Originally posted by Morkaleb
In my right front pocket, I have a cheap aluminum AAA flashlite and a cheap 3" folder, both of which I am looking to replace.. any suggestions? Also in my right front pocket is my Wind-proof jet lighter.
Knife first......
look at this model:
yes a SAK with a lighter built in........
in fact there are two models: SwissFlame and CampFlame -
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The "SwissFlame No. 1.3705.FT offers a further 17 useful functions:
Large and small blades, corkscrew, tin-opener with small screwdriver (also suitable for Phillips 12), cap opener with 6 mm screwdriver, wire stripper, reamer, punch, key ring, tweezers, toothpick, scissors, multi-purpose hook, ballpoint pen, pin (stainless steel) and mini-screwdriver. Weight: 141 grammes.
Art. No. 1.3615.FT CampFlame has the same functions, but with a wood saw and fine 3 mm screwdriver (instead of scissors and multi-purpose hook).
Weight: Only 134 grammes, despite its 18 useful functions.
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CampFlame:
I'm not sure if these are currently imported to the USA - here's the Victorinox listing:
http://www.victorinox.ch/newsite/en/produkte/produktdetails/swiss_flame/swiss_flame.htm
Now the flashlight -
If you want to stick to a single AAA - then the ArcAAA (LED flashlight) is a very popular model -
However I personally prefer my EDC of a single AA LED model the
CMG Ultra-G:
CMG Ultra-G for $15