Request for opinions or review of Sgt. Burkett?

Hi,

Did a search but haven't seen any reviews of the Sgt. Burkett. Truthfully I was turned away by the name, so odd! But finally looked at his sale thread and looked like an interesting idea - really simple 18650 light, for a good price.

Any feedback? I know it seems like a simple concept, but I have not used the 7135 driver much, so would like to hear people's experiences. Thanks all.

Well made nice HA, takes most of the 17mm driver boards from our favourite Chinese suppliers, wide choice of LEDs, optics and reflectors.
Easy to mod.
Norm

A thread that might interest you https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/215324

Only real negative for some people is it's missing a pocket clip. If you're looking for a great 18650 DIY light it's a great host for a decent price.

I really like mine. The K2 emitter is a little odd... it is like a waffle pattern that emits light. Even with an OP reflector it is kind of strange.

The Seoul version puts out a really nice beam even with the smooth plastic reflector.

The twisty operation works very well. I'm a little worried about anodizing wearing off the threads and making it not operate correctly.

divine said:

I'm a little worried about anodizing wearing off the threads and making it not operate correctly.

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Even if the anodising wears on the threads as long as the anodising is OK where the pill sits (not a real wear area) the light will work fine. The earth to the pill is supplied by the end of the battery tube.
Norm

I guess that's true.

i didn't even know it came with k2. who would want that?

I have ordered one Sgt. Burkett with McR20 + K2 TFFC 200 lumen + 4x 7135s.
Warren made 10 pieces available, I don't know how many is left.
My flashlight was shipped 26/12, I let you know my first impression.

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i didn't even know it came with k2. who would want that?

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Whats wrong with a k2 tffc?

Hi again
I received my Sgt Burkett K2 TFFC 200 lumens today; I will take some pictures and share with you tomorrow.

jasonsmaglites said:

i didn't even know it came with k2. who would want that?

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Inova "T" series fans... and anyone wanting a smooth beam with neutral-warm color tint.

divine said:

The K2 emitter is a little odd... it is like a waffle pattern that emits light. Even with an OP reflector it is kind of strange.

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My Tiablo A1 has a Rebel 100 emitter and an OP reflector. It fits that description exactly. Despite the "little odd" quality to it, the light has a flat out fantastic beam distribution and an absolutely awesome tint. I'd gladly pay a premium for more lights like it. If the K2 is anything like the Rebel, I might have to go hunt one down right now.

The Sgt BURKETT K2 200L McR20 4X7135 DRIVER comes with an OP reflector.
It's a twisty, the design is compact. When you turn it on you can see that the beam is not ultra white more like a smooth beam with neutral-warm color tint. I bought it with a diffuser and a butt, a camera tripod bolt.

I like the compact design and the warmer beam. The build quality is very good.
It's only single mode, I prefer the Nitecore high and low mode.

I hope you like the photos.

Flashlights

Sgt Burkett split

Sgt Burkett led

Jetbeam

Nitecore

Sgt Burkett

Sgt Burkett difuser

Those pics look really nice. Any chance someone can compare the Sgt. Burkett K2 to a Surefire L4?

The K2 is a pretty amazing emitter.

It has some good tints, renders colors better than most other LED's, and is able to put out more lumens than most other LED's.

but it's less efficent than cree q5's or ssc p4's and i didn't think the beam was as nice or smooth. i hated the tle300m from terralux and i attributed it to the k2's beam battern. wierd having a box beam of light. :sick2: