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Leatherman 831064 Serac S3 LED Flashlight

by Leatherman
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)


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  • Lumens 100 (high), 43 (med), 7 (Low)
  • Run time 1 hour (high), 4 hours (med), 36 hours (low) (Tested with CR123 lithium battery)
  • Body made from 6061-T6 hard-anodized aluminum, bezel made from stainless steel
  • Humidity resistant, corrosion resistant, shock resistant, power management circuitry for steady light output
  • Battery type-CR123
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Product Information

Technical Details
Part Number 831064
Item Weight4.8 ounces
Product Dimensions7.9 x 4.1 x 1.7 inches
Item model number831064
Power SourceBattery-Powered
Item Package Quantity1
Type of BulbLED
Batteries Included?Yes
Batteries Required?Yes
Warranty Description10-Years (Does not include battery)
  
Additional Information
ASINB001ELVB6Q
Best Sellers Rank #122,290 in Home Improvement (See top 100)
Shipping Weight4.8 ounces
ShippingCurrently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
Date First AvailableAugust 20, 2008
  
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Leatherman Serac S3 LED flashlight has 100 lumens, one battery, premium materials, and superior technology. It comes with hard anodized aluminum body, stainless steel bezel, textured machined aluminum reflector and circuitry management for regulated light output. It also includes a reversible clip for carrying options such as on a pocket, or a belt. Simply put, the size to performance ratio is unmatched for the price. Would you expect anything less from Leatherman?

Product Description

FEATURES Highest-quality LED technology with voltage regulated circuitry for consistent output: 1 Single battery design reduces loading errors and mis-matching batteries: 2 Switch design requires full click to turn on preventing accidental operation and battery drain: 3 Potted circuitry improves impact resistance for electronics: 4 Aircraft-grade aluminum body with Type II hard anodizing means it's lightweight but impact resistant and as dur4able as stainless steel.: 5 Water resistant O ring seals keep corrosion-causing moisture out: 6 Precision machined aluminum reflector for fixed focus: 7ATTRIBUTES Bulb: LED  Burn Time: Up to 36 Hours Carry System: Pocket Clip Finish: Textured Material: Black Aluminum Output (lumens): 100/43/7 Overall Length (inches): 3.20 Power Source: CR123A Lithium

Customer Reviews

High is very bright - like a full sized flashlight. Paul D. Eberhardt  |  21 reviewers made a similar statement
Like others here, I'm something of a flashlight freak, with various makes and models. Darren Wagerman  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
Clips to hat or pocket, and almost disappears in my pants pockets. WriteAway  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent compact flashlight September 13, 2009
Amazon Verified Purchase
An excellent all-purpose flashlight. I got this light for camping and have been very happy with it.

Pros:
- Compact - just slightly larger than a roll of life savers
- Three different light intensity levels... too many high-end flashlights are always super bright.. eats through batteries quick and is blinding for something simple like reading a book in a dim room. The low intensity level on the S3 is perfect for most day-to-day purposes and lasts for 30+ hours (I've personally tested this). The mid range is more than enough for close work or signaling.. not sure what anyone would need the brightest setting for (blinding a charging moose??) but it's there if you need it and it certainly provides plenty of lumen bragging rights.
- Water resistant to 3 feet - no concerns about rain or shallow dunkings
- Shock resistant - can survive mild drops
- Excellent build quality. It's truly a pleasure to hold and use. I find myself carrying it even when it's not on.. it gives you that natural satisfaction of owning a very well made gadget. Anyone who's ever happily wasted time playing with the blades of their Leatherman Micra or Victornox Swiss Army knife knows what I'm talking about.

Cons:
- Expensive. Flashlights seem to come in 2 different price ranges.. the S3 is at the lower end of the high range.. but that still makes it 3 to 4 times more pricy than plenty of good lights on the market.
- Special battery. Not a big deal - if you spend this much on a flashlight you should expect to spend a bit more on batteries - but you can't get them at every corner store. Buy extras before heading out on a long trip.
- Heavy.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic little light!!! April 8, 2009
Alright, I admit it, I'm a flashlight freak. My wife would tell you that I've spent a small fortune on them....not totally true.
Lately I've been busy switching over to LED flashlights (batteries are getting so expensive using the old school bulbs).
Being an owner of a Leatherman Monarch 500 flashlight, I already knew they were more than capable of producing a top drawer product. After reading the reviews there was no doubt that I just had to fill a "void" in my flashlight collection. Being a flashlight freak demands you have a light in every rig, in the garage, several in the house,in my hiking and hunting supplies and for every occasion. What I didn't have is a small, powerful light that I could comfortably carry in my pants pocket. The included pocket clip is rugged and works great. The end-cap switch is the only way to go in any "serious" flashlight need. The LED Mini Maglite is fine but the twist on/off switch is not nearly as quick and nifty as the end cap switch. The 3 light level positions are easy to master. The lowest level produces more than enough light for a midnight hike and the highest beam throws light nearly as far as my 3D LED Maglite.
My confidence is so high with this little giant that even with a big black bear sighted 2 days ago next to our house I walked a 1/4 mile down the driveway in pitch black to fetch the newspaper this morning.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Ed's Anywhere Light January 6, 2009
Amazon Verified Purchase
I was excited when I first received my light. However, the accompanying booklet was less than helpful in instructing me in how it actually worked. After using it for a day I found that it was really simple but a little serendipity to find that out.

This is the most powerful energy efficient hand light I have ever owned. I don't have light measuring tools but, according to the literature, this light's max output is 100 lumens and my Surefire (with three CR123 batteries) puts out 105 lumens and only lasts 1/3 as long as the Leatherman's one hour does. I am completely satisfied with my Leatherman 3 Watt LED light. Mr Ed
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Letherman Serac S3 March 3, 2010
Amazon Verified Purchase
There are many glowing reviews of this flashlight & it is good. However the end switch on 2 we have are unreliable & twitchy. You switch it on & NOTHING! squeeze the rubber switch on the side & it works. If it was just one of them & would suspect a rogue but we have 2 a neighbor has 1 & they are all the same.
In contacting Leatherman I discover they have withdrawn it & it is not on their website yet still available on the web elsewhere.
There is a big difference in price between Amazon who are much cheaper than all other vendors.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By BB
Amazon Verified Purchase
This flashlight is very impressive. Its tiny size is deceptive as it outputs just over 100 lumens in independent tests. It feels as if it's crafted from a single piece of material - very solid, no rattling, while light and tactile. You can wrap a fist perfectly around this flashlight and have the button ready for thumb activation.

EDIT: I'm at the 8 month mark of ownership with this product. It's remarkable that the output from the original Energizer Lithium battery is still as strong as the date of purchase. The Energizer Lithium batteries (only takes one) for this flashlight are not cheap, but considering one has last almost a year with almost daily sporadic use, they're well worth the cost.

Note that flashlights powered by lithium batteries are known to put out a consistent level of brightness and then dims to a quick death, compared to alkaline battery powered flashlights, which put out dimmer and dimmer light gradually until the batteries are dead. This flashlight consistently puts out the same amount of light on each of the three settings, since the day of purchase & battery installation. I mounted the clip upside down, so that it clips onto my pants pocket and faces down. I always take it with me. Next to it in my change pocket is my Leatherman Charge TTI, another great Leatherman product.

EDIT: I'm at the 1 year mark of ownership, and am still using the original battery that came with the flashlight! This is with intermittent daily use. It's sad to see that the Serac line of flashlights is being discontinued.

EDIT: I'm at the 2 year mark of ownership. I use this flashlight constantly. I've gone through only a handful of batteries at this point. The CR123 batteries have actually become cheaper over the years.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of power, and extremely versatile
I own several flashlights, and the Serac S3 is one of my favs. Clips to hat or pocket, and almost disappears in my pants pockets. Read more
Published 5 months ago by WriteAway
5.0 out of 5 stars Brighter than the big boys
I bought the light for 3 reasons; 1) I am a flashligt nut. Maybe not the techno-nut some of these spec heavy guys are, but I camp about 15 weekends a year so I know what I like and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by txht
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little LED light. Very bright!
I bought over a dozen of these and gave them out as gifts at the holidays. Everyone raved about them.

We are in our third year of use and they are still going. Read more
Published 7 months ago by abubnic
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Flashlight.
This is an awesome flashlight. I just wish I didn't keep losing them. It is extremely bright, extremely compact and all around handy. Read more
Published 8 months ago by rcless90mm
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, Expensive
The S3 is Leatherman's third light in the Serac series, and is also the most expensive. I paid $60 for mine, and that was on close-out. Read more
Published 13 months ago by JNieporte
1.0 out of 5 stars Maybe I've got a bad one ....
Today is Christmas Day 2011. I bought this light a couple weeks ago, put a bow on it, and stuck it under the Christmas tree. Read more
Published 18 months ago by T. Nettles
3.0 out of 5 stars super small size, average light output, expensive batteries
I bought one of these because I wanted a compact bright LED flashlight. This is exactly what it is, however it has some drawbacks. Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Daniels
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must to Have
A great product - I have bought 4 torches one for myself and for presents. Each person cant do without their torch now. Read more
Published on April 1, 2011 by Reggie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great LED flashlight
Pros:
This is one bright LED flashlight - single element, rated at 100 lumen on high intensity. Read more
Published on January 26, 2011 by Ronbob
5.0 out of 5 stars Leatherman S3 Flashlight
I think this is a very good flashlight very compact very bright and small enough to clip on hat and use as headlamp. Read more
Published on January 22, 2011 by quack
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