Thrunite TC20 - XHP70 - 3800lm

I also really like diamond / pineapple knurling. I almost bought a MecArmy PT18 because of it, but the tail cap kind of turned me off.

For some reason I like the look of that knurling better on the thinner 18650 tube. It appears deeper on that one too. I’d like the V6 head on the V5 tube.

The diamonds on the V6 are spread around a fatter tube, and the lighting is different for the two flashlights, they aren’t side by side but photoshopped into the same frame. I like the consistency, they didn’t change the pattern even though it’s on a different sized tube, taking a 26650 instead of 18650 like the V5.

I also like that it’s half the price, the V5 is running about $120 at the moment.

In the TC20 they also show the consistency in the defined knurling, so the brand continuity is solid which is a good thing. They know what they’re about and they don’t feel the need to change everything up all the time. I may still wind up getting the TC20 as it’s such a unique and surprisingly small light, making quite a lot of lumens for the package size. For anyone starting out, these two would make good companion lights, the general purpose more floody TC20 and the longer range throwy Catapult V6. Both have built in charging and both take the same (supplied) cell. This would be a great place to start for someone looking to get into flashlights….

That Thrunite V6 is tempting and my Kershaw Launch 1 needs a flashlight buddy.
Thrunite TC 20 is my Benchmade Adamas 275 sidekick .

I’m not saying I don’t like the V6, I agree on all points. But aside from the photography I just feel diamond knurling looks better on a thinner tube.

I’ve been trying to decide on a new pocket thrower, and the V6 is now added my decision list:

  • Catapault V6
  • Utorch UT02
  • Emisar D1S
  • Maeerxu M8

The UT-02 is pretty compact, nice light to be sure. Really needs a bit of current boost but thats not difficult, the hard part is not overdoing it! lol

I’d like to see a photo of a TC20 along side of UT02 for size comparison.

So fast, so the quality hmmm:

Wow that was quick! Just what I wanted to see!

When I posted I was actually fishing for you to reply because I knew you had both! :slight_smile:

Thanks komeko!!

Once again, the TC20 impresses with it’s diminutive stature… serious little handful of light this one. :wink:

I would pay attention to words :slight_smile: because DQG 26650 fanatics will come and they will defend their baby.

They are welcome to do that, of course. I have my own that I am quite fond of but it won’t replace such a light as the TC20, pretty sure.

Difficult to get a light any smaller than the DQG, to be sure, so it holds a standard of it’s very own that will probably not be equaled by anyone, much less bested.

Agree. It won’t replace my TC20… But I really need to get one! :+1:

My O rings are damaged both.I know there are 2 replacements .The only thing I did was apply CRC 2-26 to threads and changed the battery.What size O rings does TC20 use? What causes the Orings to get damaged on a new flashlight ?

In my experience, the only time that I have damaged an O ring was by taking a light apart while the light was very cold. This tore the O ring. I make sure to warm my lights up before I take them apart now

Thank you great tip @itsme

I emailed Thrunite and they explained 29mm*1.5mm is the size of the O-rings .They will send me a replacements.

Nice man. Now I might just grab another CW version. BTW, what are the best MODS to do or leave ” AS IS ” ? Thanks.

Instead of buying another TC20 order the V6 Catapult for throw.
The Nitecore NUP10 Tactical pouch will carry both for me and a Benchmade 275

I just cleaned the springs and battery terminals with 70% rubbing alcohol and on the same fully charged batteries, the startup brightness increased from 487 lux to 498 lux. It’s not alot but shows you how grease or other contaminants can be one of the factors for lumen variation between same batch of the same lights.

I occasionally go over the contacts on my lights (lightly) with a piece of a fine Scotch Brite pad to remove the oxidation, restoring the contact surfaces to a bright color. Then I use the alcohol (91%)

I think that oxidation itself creates more resistance than the grease or oil that just the alcohol removes.