Olamic Wayfarer 247 vs TAD Dauntless MK4

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ibrow

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What say you? The MK4 doesn't have a lockbar insert. I've heard the 247's pivot can come loose with flicking. The 247's handle looks much more ergonomic. I like the blade on the MK4 more. The 247 is more expensive. I absolutely love the clip on the 247, with the little ball. Thanks for the input! :cool:
 
Everything's pivot can come loose with flicking over time, that's why they make thread lockers (use the low strength ones, though). Of the two I'd take the 247 every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
 
I really like my 24/7 and Olamic has great customer service. About a year ago, I researched the Mk4 and remember reading that a few people had issues with their blade and had trouble getting their knife serviced. Not sure who makes the Mk4 for TAD.
 
Will you use the big choil on the TAD? I have the MK4 and find I don't use it and would be better served with more cutting edge. 247 would be my choice.
 
Mister X said:
Will you use the big choil on the TAD? I have the MK4 and find I don't use it and would be better served with more cutting edge. 247 would be my choice.
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This, and if you really wanted more finger choil than blade you could just go with a Spyderco for less, or get one of these goofy monstrosities:

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evilgreg said:
Everything's pivot can come loose with flicking over time, that's why they make thread lockers (use the low strength ones, though). Of the two I'd take the 247 every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
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Can't agree with this, and can't accept that a several hundred dollar knife will come loose after n number of flicks. Tighter tolerances, bushings, whatever it takes - it needs to be fixed. I am definitely leaning towards the Wayfarer though.
 
ibrow said:
Can't agree with this, and can't accept that a several hundred dollar knife will come loose after n number of flicks. Tighter tolerances, bushings, whatever it takes - it needs to be fixed. I am definitely leaning towards the Wayfarer though.
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It must only happen to knives with poor tolerances and construction then, I stand corrected. Why do I sometimes have to tighten the pivots back up on my Sebenzas, though? My ZT 0454 needs tightening up from time to time too, now that I think about it. I suppose I'd better chuck 'em, they're junk . . . ;)

A drop of purple permatex solves pivots loosening up, and it's still easy enough to take the knife apart when you need to.
 
evilgreg said:
It must only happen to knives with poor tolerances and construction then, I stand corrected. Why do I sometimes have to tighten the pivots back up on my Sebenzas, though? My ZT 0454 needs tightening up from time to time too, now that I think about it. I suppose I'd better chuck 'em, they're junk . . . ;)

A drop of purple permatex solves pivots loosening up, and it's still easy enough to take the knife apart when you need to.
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The first thing that came to mind after reading his comment was my Sebenza :D
 
I have owned both and the fit and finish on the Wayfarer is outstanding.
 
Anything with threads can and will loosen over time with vibration and shock. If you don't like pivots that can loosen, then I suggest you stick with knives that have a pinned construction.
 
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