ernsanada
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I just got the Leatherman Monarch 500 from Costco. I paid $29.99 before taxes. SKU # 230492. There must have been around 20 left.
Cree Led.
Stainless Steel.
Adjustable beam. Has the typical Cree rings in the beam. Aluminum SMO Reflector.
Forward clickie with momentary on / off.
Uses 3AAA Batteries.
Nylon Holster, extra batteries (3AAA) and lanyard.
Weight, 7.7 ounces. Feels hefty.
Length, 5.125"
Shock and Water resistant.
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I think this is not a bad deal for $30.00. You get a nice tough built holster and the extra 3aaa Batteries.
The light is made of Stainless Steel and the light feels hefty.
Fit and finish is very good.
The beam has the typical Cree Rings but it does not bother me.
Don't know the run time but I'm sure somebody else will find out.
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Looking towards the Cree Module.
Forward clickie with momentary on / off.
Comes extra batteries (3AAA) and lanyard.
Comes with this Nylon Holster. Built tough, not a bad holster.
3AAA Battery Carrier.
Has o-ring front and back.
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Left, Leatherman Monarch 500. Right, Fenix T1
Left, Leatherman Monarch 500. Right, Fenix T1
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I also took lux readings of the lights shown above. These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. I am using AW's Protected RCR123's which were fully charged with the Fenix T1. I used the supplied 3AAA Duracell Alkalines for the Leatherman Monarch 500.
Leatherman Monarch 500 3AAA Alkalines - 2950 lux @ 1 meter
Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's - 5950 lux @ 1 meter
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Leatherman Monarch 500 3AAA Alkalines @ 80"
Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's @ 80"
Leatherman Monarch 500 3AAA Alkalines @ 80" Stepped down exposure
Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's @ 80" Stepped down exposure
Left, Leatherman Monarch 500 3AAA Alkalines. Right, Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's@ 80"
Left, Leatherman Monarch 500 3AAA Alkalines. Right, Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's @ 80" Stepped down exposure
Cree Led.
Stainless Steel.
Adjustable beam. Has the typical Cree rings in the beam. Aluminum SMO Reflector.
Forward clickie with momentary on / off.
Uses 3AAA Batteries.
Nylon Holster, extra batteries (3AAA) and lanyard.
Weight, 7.7 ounces. Feels hefty.
Length, 5.125"
Shock and Water resistant.
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I think this is not a bad deal for $30.00. You get a nice tough built holster and the extra 3aaa Batteries.
The light is made of Stainless Steel and the light feels hefty.
Fit and finish is very good.
The beam has the typical Cree Rings but it does not bother me.
Don't know the run time but I'm sure somebody else will find out.
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Looking towards the Cree Module.
Forward clickie with momentary on / off.
Comes extra batteries (3AAA) and lanyard.
Comes with this Nylon Holster. Built tough, not a bad holster.
3AAA Battery Carrier.
Has o-ring front and back.
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Left, Leatherman Monarch 500. Right, Fenix T1
Left, Leatherman Monarch 500. Right, Fenix T1
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I also took lux readings of the lights shown above. These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. I am using AW's Protected RCR123's which were fully charged with the Fenix T1. I used the supplied 3AAA Duracell Alkalines for the Leatherman Monarch 500.
Leatherman Monarch 500 3AAA Alkalines - 2950 lux @ 1 meter
Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's - 5950 lux @ 1 meter
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Leatherman Monarch 500 3AAA Alkalines @ 80"
Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's @ 80"
Leatherman Monarch 500 3AAA Alkalines @ 80" Stepped down exposure
Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's @ 80" Stepped down exposure
Left, Leatherman Monarch 500 3AAA Alkalines. Right, Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's@ 80"
Left, Leatherman Monarch 500 3AAA Alkalines. Right, Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's @ 80" Stepped down exposure
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