I’ve seen some copper flashlights on here. Just wondering if these are anti-microbial in the way regular old copper is? Are copper flashlights typically anodized, which probably takes away from the anti-microbial properties? Can you call out andy pure copper flashlights without any kind of coating?
Oh, you betcha.
just wash your hands bra
Some copper/brass lights have some sort of clearcoat, others don’t. Those without will have antimicrobial properties.
I don’t want to know where you’re putting your flashlights that it’s a concern… Maybe you’re a plumber.
Who doesn’t puts flashlight in his mouth
Headlamp owners! 
Anti microbial properties means that SOME bacterias and viruses don’t live AS LONG on its surface vs other surfaces.
As for putting flashlights in the mouth I can say that anodized aluminum tastes best 
no aftertaste whatsoever.
Uhhh, me. Dat just nasty…
> Can you call out any pure copper flashlights without any kind of coating?
AA Copper Tool
AAA Copper Tool
AA Copper Pineapple
AAA Copper Pineapple
AAA Copper Maratac
pic is a link
FW3Copper…
all the above lights have no coating
copper lights that have a coating to prevent tarnish, can be stripped using acetone.
I suggest you decide what battery type you want, then seek a copper version with that power supply.
I like nasty. That’s why I don’t like a copper light in my mouth, titanium lights on the other hand…
maybe
but what are you really expecting it to do?
i’m guessing it will lower your chance of cold or virus about .00000234%
The Oligodynamic Effect: How Some Metals Kill Off Bacteria
The Oligodynamic Effect: How it Works
Copper destroys MRSA at a touch
How Can Copper Pyjamas Protect You from MRSA and Skin Infections?
Its very effective on door handles to reduce contamination but now they unfortunately use cheaper materials.
here is a reylight copper pineapple
pineapple is available today
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I prefer the aaa Copper Tool
pocket clip for aaa Tool can be captive, hence superior
but Copper Tool is Sold out
btw, I DO NOT recommend the Brass Tool, only Copper
Cooper lights smells bad! There i said it.
they do smell bad
Many copper flashlights are uncoated. I have 3, and all are uncoated.
Copper isn’t anodized, but some manufacturers might coat the copper with a layer of plastic. Something like Protectaclear. But most copper flashlights seem completely uncoated. You can tell these ones because they develop a patina like an old penny.
Copper is antimicrobial via the oligodynamic effect. But if you’re thinking you’ll clean your hands of coronavirus by fondling your copper flashlight in your pocket you should think again.
Covid-19 can survive for up to 4 hours on copper. This is shorter than the 3 days or so on steel or aluminum, but clearly longer than is practical for most purposes.
Basically with an all-copper light, you can probably set it aside, come back 4 hours later and then reasonably assume that any Covid-19 on it is dead. Of course this only applies to the copper pieces though. Even lights made from copper have portions that are made from other materials where Covid-19 can survive longer (clip, lens, switchboot or button, etc.).
are you going to be lending your light to cv-19 patients, then taking it back to immediately use?
how often would this possibly be a problem?
SO UNLIKELY
if you expect the light to sanitize your own hands, get a grip! that will never happen. just wash them. or carry sanitizer
CV is more about drops and aerosols than hands anyway.
silver works even better, and it stick really good to copper during galvanization process. it should not be that hard to galvanize one with silver, should it?
yes some metals do have such property, but one should not expect to have his hands sanitized after holding one