Fenix T6 Tactical LED Penlight

Outputs

• High: 80 Lumens, 82 candela, 40 minutes, ~60 ft
• Med: 20 Lumens, 22 candela, 2.5 hours, ~40 ft
• Low: 1 Lumen, 1 candela, 26 hours, ~15 ft

Details

• Quality LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours
• Ceramic glass-breaking bead
• Rotary ballpoint pen retraction
• Built-in rechargeable battery
• Integrated USB-C charging port
• Small and lightweight, no larger than a standard pen
• Included Schmidt 6.8cm metal ink cartridge
• Compatible with Schmidt 635M ISO refills [affiliate link]
• Battery level indicator

Batteries

• Built-in: 100mAh rechargeable Li-Polymer battery

Size

• Length: 5.5 inches
• Diameter: 0.55 inches
• Weight: 1.16 oz

How do you read the battery level indicator on the T6?

• Solid green light: 100%-85%
• Flashing green light: 85%-50%
• Solid red light: 50%-25%
• Flashing red light: 25%-1%

Does the T6 feature a lockout function?

Yes, you can activate or deactivate the lockout mode by double-clicking the power switch while the light is off.

If the light blinks twice when you click the switch, that is an indication that the lockout is engaged.

What battery can be used in the T6?

The T6 features a built in 100mAh Li-polymer battery. It cannot be replaced.

What type of ink cartridge is used in the T6 Penlight?

The T6 uses a Schmidt 6.8CM metal pen refill. Particularly, the Schmidt 635M ISO 12757-2D D1 ballpoint pen refill.

Fenix-Store does not carry these refills, but they can be found here.

What LED is used in the Fenix T6?

The T6 Tactical Penlight features a MATCH CA18 LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours.

What is the color temperature and working voltage of the T6?

The color temperature is around 6500K

The working voltage is between 3V - 4.2V.

Is the T6 Rechargeable?

Yes, the T6 features a built-in rechargeable battery that is rechargeable via the onboard USB-C charging port.

The Fenix T6 is an automatic contractive tactical penlight with 80 lumens maximum output and 18 meters maximum beam distance. This summary is drawn from the manufacturer's official user manual — see the downloadable PDF reference manual on the product page for complete details.

Key Features

• 80 lumens maximum output and 18 meters maximum beam distance.
• Uses a quality LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours.
• Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery.
• USB Type-C charging port.
• Removable Schmidt 6.8cm metal pen refill for self-defense.
• Automatic contractive pen mechanism for smooth writing.
• Ceramic bead for glass breaking.
• Made of A6061-T6 aluminum.
• Premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish.
• Size: 5.51" x 0.55" x 0.55" (140 x 14 x 14 mm).
• Weight: 1.16 oz / 33 g (including battery).

Technical Parameters (ANSI/PLATO FL1)

• High: 80 lumens (0.8W), 40 minutes* runtime, 18 meters beam distance, 82 candela intensity
• Med: 20 lumens (0.2W), 2 hours 30 minutes runtime, 12 meters beam distance, 22 candela intensity
• Low: 1 lumen (0.01W), 26 hours runtime, 5 meters beam distance, 1 candela intensity

Impact Resistance: 1 meter. Water Resistant: IP66. *The High mode runtime is measured including output at reduced levels due to temperature or the overheat protection mechanism. Tested per the ANSI/PLATO FL1 standard using the built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery at 21±3°C / 50–80% humidity; real-world performance may vary according to working environment and battery status.

Warnings

• Place this tactical penlight out of the reach of children.
• Do NOT shine the tactical penlight directly into the eyes of anyone.
• Do NOT shine the penlight at flammable objects at close range, to avoid burning objects or causing danger due to high temperature.
• Do NOT use the tactical penlight in inappropriate ways such as biting it in the mouth, to avoid personal injury or life threats when the penlight or internal battery fails.
• This tactical penlight will accumulate a lot of heat while working, resulting in a high temperature of the penlight shell. Pay attention to safe use to avoid scalding.
• Turn off and lock the tactical penlight, or remove the battery, to prevent accidental activation when the penlight is placed in a closed and flammable environment such as pockets and backpacks.
• The LED of this tactical penlight is not replaceable, so the whole penlight should be replaced when the LED reaches the end of its life.

Operating Instructions

On/Off: Press and hold the switch for 0.5 seconds to turn the penlight on or off.

Output Selection: With the penlight switched on, single click the switch to cycle through Low→Med→High.

Lock: With the tactical penlight unlocked and switched off, double click the switch within 0.5 seconds to lock the penlight; the penlight will blink twice on Low to indicate locked status.

Unlock: With the tactical penlight locked, double click the switch within 0.5 seconds; the penlight will unlock and activate on Low. In locked status, clicking or pressing the switch will trigger two one-second blinks on Low to indicate locked status.

Charging

• First loosen the penlight body to reveal the USB Type-C charging port, then plug the USB-A end of the charging cable into an electrical outlet and connect the USB Type-C end to the penlight.
• The indicator will display red while charging and will turn green when fully charged.
• Once charging is completed, be sure to tighten the penlight head to maintain its dustproof and waterproof ability.

Note: Charge the penlight in a timely manner when the battery power gets too low, to ensure normal battery life. Normal charging time is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from fully depleted to fully charged. Recharge a stored penlight every four months to maintain optimum battery performance.

Battery Level Indication

Each time the tactical penlight is turned on, the indicator will show the battery level for 3 seconds.

• Green light on: saturated, 100% – 85%
• Green light flashes: sufficient, 85% – 50%
• Red light on: poor, 50% – 25%
• Red light flashes: critical, 25% – 1%

Intelligent Overheat Protection

The penlight will accumulate a lot of heat when used on High mode for extended periods. When the penlight reaches a temperature of 60°C or above, it will automatically step down a few lumens to reduce the temperature. When the temperature drops below 60°C, the penlight will allow the user to reselect High mode.

Low-Voltage Warning

When the voltage level drops below the preset level, the penlight is programmed to downshift to a lower brightness level until Low mode is reached. When this happens in Low mode, the battery level indicator constantly blinks red to remind the user to recharge the battery in a timely manner.

Usage and Maintenance

• Disassembling the sealed head can cause damage to the penlight and will void the warranty.
• Lock the penlight to prevent accidental activation during storage or transportation.
• Long-term use can result in O-ring wear. To maintain a proper water seal, replace the O-ring with an approved spare.
• Close the pen promptly when not in use to avoid ink leakage/pollution.

What's Included

• Fenix T6 Tactical Pen (including Schmidt 6.8cm metal pen refill)
• USB Type-C charging cable
• Spare O-ring
• User manual
• Warranty card