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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Glow In The Dark Mods

Hey! I want to show you guys a couple of videos on glow in the dark mods. It seems that many people out there do this type of mod to their flashlights, knives, pry tools and other everyday carry gear. It makes sense to do it, after all this is done so you can find your gear easier in low light situations.

Many use glow powder and pigments mixed with epoxy or other resins. Although the only disadvantage I see on this is that you need to "charge" the material for it to glow. In that case if you decide to do it, shop arround for the powder that gives you the most amount of glow for the shortest charge. Not all pigments glow equally.

One of the videos shows Gavko making the scales on a necker knife. Gavko is an awesome  knife maker. I've been watching his videos for sometime and I recommend you check out his work. Although I haven't talked to him personally, I follow him on instagram and YouTube. He's a great guy and does quality work. His knives these days include Titanium scales, timascus accesories he also makes other pocket tools with the same quality and style he uses trough out all his designs. You have to watch the videos!

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Rite In The Rain Note Books

Everybody needs to keep notes! Be it for writing a grocery list or for writing down directions or phone numbers. Rite In The Rain note books let you write in any situation. The way these are made make them impervious to a very wide range of conditions.

These note books are water proof, you can actually write underwater with them. They are easy to carry at 4X6 inches which makes them easy to carry on your pockets or pocket organizer. The are also very durable and will last a lot more than the regular note books.

The Rite In The Rain note books go well with the Fisher Space pen, which will write on any surface and is also waterproof.

With a pair like this you will never have a problem jotting down your notes in any conditions.

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Spool Tool

I always carry a paracord bracelet with me. If you know about them you know they are made with the purpose of having access to paracord at all times in case of need. You can have between 10 to 30 feet of paracord in them. But what if you need more?

The spool tool carries up to a hundred feet of paracord. Also it has various other features that make it useful when working with paracord. It has an integrated knife to cut paracord and also it has a nifty lighter retention system for carrying a mini BIC lighter for burning the ends of the cord.

The system is small enough to carry in your pocket. Although I wouldn't call this an EDC type of tool it is very useful to have when you go out camping, fishing or performing any other outdoor activity.

One thing that I would like to be different in the design is that the center of the spool should be a bit wider. This would produce a flatter bundle of paracord. Since the center is not very wide, the cord might feel a little bit bulkier instead of being flat which would be more comfortable and convenient.

Overall, you have all you need to carry, cut and finish your paracord in only one package.

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Everyday Carry Lens

Hey head out to Squidoo and check out my Everyday Carry  lens on EDC gear!

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