Light weight 3.5"+ blade EDC?

TripleB67

TripleB67

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After receiving my Civivi Faeger for Father's Day (which I absolutely love - beautiful damascus blade, top notch fidget factor, super sharp, etc), I noticed that almost every EDC I own has a blade less than 3 inches.

I would like to change that by adding an EDC (folding knife) that has a blade of at least 3.5 inches, but I'd also like for it to be light (preferably under 3.0 ounces if possible).

I used an advanced search feature from an online retailer to narrow down my choices, but you can't specify what weight you want.

So, can anyone recommend a folding EDC knife that has a blade 3.5" or longer, is not a liner lock, and is very light weight?

A couple I have found (by luck) are: Benchmade Hunt Taggedout (thumbstud model), Civivi Hyperpulse, Real Steel Ostap Hel Perix

Thanks for any and all help!

TripleB67
 
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If you can tolerate the price, the Zero Tolerance 0707 might be the ticket. 3.5 in blade and 2.3 oz weight.
 
Tactile Maverick is the lightest knife of that size that I own and it gets lots of pocket time. I think it was listed at 2.8 oz with the G10 scales and it feels slightly lighter with the micarta scales I switched it too. Pictured with a Spyderco Native 5 below.

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Thank you very much for the tremendous response to my question. Your knowledge (with your responses) was much quicker than me weeding through every knife that could possibly be lightweight, so I greatly appreciate you taking the time to respond!!!

I've checked out every recommendation...reading through reviews, looking at specs, watching videos, etc., considering each knife you've mentioned and here are my thoughts:

Spyderco PM2: love the looks of this knife, reminds me of a larger version of my Para 3 Lightweight knife

Buck 110 Slim Select: one of my favorites out of all the knives mentioned, low cost, I've never owned a Buck knife, I like the 3.75" length blade

Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight: great looking knife with a 4"+ blade, crazy light weight for that lengths (3.1 oz), wish it has a deep carry clip

Spyderco Stretch 2 XL Lightweight: wow, best looking knife mentioned (the blue), 4" blade and only 2.6 ounces, probably one of the front runners even though it doesn't have a deep carry clip

Zero Tolerance 0707: seems like it's pretty much a legend with knife enthusiast, strangely the reviews seem to be mixed on this knife, great looking knife, never owned a ZT, love that it has a different look to it

Cold Steel Air Lite: very affordable, good looking knife, wish it's clip was deep carry, amazing reviews (everyone seems to love this knife), never owned a Cold Steel knife either

Civivi Hyperpulse: love the different look (the hole cut outs) of this knife, great price, but I just got a Civivi for Father's Day and want something different

Real Steel Ostap Hel Perix: love the slim look of this knife, the micarta handles are what first drew me to this knife (don't have a knife with micarta), also a low cost knife

All of these knives are fantastic suggestions!!! I guess the few that are really jumping out at me now are: Buck 110 Slim Select, Real Steel Ostap Hel Perix, ZT 0707

Mainly because they are different from anything I already own and all have a deep pocket clip

Again, thanks to everyone who responded...amazing suggestions that saved me A LOT of time!!!

TripleB67
 
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