Looking to some like it would feel completely at home on a SciFi movie set, the TK45 by fan favorite Fenix is an attention grabber to say the least. However, can its performance stack up against its “extreme” appearance?

Fenix TK45

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EagleTac, newly crowned king of evolutionary product cycles has upped the ante once again with their Mark II Digital model. Harnessing advancements in both LED efficiency and UI refinement, the P20A2 attempts to bring greater versatility to this champion in tactical lighting.

EagleTac P20A2

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The Q MiNi AA has once again pushed the limit of exactly how small can a light be and yet still fully encompass the common AA cell powering it. This powerhouse of Lilliputian proportions is the reason I have decided to give up on mentioning the phrase “barely bigger than the cell powering it”. Every time I do, something smaller rolls across my desk.

4Sevens Q MiNi AA

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The Modus series by aesthetically focused manufacturer Icon is another shot at fusing high technology and practical usability with a look that takes flashlight design to an art form. The Modus 2, like its smaller sibling, with its seemingly cephalopod inspired design virtually guarantees it will garner more in-depth study.

Icon Modus 2

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The Modus series by aesthetically focused manufacturer Icon is another shot at fusing high technology and practical usability with a look that takes flashlight design to an art form.  The Modus 1, like its larger sibling, with its seemingly cephalopod inspired design virtually guarantees it will garner more in-depth study.

Icon Modus 1

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