Knives
Olight OKnife Warren Cliff Review: A Historic Blade Design Done Right
Olight's newest OKnife revives the Warren Cliff blade, a largely misunderstood design from the early 1800s, with a dual grind and thoughtful ergonomics.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 146 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Everyday Carry
Olight Open 2 Review: A Pen Light Combination That Actually Works
The Open 2 pairs a machined ballpoint pen with a 120-lumen USB-C rechargeable light, and unlike most dual-function gadgets, both halves hold up.
Everyday Carry
Olight Open Glow Review: A Bolt-Action Pen with a Clever New Twist
Olight's Open Glow adds a writing light to the front end of its bolt-action pen platform, plus a solid laser, four brightness levels, and magnetic charging.
EDC Tools
Olight O'Pen Pro Review: A Pen, a Light, and a Laser in One EDC Tool
The O'Pen Pro combines a machined bolt-action pen with a 120-lumen light and a green laser, all controlled from a single bolt point.
EDC Gear
Olight OSight S, Oclip Ultra and Warrior Ultra: Three EDC Picks Worth a Look
A closer look at three new Olight releases: a red dot sight with a clever charging cover, a pocketable clip light with UV, and a serious 21700-cell flashlight.
Tech
Olight Ostation Pro vs Ostation X: Which Automatic Battery Charger Makes Sense?
The Ostation Pro charges and stores both AA and AAA batteries automatically, with a full front display, Wi-Fi app control, and flashlight charging ports. Here is how it compares to the Ostation X.
EDC Tools
Olight OTackle Pro and OTackle J1M: Two Compact EDC Tools Worth a Look
Olight refreshes its EDC lineup with a full-titanium utility knife that takes standard blades and a small titanium multi-tool with spoke wrenches.
Everyday Carry
Olight Otackle R2 and K1, Plus the Fällkniven LTC: Three Everyday Carry Tools Worth a Look
Two clever Olight multi-tools and one famously understated Swedish carry knife, each solving a different everyday carry problem.
Everyday Carry
Olight OTackle U1 Review: A Carbon Fiber Utility Knife for Everyday Carry
An elegant axis-lock utility knife with interchangeable blades, a rail lock system, and a carbon fiber wrapped handle. Here is what to know before buying.
EDC Tools
Olight OTacle D2 Review: A Daily-Carry Bit Driver With a Smarter Bit System
The OTacle D2 trades the tiny EDC format for a pocket-friendly design with visible, easy-access double-sided bits and a lockable sliding gate.
Multi-Tools
Olight Otacle P1 Review: A Compact Multi-Tool Filling the Leatherman Squirt Gap
With the Leatherman Squirt discontinued, the Olight Otacle P1 steps in with spring-loaded pliers, surprisingly beefy scissors, and a thoughtful tool set in a pocketable frame.
Everyday Carry
Olight OTacle S2 Titanium Compass: A Fidget-Friendly EDC Navigation Tool
A full titanium gimbal compass with a global needle, weighted self-leveling design, and genuinely satisfying fidget appeal for everyday carry.
Everyday Carry
Olight Patriotic EDC Picks 2026: Four Flag-Themed Tools Worth a Look
Four limited-edition EDC pieces with stars-and-stripes styling: two 154CM folding knives, a two-speed AA flashlight, and a locking titanium utility tool.
Flashlights
Olight Perun 2 Mini Review: A Pocket Flashlight That Doubles as a Serious Headlamp
A compact 1,100-lumen right-angle light with a headband, red light mode, and magnetic tail that punches well above its size.
Flashlights & Headlamps
Olight Perun 3 Review: A Full-Service Headlamp With Serious Power
A large-capacity multi-use headlamp with 3,000 lumens of turbo output, two red light modes, and thoughtful design touches that make it a strong pick for camp and trail use.
Flashlights & Headlamps
Olight Perun 3 Review: A Wearable Light That Does Nearly Everything
The Perun 3 combines headlamp, task light, and magnetic work light in one compact package, with a redesigned headband, red light modes, and wireless charging support.
Tool Accessories
Olight PLX-GL Review: A Drill Light With a Built-In Green Laser
The PLX-GL pairs a 900-lumen spot and wide flood with an integrated green laser to help you find and land screws in the dark. Here is how it performs and who it suits.
Weapon-Mounted Lights
Olight PLX Review: Dual Beams, One Mission
A compact weapon-mounted light with a large spotlight, two floodlights, USB-C charging, and a dual-switch interface that makes mode changes genuinely fast.
Flashlights
Olight Seeker 4 Review: A Focused, Everyday Powerhouse Flashlight
A compact, well-built flashlight with a concentrated beam, a useful Moonlight mode, and a few practical trade-offs worth knowing about first.
EDC Knives
Olight Splint vs Olight Nightclaw: Two Unusual EDC Knives Worth a Look
A refreshed Olight Splint with an orange G10 handle and the distinctly different circular Nightclaw, compared for everyday carry.
Work Lights
Olight Swivel Pro Max Review: A Flexible Work Light That Earns Its Spot
A magnetic, multi-position work light with strong output, long run time, and enough mounting options to live happily in a shop, campsite, or toolkit.
Lighting Accessories
Olight Tactical Tripod Review: A Small, Rigid Support With a Gimmick Worth Having
A compact metal tripod with adjustable leg spread, Picatinny-style rails, and a dock designed around the Olight Haloop lantern.
Flashlights & EDC
Olight Picks Worth a Look: Five Lights and Chargers We Actually Use
From the pocketable Warrior Mini 2 to the surprisingly versatile Nightour table lamp, here is what stands out in Olight's current lineup, and what to skip.
Flashlights
Olight Warrior S3 Tactical Flashlight Review: Stars and Stripes Edition
A stout tactical light with 2,300 lumens of turbo output, a replaceable tail switch, and a proximity sensor that keeps close-range use safe.
Everyday Carry
Olight Warrior Ultra, Oclip Pro, and Duron Knife: Three EDC Picks Worth a Look
A closer look at three new Olight releases, including a powerful compact flashlight, a surprisingly capable clip light, and a lightweight olive-green folding knife.
Flashlights
Olight Warrior Ultra Stars and Stripes Edition: A Flag-Themed Flagship Flashlight
A limited-edition version of the Warrior Ultra with 2,500 max lumens, a dual interface, and a 5,000mAh 21700 battery, wrapped in an American flag motif.
Flashlights
Olight Warrior X3 Review: A Dedicated Thrower Built for the Truck
78,000 candela of throw, 560 metres of reach, glass-break bezel, and a removable tactical ring. A close look at Olight's new long-range tactical flashlight.
Flashlights
Olight X9R Marauder Review: A 25,000-Lumen Flashlight That Turns Night Into Day
A genuinely enormous flashlight with around 100,000 candela, 25,000 lumens, and serious runtime, but also real weight and a premium price.
EDC Knives
OLIGHT Zen and Zen Carbon Fiber: Ken Onion EDC Knives Worth a Close Look
Two takes on the Ken Onion-designed Zen folding knife, including a Damascus carbon fiber version with a crossbar lock that glides open and closed.
Home Security
OLMAKE Keyless Mechanical Deadbolt Review: Heavy-Duty, No Batteries, No Apps
A fully mechanical keypad deadbolt that only locks when you want it to. Here is how it installs, how the combination works, and who it suits best.