**Pictures** Skilhunt K11 (XM-L U2, 480lm)

Hello guys, Skilhunt K11 arrived few days ago, here is my pictures, impressions

Specifications

LED: Cree XM-L U2 (cool white) / XM-L T6 (neutral white)
Output/Runtime (U2): 25lm (40h), 100lm (10h), 280lm (3h30m), 480lm (2h)
Peak beam intensity: 8650cd (max. 186m)
Power: 2*CR123A/16340, 1*17670/18650
Operating range: 3V~9V
Impact resistance: 1.5m
Weight: 120g (excluding battery)
Dimension: 129.5mm (length), 36mm (head diameter), 25.4 (body diameter)
Color: Black
Accessoires: Operator's manual, Two Spare O-rings, 550 paracord lanyard
Optional accessories: Filter, Holster

Official website: skilhunt.com

my impressions

Pros

+ Simple design, excellent build quality
+ Very nice black anodizing (no scratch etc)
+ Smooth threads, O-ring condition is perfect
+ Perfectly dust free reflector, clean lens (nice blue AR coating)
+ Perfectly centered led
+ Nice white tint with with slightly yellowish color (hotspot). This is the best XM-L "cool white" tint what I have seen, all mode tints are same. Not greenish in lowest modes.
+ Good heatsink
+ Large cells fit perfectly (I tried with XTAR 18700), flat-top batteries (incl unprotected) also working
+ Batteries not rattle (incl, real 18650 size unprotected cells)
+ One of the most important thing for me: Absolutely no visible pwm/irritating flickering. All modes are perfect (Also, I checked on my cam display)
+ Silent driver (in all modes)
+ Strobe mode is hidden
+ Tail-stand capable
+ You can choose cool or neutral white tint


Cons

- nothing significant, maybe the switch reaction time could be faster

Other

An extra turbo/burst mode would be nice, eg. 800lm or more. BTW I checked the low voltage warning on high mode and the first flashing comes ~3.40V (I used unprotected Sanyo UR18650FM battery).

Overall, this is a simple, but very good flashlight!

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Left to right: Olight S10, Sunwayman C20C, Skilhunt K11, Sunwayman T20CS, Nitecore P25, Rofis TR31C, Nitecore MT26, Spark SL6S-740NW



I scanned the warranty card and manual (click images for higher res),







more pics coming soon, incl beamshots

Beamshots (click images for higher res)

Thanks -think I have to get myself a Skilhunt too someday.

Thanks your comment kj. This is the first Skilhunt flashlight what I've seen and I'm impressed, really good quality. BTW K11 big brother, K10 comes with some extras, eg. battery indicator, smo ref and extra tail cap switch. Look at the user manual.

When comparing beam shots, I thought the Spark SL6-740 was going to be brighter than the Skilhunt, and probably brighter than the Sunwayman T20CS, as mine is only around 650 OTF lumens tops, but the Spark doesnt look to be any brighter than the Skilhunt, and not nearly as bright as the T20CS.

While looking at the specs, I have to say those aren't really impressive. Throw of max 186meters, 8650cd, max 480lumens -those aren't numbers (from a 1*18650 light) where I get chills from.. but something in me does say; Get one

kj, yes K11 is not an "outstanding or brightest" flashlight in 1*18650 class, but if I should be chosen, eg. Nitecore MT26 (800lm) or K11, I choose Skilhunt. Better CW tint (Nitecore tint is too cool, P25 also) or optional, NW tint is available, better ui and I prefer the side switch.

gopajti said:

kj, yes K11 is not an "outstanding or brightest" flashlight in 1*18650 class, but if I should be chosen, eg. Nitecore MT26 (800lm) or K11, I choose Skilhunt. Better CW tint (Nitecore tint is too cool, P25 also) or optional, NW tint is available, better ui and I prefer the side switch.

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Do like if the led gives a (very)white colour. It does mess with the colours of everything, but you see a lot. Have to say the K11 looks better than the K10.
This one is on my to-buy/ watch-list -now I only have to find a dealer :shrug: