Japanese flashlight anyone? GENTOS EZ-031B

The EZ-031B from Gentos is a AA flashlight utilizing a 5mm led and orange peel reflector. It uses a forward clicky tailcap switch enabling for momentary on. Which is why i decided to buy this flashlight, as forward clicky from this price range is pretty rare.
Operation is a simple on/off, with a nice click from the switch and momentary on will need less force than your usual Fenix, Nitecore, etc. For a 9$ flashlight, the build quality is very good with smooth aluminum machining, matte finish, and surprisingly very smooth thread.
With a single AA battery, it can run for more than 10 hours of non regulated light. Maybe 3 hours of 30 lumens, and at 10 hours it will be around 1-3 lumens.
Minus point for purplish tint and a flimsy pocket clip.
Judging with this model, most likely it won't be my last Gentos flashlight. :thumbsup:

Manufacturer Specification:

• 1 x φ5mm White LED
• Operation ： ON > OFF
• Light Output ： 35 Lumens
• Reflector type
• Tail cap switch
• Run Time ： 20h
• Water Resistance (IPX4)
• Battery type: 1 × AA Alkaline
• Size ： φ21×97mm
• Weight ： 56g (with Batteries)
• Accessory ： 1 × AA Alkaline Battery

Thanks for the review. I always saw these at the stores during my 4 year stay in Japan. I had a feeling about the purplish tint when I looked at the LED on the front end. Thanks for confirming that for me. Not bad though considering the price point. :thumbsup:

How do they achieve 35 lumens with a 5mm LED. Wouldn't that over drive it? I admit that I have not been following the advancement of 5mm LED's, and their efficiency.

Bill

edit: Never mind, I see that the Tube is rated a 45 lumens, also a 5mm light.

Bill