Lightest 5-6 inch fixed blade

It has a full LENGTH tang but you are right. The tang protrudes from the back of the Thermorun handle about 1/16". The dimensions of the section running the length of the handle is .2" thick and .75" wide. It's also worth noting that the steel that the VG10 is in-cased in is very flexible under stress, its soft 420j stainless while the edge is VG-10 (HT is exceptional). I was wary about this when I bought it. Honestly though when I held it for the first I couldn't believe it existed. A well made, thick, strong, light knife that does what I knife should......actually cuts AND splits stuff well. The thing is like a lightsaber through wood. A lot of people thing that strength and cutting efficiency are mutually exclusive. Not so with the S1 or A1. Ill send you an email.

A link to FK's break test page on their site (assuming youre up for some reading).
http://www.fallkniven.com/en/breaktest

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Extremely light?!? it is over 7 oz. That is light for a "regular" fixed blade, but won't cut it for what I need. (<5oz)

Street Bowie--I guess I looked at the wrong knife before. It is a contender, I just don't love the shape.

I've heard great things about the S1. However, it isn't full tang. Even so, could you email me where you can buy it for $135?
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Thanks for the replies! So far, my favorites are: (in order, favorite first)

Something custom from Big Chris
Falkniven A1
Becker BK15

Any more suggestions welcomed! Thanks again.
 
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It's a different blade shape, but the Becker BK 15 is a great knife and does a lot well. It was one of my better buys this year. The other tweeners are a little smaller but all are well regarded. Don't have the weight on them, but the 15 strikes me as light blade.
 
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It's a different blade shape, but the Becker BK 15 is a great knife and does a lot well. It was one of my better buys this year. The other tweeners are a little smaller but all are well regarded. Don't have the weight on them, but the 15 strikes me as light blade.
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I was wondering how long it would be until someone recommended a Becker. The BK 15 is now a contender, as it weighs about 6 oz.
 
Well allow me to add a bit more then! :D

I beat on it like I was mad at it and it wants more. Pushed the tip hard too with zero problem- plus it's a champ in the kitchen.

Bargain price but performs big.

Add- the other knife is a ScrapYard War Dog and it's a brute that weight nothing. Very cool knife.





 
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I like the Condor Kephart which has a 4.3" blade. It weights under 6 oz. Nice little knife. My running favorite go to woods knife is a BK-16. Very useful size.
 
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DFB115 Dewey Rabbiter $71.00
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DFB022W Costin deer skinning knife, wood handle $124.00
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DFBABK Dewey Bush Knife - ABK $279.00
14cm D2 tool steel, 4.5mm thick blade, full tang, Australian timber handles

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DFB090 Army $162.00
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Cool knives. I never heard of Dewey knives before. The only problem is that the site does not list the weight. As you know, weight is critical for the knife I need. Thanks anyway!
 
I'll second the Seal Pup elite. 5.4 oz. AUS-8 steel which Sog seems to do well. Takes a sharp edge, holds it acceptably and is easy to resharpen.
 
A bit outside the box but if you're handy with a hacksaw you can get an Imacasa machete and cut it down to 6 inches. Light and tough.
 
Thanks again for all the ideas guys! I think it is settled--I'm going with Big Chris.

I will be getting a 5 inch custom with 0.1 inch M4 and natural linen Micarta handles (lighter than carbon fiber).

I will post a review when done, which should be in February or March.
 
Benchmade 140 Nimravus. Mine came with G-10 scales rather than aluminum, so I assume it's <5 oz.

154CM isn't as awesome as M4, but it sharpens easily in the field.

Edit: OP made his decision, and it's a good one.
 
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