I found this multi-tool flashlight at Lowe’s, and it’s from Black & Decker, which is owned by the same company as Dewalt and Craftsman.
I snapped a photo and took a closer look once I got home. It’s definitely interesting.
To start off, Lowe’s price of $7 is far lower than the $15 it’s selling for on Amazon, Home Depot, and at Walmart.
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We need to talk about its features.
In addition to this being a clip-on light via the carabiner, there’s also a magnet. And a kickstand.
Other features include a multi-step wrench and a screwdriver bit holder.
I cannot find any mention about whether the screwdriver bits are included. There appear to be storage slots on the back, and so perhaps they are.
To summarize, it’s a wrench, a screwdriver, and there are multiple ways to carry, store, or use the light (clip, magnet, stand).
What about the light?
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Stanley Black & Decker advertises this as a “bright multiwhite COB light,” with maximum white, warm white, and red light modes.
Here’s what they say about its 7 lighting modes:
- Cool white (high, low brightness)
- Warm white (high, low brightness)
- Red
- Emergency beacon (red)
(It’s not just you, I only count 6 lighting modes, it’s unclear what you get with the 7th.)
The light has an aluminum housing and has IP44 rated dust and water resistance.
You can expect up to 3 hours of continuous lighting on a full charge of the built-in battery. The battery recharges via USB-C – a cable is included but not a power adapter.
Max brightness is 500 lumens.
Sorry, I missed a feature – it also has a glass breaking point.
And a bottle opener.
All that for just $7.
Price: $6.98
As mentioned, it’s more expensive everywhere else.
Would I buy this? No. I don’t like having so many things around with built-in batteries. If I want a multi-tool, I want a multi-tool. If I want a flashlight, I want a flashlight. This has a ton of features for the price, but I’m not sold on it being a good fit for my preferences.
This also looks a lot like the “Maglight” multi-use flashlight that triggered a trademark infringement lawsuit a few years back. See New Overpriced Mini Maglight LED Light is NOT a Maglite!!!.
I absolutely see the appeal in a 7-mode bright multi-tool flashlight, but it’s probably not for me.
What about you? Are you in for one at $7 each?
Wayne R.
The seventh lighting mode is none, dark, off.
John
aka “ambient light”.
Stuart
I can’t tell if you’re joking. I have never seen “off” advertised as a flashlight lighting mode.
CG
Honestly, its the most frequently used setting on all my flashlights. I won’t even consider buying one without it.
blocky
You guys stop it! lol
John
I disagree, but only because I’m afraid of the dark
Robert
The unknown setting on this Tnuctipun device is a total matter to energy conversion beam.
Jonathan OAF
I’d have to remove the magnet because it’d kill my key fobs, but…
That seems very handy for looking in nooks and crannys (Or in ceilings). Often I’m taken around (commercial spaces) to see if I can fix “some other stuff since I’m here etc.). Definitely would save a trip and/or battery life on the phone flashlight .
For the price, I’ll be trying it out.
Jeremy
For $7, I’ll definitely buy a couple. These look perfect put on flashing red and strap to a backpack when I ride my bike at night. Cheap, rechargeable and a built-in clip seems like a no brainer.
AP
I already have lights that fill this need many times over but I get it. Not a fan of using my phone for a light but if you’re in a pinch, you’re in a pinch.
Scott K
I find this too gimmicky – it has too many things that don’t really go together. As Jonathan mentioned, the magnet doesn’t seem like a good addition to a tool with clip because it will either damage other keychain items or annoying stick to them. I wouldn’t want a glass breaker poking through my pocket either.
Robert
Is the frame strong enough to do the hard torque on the last twists of a screw, or as bottle opener?
Stuart
Buy one and let us know?
Robert
Already bought the Wuben G5. That should be enough.
Alexk
I’m waiting for mine to be delivered.
Justin
I actually have a similar light, no name chinesium with the same features minus the window breaker. It’s actually a very bright light with different temperature lights, the cigarette lighter works good for lighting paper. Makes a neat backpacking light, bright enough to light up your camp to set up and the lighter can light up some paper to start a fire if you need it. (Just carry a lighter though) Screwdriver bits are pretty small and poorly finished, never used them, but they seem like they’d break first use.
Only gripe is most lights don’t have a dedicated button to go right to the red light mode which defeats the purpose of the red light if I have to blind myself to get to it.
Irving
“Jack of all trades, Master of none” comes to mind. Seems like it’s primarily a Dollar Separation Device (separate dollars from the previous owner).
Roy Cosan
Your price is half what all the stores are charging????????
Stuart
Lowe’s price, and yes.
Pat
Specific use case but I just picked this up to clip to my zipper when I’m walking the dog at night, and I’ll get another one for my kid to keep on his backpack waiting for the school bus in the dark. As a light to make yourself visible to cars it works really well.
Cando
“Ideal for cars” followed by opening a beer.
Alexk
I’d like one without anything but the light and clip. At that price.
fred
This appears to be a product made by Jem Accessories – with the B&D name licensed by them. The UPC gives it away.
https://jemglobal.com/collections/black-decker
Gary
Is Black & Decker really best described as “Dewalt’s DIY brand”? As Fred mentioned, the flashlight appears to be made by Jem Accessories … did Dewalt have anything to do with it?
fred
Black & Decker – once applied its brand name to many professional quality – and even industry-leading power tools. Then the lure of mass-market profits seems to have gotten to them and their brand became more associated with some junky tools sold at cheesy home centers and discount stores. The company that made the world-class Super-Sawcat (the best sidewinder saw for its time) – was slowly becoming irrelevant for pros. Then B&D decided that Dewalt (acquired by B&D in 1960) could be more than a RAS maker – so they divested the RAS business in 1989 – and within a few years started making Dewalt their professional tool brand.
Currently, both B&D, Dewalt and Stanley sometimes license their brand names to appear on products that are sort of outside their wheelhouse – and are manufactured by others. This is similar to other manufacturers who go to independent OEMs to fill out their offerings. With SBD branded items – they often bear UPCs that identify these situations.
Stuart
Black & Decker is SBD’s DIY/home brand, and Dewalt is their pro brand.
Victor Thomason
If it has a glass breaker. Shouldn’t it have a way to cut a seatbelt?
Samuel V.
At this price, I could see this being a good stocking stuffer/Dirty Santa gift. I like some of the use cases mentioned like walking the dog and kids waiting for/unloading from the school bus. It would also be good for keeping attached to the cooler for parades, etc.
MattT
Looks like the cheap gimmicky stuff my grandmother was always buying out of those mail order catalogs when I was a kid.