Streamlight Stylus Pro Review

The Streamlight Stylus Pro is a small pen type flashlight. The small form factor makes it a great addition to your everyday carry kit.

At less than six inches it is easily carried in your pocket and it's thin cross section will not disturb your everyday activities.  This is not an extremely bright light at only 48 lumens compared to other lights which provide hundreds of lumens. This is more for the situations where you need a light quick and fast and not for big jobs where a lot of brightness is needed. Overall it is plenty bright for most jobs.

One thing I like about it is that it is powered by "AAA" batteries. Usually EDC type flashlights have some weird type of battery that can make them  hard to find some times. This is not the case with the Streamlight Stylus Pro.

Also the batteries will last a for more than 6 hours of continuous use. Some of the other EDC lights might be brighter but you will pay on use time. Many of them offer less than an hour of use at their brightest.

The switch is on the back of the of the flashlight. I like that that option because I have found out on other everyday carry lights that having the switch on the side of the flashlight, they can turn on by themselves in your pockets. This will not be the case.

The Stylus Pro is constructed of durable aircraft aluminum. That makes it pretty tough and it can withstands drops from up to 2 meters. The lens is made of durable polycarbonate. And it is weather proof.

Also the Stylus Pro has a pocket clip. This makes it easy to keep in your pocket and have quick access to it.

Overall this is a good little light and you won't have to break the bank for one. I would say this is mostly a light for small jobs where not a light is needed and as a backup type of light. You can get it HERE.

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How To Sharpen Your EDC Knife

I want to share this video with you guys out there that may be having some trouble getting a nice razor sharp edge on your EDC knife. In this video Aaron from Ghough Custom shows you step by step how to get a razor sharp edge. He explains the mechanics involved, the why and how the edge of a knife works and what makes it extra sharp.

In the video Aaron uses the Lansky Sharpening System. The Lansky system has been around for a while. What I like about it is that it makes it easy to sharpen your knife and takes the guesswork out. Many struggle with the angle of the secondary bevel. And maintaining the angle of the secondary bevel on your knife is crucial to getting a sharp edge. The Lansky system has different settings that allow you to hone the edge of your knife to the appropriate angle. This eliminates the problem of maintaining the proper angle while sharpening on a whetstone. Yeah some people have the steady hand that can do it preceisely but, I have seen my share of guys strugling to get a really nice, sharp edge.

Check out the video! I really hope it helps you get an awesome razor sharp edge on your EDC knife and also subscribe to my blog! and comment down on the comments section!

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The P38 Can Opener

Of all the EDC kits I have seen throughout the internet, very few carry P38 can openers. I don't know if it's that it doesn't offer a wow factor because of it's simplicity or because they lack the use of a"cool" alloy like Titanium which makes it uncool to carry.

The P38 has a long history behind it. It was created in 1942, used for canned field rations by the military. This was way before MRE's. The P38 is also called a "John Wayne" probably because of how rugged it is.

It's simplicity makes it very functional and very rugged. An they are extremely cheap compared to many other EDC tools. You can find them in your local Army Navy stores for cents each or for a few dollars for a dozen.

Why do you need to carry one?

Carrying a P38 obviously is a matter of choice and determined by the environment you are in. Why do I carry it? For one it has beat every can opener in the house! This little gadget does not break or fail compared to can openers that you buy for more that 10 times the cost of a P38.

As far as EDC, not many everyday carry gear has can openers. Yes you have a knife probably on you, but are you sure you want to ruin it or hurt yourself in the process of opening a can? Plus this tool is 100% dedicated to the task of opening cans.

Other Uses

The P38 is not really designed to do much of anything else. It doesn't mean you cannot improvise with it. It has been used as a somewhat limited screwdriver mostly because of it's lack of strength as it is built using very cheap metal. But it doesn't mean it's not up to the task. Also it has been used as a scraper to do small scraping jobs and maybe it can also be used as a limited prying tool. The uses can be unlimited. It's up to your imagination on what else you can make it do.

Bottom line

It's an extremely cheap, efficient tool for the job it does. It's very small at 1.5" it won't get in the way, you can carry it in your key-chain at all times. Why wouldn't you carry one. If you are one to be concerned when SHTF you might want to consider not getting caught without one of these.

Leave A Comment!

If you have any comments about this little tool, Please! leave a comment below! I would like to hear your alternative to it or what do you carry with you to substitute this little wonder.

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