Fenix TK15: "Ready for Harshness" by Nutnfancy

The Fenix TK15 user manual promises the light is "intended for harsh conditions." I found that to be a true statement. In my backpacking, water testing, and tactical shooting clinics, the TK15 excelled and no failures were noted. Expect to find an incredibly easy to use UI in this 6.0 oz medium sized tactical torch that runs on CR123 primaries or rechargeable Lith-Ion protected 17670 or 18650 power cells. Accessable modes and mode memory are discussed and shown. The ease of use is refreshing here and on several levels, the TK15's simplicity is a key selling point. Brightness is impressive from the Cree XP-G LED emitter (details given in vid). Throw is slightly less than the still excellent 4Sevens Maelstrom G5 but still good to about 75 meters in the weapon light POU. The pure whiteness of the XP-G is always a welcomed attribute for me and this version of TK15 throws bright and clean. The smooth and somewhat deep reflector shows no artifacts, has excellent spill, and has just a slight donut phenomena (common for lights designed for throw). Construction and quality are outstanding: good knurling, permanently attached emitter with no failure points, tactile feel on buttons, thick walled 6061 1" diameter aluminum tubing, strong enough blackened pocket clip, squared anodized threads, fore and aft impact springs, AR glass lens, excellent digital regulation, and drop and waterproof to reasonable levels. Extensive water testing was conducted (shown). Some minor downsides: side-mounted dimmer switch lacks knurling and can be tough to locate (mount it towards rail on weapon to prevent mode changes!), it can't tailstand with protruding clicky switch, and it has no beacon or SOS modes (upside for some). POUs on the tough TK15 include weapon light (1" tube helps here), home or vehicle light, BOK light, backpacking search light, police officer or soldier torch, or a larger EDC light. Value is excellent for quality and durability of the TK15 (use my discount code "nutnfancy" at firearmsprostore.com). Accesorries are included and the Fenix sheath is good enough and lightweight. Many great brands of tactical lights have emerged and compete for your money. The Fenix TK15 holds its ground as one of the best. .//////////////////////////Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 9 out of 10//////////////////////Music licensed to TNP from Jason Shaw