The ClampLight is manufactured by BlackFire. It's designed to be a multi-purpose and versatile light used for hands-on work. Up the front end, the head of the ClampLight looks similar to that of other flashlights. It has a green rubber bezel which protects the head from bumps and knocks. Behind the bezel sits a plastic lens and reflector as well. The faceted area of the reflector seems to be purely aesthetic since no light from the LED would reflect of this forward facing surface. The actual reflector cup which which focuses the light is made of smooth plastic. The LED sits slightly off-center at the bottom of the reflector cup. Upon close inspection of the exterior of the head, first signs of its versatility becomes visible. Mid-way down the head is a pivot point which allows the head to pivot slightly over 90°. The pivoting of the head is fixed at 4 detent positions. In addition, below this pivot point, the head is able to rotate about 180° independent of its body.

Apart from the spring and locking mechanisms, the entire ClampLight is made of plastic and rubber. In terms of size, the ClampLight is rather large for a light which runs on only 3x AAA batteries, but this size is necessary due to the nature of its form and function. Its also very light-weight relative to its size. The main body of the light is essentially a large clamp, hence its name. Batteries are house in the non-pivoting half of the clamp, under the green plate. When opened wide, the clamp can be locked in place by a locking mechanism, allowing the light to stand securely on flat surfaces. A reverse push button switch is positioned at the front end of the body, with a soft rubber cap accented in a polished ring. The switching mechanism has rather long travel, with average tension and provides a very positive and tactile clicking feedback. Right at the bottom end of the body are two swiveling rubber pads attached to each half of the clamp. This allows the light to be clamped onto doors, tables and other such surfaces.

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The ClampLight provides a single default output level. Simply click to turn on, click again to turn off. Its beam profile has a very defined hotspot, albeit with some noticeable ring-shaped artifacts and slightly off-center. Beam tint was one of the better aspects as it was a neutral white when compared to sunlight. The ClampLight doesn't produce extreme amounts of light, instead provides a good balance between output and runtime but lacking in regulation.

The Good - Clever body design provides versatility for hands-on work. Clamps securely onto narrow surfaces.

The Bad - Large size relative to the amount of light provided.

The Relative - Beam has a neutral white tint. Uses a reverse push button switch. Able to stand in various positions.

Head (front view).

Body front (side view).

Body back (side view).

Extended positions.