Malkoff HFL HCRI Flashlight

Why we built this:
For the most demanding user, the HFL HCRI Flashlight is built for extended forays into the darkness, whether it be long wilderness expeditions, grueling night shifts, or working in claustrophobic unlit places. The HFL’s powerful, smooth balanced flood beam lets you confidently illuminate your way with extensive staying power. Designed to use standard 18650 lithium-ion cells or 2x CR123A long storage lithium primaries, the HFL brings exceptional runtime to an extremely compact footprint.

The extraordinary power of 18650 in a svelte, discreet package. Made in the USA.

Short specs (full specs below):
- Emitter: FFL351A 5000K domeless LED
- Optic style: frosted flood optic
- CCT: 5000K
- Power source: 1x Li-ion 18650 rechargeable or 2x CR123A Lithium primary not included
- Output: 30 - 185 - 500 lumens
- User Interface: 3 modes, L - M - H, starts on Low
- Malkoff Devices Lifetime Warranty

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For the readers:

The Malkoff HFL HCRI is designed for extreme reliability in a lightweight and compact footprint. Classically overbuilt but re-imagined for modern times, HFL MDC HCRI is proudly made in the USA by Gene Malkoff and his small team who are trusted by law enforcement, military, and civilians in dark places around the world.

Using the groundbreaking new FFL351A emitter, specifically designed for portable lighting, the HFL HCRI offers full spectrum light (Ra 96+) and boasts an incredible red spectrum (R9 90+) while also guaranteeing a pleasant, clean white beam.

The full spectrum emitter is paired with a specially textured flood optic designed to provide a nice large hotspot with an exceptionally smooth dropoff to spill. Using the HFL's new optic, experience nearly 180 degrees of spill for unmatched awareness with superwide field of view.

With three output levels and 500 lumens max, the HFL HCRI shines a ray of light that slices through darkness and offers near sunlight quality color rendition while keeping enough in reserve for you to get home on a single battery. There is no step down on high, so the HFL HCRI will continue blasting its maximum 500 lumens or as near to it as the battery can sustain.

The HFL HCRI is equipped with a sturdy pocket clip and has the fan favorite tapered half knurled body for easier pocket ingress and egress. We're also proudly using the new Malkoff buck driver for improved power efficiency. All of the flashlight electronics are potted for water and impact resistance and the only wear item (the switch) is designed to be user serviceable with the industry standard McClicky.

This flashlight is powered by a 18650 lithium ion cell (not included). Almost all 18650 cells fit including most protected, unprotected, flat top, or button top batteries. Some USB batteries work as well. You may also use 2x 18350 or 2x CR123A batteries.

What we're excited about:
- 3x the runtime of our flagship MDC
- ultra neutral beam color and high color rendition for color sensitive applications
- frosted optic for a clean beam with soft wide hotspot and 178 degrees of spill
- extremely overbuilt but gentle on pockets, with a great pocket clip
- new buck driver 3.7v-9v for improved efficiency
- next gen 18650 body, half knurled with tapered smooth front for easier pocket ingress

Please note: Due to the nature of this limited run item, any warranty issue brought to Malkoff Devices that requires a full unit replacement will not be able to replicate the unique LED configuration of this light and will be offered one of the standard factory options.

Full Specs:
- Length: 5 inches
- Diameter: 1.1 inches (head)
- Weight: 3 oz
- Body: Type III black hard anodized 6061T6 aluminum
- Optic: textured flood optic
- Emitter: FFL351A
- Emitter variant: 5000K CCT
- User interface: 3 modes, L-M-H, starts on low
- Output: 30 - 185 - 500 lumens
- Amperage draw: 70mA - 650mA - 2200mA (at 3.8V)
- Runtime on a standard 3500mAh cell: 50+ hrs - 5.4 hours - 95 mins
- Power source: 1x Li-ion 18650 not included (accepts nearly all unprotected, protected, button top, flat top, and most USB 18650 with minimum CDR 3A)
- Alternate power source: 2x CR123A, 2x 18350, 2x 16340
- Working voltage: 2.6-9V
- Switch: McClicky forward switch, silicone boot
- System compatibility: DF series, Malkoff L heads
- Origin: Manufactured and assembled in the USA

~~~ A message from Mr. Gene Malkoff ~~~
It will easily illuminate objects at 350+ feet and will blind opponents within a 100 foot radius.

The switch debounce time is 150 milliseconds. The mode will advance each time the light is momentarily activated and the switch debounce time has passed.
This light USES ON TIME to determine mode switching. If the light is left ON for more than 1 second, the NEXT off/on cycle will return the light to low. If the light is NOT LEFT ON for 1+ seconds the NEXT off/on cycle will advance the mode. The off time has no relation to the mode switching of the light. In most normal use, the light will always come on in low.

This Flashlight was designed for rugged service from the ground up. It is fully potted to stand up to rough service and recoil. This Item is Covered by Our Lifetime Warranty. [ed. While the light will be fully covered by Malkoff's lifetime warranty, any replacement items issued will use the standard factory option LED.]

The Flashlight is protected against reverse polarity.

WARNING: This light is capable of causing eye damage at close range. Please use the light responsibly!!!