Hyper and M type long term reviews?

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I haven't seen any long term reviews for either of these knives. For those who own either, what have you used yours for and how have the blades held up?

I am considering the Hyper as a smaller EDC alternative to my Trance and the M type as a camping folder. Both are great looking knives and based on my experiences with Chad's work thus far, I have no doubt that the designs are top notch. My only concern is the Chinese 440C blade. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind maintaining an edge but I plan on taking the larger of the two in the woods now and then for some light wood cutting and camp work.

Any input would be appreciated.
 
Gespenst said:
I haven't seen any long term reviews for either of these knives. For those who own either, what have you used yours for and how have the blades held up?

I am considering the Hyper as a smaller EDC alternative to my Trance and the M type as a camping folder. Both are great looking knives and based on my experiences with Chad's work thus far, I have no doubt that the designs are top notch. My only concern is the Chinese 440C blade. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind maintaining an edge but I plan on taking the larger of the two in the woods now and then for some light wood cutting and camp work.

Any input would be appreciated.
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Aloha Gespenst,

Not sure if my input counts, but FWIW, one of my work buddies almost, and I mean ALMOST shaved OFF the top of his index finger because he got his HYPER PE so sharp and was showing off by holding a piece of paper by it's corner and proceeded to "slash" the paper into strips which fell to the floor. Next thing I know, (after I warned him of course that he was getting TOO close to his hand:rolleyes:) He buckles over saying, "That one got me!!!" I thought he was joking until I saw him holding his left finger, of course blood dripping everywhere!:eek:

What is really awesome about this HYPER as well as the M-TYPE is the Titanium Coating. It resists corrosion VERY well, and the knife in terms of resharpening is easy...it also can take a "lightsaber" edge, as my work buddy can attest to!:p

I rotate my HYPERs with my TRANCEs...but please, everyone who runs a HYPER, change it to tip UP...;)

God bless and mahalo Gespenst!:cool:

PS: I rotate my M's with my DIREKTs...the M performs as well as the HYPERs. Trust me.:thumbup:
 
My Hyper sees a LOT of EDC. It is a very special knive i think. Never had any hand fatigue issues using it for longer periods. It takes a very wicked edge which holds out great.

The plus is it sharpens easier as fe VG10 S30 V ZDP 189 .Allthough it dulls a bit quicker as the latest High performance steels i think boker does a great heat treatment on there 440C . Next to that the titanium coating on the blade helps you don't have to worry for rustforming under wet conditions.

For camping/ outdoor i think M-Type or Direkt are great in combination with a smaller blade for delicate precise cuttingtasks.

It all depends on your personal preference. Mtype less pointy tip as on Direkt and slight recurve. Direkt is linerlock M-type framelock.


I did use my hyper for longer period without any problems. I don't have the Direkt for long so can't command for long period use. I think it will hold out great as i know the hyper and all my other CLB's do.
 
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My Hyper was carried and used everyday all spring, summer and fall this past year...it held up great!....I'm able to get a razor sharp edge on it, and I have yet to see a scratch on the blade because of the coating...amazing!...The M-type has seen less carry time cause it's a CE and I prefer PE in my defensive blades...but whenever I carried it for everyday task it performed like a pro...I just started EDCing the DIREKT (I Love this One!) cause it's large and PE, sub-hilt folding tactical fighter with the same coating as the Hyper so I'm excited about the new one....Doc:D
 
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