the device is outfitted with means for focusing the light beam emanating therefrom 16 the illumination device of claim 1 wherein the handle portion comprises outlet engagement means the outlet engagement means being in electrical communication with the batter based power source and enabling the user to plug in the handle portion 17 the illumination device of claim 1 wherein the handle portion comprises means for receiving a recharging post the means for receiving a recharging post being matable with a recharging post for recharging the battery based power source 18 the illumination device of claim 1 wherein the handle portion comprises a distal handle end the distal handle end being outfitted with a second light source for enhancing illumination from said illumination device providing an illumination device the illumination device comprising a handle portion a power source an elongate sheath member and a light source defining a power sourcing space via inner handle surfacing the inner handle surfacing defining a power sourcing space the power sourcing space providing power delivery conduit interfacing a user 39 s hand with said illumination device via outer handle surfacing delivering power via the power sourcing space and the power source to the light source and 20 the illumination tool method of claim 19 comprising the step of selectively delivering power to the light source for illuminating said light source via switch means.