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MechAg94 wrote:I have a small bright LED light, but it has the button on the end. It always gets turned on in my pocket. After changing out the CR123 battery a couple times, I stopped carrying it. Does anyone make a small self-defense or tactical flashlight that has a cover or cap over the button?

I unscrew the end of mine a little when not using it, so that it can't be turned on. It makes it a little slower to turn it on, but I haven't generally required a quick-draw flashlight.

I carry some sort of S&W "tactical" light on my belt (chosen because it was on sale, not for any amazing tactical features). It's nicely sized, seems solid, and I like that I can use it on two different light levels. Also, the belt pouch for it includes a pocket for spare batteries. Most of its use is for things like checking for toys under the couch or items lost under seats in the car, but one reason I carry it is in case of a blackout in a large building. You never know.

As far as a knife, I have a basic CRKT folding knife I got in high school. Nothing fancy, but it works. Over time two of the little screws that hold the clip in place fell out and got lost. I recently tried to order replacements and the company doesn't have that type of screws any more. Instead, they offered that if I returned the knife they would give me credit for the full original MSRP to put toward a replacement of my choice. Given the age of the knife and the fact that nothing was actually wrong with it, I thought that was an impressive offer. I wound up finding replacement screws locally because I like the knife, but I love customer service like that. I keep the knife clipped in my pocket, and a Leatherman Micra in the little tiny pocket that's inside women's jeans pockets. The Leatherman has scissors, screwdrivers, tweezers, and other things that come in handy all the time. It also has a knife blade, but it's a little small and harder to get to than I like.