richardcpf
Flashlight Enthusiast
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DQG first released the brass fairy, very tiny as well with a polished body. Then a Ti version called Spy was released, with a more custom-flashlight look and knurling. It was a must have for me.
The Spy uses a simple twist operation with dual modes. An o-ring holds the head thigh enough to prevent wobble and accidental turn on/loose head. This is technically a flood light, there is no hotspot at all and the reflector doesn't serve much, beam is useless after 4 feet. Dual mode works flawlessly, twist for low, twist more for high.
Construction is quite good I must say, my unit had centered LED, strong knurling, firmly secured trit bar with no sign of glue as other people have reported. I believe one hand operation is impossible.
Before receiving the Spy, I already knew it was tiny. But not this tiny! It measures 27mm long and 12mm diameter (About 1.2in long). Here are some pictures comparing the size with other small objects:
Left to Right: Small SS clip, DQG Spy, INOVA squeeze light, INOVA microlight, INOVA STS key chain light.
Left to Right: Small chocolate bar, CR123, SQG Spy, Sim card, Quarter, Pistachio.
My 5 year old Lummi RAW AL, still in perfect working condition!
Gerber GDC Zip Blade, I prefer it over my old "buggy".
My "EDC", kept in place by the Exotac Freekey system. This is the very best key chain ring.
I hope this mini review has been useful to you. Any questions are welcome!
The Spy uses a simple twist operation with dual modes. An o-ring holds the head thigh enough to prevent wobble and accidental turn on/loose head. This is technically a flood light, there is no hotspot at all and the reflector doesn't serve much, beam is useless after 4 feet. Dual mode works flawlessly, twist for low, twist more for high.
Construction is quite good I must say, my unit had centered LED, strong knurling, firmly secured trit bar with no sign of glue as other people have reported. I believe one hand operation is impossible.
Before receiving the Spy, I already knew it was tiny. But not this tiny! It measures 27mm long and 12mm diameter (About 1.2in long). Here are some pictures comparing the size with other small objects:
Left to Right: Small SS clip, DQG Spy, INOVA squeeze light, INOVA microlight, INOVA STS key chain light.
Left to Right: Small chocolate bar, CR123, SQG Spy, Sim card, Quarter, Pistachio.
My 5 year old Lummi RAW AL, still in perfect working condition!
Gerber GDC Zip Blade, I prefer it over my old "buggy".
My "EDC", kept in place by the Exotac Freekey system. This is the very best key chain ring.
I hope this mini review has been useful to you. Any questions are welcome!