The Olamic Wayfarer 247 Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review 

Let me formally recognize that this is the video where Nick said he would never reference a "Pocket Pecker" ever again.

"They didn't set out to do anything fancy, any inlay work..." Olamic: "Hold my beer."

Dammit, Nick. You may have just written off another $380 from my checking account. This is turning out to be the most expensive free subscription I've ever had.

From $375 in 2016 to $495 in 2020, now that's what I call inflation, Lol

I absolutely love the skeletonized flipper. It looks great and it reminds me of the hammer on my custom CZ 75.

Just got my W247 this week, thanks in part to this review. Love the knife!

This video put me over the top...ordered up a custom 247 a few days ago. Nick I blame YOU. Thanks for a gem of a revue.

"pocket pecker... no that aint right, im never gonna use that phrase ever again"

I have become a big fan of Olamic Cutlery, in particular the Wayfarer Compact. Nice and beefy, great design, great EDC. Also, I'm quickly becoming a fan of that CPS XHT steel. Man I can really tune that up without a lot of effort on the stone. From the look of this review, the 247 is a bit slimmer with basically the same blade shape, different steel and the frame lock. Can't go wrong. I've noticed that everybody seems to have a personal relationship with Eugene and it's not uncommon to see him comment/participate any and everywhere, like here. I really like and appreciate that hands on approach. Thx for another great review Nick.

Great review nick i really enjoy your videos. You convinced me to buy this flipper. I went with the stealth version and sculpted titanium handles.

I didn't even realize this review was up yet. I've been drooling over the ones with the Timascus.

Nick I love your reviews. Just started collecting about six months ago. So I was hesitant to pull the trigger on this one because of the weight but screw it. I did and it's already on the way to me. Really excited about it.

The ergos and balance of this knife are fantastic!

Great review; I like what Olamic are doing with that model, and some of their others, using timascus and mokuti accents, with the bands of timascus on both sides, pocket-clips, backspacers, on a relatively inexpensive, sub-1000$ semi-custom. I usually prefer the standoffs for EDC, but floating backspacers give you the best of both worlds, easy to clean, but with a really nice look. That said, while I dig the blade -- it is a bit different, kind of a modified fighter/bayonet style, I guess -- it looks a bit too heavy and clunky in the ass end, which is further exaggerated by the wide pocket-clip and backspacer... too much junk in the trunk. Beside that, it's very cool.

I just received mine today. I got it on the secondary market for $350 and I am blown away by this knife! It is a gem 💎 for sure. I really can’t find anything about this knife that bothers me. On top of everything that I love is that this is blue anodized! I can’t think of anything in this price range that even comes close to this, especially in the U.S. market. I would recommend to anyone to just buy it. Even if for some reason you decide not to keep it you will be able to resell it no problem. Hell, I’d probably buy it lol.

I have one and it is a great knife! The only minor gripe is the flipper tab, but that's miniscule. Chris Reeve Sebenza large, Buck 110, ZT0620, an the Olyamic 24-7 are the standards in my collection.

I just got a eustler equalizer from flash sale, feels good.

You really nailed it with this review. I like knives that are so well made;Reate, Zero Tolerance etc. But Olamic is in a class all itself. It is a great value compared for the money. They are actually worth the hassle I get from my wife which is saying a lot.

I believe the blade shape is a weehawk... Long swedge starting about 1/4 away from the base of the blade into a spearpoint. I have a Benchmade model 42 with a very similar shape, just without the little thumbhole and it's a balisong so of course it looks a bit different.

Nice vid Sid.

If I ever get my diploma, I am buying this!

I paid $495 for a kinetic ocean, rock backspacer version. For that money I think the drop action should be smoother. Went back and forth with Eugene and he was very responsive. Had me send it in to be "tuned" to my specifications. Came back in the same condition as I sent it. Still love the knife, it's a beautiful piece.

this is the very first time I have seen a Wayfarer that does not have some amazing handle made of high end material mixes and occasional patterns etc

U missed that they have the cutout at the top of the blade for your finger to fall onto the flipper tab easier. I really like when company's do that it works much better then if it's a square shape up top. If you put your finger on the top of the knife just pull back your finger will fall on the tab and open

So you agave a little love to the inside of the hole on the copper scales and now pocket pecker. Nick please never change. I got a good laugh out of your videos!

I'd love to see your take apart and review the GM1

Hard to find a "plain" one like the one in this video. So many with skull clips or other gaudy options.

love the ceramic balled clip I'll probably never have this knife but I'm seeing clips this way on more then this blade and would like to see it on a knife I'd own for.my edc

I’m looking for a Marfione/Strider DOC flipper. I’ve only been able to find the automatic. I came across this review because I found a beautiful knife made by olamic carbon fiber mirror polished wayfarer. I was just wondering if you have an opinion on which company you like better? Any suggestions? All my knifes are high production but I’m interested in purchasing a custom that’s no more than ~$1000. I’d lobe some advice from an expert collector. I want a mirror polished flipper and prefer a frame lock. Even if it’s just a high production you’d recommend I’m all ears.

this is my current grail knife. $375 is amazing for this compared to so many midtech knives.

I think Nick keeps that Spyderco Delica on hand for every purpose. 😉

great blade!!!

Nice knife and a great review. I'll bet if you asked Olamic they would say the model number is not 'two forty-seven' but rather 'twenty-four seven'.

Hey Nick will you ever get a Spyderco Centofante Memory?

Hey Nick, fantastic review, they just keep getting better. I've been thinking about buying this baby but I have been torn between it and the TB mini bodega. Your totally awesome review on the bodega didn't help at all as I was leaning towards the wayfarer but am now stuck once more. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

would you choose this over an Umnumzaan?

Nick I just bought this amazing knife in acid rain thanks to your review. I love it but worry about the integrity of the frame because of all the holes. What do you think? Could I break it?

Awesome review. Any thoughts on reviewing the Spartan Harsey Folder?

Although it would be wrong on so many levels, if they ever come out with a 3" version it needs to be named the "pocket pecker." The Z-Hunter skull inlays would add $100+ to the cost of the base model.

Reminds me of Böker Aurora.

are the snake Bite holes on the pivot a bit marred? That would be an issue for me and a reason to use Torx.

Damn stumbled on the birth vid of the "pocket pecker"?? 🤣 Just picked on of these up and absolutely love it

with the flipper tab and custom pivot, it looks more like a pocket penguin than a pocket woodpecker. and i have to ask, is that a woodpecker in your pocket or are you just happy to review such a nice knife?

already have one

+ Nick, I know you're not a lanyard guy. I am with certain knives. I wanted to point out I bought a ZT Jens Anso and the guy had put a lanyard on it. The lanyard hole had similar positioning to the Wayfarer. That is a terrible place to put the lanyard hole. The paracord sticks out and into your hand, wrecking the ergos. I cut it off (the lanyard, not the pocket pecker) and the ergos improved immensely. While that lanyard hole placement looks great, it is impractical. Take care funny guy.

Do you have any plan of buying/loan on Reate New Torrent in near future? With the same price point, I am really interested to hear comparison between these knives.

…pocket pecker. Nooo, I’m not going to use that ever again. Here we are in 2022 and everyone says pocket pecker😂

Nick Shabazz 2016 - I'm never going to use the phrase 'pocket pecker' again. We can see how well that turned out.

yup as soon as Eugene release a compact Sheepscliffe I'm driving over to his shop to pick one up. LOL

now every time I look at this knife I'm going to think pocket pecker....thanks nick! Also it now reminds me of those little sippy birds that drink water up and down...

Just found a brand new A-Stock Wayfarer for $350!

Concerning the weight'problem' - there are different handle styles, I bought this one... www2.knifecenter.com/item/OCWAY247SBZPVD/olamic-cutlery-mid-tech-wayfarer-247-flipper-folding-knife-black-pvd-stonewash-elmax-blade-bronzed-sculpted-titanium-handles weighs an ounce less and feels great in hand

It's a beauty , eh .

was this the first video of the "pocket pecker" . if only you knew what you would've caused lol

Give us a Swish review!!

Thanks to you I now own an Olamic wayfarer 247. What an absolutely beautiful knife that really has me thinking, what's a Sebenza. Oh that's right, it's that over priced piece of shit I no longer have a need for.

You really gotta watch out for those pocket peckers

Giid vid Nick !! Unless i missed it, does it open well with the thumb hole?? It looks great. Ya got to stop talking about the pecker in your hand buddy!! Lol

Pocket-pecker LMAO!

Is that a pocket pecker or are you just happy to see me? 😉

Frame lock knives are just for looks. There is nothing functionally superior about the frame lock. The only thing worse is the liner lock which is basically the same concept. Junk... yes this includes the Chris Reeve Sebenza and Inkosi and what ever knife you want to throw in the mix. These knives are for looks and not much more.

WTH is an Ontario Rat?