Lumintop Tool prices and alternatives

DBSS · 2018-09-29T21:24:17.000Z

There was a time not long ago when you could get a plain black tool for about 10 bucks (with a code usually) now they all seem to be $5-10 more than that. Why did the price jump so high?

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good price (or code) for these?

If not, a good quality AAA light with either a tail or side switch for around the $10 mark.

My brother had a Nitecore Tube that I gave him a few years ago but it died and after talking to him a little I think a small AAA with switch would suit him nicely and the Tool is what came to mind as I love mine.
Any help is appreciated.

toddcshoe · 2018-09-30T00:23:56.000Z

I like the Zanflare F3 for a AAA tail clicky. I have a few of them and they serve me well.

https://www.amazon.ca/Tactical-Flashlight-Zanflare-Battery-Portable/dp/B07D9BDQZD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1538266921&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=zanflare+f3&psc=1

https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_009396131805.html?wid=1214279

Few options for ya.

Lightbringer · 2018-09-30T01:10:42.000Z

Yeah, the F3 is nice for 8-10bux with a code.

I got a lifetime supply of Glaree E01s for about that, but they’re twisties. Make great zipper-pulls, though.

For twisties where the head might theoretically come loose and fall off, I put a “dot” of duct-tape to hold it in-place. Twists on no problem when you need it, but keeps it just a bit more secure when not in use.

skinny_tie · 2018-09-30T03:33:36.000Z

I don’t own any of these yet, but they’re all on my to-buy list and they’re all under 10 USD:

Thorfire PF03 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ThorFire-PF03-110LM-3-modes-LED-Pen-Flashlight-Super-Bright-Mini-LED-Pen-Light-for-Pocket/32811760270.html
Thorefire PF01S- https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ThorFire-PF01S-Waterproof-120lm-3-Modes-Mini-Penlight-Pen-LED-Flashlight-AAA-Clip-Torch-Tactical-Light/3003060_32811788366.html
Sofirn SF01A - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mini-LED-Flashlight-Torch-with-Clip-Pocket-light-3-modes-Penlight-Cree-LED-Light-waterproof-Handheld/32795585457.html

I recently replaced my EDC Lumintop Tool Nichia with an Olight I3T EOS and I’m very happy with it, but it’s 20 USD.

Macka17 · 2018-09-30T08:47:21.000Z

And which coped who.
Sofurn SF01A and the Thorefire PF01S look the same.
Which is the better.

I like the twisties myself.
The Astrolux AO1 is nice and runs 3 levels to 110/120.
Lives on my 4 key keyring.
Jetbeam Jet-1 MK is slightly larger. 3 levels to 460ish.
BOTH super well made. $8 and 14ish

donnybrook · 2018-09-30T16:08:34.000Z

Some of the Amazon reviews for the F3 mention that the battery compartment is too small. Anyone have problems with that? Maybe a unit-to-unit variation (QC) problem?

Current Amazon price for the F3 is $10. If you want the word “tactical” in the item description the price goes up to $14. :laughing:

Jack_Kellar · 2018-09-30T14:57:36.000Z

I only ever got the Tool for 10 US dollars in sales, and that’s how I got all three that I ever bought (one Cree, my first, and two CRI, one for me and one for a friend). Usually the price I see is around 15. If you wait for this end of the year, Banggood or Gearbest should have them at a discount.

Otherwise, I guess the F3 is a good option? I have no experience with it.

EDIT: XP-G2 version is on for 12 bucks on Banggood right now!