Three Olight EDC Picks: A $16 Utility Knife, a Titanium Pry Bar, and the Arkfeld Flashlight

Introduction

Olight’s everyday carry lineup keeps expanding with small tools that are genuinely useful rather than gimmicky. Three recent releases stand out: a $16 utility knife that many people will consider a must-have, a thicker titanium pry bar with a copper inlay, and the Arkfeld, a small rectangular flashlight with a built-in green laser. Here is how each one stacks up for daily carry, truck duty, and everything in between.

Olight Otacle Utility Knife

The Otacle utility knife is the piece that earned the strongest reaction, and at $16 it is easy to see why. Blades are replaceable and easy to find, and changing one takes only a regular screwdriver: pull the old blade out, drop a new one in, or flip it around and you are back in business. A detent system keeps the blade from sliding out accidentally in your pocket, with three detent positions for adjustability.

There is more than just the blade. Up front you get a bottle opener, and the tool can also serve as a light pry bar. In the back there is a 6.35 mm hex driver, a small screwdriver, and another surface usable for prying. The front scales are G10 while the back is steel, and the whole thing disappears into a pocket, which is exactly what you want from a knife like this.

For contractors, or anyone who wants a sharp blade stashed in the truck, snowmobile, or workshop just in case, this combination of a very sharp replaceable blade and simple tooling makes the Otacle hard to beat for the money.

Olight Otacle 2 Pry Bar

The Otacle 2 takes the same philosophy in a heavier direction. A small copper inlay adds character, and the rear houses a 6.35 mm hex along with wrench cutouts in 6, 7, 8, and 10 millimeter sizes. There is also a millimeter ruler along the top, though most users in the US will not reach for it often. The belt clip is a nice touch, and it seats well when you slide the tool onto a belt.

This is a fairly thick piece, and that thickness is the point. It is made from titanium, so it takes abuse well and feels very strong. The bottle opener returns here too. The trade-off is that thickness works against you when you need to get under something to pry, and the same criticism applies to its own pry surfaces. If you already carry a small utility knife with prying capability, you may find the Otacle 2 redundant, but as a dedicated pry tool it is a solid, durable option.

Olight Arkfeld Flashlight

The Arkfeld is a small square or rectangular pocket flashlight with a feature you do not usually see at this size: a switchable green laser. Toggle between the laser for pointing something out to someone and the standard light mode, and you are set. It charges with the MCC charger and, despite the odd shape, settles into a pocket comfortably.

Performance is the surprise here. On high it throws a serious amount of light, and a double tap jumps to Turbo, which lights up a very large area, the classic stand-in-front-of-a-barn test passed with ease. Drop back to high for general use, and low and medium are perfect for smaller spaces like a car. Battery life is solid for the size thanks to an internal battery pack, though that battery is not replaceable by the user.

The one design gripe is the small upward-facing lip near the switch, which catches on pockets and door frames and tips the light up a bit too easily. Grip is also limited given the flat shape. Even so, as an everyday carry light this one covers nearly everything most people want, and it has become a light worth relying on, especially for moving around at night.

Which One Belongs in Your Carry

If you want maximum value and everyday usefulness, the $16 Otacle utility knife is the easiest recommendation. If you regularly need real prying force and want a tool built to survive it, the titanium Otacle 2 earns its spot, particularly if you do not already carry something that prys. And if a dependable pocket light is missing from your kit, the Arkfeld combines a strong beam, useful lower modes, a laser pointer, and pocket-friendly ergonomics in one package. All three are small enough to toss in a truck, snowmobile, or bag without thinking about the space they take up.

Conclusion

These three tools cover different corners of everyday carry, and each one does its job without adding bulk. The Otacle utility knife is the standout value pick, the Otacle 2 is the rugged pry specialist, and the Arkfeld is the versatile pocket light that grew on the more it was used. Pick the one that matches a gap in your carry, or pair the knife and light together for a compact kit that handles most daily situations.