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1- The TnC Hyper-Lux V is a sleek post-modern interpretation of the classic flashlight form. The Hyper-Lux V uses a 5Watt Luxeon LED powered by 3,CR123A Lithium batteries or rechargeable equivilants. The Hyper-Lux V is a custom machined limited edition flashlight that exudes high quality fabrication and attention to detail. As with other works from this maker, it lacks superfluity or gratuitous decorativeness – embellishments that would otherwise detract from its classy look and feel.
2- The flashlight is radially symmetrical and the head is obviously wider in diameter from the body.
3- Though simple in shape, the Hyper-Lux V profile is interesting to behold. Thanks to cooling fins that are cut into the head as well as bands of elegant diagonal knurling along the body and tail pieces– the light has a sculptural look that sets it apart from mass produced flashlights in it’s size class.
4- The Hyper-Lux V is a full hand light. It’s ideal for situations where the maximum output combined with a moderate run-time are paramount and where keychain sized pocketability is of lesser importance. This makes it useful for individuals with large hands as well as for users preferring the heft of the Hyper-Lux V over a smaller and lighter tool.
5- Along the body, circumferential grooves are separated by a band of aggressive diagonal knurling. These are framed by areas of smooth aluminum that show only the slightest artifacts of CNC machining lines- called micro-grooves. These not only add a satin sheen to the plain sections but in addition they also provide subtle grip enhancement, even for bare hands.
6- The aluminum wall thickness of the battery tube is 2.5 mm.
7- All sections are crafted with a jeweler’s precision and fit together very precisely with a smooth threading action. One notices from taking the Hyper-Lux V apart that it is a tool made with high precision engineering.
8- The limited edition production sample that we evaluated was made from aircraft aluminum sporting a clear type II hard anodizing on the outside and throughout the inside. This anodizing should be effective against casual abrasion and corrosion though it is less effective than type III Hard anodizing.
9- There is no 'play' or rattle anywhere in the Hyper-Lux V. Substantial 'O' ring seals at all junctions between sections provide a snug fit as well as a seal against the elements- especially water. An additional 'O' ring seal prevents water from entering the bezel through the front lens.

1- Stowage- No sheath, case or holster is offered, though custom or commercially available third party options may exist.
2-Basic activation- In normal use, light emits from the front of the flashlight when activation occurs through either a partial pressing of the Kroll pushbutton switch (momentary On) or through a full pressing of the switch. In momentary mode, releasing the switch turns the light Off. In click mode, re-pressing the switch will turn the light off.
3-The head section is finely threaded to the body section, allowing for easy access to the enclosed LED module or ‘sandwich’. The front bezel is threaded to the head and allows for access to the lens and its ‘O’ring. Taking these components apart requires no specialized tools or skills.
4- The removable tailpiece protects the battery compartment from the environment by a single heavy 'O' ring. Removing the tailpiece allows for battery replacement. Contact pressure with the battery is furnished by a coiled spring in the tailpiece. Replacement ‘O’ rings and and springs are available.

1-The Hyper-Lux V’s On/Off functionality is standard and fundamentally as simple to activate as any of several flashlights of its genre.There is a small tendency to ‘poke’ at the switch since its inset into the tailcap, but momentary activation requires just a gentle poke of the pad of the first finger or thumb to quickly make the Hyper-Lux V emit sudden blasts of light.
2- Due to the inset button, the Hyper-Lux V can be stood on its tail for either ceiling bounce or candle mode use. Due to its intense brightness, a Hyper-Lux V used in ceiling bounce mode behaves like a lantern- effectively casting a bright blanket of light throughout a room
3- We didn’t perform physical tests but judged that the combination of grooves and diagonally patterned knurling would be very effective in preventing hand slippage and loss in most situations, even with wet hands. More aggressive knurling than the Hyper-Lux V’s exists in premium flashlights, but none that we’ve sampled equal it for usability combined with stylishness. Such attention to ergonomic and aesthetic details is noteworthy of the Hyper-Lux V, especially when contrasted with mass-produced utility flashlights that provide merely cosmetic knurling or knurling that is better suited to military or law-enforcement specifications.
4- The TnC Hyper-Lux V is a light that belongs anywhere that a heavy duty and bright light is needed. As such, this it highly versatile for many end-uses including: law enforcement, military, security , search and rescue , inspection , boating, outdoor sports, tool-box, EMS, underwater, overwater and potentially- firearms use as well. The great advantage of the Hyper-Lux V is that it can be used instead much bulkier lights to give a premium quality of illumination at a minimized weight and form-factor.

The TnC Hyper-Lux V scored Maximum Distance for Object Identification or MDOI at 165 feet -more than adequate for general searching or navigation and sufficient for tasks with which larger and more powerful lights are typically associated -such as tactical or emergencies covering a wide field. Unfortunately, the Hyper-Lux V’s close range wide-angle brightness is offset by a single brightness setting that consequently allows for a full High runtime of around 1Hr. While sufficient for most short-use tasks and short-run emergencies, it’s not quite long enough to serve in emergencies that may be longer than one hour. After the initial hour, the Hyper-Lux V delivers a somewhat lower output for another hour and 30 minutes. As a result, back-up replacement batteries are advised for extended duration use.
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1- The TnC Hyper-Lux V is an elegant and well made high performance flashlight that's ideal for demanding long range and spot to flood tasks including:General utility, Search & Rescue, Emergency, Tactical, Law Enforcement, Camping, Underwater, Overwater,Automotive and Inspection. We judge it to be an excellent choice for general nocturnal activities as well as for everyday utility use.
2- The Hyper-Lux V will not disappoint potential owners that expect state of the art performance combined with custom quality build. It exudes the kind of quality one associates with custom made personal tools.
3- Outstanding features include:
- Highly tactile and yet aesthetically elegant knurling
- Surprisingly wide, smooth and pure-colored beam color for its size
- Custom quality of design and construction.
4-Value.The TnC Hyper-Lux V is a limited run product and yet it serves its owners with performance and build quality that surpasses its ‘street price’. At this point in time, the TnC Hyper-Lux V rates 5 stars out of a possible 5 stars.

Our gripes were... A) Extremely Rare - Limited to runs of less than 100

5 Stars-Highly Recommended/Best In Class

Pros= Exquisite fit and finish | Exceptional brightness and smooth combination beam | Exceptionally accessible compartments | Upgrade potential | Available in a range of finishes | High quality and performance interpretation of a modern classic | Excellent limited lifetime warranty | Friendly sales channel | Strong brand recognition and following
Cons= Limited Edition - Extremely Rare

TnC Key-Lux 1 W Luxeon 'N' Cell light - shown for scale comparison next to Hyper-Lux V
Not included with Hyper-Lux purchase.

Footnotes:

(*1) Medium Men's glove size- Also, a Standardized Flashlight Hand Size Metric (SFHSM)

		Small A-B = 4.5" or Shorter
		Medium A-B = 4.5"-5"
		Large A-B = 5"-6"
		X-Large A-B = 6" and Longer

(*2) Maximum Distance for Object Identification (MDOI). The maximum distance that a person without the aid of magnification-can with normal or corrected vision, under a given ambient level of light, identify an object of known size, and clearly distinguish it from its surroundings. We have tentatively identified the following scenarios for such measures:

• A single average sized person/body identification scenario
  • Urban (city, inside buildings, dark alley, lit streets)
  • Rural (countryside,farm residential backyard)
  • Environmental (dessert, woods, wetlands, over water)
  • Natural & manmade disaster (fire, flood/mudslide,earthquake, hurricane /tornado,bombing scene, collapsed structure etc)
• Small Inanimate Object (smaller than a shoe-box)
• Medium Inanimate Object (Black Plastic 33 Gallon (124Litre) Garbage Bag stuffed with a big sleeping bag)

(*3) Usability testing results - in progress.

(*5) Context Inclusive Illumination Window (CIIW) as compared with a Context Exclusive Illumination Window (CEIW) .

• CIIW describes a subject illumination paradigm wherein the illumination target is the focus of the beam's brightest disc or 'Hotspot' and peripheral objects to the target are more dimly illuminated in a larger disc that surrounds the focus or hotspot. This outer region is also referred to as a corona or penumbra.
• CEIW describes a subject illumination paradigm wherein the illumination target is the focus of the beam's brightest disc or 'Hotspot' and peripheral objects to the target are not sufficiently illuminated to be easily discernable at the periphery of subject beam's focus or hotspot.

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