Order 2222 has arrived, thanks to great service from FedEx!
Very nice, knurling and short length makes it easy to operate with one hand. Fits great in the change pocket of my jeans. The short length also allows it to fit well down into one of the side pockets of my Leatherman Wave case, thus if one is worried about the finish, it is unlikely to get scratched there, and cannot fall out.
It is very bright. It has more of blue hot spot than I expected, but this is more evident on a white wall than it is in practical use. Since it is brighter in the center it does not stop one from seeing something at a reasonable distance and illuminates a paperback book just fine for reading.
I think it will make the perfect combination with my head lamp that runs on 3xAAA batteries. The Arc makes the perfect use for the fourth battery* and I feel confident that it will continue to function despite adverse conditions. (*My last AAA battery purchase was for a 24 pack of batteries though, so they should last me a while.) I think it will nestle on one side of my Leatherman Wave with a SP102 Metal Match (ferrocerium rod) on the other side of the sheath, for my upcoming canoe trip.
Something like this (a previous UV model used for photo purposes, to check the fit, not the one I just received). Note that the light will fit much further down than depicted.
I am really glad I did not have to wait until the scheduled FedEx delivery date of 15 November 2005!!!