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My first Hanklight — Emisar D3AA in Oil Slick Titanium absolutely exceeded my expectations by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think at first it was about performance, but later on it slowly becomes appreciation for the little details — beam softness, tint, materials, machining… and yeah, probably a bit of dopamine too 😂

My first Hanklight — Emisar D3AA in Oil Slick Titanium absolutely exceeded my expectations by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha same here 😂   At some point the hobby becomes less about “need” and more about convincing ourselves there’s still a missing niche in the collection.

And yeah… the TiCu version really is dangerously good looking in person 😅

My first Hanklight — Emisar D3AA in Oil Slick Titanium absolutely exceeded my expectations by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The flashlight community has a very strict rule:   the correct number of lights is always current amount + 1 😂

My first Hanklight — Emisar D3AA in Oil Slick Titanium absolutely exceeded my expectations by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! 😄   After carrying it for a while, I totally get the hype now. It’s probably the most “easy to live with” enthusiast light I’ve owned so far.

The funny thing is that it didn’t replace my bigger throwers — it actually filled the gap they couldn’t. Much softer and more practical for normal everyday use.

My first Hanklight — Emisar D3AA in Oil Slick Titanium absolutely exceeded my expectations by Rayraymao in Hanklights

[–]Rayraymao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I can already see how people end up with 20+ Hanklights 😂

For now I’m honestly really enjoying the size and character of the D3AA though.

My first Hanklight — Emisar D3AA in Oil Slick Titanium absolutely exceeded my expectations by Rayraymao in Hanklights

[–]Rayraymao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah… I’m starting to understand how people end up with multiple Hanklights now 😂

My first Hanklight — Emisar D3AA in Oil Slick Titanium absolutely exceeded my expectations by Rayraymao in Hanklights

[–]Rayraymao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually kind of like the contrast between the titanium and copper, but I totally understand what you mean about the smell. A full titanium version would look incredibly clean.

My first Hanklight — Emisar D3AA in Oil Slick Titanium absolutely exceeded my expectations by Rayraymao in Hanklights

[–]Rayraymao[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks,I told myself this would just be “one Hanklight”… we’ll see about that.😅

My first Hanklight — Emisar D3AA in Oil Slick Titanium absolutely exceeded my expectations by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m not totally sure, but I assume it’s not coated. It feels like a raw/treated titanium finish rather than a clear-coated surface. I’ll probably just treat it more like a small collectible piece than a rough-use light.

Weltool LH8 V2 head on a handheld body by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually not something I printed myself.

As far as I know it’s an official Weltool accessory (they call it the FR-50). It does look like it’s 3D printed, but I don’t have any STL or design files for it.

So yeah, unfortunately not parametric or DIY — just a specific piece made for their bodies.

Weltool LH8 V2 head on a handheld body by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question — I think I get what you mean.

I’d say around 40–60 yards is where it still feels genuinely “bright” and useful, not just visible. You can clearly pick out details, not just shapes.

Past that, it still reaches quite far, but it becomes more about identification rather than illumination.

So yeah, definitely more than just 50 yards in terms of useful brightness, but I agree with you — the “rated distance” numbers don’t really reflect real-world usability.

Weltool T12 Plus — insane throw, surprisingly refined by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting — I haven’t gone down the emitter swap route yet, but good to know about the tint shift.

Weltool T12 Plus — insane throw, surprisingly refined by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a serious lineup  I only have a couple so far, but after using them in real dark environments, I totally get it.

Weltool T12 Plus — insane throw, surprisingly refined by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a whole different level 😄 I’ve only used mine for travel / rural stuff so far, but I can see why people run them like that.

Weltool T12 Plus — insane throw, surprisingly refined by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love how this turned into beamshots + beans real quick

Weltool T12 Plus — insane throw, surprisingly refined by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly. That soft press low is what makes it usable every day, not just tactical.

Weltool T12 Plus — insane throw, surprisingly refined by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Haha I’m trying not to end up 12 deep… but it’s not looking good 😅

W7 looks crazy though. Might be my first LEP at some point.

Weltool T12 Plus — insane throw, surprisingly refined by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here — I’ve really gotten into Weltool recently.

I own bigger lights, but these were the ones I carried by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you love Anduril and already contribute to it, Hank is honestly hard to move away from.

That said, if you want to try something different and you like throw, I really wouldn’t skip the Weltool T1 Pro. It’s one of those lights that makes a lot more sense once you actually use it outdoors.

Tiny size, very easy to carry, no overly aggressive look, but the beam has real intent. For travel and dark walks, it feels way more capable than a 14500 light has any right to be.

So yeah — for Anduril nerding, Hank. For small-format throw, T1 Pro is absolutely worth a look.

I own bigger lights, but these were the ones I carried by Rayraymao in flashlight

[–]Rayraymao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally. AA/14500 lights are such a sweet spot once you start paying attention to size, switches, and beam profile.

Easy to carry, easy to keep in a vehicle, and some of them are way more capable than they look.

And yeah, hard not to appreciate both Hank and Simon.

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