You can edit it easily. However you would also have to modify all the other items in the game since they also use the right hand.
Philip is right handed, so he holds the flashlight (doesn't require much thought to hold in hand) as compared to a flare which requires a good throwing arm (right one).
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In-Game Philip holds the flashlight with his left hand, so he can use his right hand to do stuff, as I would do it, too.
OK, now that I think about it I think I would much rather hold the flashlight with my teeth, so I have both hands free to do stuff, but I guess in Philip's situation it's better to hold it in a hand to avoid injuries and flashlight loss.
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