Olight OAL Super Aluminum: Testing against Aluminum, Titanium and Steel

Published on December 5, 2025
Duration: 19:50

This guide details the durability testing of Olight's proprietary OAL (Super Aluminum) material. It covers scratch, drill, and weight comparison tests against traditional materials like aluminum and titanium. The speaker, SensiblePrepper, with over a decade of experience reviewing Olight products, demonstrates OAL's superior resistance to scratches, chips, and dents, making it a highly durable material for EDC and tactical gear.

Quick Summary

Olight's OAL (Super Aluminum) is a proprietary material offering 1.73x the tensile strength of 6061-T6 aluminum and TA2 titanium. Tests show it provides superior resistance to scratches, chips, and dents, with marks often removable by wiping, and exhibits higher surface hardness against drill bits.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to OAL (Super Aluminum)
  2. 03:59Durability and Material Testing
  3. 09:01Weight and Product Lineup
  4. 11:01Arkfeld Ultra and Oclip Ultra Features
  5. 13:40Warrior Ultra and Osight S

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olight's OAL material?

OAL, also known as Super Aluminum, is a proprietary material developed by Olight. It is claimed to be significantly stronger than traditional aluminum and titanium alloys, offering enhanced resistance to scratches, dents, and chips while maintaining a lightweight profile.

How does OAL material compare to aluminum and titanium in durability?

In durability tests, OAL demonstrates superior scratch resistance, with marks often wiping away easily. It also shows greater surface hardness, making it more resistant to drilling compared to standard aluminum and titanium.

What products feature Olight's OAL material?

Olight's 'Ultra' series products utilize the OAL material. Notable examples include the Arkfeld Ultra, Warrior Ultra, Oclip Ultra, and i3T Ultra flashlights, as well as Oknife models like the U1 Ultra.

Is OAL material heavier than standard aluminum?

Despite its enhanced strength and features, OAL material results in only a slight weight increase. For instance, the Olight Arkfeld Ultra (OAL) weighs 4.296 oz, which is only marginally heavier than the standard Arkfeld Pro at 4.141 oz.

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