one of the most concise and thorough product reviews I've ever seen on youtube. well done. subscribed
@Scientist_Salarian Жыл бұрын
The 1st gen Arkfield was my favorite non-tactical EDC light ever. I just got my Arkfield Pro this week and I can already tell this will be even better. I don’t foresee carrying anything else for a long, long time.
@CalebBostick-n6c8 күн бұрын
I just got this 3 days ago and as an automotive technician I absolutely love it. Would recommend to anyone in the industry looking for a pocket light
@chestersedc10 ай бұрын
The Arkfeld Pro is is perfect EDC light and has become my #1 light carry. Useful for my work and my daily life. Highly recommend.
@ktmMX12511 ай бұрын
Just got mine to use for an edc work light and it’s awesome. Seems to have plenty of battery the magnet is awesome for sticking it onto a frame when working under a car. I use the uv light often as a aerospace welder that uses florescent penetrant almost every day and the laser is just fun to play with. I carried an older olight baton for a few years and loved it then switched to a surefire e2d for about 2 years and now switching to the arkfeld because I use my light so often it makes more sense to go rechargeable and just throw it on the charger every night
@Chris.Haines.9 ай бұрын
For me the best use for the UV light is the garden. No better way to dispose of tomato worms then black light at night. They glow like scorpions and you just pick them off and dispose of them. I was carrying 2 lights one for the bugs and one to wander around. The Arkfeld pro having both is a great addition to my kit
@MrFordguy738 ай бұрын
Yeah for me it's actually scorpions. Nasty lil pricks.
@outbackeddie10 ай бұрын
That knife demo was pretty cool. I didn't know UV could do that. I have at least 3 orange knives so now I have yet one more justification for dropping a C note on this little EDC torch.
@KDIGGG9 ай бұрын
Anything in a hi vis color like that will illuminate atleast in my experience, love it for zip ties just scan the UV over and instantly see them
@cosmicinsane516 Жыл бұрын
Excited for this one. I love my Arkfeld UV but the pocket clip was just not durable enough for use in my job. If they’ve made it more robust than the UV version I’m definitely going to give this a shot. Then I can dual wield green lasers with my copper O-Pen Pro!
@ColinBeastLee3 ай бұрын
just ordered an arkfeld pro! cant wait to get it it will become my edc flashlight and i love the uv option for my work cant wait to get it in
@peternelson986511 ай бұрын
I purchased the pro, nice light,very bright, which they had made the on button more recessed on the pro. I’ve had this turn on too many times in my pocket even with the lockout feature on. If your laying on your side or have multiple things in your pocket that could hit the power button long enough, it will turn on. I’ve burnt a hole in the pocket of two pairs of expensive Kuiu pants. which is why I’m switching back to the original Arkfeld, never once did the original light ever turn on in my pocket. Also, the laser is a must have, great for picking out meat at the butcher counter.
@spitfire8311 ай бұрын
How do you pick out meat with a laser?
@peternelson986511 ай бұрын
@@spitfire83 you shine the laser on which cuts of meet you want, the butcher can’t see over the counter as too which one your finger is pointing at. The butchers say to me, they wish everyone had one to do the same.
@MrHsv1234 ай бұрын
What’s the range of the laser ?
@donc97518 ай бұрын
Nice review! Just saw your 17th anniversary sale video and came here for details. I'm going to pick up one of these! Looks like you've got some good knife reviews going and I think its about time to upgrade to a better light, and a knife. Especially I'm liking the idea thatthe dayglow colors stand out so well under UV light. Great review! Thanks! I liked and subscribed! BONUS: I just see you've got some cool metal detecting videos!!!! Your channel just became my new favorite youtube channel!!!
@ericellis96956 ай бұрын
WOW!! Never new that about high vis knives. That’s actually cool. Thank you. No messing around. I had now idea they would glow like that.
@show-metreasure3438 Жыл бұрын
Charlie, you introduced me to O light a couple of years ago, I definitely enjoy their products!
@YouTuber-mc2el3 ай бұрын
Best EDC light I ever carried. I've had it a good while and use it multiple times everyday and only charged it once. It is displaying two power bars now which is incredible. Can't say enough about it. Deep carry clip is perfect. Laser is crisp and bright. Can't find many uses for the UV light. If anyone has some good suggestions please comment. Great light. Worth every cent.
@JusticeForSome Жыл бұрын
Just got mine…LOVE IT!
@doctoruttley5 ай бұрын
Ordered this one. I’ve used a UV light for years in my coroner investigations. Now with the laser, it will be that much more useful. 👌🏻
@richardjohnson40524 ай бұрын
I am not a coroner. Why would I need a UV?
@avgrim77292 ай бұрын
I'm with you on that I like a larger size. Bigger battery and it really does fit better in the hand than these mini size lights!!
@rogerdempsey7227 Жыл бұрын
Great information about the lighting system and the best thing today 👍
@greendiode5522 Жыл бұрын
I picked one up in Zombie green during the sale. I love it except for the non replaceable battery. Although surely it can be opened up without damage and we can solder in a new one ourselves. The cover for the battery compartment is probably glued on and can be removed with heat.
@davidallen7671 Жыл бұрын
The good news is that these now (as of Jan 2023) have lifetime warranties and that includes replacement of the battery on non user serviceable units like the Arkfeld series.
@summitwhite_lb710 ай бұрын
0:51 can you post a video of your knife collection? Idk if there’s already a video of it. I would love to see it
@excitingeffeciency7 ай бұрын
Just ordered one, supposed to be here Thursday, think ill like it
@19SUREFIRE847 ай бұрын
My favorite edc light of all time
@markattardo Жыл бұрын
Cool seeing the upgrades. Combing the laser and UV is interesting. It would be cool if they had a magnetic or slip on filter for the uv light.
@Skimmer88 Жыл бұрын
Love the in-depth review here!
@No-me1rq5 ай бұрын
Never been a fan of olight but I might have to give this one a try.
@yerdigginitmetaldetecting Жыл бұрын
Just ordered the Arkfeld Pro in Orange, well because I’m Team Orange all the way… wish they had the NW option in that color but it appears that’s only available on the Black version. BTW, love and appreciate your reviews Charlie in helping me to make informed decisions
@MUDSWAT Жыл бұрын
Cool, they need one with a spot light. Thanks for sharing, I'd love to win a light.
@WhatsWithAndy Жыл бұрын
They have one, the maurader 2
@45acpP907 ай бұрын
Cool video. Thank you.
@kevinmedina9872 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on the Spyderco? which model is that! Scales are original?
@itakephotos1141 Жыл бұрын
I've always been a collector of flashlights since when I was kid. I love my last Olight that I purchased, the Seeker 4 pro. This one might round out my collection, I like that it has the UV light combined, but what use would the laser serve?
@syvatticus Жыл бұрын
Have cats? I use it to position groups for photography. Mess with friends from a distance 😂 point out things while on an adventure during dusk+.
@dallasb656111 ай бұрын
I use the laser for work, pointing out things on the construction site and highlight deficiencies etc on photos (for later)
@bjb230911 ай бұрын
Green lasers are visible for miles, and can be seen better in daytime. They can be useful for long range signaling if you get stranded somewhere. If its cold out, the green laser beam source can be visible in snow or foggieness. Also good for pointing out objects at great distance. Lasers definitely have their uses, so up to you if you have a place for them in your carry.
@allemander10 ай бұрын
My dog (a 90+ lbs boxer and American bulldog mix) chases the green laser with such ferocious intensity. It’s insanely hilarious! He must think he’s a cat. 😂
@sx20Ramar4 ай бұрын
It's my cats new favorite toy. The laser in this light is a class 3r. Way brighter than those cheap ones. 😮
@hakugin154 ай бұрын
If only there was a dedicated slider or side switch for strobe, I love my Powertac's dedicated strobe button
@garyhulme367311 ай бұрын
Fantastic review, most helpful thanks
@geraldhickey778111 ай бұрын
Dam now I have to get one 😅
@tylerfriedle1462 Жыл бұрын
Is the laser a good laser in terms of longevity? I'd hate to have the laser not last as long as the flashlight will.
@sx20Ramar4 ай бұрын
Laser is a class 3r. Alot brighter than those cheap one's for under $15. It will stay on till battery dies I imagine . 😮
@tracykooken26062 ай бұрын
😂 so Goldy Locks feels good huh ??😅😊!!! Olight makes really good lights !!!! they have a great 'button' system !!
@jaystrongbow6111 Жыл бұрын
Does the Arkfeld Pro come with a lockout feature?
@Madman6505 Жыл бұрын
Yes, it works like most olights, press and hold from off to lock; press and hold again to unlock.
@jaystrongbow6111 Жыл бұрын
Right on, thanks!!@@Madman6505
@romeras600 Жыл бұрын
I came just for this, thanks
@MrFordguy738 ай бұрын
@@Madman6505does it come on easy in the pocket if you don't lockout?
@DamianChirek9 ай бұрын
🔦🔦🔦💡💡💡 0:27
@nuuwnhuus10 ай бұрын
Unsure about this clip. To anyone who owns it, does it stay attached to a basebal cap while walking?
@KDIGGG9 ай бұрын
It does for me, if you have an ultra slim bill, then if you’re looking down and walking really hard then likely not but any of my normal hats it doesn’t fall off unless I really want it to
@sx20Ramar4 ай бұрын
Works fine on my cap! 😮
@talcadetector4018 Жыл бұрын
Excelente linterna, saludos cordiales desde chile 🙋♂️🇨🇱⛏️🗝️👍👏💍
@ryanshepherd6457 Жыл бұрын
Why do you prefer Neutral white over cool? Im torn between CW/NW ..and the EDC27 ...one or the other
@METRIKVX10 ай бұрын
Neutral white looks more similar to the sun. Cool white is too blue.
@jsytac2 ай бұрын
In the UK they have de-powered the laser. I imagine that there are not manufacturing two versions and that the reduction is software based. Do you know if it’s possible to ‘hack’ the UK versus to the US power level?
@DutchClawz2 ай бұрын
Really would like to see this!
@armadilllo10 ай бұрын
Does this come on in your pocket at all, I seem to have trouble with every light doing that.
@sx20Ramar4 ай бұрын
This has a lockout mode! It covers so many bases. Award winning light! 😮
@armadilllo4 ай бұрын
@@sx20Ramar Yep, I finally bought one, nice light except too much of a pain to turn it on and switch high/low modes then remember to lock it out again, then it switches modes in my pocket so laser or uv comes on, to hard to use one handed at work, went back to my pen light with rear clicky. Simple pen is better for work
@9-ballguru5 ай бұрын
Do you guys recommend Cool White or Neutral White ? Which is most versatile ?
@M_E_T_R_O__97 ай бұрын
is the warm light one out yet in the UK do you know, cant see it?
@kevinkillsit6 ай бұрын
How do you change the power of the UV?
@MrFordguy738 ай бұрын
Does it have straight to moonlight mode?
@thomas3crows487 Жыл бұрын
What are the names of the knives that are UV responsive in orange.? And do you have any more that is in orange.? I got the Rubato 3 set in orange and it's not responsive to UV.
@thomas3crows48711 ай бұрын
@@Vosmalus - thanks for the reply. I ended up finding an olight oknife drever in orange and black, and it is responsive. A good knife, sharp, and plenty of cutting edge.
@expectmore-9 ай бұрын
Whats so wrong with the Cool White version you would buy the other??
@acoaks846 ай бұрын
As long as it doesn't explode
@nomadchad82438 ай бұрын
I'm looking for a broader beam flashlight with UV for inspections. I have been using the warrior 2 for the last 2-3 years and it's a great flashlight because it can be dimmed so low. This looks like my next flashlight In the more natural light version.
@Chris_27098 ай бұрын
Hi! Thx for the video! Can I put this on the visor from my Baseball Cap or is it too long or too heavy? Any experience here? Thx!!
@sx20Ramar4 ай бұрын
I tried it with mine. Works fine! 😮
@johnwayne666 Жыл бұрын
How often do you search for prey that you shot a half mile down the road...and you need a uv light to follow the blood trial......not the best in my opinion. Id rather have the light/laser one if anything ..✌🏼😁
@mtbrdude Жыл бұрын
Think about construction or maintenance jobs. Being able. To point 40 feet up at a factory ceiling where a sprinkler head leaks, or using the uv to check for pipe leaks...
@johnwayne666 Жыл бұрын
@@mtbrdude I was unaware the uv could find water leaks....interesting. .I must do a lil more research on that
@ahuman74049 сағат бұрын
if your gonna get one now get the ultra, it comes with a glass lense
@terrence631LI Жыл бұрын
Is it as long as a i5t plus? Thats my edc rn looking to get the arkfeld pro i think i will like the charging system. Questuon is each click a different setting in the white light setting? And the turbi 4 min run time after that 4 min is the battery done ? Or uu just need to shut it off ?
@andrew-o5i Жыл бұрын
do you know on the arkfeld pro , can the clip on the back be removed ?
@JonathanWatson-q5x8 ай бұрын
Is it worth the money?
@sx20Ramar4 ай бұрын
I got mine on sale for $80, so yes. It's worth $100.... 😮
@Ethanthinkstwice11 ай бұрын
4 minutes of 1300 lumens!?!? The website shows off this 1300 lumen yet it only lasts for 4 minutes. For $100. Id rather get something that lasts a little bit longer.
@francisconaylor869510 ай бұрын
Can you find another light that lasts with that level of brightness in this small of a package?
@nuuwnhuus10 ай бұрын
Typically turbo runtime is just the time before it steps down to not overheat. It won't drain the battery in that time.
@RAYTHEONGAMING8 ай бұрын
Turbo is more of a niche than being useful but thay being said in a self defense situation 1300 lumens at 10 feet is ridiculously bright and blinding hell the 420lm high mode is equally as bad.
@avgrim77292 ай бұрын
Too bad they still don't have OD green neutral! That's Olight! Proprietary and minimum choices!!
@alextaplin7354 Жыл бұрын
Not being able to replace the battery on a £70 - 100 light means that instantly it's a no-deal for me. But in the UK the neutral white version isn't even available. On an EDC-style light of this price I think that the option for a good CCT should absolutely be expected, especially when we have the 519a LEDs with great CRI and many CCT options without much loss to efficiency.
@Bumblesnitch Жыл бұрын
With the lifetime warranty, my guess is olight would cover a battery replacement if it ever quit.
@mikeg3950 Жыл бұрын
How many times have you needed to replace a high quality lithium battery? It may lose a little of its charge longevity 10:12 after a few years if you don’t care for it properly but Olight stands behind their warranty and will fix it if it needs fixing or replacing
@QSA10 Жыл бұрын
Just wait for the sale price it'll be like 99.99 like it is ATM
@patc2515 Жыл бұрын
I swear, there will always be someone to find something to complain about.. It's only annoying because they potentially steer ppl away from a really great product. Olight will 100% warranty the battery replacement if it was needed. Which it is unlikely to need. I use mine quite a bit, every day. I carry it every day as my primary EDC, and I cycle the battery constantly due to my job and while working on the farm at night. The UV light is something I use way more than I would have thought for various things and the green laser has actually come in handy and some pretty interesting and unforeseen situations where it was the perfect thing to have on me. My dog goes nuts for the green laser too so it's a plus. My wife calls it laser therapy for my crazy puppy. Don't get me wrong, there's a place for lights with a replaceable battery. Having a flashlight that has a replaceable battery makes sense from an emergency preparedness or survival standpoint but this is designed specifically for EDC. I've never thought that my EDC flashlight needs to have a replaceable battery. For me it hits all the marks I want in an EDC light. It's lightweight, well made, multifunctional, long lastin and fast charging battery, small in the pocket with a great deep conceal clip design, etc. seriously, what more could you possibly ask for in an EDC item. There's nothing like it on the market, especially in the EDC realm. Not in my opinion anyways. If you are planning to be in a situation where it would be dangerous to have a battery go bad and not be able to replace it, this wouldn't be the correct style of flashlight to bring with you anyway. But even with a model that has a replaceable battery, you can't guarantee the diode wont malfunction, rendering your extra battery useless. The point is, there's a give and a take with everything and especially so with EDC. Considering that this model was designed specifically for EDC, I think they really nailed the design and it's hard to imagine how another manufacturer could possibly beat it. I really do look forward to seeing competitors try but oh I really nailed it. Also just wondering here, do you EDC extra batteries? Lol
@robertb.365110 ай бұрын
After a few years the battery is done, same as your Cellphone. Olight will replace the battery 😂🤣🤦 ???? Come on, how stupid are you, trusting the claims of a Chinese company lol 🤦🤦🤦🤣 ?!!!
@theloneviking91453 ай бұрын
Not to be a complainer, but all that information and you couldn’t include the operation of the light itself? Such as lockout feature, etc..
@jakewilson7112 Жыл бұрын
This guy must have an impressive collection of flashlights at this point
@RAYTHEONGAMING8 ай бұрын
I've started reviewing for OLight on TikTok for 2 weeks already copped an OClip, Arkfeld Pro, iMini2 it's nuts
@caligrownvisuals6717 Жыл бұрын
I like how you point the light right at the camera like we don’t believe you’re holding a functional light in a video about a flashlight. 👏 real brain power
@Bumblesnitch Жыл бұрын
So needlessly and idiotically negative. Lol You feel better? 😂
@ThomasConnolly Жыл бұрын
My only complaint about the Olight Arkfeld Pro it that they have the laser as the 2nd(middle) option and UV light as the 3rd(left) option. So, when the Arkfeld Pro has the flashlight turned on in order to get to the UV light you have to scroll past the laser temporarily turning on the laser as you're scrolling left with the switch to get to the UV light. This may cause you to unknowingly turn on the laser and potentially have the laser reflect off of a surface and hit your eyes, causing eye damage or blandness(Arkfeld Pro has much stronger laser)😢 Olight should have designed the Arkfeld Pro with the UV light as the 2nd(middle) option and Laser as the 3rd(left) option!!! That way, you could access the UV light without having to scroll past the laser and temporarily turning it on👍
@jdh7644 Жыл бұрын
It has a button that you can push to turn the light on and off. So if you are worried about the laser blinding you the do not push the on button until you are ready for light to come out of the lens. It’s really easy to push the button on and off to turn the light on and off. You can avoid unwanted light by pressing the on/off button when you want the light to activate. If you push the on button the light will turn on, if you push the off putting the light will turn off. If you want uv light then select uv and push the on button but don’t push on button when the selector is on laser.
@ThomasConnolly Жыл бұрын
@jdh7644 I guarantee this will be Olights exact response to this issue. But it's still a potentially dangerous user interface design flaw. It's like when Olight released the original Warrior Mini, and it was overheating so bad that it could easily burn a hole in your pants pocket and burn you leg. Olights initial response was "just use the lockout feature" to prevent the Warrior Mini from turning on in your pocket. That was a weak response/answer to a dangerous design flaw😐 But Olight eventually released the Warrior Mini 2 with a built-in proximity sensor that would automatically dim the Warrior Mini 2 when it recognized it was inside your pants pocket. So I imagine that Olight will eventually address this potentially dangerous user interface design flaw by releasing a future updated Arkfeld Pro 2👍
@mattonthebmix Жыл бұрын
If you change quickly, the laser doesn't come on
@jeffdur133010 ай бұрын
Pass. Last thing I need is another proprietary cord.
@kenneth67319 ай бұрын
Lose the laser and put in a red LED and a better belt clip, then I might buy one.
@jinmin483411 ай бұрын
Nitecore Edc27 is far brighter and is a lot cheaper and much better in all respects.
@SiliconDrifter8 ай бұрын
10 bucks cheaper. Stfu
@norbertplies276 Жыл бұрын
Funny product; if you use 1300 lumens means 4 minutes running time and 2,5 hours charging time. Biggest joke of the day. I had ordered and returned, when I read the specs.
@christianrandum245211 ай бұрын
Well if you actually look you'll see it goes down to less power for a few hours. Please use your eyes you have them for a reason
@runplatypus11 ай бұрын
It is programmed to step down because of the heat. It seems you are a noob with flashlights.
@adelmomew11 ай бұрын
Do you not know how to read a manual noob?
@stevendeary50211 ай бұрын
The battery doesn’t drain in 4 minutes, the torch reduces brightness to keep the temperature down, this is how almost all high performance torches and flashlights work