Leatherman 831064 Serac S3 LED Flashlight

by Leatherman

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

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001ELVB6Q
• Item model number: 831064
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,608 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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

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T. Snellgrove (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 831064 Serac S3 LED Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)

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. Actually a pro in many ways - the weight feels great in your hand - but if you're planning to use the clip to attach it to the brim of your baseball hat (as pictured on Leatherman's website) you'd better have a mighty stiff hat brim. If you need a hands-free light get a headlamp instead.

- Twitchy light intensity control.. on vs. off is a robust "click" but changing intensity levels takes some practice and feels a bit tweaky. This is my main personal complaint and the only reason I haven't given the flashlight 5 stars.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic little light!!!, April 8, 2009

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Flashlight Freak (The Gorge) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leatherman 831064 Serac S3 LED Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Ed's Anywhere Light, January 6, 2009

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E. Baker "La. Fisherman" (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 831064 Serac S3 LED Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)

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