Recently I got to handle a Nitecore LR12. I found that in the lantern position it was a nice area light. It be nice in the tent or on the picnic table while camping. It also worked fine in the flashlight mode.
The Benchmade 530 Mel Pardue Design is my favorite lightweight coming in at 1.88 oz. It literally disappears in you pocket. Great little knife to EDC for light to medium duty everyday tasks.