The perfect EDC search is over

HKFANBOY

HKFANBOY

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This is only my opinion for all the keyboard commandos. Your mileage may vary. I'm hoping I can save someone a lot of time and money.
So it's been a very long and expensive journey, but for me it's over. I began with the para 2, great knife for the money. Next up was the Emerson Horseman. Love the knife, hate the saber grind. Then I uped my game, Strider SNG Lego, then SNG CC and finally SMF CC. Good knives, but I couldn't justify the price for the quality in my opinion. Next was a Hinderer XM-18 3.5. Liked it but didn't love it.

So, I got this knife for what I thought was a good price, used but like new and after carrying it for a while, would pay full price off the site without hesitation. The knife? A TAD Dauntless MK4. Perfect size for EDC, not too big, not too small. The knife is slim and the ergos are perfect for the pocket. The deep carry clip is great. Blade perfectly centered. Lock up at about 30%. Absolutely no blade play in any direction.

 
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Yet without pictures, no one will ever know.

You can't tease with that title and not post photos.
 
Cyo said:
Yet without pictures, no one will ever know.

You can't tease with that title and not post photos.
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Oh but I know. I used a little known strategy called Google images. Works like a charm.
 
HKFANBOY said:
perfect EDC search is over
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Famous last words, so to speak.

I could declare several of mine to be perfect, but I keep thinking that I might find something better. In the past anytime I have declared one to be perfect, it has been temporary at best.
 
I hear you but deals can be had. Also I think it is worth it for what you get. I can't say the same for the other knives I mentioned that I paid considerably more$ for.
 
bdmicarta said:
Famous last words, so to speak.

I could declare several of mine to be perfect, but I keep thinking that I might find something better. In the past anytime I have declared one to be perfect, it has been temporary at best.
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Lol. That's why I waited a while before posting. I really think this knife has the total package of what I was looking for.
 
Congrats, at this point in time I have found mine too. I've always liked how the TAD MK4's looked.
 
First of all, the sincerest congratulations for finding a knife that satisfies on so many levels for you. I DO think there'll be more knives in your future, but hey, that's all in good time. Enjoy that knife, brother.
 
The perfect EDC search may be over.

But you'll need a gent's knife

A knife for other people to borrow.

A fixed blade to back up the folder, just in case.

Oh yes, we've all been there.
 
I feel the same. Honestly I was a little let down when I first received mine and left it in the drawer for a weeks. But then I started carrying it and it really grew on me. Great knife.
 
If you like that try the Marfione ANAX, weighs even less than the TAD does. And the TAD is only slightly cheaper than the striders why is the TAD worth basically the same amount as a strider?
 
I've had two TADs, MK 2 and Mk 3, I believe. I loved Almost all of the knife's features, but ended up selling it. Then I bought another, as the price was super, but I never carried it. It does have a lot to offer. You have had a lot of nice knives. I've had all of those also, but everyone's opinion is just a wee bit different, which is a good thing for this forum.
At one point or another, we all end up the way you did...with the perfect knife. But even "perfection" has a measurable lifetime...and then we get back on the Exchange. At least I do...I seldom miss a day of "looking."
 
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