The Martialist: The Magazine For Those Who Fight Unfairly

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SureFire E2E

A Product Review by Phil Elmore

The SureFire E2E, the perfect light for formal or
informal carry.

To me the terms “executive” and “elite” speak of
refinement and style.  It is no surprise, then, that the
SureFire E2E
Executive tactical light is a little slimmer and more stylish than the
standard SureFire combatlights.  A handy little package housing the
usual near-blinding Xenon lamp, the E2E is a great companion for casual
citizens and “suits” alike.

The small light makes even this Gerber keychain
knife look big.

My E2E has a gray, hard anodized finish and is powered
by two 3-volt Lithium batteries.  The bezel diameter is just one
inch, while the body is a mere 0.8 inch in diameter.  At 4.6 inches
long and weighing 3.2 ounces, the E2E produces an impressive 60 lumens of
light.   Total burn time on one set of batteries is listed at 75
minutes.

The little E2E pumps out 60 lumens in a tiny
package.

Even in a lighted room, the spot of the E2E is
white-hot and bright.

The knurled aircraft-grade aluminum body provides great
traction and feels good in my hand.  The texture of the tailcap
switch is also very good – rough but not too rough.  The E2E
feels extremely solid and has an aura of quality not shared by knockoff
import lights.

The tailcap switch has the usual momentary and
constant-on settings.

The small size of the E2E makes it ideal for daily
carry.  In an office environment, it blends right in among pens and
other accessories.  The metal pocket clip is a nice feature, but I
wish it was a little larger and longer to better distribute the weight of
the light.  Still, it does the job and it looks good even against
formal clothing.

The small pocket clip looks very good against
formal clothing.

The light carries bezel-up in the pocket.

As a conveniently sized utility tool, the E2E can of
course be used as a “tactical” light as well – but its benefits extend far
beyond self-defense.  I am myopic, so being able to put more light on
the dim interiors of office equipment or the spines of books in a poorly
lighted reference library is very helpful to me.  Any time I have to
see the cables behind my computer or clear a jam in the fax machine, my
E2E lights the way.

My E2E sees a lot of duty under desks, behind
computers…

…and lighting the interior of office equipment.

I suspect a lot of fellow office denizens would love to
carry an E2E if they knew of the light.  I showed mine to an engineer
in a neighboring office (engineers always appreciate tactical lights) and
he marveled at how small and powerful it was.  I share his positive
thoughts of the light.

The E2E is an excellent product in an
efficient envelope.