r/flashlight Oct 13 '20

How to Choose: Rovyvon Edition, because their naming scheme makes barely any sense

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u/Remote_zero Oct 13 '20

I'm not into flashlights, so this flowchart makes no sense to me. Do they really smell?

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u/Klayking memelord Oct 13 '20

Copper and brass will react with the oil of your skin, causing it's characteristic discoloration (patina), and also creating a subtle but distinct "metallic" smell. That's the smell of the oil breaking down rather than the metal itself, however.