Good choice! Nothing that currently beats it in this size-range.
8) 8) :sunglasses: :+1:
Oh, and Welcome Matai O
Recently received my Maxtoch Xsword L2k (short version)! Thank you so much ChibiM for the coupon code 
This is my first LEP light, and I continue to be fascinated by the beam every time I turn the light on. The tight beam is reminiscent of Sauron’s gaze from Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 
Whipping the beam around a room with white walls in the dark makes items in the room cast very sharp and rapidly changing shadows. It really reminds me of the shadows you see dragging a point source of light around in a 3D rendering program. Or shadows from a time-lapse video of the sun rising and setting. The short version kit came with all the accessories shown in ChibiM’s review for the long version except for the lanyard, which I’m totally fine with. My previous flashlight with the most throw was the original BLF GT, and this light beats the pants off of it in throw.
Here’s a link to a basic lens protector/diffuser I created for the Xsword L2k: Maxtoch Xsword L2K lens protector/diffuser by attackhorse - Thingiverse
One thing I did notice was that—when viewing the beam through the diffuser—it appears that the edge of the beam is not a perfect circle. Here’s a photo:
This is not visible in the hot spot cast by the beam with no diffuser. Does anyone know if this artifact is normal, or could something inside the head be misaligned? It’s not a big deal. Just curious. Thank you for any insight you can provide.
The artifact is probably from the mirror blocking the light coming from the Phosphor on the opposite side (the lens reverses the light, you can't see this because the beam is symmetrical).
Makes sense. Thank you for your insight. Did some light Googling after you replied and found this photo of a piece of the internals of the Acebeam W30 posted by Vin on Candle Power Forums:
Even though it’s a different flashlight and manufacturer, the inner outline of that piece is dead on for the shape I’m seeing projected onto my diffuser. The Xsword L2K must have very similar internals. Thank you for your help.
+1 !
Ah, yes, that makes sense. The shape of the glass is likely the reason for that!
I’m curious why the hotspot is not round but has a flat part to it on the edge. I haven’t seen anything that I think would cause it. I’ll do more investigating though as I haven’t looked too hard.
I think its caused by what you see in post #58
Oh wait, you’re absolutely right 
for some reason I didn’t notice that edge when I opened up mine
Oh wow,here we go the X sword l3k debuted on Maxtoch’s you tube channel a few hours ago. Contradictions in the title page and the video’s specs,but it seems 650 lumens and 3000 meters.
Oh no! Now i have to buy that one!
I just bought the L2K with coupon (Thankyou)
Ive requested on Maxtoch Aliexpress the L3K stating I am willing to pay the difference but I think L2K may have already been shipped.
Update: I just got reply from Maxtoch stating L2K has been shipped.
When my L2k arrives I will compare it against my Astrolux WP2.
I don’t think anybody who had an L2K would notice the extra 300 meters of beam distance anyways. Also seems like the beam is very blue compared to the L2K version. L2K is nice and warmish.
Yes. Also ChibiM measured the L2K at 3167m. I wonder if this one is actually any better?
I was able to purchase the long 2x21700 battery body tube from Maxtoch for $15! I had purchased the short version, and reached out to Maxtoch through the Aliexpress.com message center to ask them if the longer tube was for sale by itself. They were able to hook me up with the tube for $15 USD total. Very happy I have the option to utilize the over 3 hour run time in high mode
Wow!
I was asking the opposite, they said they couldnt help me!
Strange…
They might slowly be becoming more open to selling parts. I found this Reddit post from 3 days ago claiming Maxtoch is sending the original poster a replacement convex lens and glass filter for $15.
https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/njpchu/psa_maxtoch_xsword_owners/
It almost sounds like the filter is CLEAR glass? I asked about buying a plain glass filter a month ago when I requested the longer tube, and Maxtoch told me they don’t offer one. Hm.