Olight 18th Anniversary Gear: Six New EDC Picks Worth a Look

Introduction

Olight is celebrating its 18th anniversary, and the brand is marking the occasion with a fresh wave of gear: a new flagship flashlight, a folding knife, an upgraded clip light, two keychain lights, and a free gift with purchase. We spent time with all six releases to see which ones are worth your money.

What Olight Is Celebrating

Eighteen years is a long run in the flashlight world, and this anniversary lineup leans into it. The release covers every carry style, from pocket-friendly keychain lights to a full-size duty flashlight and, unusually for the brand, a folder. The free gift this time is a little different too: rather than simply logging in, you have to buy something to claim the anniversary edition i3e EOS.

Evaluation Criteria

We looked at each item for build quality, output and usability, carry convenience, and how well it fits a real everyday carry role. Since this is a quick rundown rather than a deep review of every item, the goal is to help you figure out which of these products matches your needs.

Best Keychain Convenience: Olight i Mini 2

The original i Mini was one of the most convenient keychain lights around, and the i Mini 2 keeps the formula. You hook it on your keyring, and when you need light you just pull it apart. When you are done, snap it back together. Output is 50 lumens with a 21 meter throw and 115 candela, which is genuinely bright for something this small.

The magnet is strong. You have to yank on it deliberately for it to come loose, so it is unlikely to fall off your keys on its own. Charging is clever too: one end plugs directly into a USB-A port to recharge the light. At around 20 dollars, it is an easy, low-risk pick for anyone who wants light always on hand.

Best Brass EDC Light: Olight i18 Anniversary Edition Brass

The anniversary edition i18 in brass is a keychain light with two levels: 5 lumens on low and 180 lumens on high. That is plenty of output for most everyday situations, and the cool white color temperature reads clean and bright.

It charges over USB-C; twist the body until it pops open to expose the port. It is asking about 30 dollars. The main trade-off is the material itself: brass makes it noticeably heavier than the i Mini 2, and it will weigh down a keychain substantially. If you love brass flashlights, though, that heft is part of the charm.

Best Clip-On Light: Olight Oclip Ultra

The Oclip Ultra arrives in olive green and navy blue, and physically it closely mirrors the Oclip Pro: same button layout, same USB-C port location, same power button placement. The two headline changes are the light source and the material. The red light of previous Oclips is replaced by an ultraviolet light, and the body is now made of Olight’s proprietary OAL aluminum, which the brand describes as super strong.

The single side switch follows Olight’s familiar interface: one press for on, press and hold to cycle three levels, double click for turbo, and press and hold from off for moonlight. A rotating dial switches between flood, spot, and UV modes. The clip is the real selling point; it attaches almost anywhere on your clothing, and a flashing mode clipped to a shirt makes it an excellent safety light for cyclists, front or back. The OAL material is lightweight, feels strong, and resists scratches well, and the USB-C port is protected by a hard plastic cover.

Best Folding Knife: O-knife Duron

The O-knife Duron brings a 3.5 inch PVD-coated Nitro-V drop point blade with an all-black finish. One long-standing complaint about O-knives has been the large logo stamped on the blade, and it is gone here; the logo now sits small on the pocket clip instead, which is a step in the right direction.

Other details add up nicely: dual thumb studs, a reversible deep carry pocket clip that is recessed, no visible liners, slight gimping on the spine, and no finger choil despite a large finger groove. The action is very smooth with a satisfying drop shut, and the handles use the same OAL material as the Oclip Ultra, currently available only in olive green with black hardware. The texturing on the handle provides solid grip, and the centering looks close to perfect. Olight is asking about 100 dollars for it.

Best Full-Size Flashlight: Olight Warrior Ultra

The Warrior Ultra is the headline act, and even a first look shows a lot of polish. It outputs 2500 lumens with 320 meters of throw and 26,000 candela, and it is built from the OAL material in three colors: olive green, navy blue, and stealth gray.

Small improvements stand out. The metal tail switch now has texturing for grip, the side switch is completely flat, and the spiral knurling has added texture that previous versions like the Warrior 3 lacked, making it feel significantly grippier. The crenellated bezel carries over, and the familiar side menu shows brightness level on one side and battery life on the other.

Inside is a 21700, 5000mAh, 3.6V rechargeable lithium-ion battery, with the spring located at the head. The included nylon holster is a genuine step up: it feels like an upgraded version rather than the usual cheap material, with a button snap, a push-button release clasp, and felt lining inside. It is one of the few stock holsters that is actually worth carrying.

Free Gift: Olight i3e EOS Anniversary Edition

As with most Olight sales, there is a free gift, and this time it is the anniversary edition i3e EOS, a AAA-powered keychain flashlight. The brand typically offers some version of this light at every sale, but the rules have changed slightly for this one: you need to make a purchase rather than simply logging in to claim it.

If you are already picking up any item from the anniversary lineup, it is a no-cost addition to your keychain, and it is a proven little light that Olight keeps bringing back for a reason.

Overall Buying Advice

If you want one serious purchase from this lineup, the Warrior Ultra is the flagship pick and the Duron is the standout surprise for knife fans. If your budget is small, the i Mini 2 at around 20 dollars or the brass i18 at about 30 dollars both deliver real everyday value. The Oclip Ultra suits anyone who wants a versatile clip-on light, especially cyclists. And whatever you choose, remember that the free i3e EOS now requires a purchase to claim.

Conclusion

Olight’s 18th anniversary release covers the full EDC spectrum, and the collection feels more considered than a typical sale. The Warrior Ultra’s refinements, the cleaned-up Duron blade, the UV-equipped Oclip Ultra, and two solid keychain lights give most buyers at least one sensible entry point. Match the item to how you actually carry, and there is something here worth grabbing.