New Olight Arkfeld UV Flat Flashlight Review

The New Olight Arkfeld UV Flat Flashlight has 1000 Lumens of White Light and a UV Mode. Thanks to Olight for their help.
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[@SuperGunner187]

I have been a mechanic for 2 decade's this lights is going to be a great tool I just ordered one.

[@kevinburke8608]

I have a bunch of Olights for years now. They are great. Going to get this one because I like the idea of it being flat in the pocket.

[@UncleJDCarp]

Have been happy with my original Arkfeld Titanium, I got myself one for Christmas. Have run it at 300L for a few minutes most days since then and haven't had to recharge it yet. The laser certainly isn't "tactical" but it is functional for pointing things out, doing presentations or sure, playing with pets. Didn't know they had come out with this one; will probably get one because I've been so pleased with the original. Thanks for your work Sootch00.

[@UncleJDCarp]

@@AlcoveShadow honestly couldn't tell you. I haven't really tested it to see.

[@darrencampbell8817]

I've had this light for almost a year now, carry and use it every single day and I had no idea it had 5 modes. Never accessed the moonlight or turbo mode until I just saw a comparison video for the Wuban X3 and the guy said this one had 5 modes when I thought it was only 3. I had a choice, read the damn manual or come here and check out your take on it. Thanks a million Sootch!

[@billseaman5974]

It's the oldman again I've been watching you for awhile now you've never let me down. Looks like I'll finally be getting a Arkfeld flashlight. I still would like to shoot with you so I can improve your shooting abilities.

[@sootch00]

Thanks for stopping by Bill! You'll love the Arkfeld

[@billseaman5974]

@@sootch00 my friend I'm a life member of the oldest gun club in the USA. It was started in 1896 it sure has grown throughout those years. I do truly enjoy your shows. I've had the honor of shooting with a gentleman that shot at Camp Perry as a civilian. He improved my shooting abilities greatly he's been teaching GOD how to shoot now along with my other friends . Take care stay SAFE. GOD BLESS.

[@ArcheryRuleZ]

olight RULES. as a hvac tech, olights are the only flashlights that have lasted me over 8 months. I've had the warrior mini over 4 years and its still awesome!!

[@stevehopkins2657]

I just ordered one last night. I had an olight for years but my kid lost it and I've gone without for months now. It's been driving me crazy because it highlighted just how much I used it and how great it was. This is a perfect replacement finally!

[@KINGACE9]

Did you get an extra flashlight for the young one with the bundle sales Olight has? 😉

[@stevehopkins2657]

​@aceking-fj9pp I unfortunately didn't notice it when I was ordering : ( 6 bucks extra for the light with the aaa's would've been great for my son.

[@wendigotactical9892]

Wifey and I were just talking about grabbing up a couple of these last night. Good to see that they won’t be another Nebo or Coast failure of a light!

[@BloodRaven1969]

I do a lot of repair work on our own and the family's cars and the original has server me well, as well as the laser entertaining the cats and dog, but with the UV on this new model with the UV it's even more useful to me. Need to wait a week to get one but get one I will. If you use a flashlight a lot with a regular charging port the magnetic attachment on Olights prevents the wear and tear of a push in end as well as being fully sealed and water tight.

[@dugger5302]

Lol your right. That’s why I’ve been married to her for almost 41 yrs. But I’m still in the hole for trade offs for sure!

[@dinner_workingsly]

Just ordered this tonight. Pretty much only got it to charge the lume on my watches. Awesome to know that it’s capable of just about anything I might need it for. Thanks for the great test and review 🍻

[@sootch00]

Thanks Dick!

[@RyanGr33n]

A fool and his money

[@dinner_workingsly]

@@RyanGr33n if you are referring to me….truer words have never been spoken. Just out of curiosity though, what would have made the purchase less foolish?

[@RyanGr33n]

@@dinner_workingsly if it had not been

[@dinner_workingsly]

@@RyanGr33n based on your other comments, you seem damaged. Show us on the doll where you were touched.

[@colbyg37]

I bought myself the original for Christmas. I really dig it! Definitely about to go purchase this new version. Thanks for reviewing this and helping me spend money! Lol

[@dugger5302]

Hey Don, Cindy's looking for you. She found out I ordered the Arkfeld after the live last night. She ask me if I knew how many clothes she could buy with that money? LOL, great review Sir, as always.

[@sootch00]

Hey Doug! There are always tradeoffs! Lol! Thanks Brother

[@scoon2117]

Got this for my dad. Still the best presejt ive ever got him.

[@shramj]

I liked the original Arkfeld but didn't really see the need for the green laser pointer. This new one is sweet with the UV light, the knurling on the sides, and the new pocket clip, now it is perfect. I also prefer the Neutral white instead of the Cool white color.

[@RyanGr33n]

If you actually need a UV light, you already have a better one than this.

[@jakegibson6096]

Got my NW in black and blue yesterday. Love it, If there was a rubber button on the side to go straight into turbo on the side when pressed it’d be the perfect flashlight

[@M9A1MAN]

I got the EDC27 and it was a pain in the ass to use. Returned it and ordered this.

[@jeremiahsr1984]

Ordered mine with the bungle. i3t plus and the Arkfeld UV for $65 is a no brainer

[@nic8542]

Yep, I cashed in on this deal as well.

[@samuraiguy777]

Other KZbinrs may have run into an issues shining a UV light on their jeans. 😂 Keep up the great content. I’ve been a follower for about a decade and a resident of Upstate, SC like yourself. We’ve met in Easley years ago.

[@clachapelle]

I just got this for Christmas so far I love it...

[@justinuriahphoto]

Awesome! Buying a few to give as gifts!

[@RyanGr33n]

This isn’t true

[@pdj2975]

The Australia sale starts soon, I'm coming from carrying a Klarus 18650 2100 lm model , but in my job now I work at a bottleshop so I don't need 2100 lm, and the form factor is what's got me looking, plus I can use the UV to show people tonic and other alchol glows under uv, plus I get an otacle for 2$ more then the light alone xD

[@junnijune6597]

Just ordered an orange one. Thanks for the discount code.

[@timshelley8635]

Awesome light! I'll bet that UV would be great for frog gigging with it clipped onto your cap.

[@kengarrett8657]

Ordered my 2nd ark today !

[@foesfly3047]

Brother Sootch, you already sold me one Arkfeld. Now you’re making me want another one 🤨

[@sootch00]

Olight is killing it with the Arkfeld. It's good to have both! Lol! Thanks FoesFly!

[@Talorrowland]

I bought the original little under a month ago after watching your video, and it's been amazing ... now I have to buy the new one 😂.

[@4226oak]

As a mechanic I love this . 😮

[@BDevi0us]

I wish it came with the UV and laser pointer. Guess that'll be the next model? I'll keep my OG Arkfeld until then. Still wish i had the new pocket clip. Great video, thanks!

[@imthebeeps]

Thank you for the discount code

[@amunderdog]

very interesting. Been rocking a surefire steletto for years. Have to put this on the try list.

[@frankenelimtangco2400]

Ordered one, thanks for the coupon! 🤝🏻

[@gregory4154]

As always amazing reviews.

[@sootch00]

Thanks Gregory!

[@livingstone6275]

Add the Ultradyne Apollo Max Muzzle Brake to your Remington 700s and feel the difference. They put 2 years of research into getting an about 40-50% recoil reduction

[@Fauxknight]

Ordered one (green, neutral) on the sale soon as the sale started the other day. Looking forward to receiving it.

[@kteagle3]

Just curious, what was the price during the sale?

[@Fauxknight]

@@kteagle3 I got it at $58.80 and that wasn't in a bundle deal or else it would have been discounted more. Now that I have it I can say it is a nice flat easy to carry light, the definition of EDC. It's not that big so don't expect massive output, but the turbo does do a pretty good job. The UV light also works as advertised.

[@lionofjudah4574]

been subbing to Sootch00 for about 10 years. here's another great review by him. thanks sootch

[@sootch00]

Thanks for hanging around my friend! It's been a wild ride

[@RyanGr33n]

Your bio says you joined KZbin 7 years ago. This is also your first ever comment on the channel. I call BS.

[@lionofjudah4574]

@@RyanGr33n whatever ya gotta tell yerself sportshoe. i never subbed to big daddy hoffman 10 years ago either, or mattv2099, or fps russia, or hickok 45, on and on..nope. i’m not in the market for a flashlight either and would never listen to sootch who knows his stuff well. and i’ve never had more than one yt account either i guess. better? jeez, hope you don’t vote. go back to watching cnn

[@ufcfan3940]

Ordered mine yesterday sweet

[@deez5396]

Do wish they kept the laser as well

[@raymondromero4558]

I wonder if they make one with the flash light, uv light and laser !! That would be great !!!

[@sx20Ramar]

It's now 2024 and the Arkfeld Pro now has a class 3r laser, a 365 nm UV light, and 1300 max power light! I love it! 😮

[@ray_c_yuen]

I did get a NW but when it comes to identifying objects, the CW is the way to go. I am not using this flashlight to take beautiful photos. I want it to shine up objects. CW is the only way to go. Everyone talks about 'hotel rooms' but I showed my wife the toilet at home and she is cranky at me. She thinks I am pointing out her deficiencies in the cleaning department. I scrubbed the toilet and walls with 'baby wipes'.

[@sherekaan5048]

Once all 3 are incorporated into 1..🎶OH happy days

[@vitodiamico910]

Anybody know roughly how many full charges you get outta this light? Wish it had a replaceable battery.

[@vevenaneathna]

you can sanitize water with uv. just an idea

[@waynebrunner1826]

I bought an orange one a few days ago. I get the strobe on double click and the 1k lumen with triple click.?

[@stefsteffe2353]

thnx for the video, the laser is useful to indicate something or someone

[@_JimS]

The UV light aids in curing the UV glues that I take camping, motorcycle touring and fly-fishing. No need for an extra UV torch now.

[@mikereese15]

Ok you've convinced me

[@4226oak]

Hvac guys and mechincs tracking dye are gunna jazz over this.

[@MAXIMUSTBE]

Just ordered one

[@texas66]

The swimming pool is impressive but have you left it in a pocket and sent it through a wash cycle?

[@jimfunchess]

Hey Sootch, how many grains are those beams of light that emit from that flashlight gun??? Maybe 12 nano-grains??? HaHa...j/k. Another well done video!!!

[@stephendorn6348]

helped me narrow down to this or the nitecore edc27

[@davidengland7668]

Can you charge other lights with that charger and is the ark only able charge with that charger. just curious we all have so many olight chargers 😂

[@jacobmanalang8162]

i had to get the arkfeld after watching comparison videos of the streamlight and surefire. i broke a pocket clip screw taking off the pocket clip because i shrink wrapped some rare earth magnets to the outside of the pocket clip and they are tiny. i havent even tried to extract the broken screw yet. and the magnets i bought were too small and weak so that was a double fail on my end but i love the light

[@RyanGr33n]

Olight is inferior to both

[@moslimislam5714]

I want the new design with a laser

[@wades623]

Having to have a special charger kind of kills it for me

[@alpha6tango860]

The brightness comparison is old footage…. Summer time insects and foliage…, I assume nothing has changed but the uv options and new chassis.

[@sootch00]

Yes, it's the same Lumens and identical light other that the upgrades so I used the original footage.

[@donaldstrader7241]

@@sootch00 The comparison of the CW (crappy white) and the NW (neutral white) was useful. I am sure you can tell I prefer the NW, LOL, with which I perceive much better as the added depth of colors provide a more 3D image. Although the lumens are the same, note the FAQ on the Olight page [to which I added the numbers in brackets]: Q3: Why does the Arkfeld UV [1,808cd] have a lower range and candela than Arkfeld [2,560cd]? A3: There is a slight drop in candela due to the UV emitter taking up some room next to the white emitter. The shape of the lens changed slightly to accommodate both.

[@brotharobmusic]

Everything you review, you make me want it but atleast we have the same Anker 20,000 mah power bank😂

[@MrFlyrod7]

Do you know if this flashlight UV light will pick-up/see stains in a carpet?

[@J_TRAIN]

Prime day for 55$ let’s go

[@anthonydentice8180]

Id love this light if it had a different charging option.i dnt want to carry. Another cord

[@DracoOmnia]

Not gonna lie, I was sold in the first ten seconds

[@jamesdelong6401]

Nice light

[@huntingadventureswithsy]

How is this light going be used for tracking game?

[@scottperson9487]

Sootch, I wish you would affiliate with another light company. Sorry, but Olight has been a huge disappointment to myself and my family. I ordered the latests Valkyrie on Black Friday and it is total junk with the beem getting noticeably dimmer within moments of the light being on and continuing to get darker Shipping took a very long time with little to no communication from Olight. You are way too good of a channel to deal with Olight. I will say while Olight cannot seem to make a decent weapons light their micro lights are incredible.

[@RyanGr33n]

Don’t forget, owned and operated by the PRC.

[@Rzs31]

Cry more

[@Gmar69]

Don, for you and your viewers. My experience and review is mixed. I bought the Arkfeld during the release. I mainly use it for walking my dog at night. My only problem is when pulling it out of my pocket in the dark, I can't feel where the switch is. AKA, the ergonomics for your hand is not very good. I will probably change it back to a flashlight that I can immediately tell where the switch is.

[@Robespierres_Ghost]

Anyone have experience with these? I'm worried about the light activating in my pocket.

[@KINGACE9]

The lockout mode should be good enough. Most modern flashlights have them.

[@Robespierres_Ghost]

​@@KINGACE9 ok thanks

[@KINGACE9]

No problem.

[@sootch00]

I haven't had any issues with the light coming on with the Arkfeld. The toggle switch does a great job protecting the power switch. Thanks John

[@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor]

I'm always looking for an affordable vein finder as a healthcare worker. If pressed up against your hand does it illuminate the veins? A standard bright light does pretty well but I'm curious about the UV light. Please let me know. Also, what's the chance it can work to purify water?

[@sootch00]

I checks out the UV on my arms and didn't notice any advantage from the UV.... Not sure about water purification with the Arkfeld but UV can be used to purify water. It may be according to the intensity of the UV light. It would interesting to test. Thanks Brother

[@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor]

@sootch00 I guess if you don't know how to use it you wouldn't know how to check. We use bright lights pressed up against the skin to visualize superficial veins. It can be done with a pen light but the brighter the light the better. There are UV light vein finders already on the market so that's why I asked about that. And yes, UV light is the most effective for killing all sorts of bad microorganisms (we use them in rooms after having patients with infectious illnesses). I guess I'll just have to get one and perform my own tests. Thanks for the amazing reviews, I have been with you since your early Uzi videos.

[@mikecarr1484]

I just got the lazer one and now they come out with this. Wtf olight

[@oo7-ro6bu]

Yup 👍 👍

[@luistapia1942]

UV is cool but I rather have a red ight to save my night vision.

[@ERRORFACE1]

Is the battery replaceable ?

[@The-Real-HuskyGT]

First to like

[@sootch00]

Congrats Jesse! Thanks

[@aaronsepulveda2874]

I just commented this on the last arkfeld video you did so forgive me for copy paste but How is the throw? I work communications construction and I use a old tlr-7 (not comfortable to carry at all, but i don’t use it on my pistol anymore) have for pointing down potholes and searching for utilities, if I kneel down and really study it works out most of the time, but I’d rather not be kneeling down on wet rubble or mud all day, especially when the weather is bad. If this isn’t ideal but you have any other recommendations for that kinda stuff please let me know! I work 10-12 hour days but we only pothole about 1-3 hours tops. Of course the flashlight is not always on that entire time maybe 2 minutes tops, about 5-10 times. The potholes are typically 4-7’ deep, about 1x1’ in depth at access, even smaller as they descend

[@swarbrickjesse]

Get yourself quality and go with a cloud defensive MCH micro with the EDC head. You’ll be in American made heaven.

[@jacobmanalang8162]

it should work just fine. i have the laser one i think you would be better served with one of the baton olights or the warrior mini. consider the perun headlamp as its a right angle light if you didnt want to use the headband

[@joed3613]

How long does that battery last, any idea?

[@sootch00]

I use mine constantly and have never had it to run out of battery life. I do keep it on the charger at night. Thanks Joe

[@7even871]

He really wants this uv light so that he can make sure his body fluids aren’t left over from a crime scene😂

[@choltzapple]

Another close miss. Just need to ditch the proprietary charger and put a USBC port on it.

[@floppinfish]

I'll take the waterproofing of this charger vs the USB C. You taking lessons from boomers being stuck in their ways?

[@tralegatertravels]

Prob a great tool to use on crime scenes for police

[@jpdominator]

Cool-hhwhip.

[@apistosig4173]

scorpians!

[@Disimpaction]

Does the this model have strobe?

[@_JimS]

Yes it does

[@JulioAlfonso130197200747070454]

Sería bueno señor, tener la posibilidad de tener la traducción on line de lo que está explicando acerca de esa linternita.-

[@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor]

Mas o menos el dice que la luz es capaz de hacer todo. Muy brillante y tiene controles muy sencillos.

[@hvega8199]

Al fin Dice el vato Que es mejor comprar la marca surefire.

[@GatCat]

Olight is too expensive for their standard lights. The EDC lights are decent. Internal and proprietary batteries. Low lumens. No options for different emitters, drivers, color temps. Not worth the money.

[@RyanGr33n]

Don’t forget, 100% made in China

[@parecearabe]

This is a good urban/edc flashlight option because you have access to a charging port or a spare flashlight if your'e in a bad spot. Just keep in mind that this flashlight is completely sealed so you'll have to wait in the dark for the flashlight to recharge because you cant replace the battery. If the battery goes bad; your out $65. If you're a hiker or camper use a flashlight that you can replace the battery on and whose lens you can use to start a fire during the day.

[@spartacus7646]

Cool story bro. Ummm, how do you charge it without a usb port?..... You know, like a battery.

[@ilukeberry]

Chinesium

[@darenalleyne466]

😅

[@Jasonkarl12]

75th to like

[@hardyanpajero69]

👍😎🍺🍩🔦

[@jerodharris]

If it didn’t have that silly proprietary charging dongle and used USB-C like the rest of the civilized world, this would be the ultimate edc flashlight. The charging dongle is a big turnoff.

[@meetthebutcher]

this in a sense is a e-waste purchase , from a company that produced rechargeable fast drain 123a replacement batteries , flat out no matter the brand I will never carry a light that I can not quickly remove a battery in the field apron failure of a rechargeable to hold charge . I carry a stream light pro-tac 1L-1AA and run 1x o-light RCR123A-650mAh Model No: ORB-163P06 with 1 back up and 2x standard lithium stream light 123a non rechargeable my trl-1 weapon light also runs these , but I like the ability to run AA,AAA,123A, rechargeable lithium or alkaline all are welcome to the party pal.. No user service battery in field tool less = no sale for me .

[@jacobmanalang8162]

i love the 1l-1aa! i also have the right angled one on a backpack shoulder strap. i have my 1l-1aa in a vltor flashlight mount and had it on a pistol upper with eotech 512 so my light and optic would take the same easy to find battery. i might just take it out of that mount so i can go back edc and enjoying it.

[@parecearabe]

Oh snap! U brought up a good point. A non replaceable battery should be a deal breaker for everybody

[@RyanGr33n]

You guys can’t say things like this! A channel sponsor will hear you!

[@parecearabe]

@@RyanGr33n 😂😂😂