A year after Joby’s first flexible flashlight, we’re finally looking at something worth talking about.  Say hello to the Gorillatorch Blade Tripod Flexible Flashlight that replies upon Cree’s XLamp XP-C LED bulbs to bring you 130 lumens of light in pocket size handiness.

The Gorillatorch Blade is a rugged, tripod-equipped flashlight that boasts a rechargeable internal battery (USB or AC adapter) an aluminum chassis and an adjustable beam. She’s also water and drop-resistant, but we aren’t certain we’d be eager to push the boundaries there; at any rate, it’s on sale now for $59.95, and yes, the DIY mechanic in your life could definitely use a couple.

This is a great stocking stuffer, well, except for the $60 price tag.

Not only that, but it can also be used to recharge your cellphone or operate it indefinitely (or as long as your forearm holds up with all that cranking). From one of the Electrilite product pages:

Begin charging your phone by cranking the handle at a rate of approximately 2-3 cranks per second, which generates a steady 6.2 volts. Because the product is voltage-regulated, turning the handle faster cannot damage the phone and will not speed the charging process. Three minutes of cranking will provide 2-8 minutes of talk time. However, continuous cranking will provide you with an endless supply of talk time.

[Source: Electrilite.com]