Unusual design with this offering from Manker, but one which is likely to prove interesting for users. Offering a unique body shape making it suitable for self defence, and it fits the palm securely.
4 removable hard points are made from Tungsten for emergency glass breaking or defending against an attacker. And 2 Tritium slots allow you to add your own lighting look.
A built in 16340 Li-ion battery is rated to 850mAh, and it is charged via the USB-C port, which has a cover and charging LED indicator.
4 Power levels are available with a strobe mode, and top output of 1050 lumens, with a run time up to 30 hours (at the low 30 lumens level).
The Aero grade Aluminum alloy has micro arc oxidation finishing, and it HAIII anodized with superior mark and damage resistance.
Rated to IP68 water and dust resistant and submersible up to 2 metres (30 minutes), and has been drop tested to more than 2 metres.
The ML-2 is 79mm x 65.3mm x 21.9mm (length x width x depth), and is 130.3g in weight, light and small enough for a pocket carry.
4 levels and strobe mode, with a range up to 110 metres
Manker are using a custom TIR optical lens to a smooth and even beam profile, well suited for EDC use it can reach up to 110 metres in the highest Turbo mode (1050 lumens). A medium level of 500 lumens, and two lower levels of 180 and 5 lumens. A strobe is also present too.
LED is a cool white 6500K unit.
Side switch UI is very easy for users to pick up and a good size which is easy to find by touch, with shortcuts to Turbo, Strobe and mode memory, they also have provided a lock-out function so that you can safely transport the ML-2 without worry of it activating by accident.
It also features the expected safety features such as automatic shut off with low voltage and charge protection functions.
Manker ML-2 - Key Features
> Multi purpose design flashlight and defensive/glass breaking hard points
> 4 Power levels with a top level of 1050 lumens and Strobe mode
> Range up to 110 metres using a custom optical lens
> Built in 850mAh 16340 cell, with USB-C charging and charge level indicators
> Run time up to 30 hours (5 lumens mode)
> Larger side switch with simple UI with lock-out
> 4 removable Tungsten hard points
> 2 Tritium slots
> Size - 79mm x 65.3mm x 21.9mm, weight 130.3g
> Run time up to 1 hour 50 minutes
> Aluminum alloy has micro arc oxidation finishing
> Water proof rating IP68 (up to 2 metres depth), drop tested to over 2 metres
