easily get robbed and end up in the middle of nowhere with only the clothes on your back. Knowledge weighs nothing, so it's wise to learn other ways to create handmade weapons and tools for when SHTF. Even if you never have to use this knowledge, it doesn't hurt to learn.

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Some basic tools used for flint knapping.

One of the best ways to create knives and tools in the wild is through a technique called flint knapping. If you've ever seen an ancient arrow head or spear, you've probably seen the results of flint knapping. The technique uses a brittle stone and a hard striker to chip away razor-sharp and thin fragments. These fragments can then be chipped more to form tools.

Note: Always wear eye protection when flint knapping, unless you want tiny razor-sharp bits of stone in your eyes. Gloves are also a good idea to prevent nicks and cuts.

This video from Paleoman52 on YouTube shows the steps involved. One thing the video doesn't mention is the type of stone to use, such as flint, chert, and obsidian (all of which can be bought online for practicing). If you're looking for stones in the outdoors, try tapping them and listening to the pitch—higher pitch is usually better for knapping.

For more information on flint knapping, check out this guide from WildernessCollege.com.

ZT 0630 Knife Review

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Craftsmanship—it's a concept some might argue has been lost in this age of outsourcing and manufacturing budget cuts. Critics have said that the days of making precision tools by hand are long gone, supplanted by lightning-fast CNC machines and 3D printers which achieve levels of accuracy no human could reach. Besides, it's much easier to maintain a high profit margin by sending products to be churned out by low-cost factories overseas, and the results are usually good enough.

Despite this apparent outlook of gloom and doom, we're happy to report that American craftsmanship is still alive and well. You just have to know where to look.

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These days, it often incorporates the aforementioned high-tech manufacturing techniques, but the end result is clearly something that's thoughtfully designed, carefully assembled, and meticulously checked for quality. It may not be hand-forged by a bearded artisan in a shed, but it's undeniably well-made.

This brings us to today's subject: the ZT 0630 knife review. Is this high-end blade carrying on the tradition of American craftsmanship? Read on to find out.

Zero Tolerance

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Launched in 2006, Zero Tolerance (or ZT) is a brand of hard-use knives designed for professional-grade applications. ZT says they have “Zero Tolerance for anything less than the best” and that their knives are “proudly overbuilt”. At first, this sounds a bit like marketing hype, so we wanted to get our hands on one of their latest blades and see if it lives up to these claims.

That said, right off the bat ZT puts their money where their mouth is. All of their knives are manufactured here in the USA, in Tualatin, Oregon. To reflect this fact, each blade is clearly printed with “USA” and a serial number.

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Zero Tolerance also offers a limited lifetime warranty and free sharpening service (you just pay for shipping). If you somehow manage to break a ZT folding knife's blade, they'll even replace it with a new one for $30.

The ZT 0630

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The Zero Tolerance 0630 is the latest in a line of knives manufactured by ZT and designed by the legendary Ernest Emerson. If you're as much of a knife nerd as we are, you'll probably recognize that name. Emerson has been making and designing folding knives since 1979, and became famous for his patented wave shaped feature, which allows users to draw and open the knife simultaneously in a split second (more on that later).

The 0630 differs from previous ZT/Emerson collaborations in two ways. First, it has an upswept tactical blade shape, instead of the tanto shape of the 0620 series. This shape is perfect for smooth slicing cuts. Secondly, the 0630 is made of Crucible S35VN steel, which is chip-resistant and easily sharpened to a razor edge.

Before we get into our impressions, here are the 0630's specs:

  • Blade: 3.6″ S35VN steel, upswept shape, stonewashed and satin finish
  • Frame: Stonewashed titanium back, black textured G10 front
  • Thumb disk for manual opening
  • Wave shaped feature for quick-draw opening
  • Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar inserts
  • Reversible pocket clip, satin black coated with ZT logo
  • 4.9″ closed length, 8.5″ open length, 6.3oz weight
  • MSRP: $250

Initial Impressions

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Picking up the 0630 for the first time, the word that came to mind was “substantial”. It's physically large for a folding knife, at nearly 5 inches long when closed. It also has some considerable heft, despite extensive use of lightweight titanium in the frame.

When it comes to knives, we'd say “substantial” is a good place to start, as it's easy to control and doesn't feel fragile. However, we could see how the 0630's large size and relatively heavy weight might be a bit much for some users.

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Finely textured G10 material on the handle's face gives the user grip to control the blade.

On the front of the handle, you'll find a black G10 scale with a super-fine mesh texture. Pairs of diagonal ridges have also been cut into the G10, and they add a little more visual appeal, but don't seem to have any real impact on grip. Lefties will also note three holes for re-mounting the pocket clip on this side.

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On the flipside, a slab of stonewashed titanium gives an industrial look, and pairs nicely with the blade's stonewashed and satin finish. A frame lock is cut into this titanium chunk, and features a hardened steel lockbar insert attached with a single silver Torx screw.

This insert prevents lock bar sticking, and ensures the knife locks open solidly without any wiggle or play. It also prevents the lock bar from being bent outwards too far, which would potentially damage the frame.

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The 0630's folding blade has a ball detent to keep it from opening accidentally, and a textured thumb disk for manual opening. Along the top edge of the blade, you'll spot the hook-shaped wave feature, as well as some ridges for additional grip. The flat face of the blade is stonewashed, while other surfaces are a shinier satin finish.

Opening and Use

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There are two methods to opening the knife: manually (using the thumb disk) and quick-draw (using the wave feature).

Manually opening the knife is …difficult. The frame lock detent keeps the blade firmly closed, which is great for safety, but makes manually flipping the knife open one-handed tricky.

In fact, we found it nearly impossible to open the knife using only a thumb, as the blade won't budge until you hold the knife awkwardly and push with all your might. This may be due to the knife not being fully broken in, but we'd estimate we opened the knife around 100 times so far, and it remains tighter than we'd prefer. Your mileage may vary if you're a thumb-wrestling champion.

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You could give in and open the knife with both hands, or be patient and learn the technique to opening it one-handed. We found that it's doable if you grip the disk between your thumb and index finger, and push upwards, being careful not to put pressure on the lock bar with your other fingers. It still takes some concentration, but it's the only way we found to consistently open the 0630 one-handed.

Update: After a few weeks of using the knife frequently, we're happy to report the action seems to have loosened substantially. It's still firmer than many blades we've used, and still requires some practice to open the blade one-handed, but it has gotten better.

For quicker opening, there's the patented wave feature. For those not familiar, the hook on the top of the blade is designed to catch on the seam of your pocket as you draw the knife. With some practice, this means the 0630 can open as fast—or potentially faster than—any assisted opener or automatic/switchblade.

Click the image below to view an animation of how it works.

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One fluid motion, and the knife is ready to go. No buttons to push or levers to fumble with.

The downside to this is that it's far from subtle. Most average people will look at you like you're Freddy Krueger as you sweep your arm back and the knife opens with a resounding “snap”. However, if you're ever forced to rely on the knife for self defense, it's hard to beat the wave feature.

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When it comes to cutting, the upswept blade shape glides effortlessly through most materials. We'll also mention that ZT put a brilliant edge on this knife from the factory. It's as razor-sharp as any folding knife we've ever had, and we expect the S35VN steel to keep it that way.

Conclusions

So, does the ZT 0360 live up to the manufacturer's claim of being “proudly overbuilt”? Also, does it exhibit true American craftsmanship? We'd say yes on both counts. It's very expensive at $250, but at least you're getting what you pay for.

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This knife is made in the USA from high-quality materials, and ZT's precision manufacturing experience is clearly evident in its fit and finish. Our single source of frustration was the sticky detent that makes one-handed opening tough, but if you can get past that, it's an excellent choice for a daily-carry blade you can depend on.

Pros:

  • Superb build quality, with smooth pivot and locking mechanism
  • High-quality materials and attractive stonewashed finish
  • Razor-sharp upswept blade slices effortlessly
  • Wave feature makes quick-drawing easy
  • Made in USA

Cons:

  • Sticky detent makes it difficult to open one-handed
  • $250 price is very steep (but we'd say it's worth it)
  • Black G10 scale is a little visually plain (we're hoping ZT releases a Carbon Fiber version)

We hope you've enjoyed this in-depth ZT 0630 knife review. For more information on this and other ZT knives, go to zt.kaiusaltd.com.

NATO Alphabet – Do You Know Your ABCs?

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Most of us have played, or at least heard of, the telephone game. Each person whispers a phrase to the next person in line, and by the end of the process, the message is completely garbled. This communication breakdown is funny at the time, but when it happens in real life, it's less amusing… and more frustrating.

In order to be clearly heard when speaking, we need a system that's phonetically distinct—that way no one's left wondering if you said “here”, “ear”, or “beer”. When spelling words over the phone or radio, many people often say “A as in apple” or “B as in boy”. However, these aren't standardized, and may lead to more confusion if someone says “K as in knight” or “N as in night”.

The standard NATO alphabet, established in 1956.

The standard NATO alphabet, established in 1956.

Fortunately, an international consortium of military forces have established a system of phonetic code words for this purpose: the NATO alphabet. This alphabet is is used to spell parts of a message containing letters to avoid confusion, especially for important military objectives such as targets and waypoints. It's also useful to us as civilians, since it makes communicating clearly much easier.

British telecommunications provider VoIP Broker created the following infographic with pictograms that should help you memorize the alphabet.

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So, do you know your Alfas, Bravos, and Charlies yet, or are you still scratching your head and saying “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot”?

Give it some time, and come back to study and test yourself later. You never know when it could come in handy, especially over cell phone conversations with weak signal. Plus, it sounds a lot more professional than saying “X as in… uhhhh… xylophone?”

Survival Scenarios: Ocean or Desert?

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Where would you rather survive: lost at sea or stranded in the Sahara desert? That's our hypothetical question of the day, and we want to hear your decision in the poll below.

This or that ocean

Water, water everywhere… but not a drop to drink.

Before you answer, we'll provide some more information on the circumstances. In either location, you'll need to survive for 7 days, and you'll be alone. The weather will be clear all week, with no rain on the forecast. There's little to no hope of rescue in either case, and you'll have the same gear in both situations, listed below:

  • A fixed-blade knife
  • 3 emergency ration bars
  • A metal canteen containing 2 liters of clean water
  • The clothes on your back (long pants, a T-shirt, a hooded windbreaker, athletic shoes, and an analog wristwatch)
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Windswept sand and scorching heat. That's about all you'll find in the barren Sahara desert.

In the ocean scenario, you'll be stuck smack dab in the middle of the Pacific, in an inflatable rubber survival raft (with sun shade on top). In the desert scenario, you obviously won't have a raft, but you will have a 1-person tent with some sturdy anchors for the shifting sands. Otherwise, you'll have nothing but what's listed above.

Make your choice below, and feel free to justify your decision in the comments section.

Survival Scenarios will be a recurring feature on OFFGRIDweb.com, and will ask you to make a difficult choice between two or more hypothetical situations.

We don't just want you to read our posts silently—we want to hear what you have to say. That's why we're working hard to provide more interactive content like quizzes, polls, and giveaways. Got any suggestions? Post them in the comments below, or head over to our Facebook page.

Splitting Logs Without an Axe

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When you're surviving in the outdoors, constructing a fire is a high priority. It allows you to stay warm, boil water, cook food, repel predators, and provides a tremendous morale boost.

For short-term campsites, using a few kindling sticks and small tree branches may be enough to sustain a fire, but they burn out far too quickly to keep the fire going continuously. Sooner or later, you're going to need to break down some larger logs into quarters for your campfire, or for use in our preferred technique, the Swedish torch.

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However, if you don't have a proper axe, splitting logs can be tricky. For small logs, you can use a fixed blade knife and a piece of hard wood to baton the wood down to size. For logs that are wider than the length of your knife, though, this won't get the job done—you'll need to use the wedge technique.

This trick works similarly to batoning, but instead of hammering your knife through the length of the log, you'll be constructing hardwood wedges. Note that we said hardwood, as softer wood will buckle or crack if you start pounding it into a log. Here's a video that demonstrates log splitting with wedges:

You'll still want a knife of some sort to get the split started. The video host recommends a fixed-blade knife, but we're sure it could be done with a sturdy folding knife too. All you need is a crack on one end of the log that's big enough to insert the wedge, and you'll be good to go.

Xecutioner Arrow Broadheads

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Archery is a skill we can really appreciate, as it provides a way to accurately and silently hunt game at a distance. This puts food on your table, doesn't consume valuable ammo, and doesn't alert everyone in a several-mile radius. It's perfect for a survival scenario, but you'll need the right equipment to maximize your effectiveness and take out game animals quickly.

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One of the most important parts of an archery setup is the business end: the arrow heads. If you're using the wrong heads, you'll end up maiming your prey or losing your arrow. What you need is pinpoint accuracy, deep penetration, and bone-splitting performance. Xecutioner Broadheads has released a lineup of “born to kill” arrowheads that meet these needs.

Here's a list of some of their offerings:

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Xecutioner 75gr. Xpandable – Brand new lightweight 75gr. Xpandable broadhead. Field-point-accurate performance with a 1.5″ cutting diameter and sharp .050″ stainless steel blades. Adjustable ferrule settings for low poundage bows, high poundage bows, and crossbows.

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Xecutioner 100gr. Xpandable – Multiple colors, 2.5″ cutting diameter, .040″ blade thickness, razor-sharp tip, plus adjustable ferrule settings for low poundage bows, high poundage bows, and crossbows.

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Xecutioner 125gr. Hybrid – Two-blade fixed cutting head with expanding blades. Expanding blades deliver a 3.5″ cutting diameter with .050″ blade thickness.

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Xecutioner 125gr. Fixed – Two primary fixed cutting blades and four integrated bleeder blades deliver a 1.5″ cutting diameter and shorter blood-tracking. Blade thickness is .050″.

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Xecutioner Tim Wells Signature Series Slocker– Ideal as a stand-alone small game head or modular collar placed behind your primary broadhead. Features body-shocking 1.25″ diameter to stop small game, turkeys and other prey in their tracks.

For more information on Xecutioner arrow broadheads, visit xecutionerbroadheads.com.

Water Bottle Lantern

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As survivalists, we love finding new uses for existing tools from our bug-out bags. After all, knowledge weighs nothing, and if you've already got the gear, why not make the most of it? This trick creates diffuse, ambient light using two items you're almost guaranteed to have with you: a flashlight and a transparent water bottle. It may be seemingly obvious, but we're surprised how many people have never tried it.

A simple plastic water bottle works well, even if you find it in a recycling bin.

A simple plastic water bottle works well for this task, even if you find it in a recycling bin.

A flashlight (or headlamp) on its own is great for illuminating a a targeted area, but it's not ideal for lighting up a 360-degree space. For that task, we have lanterns, but they tend to be bulkier and fewer people carry them on the go. So, how do you turn the focused light of a flashlight into the widespread light of a lantern? Simple—shine it into a water bottle.

Here's an example of how it's done, via YouTube channel Smell N Roses:

The technique can be used with virtually any clear bottle and any light emitter. Cell phone flashlight and a soft drink cup? Sure. Nalgene and a headlamp? Yep. Fish bowl and an LED strobe? You'll look silly, but knock yourself out.

If you'd like to plan ahead more, you can even get a water bottle that has built-in LED lights and a solar panel charger in the cap. Pretty nifty.

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The Davis LightCap water bottle has built-in LEDs and even a solar panel for charging.

No matter what option you choose, remember that your ordinary water bottle can make a great lantern in a pinch. It's useful knowledge that can make a dark campsite a lot more livable.

Declassified Nuclear Targets

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In order to understand the future, we often must study the past. The Cold War was an era of heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviets, leading to many nuclear near misses and narrowly-averted disasters. During this time period, both world superpowers were scoping each other out, looking for weaknesses and strategic targets to eliminate if it came down to mutually assured destruction. While we may never find out the Soviets' exact plans for attacking the USA, we did recently get a rare glimpse into the U.S. Government's plan of attack if SHTF.

This month, the National Security Archive at George Washington University published a list of the above locations, all of which were being targeted for annihilation by the U.S. Military if nuclear war broke out. The 1959 Strategic Air Command (SAC) analysis of now-declassified nuclear targets includes more than 1,100 airfields in the Soviet bloc (blue icons on the map above), prioritized in order of significance.

However, this U.S. Government study wasn't just focused on sparsely-populated military targets. It also included a list of over 1,200 major urban-industrial areas identified for “systematic destruction” (red icons on the map above). The targets included cities throughout the USSR, China, and East Germany—major population centers such as Moscow, Leningrad, Beijing, East Berlin, and Warsaw.

General Curtis LeMay, Commander-in-chief of the Strategic Air Command in 1959. (Photo source: U.S. National Archives,...

The SAC's study recommended the use of at least one 60-megaton bomb, both as a deterrent and because it would produce “significant results” against the Soviets. To put 60 megatons into perspective, that's approximately 4,200 times the explosive power of the bomb that destroyed much of Hiroshima, Japan (and killed 66,000). The most powerful nuclear weapon ever tested was Russia's Tsar Bomba, gauged at 50 megatons, and its seismic shock circled the globe three times.

Imagining the result of a 60-megaton bomb detonated in the center of Moscow or Beijing is reminiscent of Robert Oppenheimer's thoughts after witnessing the Trinity explosion: “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”

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Despite the eventual demise of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, it's now clear just how close we came to global destruction. All the plans were in place—both sides were just waiting for someone to pull the trigger.

Pen Shaped Flashlights Buyer’s Guide

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Sometimes the best place to stash a flashlight is in those pen loops you find in everything from backpacks and laptop cases to pant pockets and even body armor admin pouches. But for that to happen, you'll need a flashlight that is thin and shaped like a pen.

In this installment of HIGHLights, we look at specialized lights that are not only slim and compact, but pack a powerful burst of bright light as well. You never know when you'll need a light, but having one when and where you need it can make all the difference. We didn't have to search far and wide for them, as there are many great pen-shaped flashlights available. Here's a look at a few up close.

Pen Shaped Flashlights Buyer's Guide

  • 5.11 TMT PLx

    Make & Model - 5.11 TMT PLx
    Colorway - Black
    Lumen Output - High 90
    Beam Options - High
    Runtime - High 4 hrs
    Bezel Diameter - 0.56 in
    Overall Length - 5 in
    Weight With Battery - 2.1 oz
    Battery Type - AAA (2, included)
    Controls - Momentary and constant on tail cap push button switch
    Accessories - Pocket clip
    MSRP - $30
    URL - http://www.511tactical.com

    At the heart of 5.11's Tactical Mission Torch PLx Penlight is a Cree XPE-B LED capable of putting out 90 lumens of illumination.

  • Brite-Strike EPLI Illumination Tool

    Make & Model - Brite-Strike EPLI Illumination Tool
    Colorway - Black
    Lumen Output - High 160 / Low 80
    Beam Options - High / Low / Strobe
    Runtime - High 30 mins / Low 6 hrs / Strobe 45 mins
    Bezel Diameter - 0.58 in
    Overall Length - 5.4 in
    Weight With Battery - 2 oz
    Battery Type - AAA (2, included)
    Controls - Momentary and constant on tail cap push-button switch
    Accessories - Pocket clip
    MSRP - $80
    URL - http://www.brite-strike.com

    Brite-Strike held no punches when they came up with the EPLI.

  • FOURSEVENS Preon P2

    Make & Model - FOURSEVENS Preon P2
    Colorway - Black (shown), Blue, Red, Satin Titanium, Satin Titanium/Black, Yellow
    Lumen Output - High 192 / Medium 26 / Low 2.2
    Beam Options - High / Medium / Low / Strobe / SOS / Beacon Hi / Beacon Lo
    Runtime - High 48 mins / Medium 6 hrs / Low 23 hrs / Strobe 1 hrs 36 mins / SOS 4 hrs 48 mins / Beacon Hi 8 hrs / Beacon Lo 40 hrs
    Bezel Diameter - 0.55 in
    Overall Length - 5.05 in
    Weight With Battery - 2.2 oz
    Battery Type - AAA (2, included)
    Controls - Constant on tail cap push-button switch
    Accessories - Pocket clip, split ring for keychain attachment, spare O-ring
    MSRP - $50
    URL - http://www.foursevens.com

    You need a light that does it all? Look no further than the Preon P2.

  • Maglite Mini Maglite

    Make & Model - Maglite Mini Maglite AAA LED
    Colorway - Blue (shown), Black, Silver Gray, Red
    Lumen Output - High 84
    Beam Options - High
    Runtime - High 5 hrs 48 mins
    Bezel Diameter - 0.75 in
    Overall Length - 5 in
    Weight With Battery - 1.7 oz
    Battery Type - AAA (2, included)
    Controls - Constant on twist head
    Accessories - Pocket clip
    MSRP - $17
    URL - http://www.maglite.com

    Serving first responders for 25 years, the Mini Maglite has been updated with an LED that produces 84 lumens of light.

  • Pelican 1920 LED

    Make & Model - Pelican 1920 LED
    Colorway - Black
    Lumen Output - High 120 / Low 12
    Beam Options - High / Low
    Runtime - High 2 hrs 45 mins / Low 9 hrs 30 mins
    Bezel Diameter - 0.69 in
    Overall Length - 5.5 in
    Weight With Battery - 2.2 oz
    Battery Type - AAA (2, included)
    Controls - Momentary and constant on tail cap push-button switch
    Accessories - Pocket clip
    MSRP - $36
    URL - http://www.pelican.com

    Boasting a runtime of over nine hours on low mode and a rated high output of 120 lumens, the 1920 LED by Pelican covers the bases in terms of longevity and brightness.

  • Streamlight Stylus Pro USB

    Make & Model - Streamlight Stylus Pro USB
    Colorway - Black
    Lumen Output - High 70
    Beam Options - High
    Runtime - High 3 hrs 30 mins
    Bezel Diameter - 0.67 in
    Overall Length - 6.15 in
    Weight With Battery - 2 oz
    Battery Type - Internal Rechargeable Li-ion (included)
    Controls - Momentary and constant on tail cap push-button switch
    Accessories - Pocket clip, Holster, AC wall adapter USB charger
    MSRP - $90
    URL - http://www.streamlight.com

    The Stylus Pro USB is a pen-sized, USB rechargeable, lithium ion battery-powered flashlight that is housed in a durable and abrasion-resistant Type II Mil-spec anodized aluminum body.

  • TerraLUX LightStar80

    Make & Model - TerraLUX LightStar80
    Colorway - Orange (shown), Titanium Gray, Red, Blue
    Lumen Output - High 80
    Beam Options - High
    Runtime - High 5 hrs
    Bezel Diameter - 0.63 in
    Overall Length - 5.5 in
    Weight With Battery - 2.3 oz
    Battery Type - AAA (2, included)
    Controls - Momentary and constant on tail cap push-button switch
    Accessories - Pocket clip
    MSRP - $30
    URL - http://www.terraluxportable.com

    The LightStar80's has a rubber "BiteGrip" at its tail end so you can put your incisors to work for hands-free operation.

  • UZI Tactical LED Light Defender Pen

    Make & Model - UZI Tactical LED Light Defender Pen
    Colorway - Gunmetal
    Lumen Output - High 18
    Beam Options - High
    Runtime - High 7-8 hrs
    Bezel Diameter - 0.55 in
    Overall Length - 5.9 in
    Weight With Battery - 1.5 oz
    Battery Type - CR927 (2, included)
    Controls - Constant on twist tail cap, twist head for pen
    Accessories - Pocket clip
    MSRP - $30
    URL - http://www.uzi.com

    The makers of the legendary submachine gun, famously used by the Israeli Defense Forces and the United States Secret Service among other agencies, offers this multi-use penlight.