Direkt Review & Pictures

dude, i wasn't asking you ab00t your service time. and i know the rampage is no good slicer: tried that out with an apple - too thick a blade with hollow grind. wicked look, superficial damage.

now let's spice up our tea with some grass :D
 
Want some Sugar in your Tea??
Don'tcha love Chad's blades??!! :)
You Doods do know I was just Fun'n!!
 
Going back on topic after the teaparty;

I did some heavy cardboard cutting wood splitting on crate panels and pushing the blade sideways to see how the linerlock holds. ( I know i'm a bit weary on this lockstyle;))

The lock is still solid and no liner travelling further to the right. Still no vertical or horizontal bladeplay.

I forgot to mention that there are also cutouts on the back of the g10 slabs before the thumbstud-rest finer cutouts on bladeback. Back of the flipper has same cutouts as on bladeback too. Its an open back construction so nice for cleaning up at dirty jobs.

I'm thinking.... Do i need the black midway concept CE...
 
As utility blade - 7-ish: flipper might get in the way durings cutting tasks, bladeshape... blablabla

As tactical(duh) - 9: No liners except the lock, such light weight contributes to speed and "manouverbility". Good steady clip point with high thrust-cut ability and capable to take a punch; enough curvature for slashing, IMO adequate but not ideal for snap-cuts or ripping. Subhilt+"flipperguard"=Stabby-Safely!!! Sufficient reach for CQC; long handle, i.e. enough real estate, could be deployed as an impact weapon while closed. Fast/smooth deployment with thumbstud/flipper, adds to the psycholical damage, and it's increased by the immense dimentions of the blade and the distintive deployment sound.

True tactical IMHO, not much a utility/EDC blade though. FWIW, from the whole CLB line, M-type suits the Tactical/EDC role the best. Cum grano salis.

Might switch my Mini Com for it, just give it a try... perhaps. The weight isn't an issue at all, just a bit too bulky, may get use to it... Gotta change it into tip-up first.

Anyway, I'm trying to convince a female friend of mine or force a random Hippie to pose with the KeyCom as earring:eek: Do I need to go see a therapist?:p

PS I tried to stab thru a 1.5 mm HD hardened steel plate with my Mini Com, didn't go thru, but made a nasty dent. Tip still holding and no visible damage. Might try this with the Direkt when I'm in the naughty mood again, and I have good expectation from it.
 
He MOI,

I agree for edc the downside is cutting on a flat surface fe kitchen cuttingboards with the flipper getting in the way . For the rest it is good .

Certainly for tactical purposes.

What do you think of the Midway concept on your black one? Chad mentioned he would like to have the serration part to be placed a tad to the rear on the blade.(towards handle).

I would like to see this in a Trance or Hyper version for EDC.

I like the handle on the Direkt . It feels very solid. Nice solid and pointy tip . Great Bladeshape.

Now post that picture so we all can have a good laugh;)
 
I just got Direkt today and i have to say i'm very very impressed.
Yes, its main purpose might be SD, but i would definitely choose it when going into woods, camping and such things. The handle is super comfy, the flipper is great ( it opens like AO ) and acts great as a guard. I really like the size of this knife. I think it would do most cores with ease.
As from SD point of view, IMHO its up there with the best of them. Secure comfortable grip ( i think this is one of the best handles out there. Very ergonomic and feels very safe), fast opening and nice sized and shaped blade. The lock feels very solid too.
Its beautiful, very light for such big knife and rides nicely in the pocket.

IMO Chad made one heck of a design. I even like it so much, it might replace Trance as EDC. And Trance replaced my spyderco's:)
 
Tomso said:
IMO Chad made one heck of a design. I even like it so much, it might replace Trance as EDC. And Trance replaced my spyderco's:)
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Welcome to the Böker wing of the mental institution. DayWalker got me hooked on Böker for sure, and it all started with the lil SubCom my dealer tricked me to buy:D

And Maarten, I'll take some new pics, but the shoes are not here.;)
 
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He MOI,

I'm still waiting on that earring keycom pictures lol. And it better be a nice girl instead of you... lol

Now how bout that CE moved to the front of the blade = midway concept. What does a looney bin guy like you could command on that? (just kiddin'bro)

:foot:

CLB junkies unite.....
No i don't do grass or other illegal substances. Just Beer & Nicotine!
 
I might have to look into a Direkt!
Maarten, No M.A.S.!! Mind Altering Substances!! :)
 
Tomso said:
I just got Direkt today and i have to say i'm very very impressed.
Yes, its main purpose might be SD, but i would definitely choose it when going into woods, camping and such things. The handle is super comfy, the flipper is great ( it opens like AO ) and acts great as a guard. I really like the size of this knife. I think it would do most cores with ease.
As from SD point of view, IMHO its up there with the best of them. Secure comfortable grip ( i think this is one of the best handles out there. Very ergonomic and feels very safe), fast opening and nice sized and shaped blade. The lock feels very solid too.
Its beautiful, very light for such big knife and rides nicely in the pocket.

IMO Chad made one heck of a design. I even like it so much, it might replace Trance as EDC. And Trance replaced my spyderco's:)
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Hi Tomso,

I agree with you . I think if you want a solid but still not bulky large blade folder for general EDC and outdoor carry/SD carry this is the one. Light enough solid enough at a good price point concidering compatition in this kind of style.

For kitchen duties fixed blades . (MPT does great)
 
I use RAT rc3 in the kitchen.
Maarten, can't
Post pics i'm in the train using
My mobile and battery is low.
 
Correction: there're liners, thin but strong enough to provide the strength.

Anyway, I've carried the Direkt for one day in my workout trousers' pocket, unclipped. Gotta admitt it was rather comfortable, not really used it though.

Wickedly fast deployment accompanied by a solid locking sound - my 2nd favorite opening, Ernie's wave still rocks!!!
 
Update: changed into tip-up configuration, highly "wavable" by utilizing the thumbstud. Smoothly opened at first attempt and the few that followed.

Tobias/Terry, how ab00t incooperating the Wave into some Böker folders, especially the CLB line? Ernie did it for Spydie;)
 
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Man of Iron said:
Regarding the Rampage, Maarten: what do you mean by "recoil area"???


It's not my nature to be a partypooper, but I'm convinced there're are thingies ab00t the Direkt need to be improved. It has to be said:

#1: The clip, it's been discussed.

#2: It's rather difficult to close the knife when the linerlock in engaged, because there is too little metal sticking out, and there is no cut-out on the handle. (The blade is practically symmetric without the clip and regardless the lock) As a reply to this DayWalker stated that he's not quite concerned how quick you can close the blade.

#3: The Subhilt design makes the changing of grips a pain in the A. It's inherent in the design. Just choose your grip wisely before you enage in the final battle with your nemesis - foil enwrapped cardboard box.

I've pointed out the first 2 issues earlier and I'd like to see those fixed - they only need slight modifications on the original design and will certainly improve the performance of the Direkt. Just had to shout out my thought, the therapist made me:( otherwise I'd have to have a knifefight to the death with my alter-egos:D

Oh ya, the KeyCom could use some jimping near the tip, just like the BladeTech ones, more grip for the surgeons who need to perform emergency chirguries at the grosserystore. I can already see a doctor(male/female) taking off his/her KeyCom earring and removing an appendix:foot:

Before you ask, I'm totally tripping balls:). Just high on life.:cool:

Last but not least, I'm very dispointed in you: no single comment on my shoes??? *hand out 18c* Now you have 20c, go buy yourself a personality:jerkit: j/k
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On your last point;

I even would not dare wasting my time LOLLL

On point 2;

The direkt comes a bit stiff off factory. However after a couple of days the liner lock settles in and act better smoother closing now. The liner lock don't worries me no more. I bet it has a tad lesser strenght as a Spyderco Military.... I however have strong fingers for closing the knive. I had no difficulties new . After breaking in still soldid lock up but less force needed for closing the knive. IMO every new knife needs some time to act smooth. Might be fabrication dust getting out and lock system tang contact point getting adjusted.

On point 3

I disagree . First of all a wize guy would know the stuff they are edc'n and know which way best deployed.
Either tip down or tip up... Movement Memory storage MoI!!!
I'm used to tip up but this one tip down gets out of my pocket with my indexfinger on the flipper so open within a nano second lol...

However ; i agree that for certain knive fighting technics like sifu Kaliman or Doc Snubnose might find inward bound edge holding for Silat or other technics it might be not so comfortable.

However i do stress Terry or Tobias to have the factory put straight drill holes in liners and G10 for clip adjustment.

Oh man how fast it deploys now ...

Oh i forgot ;

I still think the rampage is a great knife but i find reverse grip and overall grip lenght is to big for me. For thrusting technics i can't put me thumb comfortable on the butt end thumb inclusive...

I think it's a great knife if they would bring it out with a 7. 7.5/8 grip size... And slightly coarser gripmaterial finish and less index /ring finger cutouts for swift blade change position. And a straight edge after the point swedge.. lolll
 
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lol. Regards the lock, I wasn't refering to the force aquired to close it or issues in that direction. What I mean is the little amount of metal sticking out is hard to "catch" if stress is involved.

I agree on you with the EDC habbit, that's why I still haven't switched my Mini Com for anything else as main EDC. Because we all know under stress, one deploys one's blade as one is acustomed with.

Nonetheless I'm staying firm on my point that the difficulty in grip changing: try change from saber grip (with your index finger locked by the subhilt) to RGBU, and you will notice the extra amount of time it requires to complete the move, just compare it with your Millie.

As for the inward bound edge holding, boy it's my favorite for the icepick motion:D

Regards the Rampage: just order a custom from Mr R.J. Martin with the mold of your hand ;) I do hear time to time people wishing the Rampage to have a longer blade.





If our attitude towards each other doesn't change soon, I think it's the best for me not to attend the DKE, just to prevent any possible bitchfight (plenty of pointies and sharpies within reach - too tempting) :jerkit: Anyway, I've always enjoyed our communication:D
 
Oh common now MOI,
We just compare opinions. I'm not a raving maniac.
We may think different on matters but that is healthy imo.
The more people give good comments the better things can get imo.

Sorry if i get out to strong sometimes. I know i'm a looney..
;)
 
Maarten said:
Oh common now MOI,
We just compare opinions. I'm not a raving maniac.
We may think different on matters but that is healthy imo.
The more people give good comments the better things can get imo.

Sorry if i get out to strong sometimes. I know i'm a looney..
;)
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You should meet me and my alter-egos, then decide which is the looney one.:jerkit: So far, I've learned much from your comments, and I apologize for the hasty conclusions I draw on regular basis.
 
"Correction: there're liners, thin but strong enough to provide the strength."

Another comment i must add. I think the liners are solid. They are embedded in the G10 so they look thinner as they actually are. This knife is growing on me . Getting accustomed at. It feels and looks like a slightly shorter Spydie Millie at lower cost.. with added swifter deployment. The actual edge being simular not looking at the back of the blade /swedge. I think it is a very solid knive. A poor mans best bang for the buck compared to a spydie millie. Just my 2c.

I highly recommand both.. That is a Direkt and a spyderco Military..

;)
 
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