This is my review of the SK-05 Pro in 5000K. I focus on practical aspects, cover waterproofing, drop tests and some observations regarding potential downsides:
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Still waiting for The Dynamite Test… 
Don’t think I heard you mention it, but what’s that Star Track light on the side? Discrete LEDs? OLED? Other?
All those kewl patterns, looks like a pretty high pixel density, so dunno if they’re actual discrete LEDs or something else.
I love combo lights like that, and got the HS21 and HS42. Technically headlamps, but I use one as a right-angle light and the other I just “palm” it most of the time. Spot, flood, spot+flood, red. 
Really like the over’n’under 18650s, like the EC4 series (got a couple of EC4GTs).
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They’re discrete LEDs but the window is frosted.
I have a couple of minor niggles with the SK05, there is no moonlight on the main emitters, but the warm white sidelight does fill in for this. I would also prefer a shortcut to low mode on the main emitters and I don’t really like the auto-lock function but apart from that I like it a lot. I love having high CRI flood and throw in one host, saves me trying to decide what I want to carry with me. Neither feels like a compromise either, it really does throw very well for its size.
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Indeed, I forgot to do some pyrotech. The thing is: If you look for really solid lights you have to go with cylindrical shape. Blowing off the side LED frosted window would be rather easy.
Thank you, I feel the same! In a tiny package you get a fully capable emitter configuration that covers all basic needs well plus the runtimes are there. I see myself using this light for many years. The side LED is a bit underwhelming in terms of output but I like the frosted lens which gives it a smooth effect. It does cover the low light department really well though. The red lock-out momentary light is often enough to get the job done!
Like you mentioned in your (very good!) video, the momentary red light from the lockout function is actually useful as a moonlight mode too.
I always appreciate when a reviewer takes the light outside and shows how it performs in real-world usage, so thank you. I am slightly jealous of your cave. 
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Thank you so much! There is a bit of tension between those viewing flashlights as scientific pieces of art in no need of justification and those who use them a lot and see them more as tools. Many nice lights kind of fall apart in real life, at least under common applications. I got a lot of flak for my review of the BLF-LT1 because I found the UI to be … limited in scope or imagination.
The SK-05 fills a functional need as it is a very substantial light in a small package that allows for EDC (at least in winter, heavy clothes with more pockets) and a smart UI. I wish they improved the operating wheel a bit, made it more stiff.
I liked the video, but I disagree with your view on the UI. I love Anduril because I can set it up how I want it, but I get that it’s not for everyone. For example with the LT1 I would likely never want it to be cool white, so I’d probably set it to the temp that I wanted and then leave it alone. At that point all I need from the UI is on / off / ramp.
I would not buy a light that used an app to control it, I want the device to be fully self-contained not dependent on my phone which I may not have with me, or an app that needs the developer to not abandon it. I understand your thinking, but that’s not what I want in a light.
Not that I’m trying to change your mind, I may not share your opinion but I respect it.
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I have many lanterns. I prefer those with rotating knob solutions. Best haptic feedback ever, practical, quick, easy. Fenix has that on some models but also generic lanterns feature it.
I agree with you there, a rotating knob is about as good as it gets. I wish there were more lights that used a ring for brightness like the RRT01.
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Uh, that litte Jetbeam even comes in warm white. A big plus