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Lightest folder for its size?
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Why such an emphasis on weight? If you're looking for the best size to weight ratio well then I think a little razor blade can't be beat.
Okay a serious answer, look to some of the Spydercos. They make some really light weight knives and their quality is top notch. Check out their Delica (smaller), Endura (larger), and Centofante 3 (middle ground) and see which one you like the most, as they are all very light weight.
Okay a serious answer, look to some of the Spydercos. They make some really light weight knives and their quality is top notch. Check out their Delica (smaller), Endura (larger), and Centofante 3 (middle ground) and see which one you like the most, as they are all very light weight.
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Spyderco Military or Spyderco Pacific Salt.
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Benchmade 880 / 885 - the "Darkstar" models - are very lightweight for their size
Mini-Darkstar specs:
BLADE MATERIAL: ATS-34 STAINLESS STEEL HARDENED TO 59-61 HRC
LENGTH: 3.25"(8.26cm)
THICKNESS: .100"(2.54mm)
OPEN: 7.60"(19.30cm)
CLOSED: 4.30"(10.92cm)
WEIGHT: 2.50oz(71g)
HANDLE: BLACK G-10 SCALES, DOUBLE TITANIUM LINERS
LOCK MECHANISM: MODIFIED LOCKING-LINER
Mini-Darkstar specs:
BLADE MATERIAL: ATS-34 STAINLESS STEEL HARDENED TO 59-61 HRC
LENGTH: 3.25"(8.26cm)
THICKNESS: .100"(2.54mm)
OPEN: 7.60"(19.30cm)
CLOSED: 4.30"(10.92cm)
WEIGHT: 2.50oz(71g)
HANDLE: BLACK G-10 SCALES, DOUBLE TITANIUM LINERS
LOCK MECHANISM: MODIFIED LOCKING-LINER
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Get a Dalton, then hope you never have to kill anyone with it because it's probably illegal for you to own one (unless you're police or military).
But that small caveat aside, they are very light, fast, and mean blades.
But that small caveat aside, they are very light, fast, and mean blades.
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For about $100 you can get an A. G. Russell Italian Tactical with a 3 1/2 " ATS-34 blade and an all titanium handle and is a frame lock. It weighs only 3.1 oz. The knife cuts like a laser and clips deep in the pocket.
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Buck/Mayo/TNT - 3 1/4" S30V blade with titanium framelock handles - 2.7 oz.
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In my collection, it would be the pacific salt.
Nearly a 4" blade and 9" OA, it weighs in at like 2.5 oz.
Nearly a 4" blade and 9" OA, it weighs in at like 2.5 oz.
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The Kershaw junkyard dog II with SG2 blade and titanium handles feel extremely light for its size, a little hard to find and it is around $150.00
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Benchmade 530!
1.7 oz/ 3 1/4" cutting edge, and very, very thin.
I'm a spyderco diehard, but there's nothing in their lineup (or anyone elses) that is as efficient in terms of weight/width/cutting edge ratio. The knife also cuts very well, and is fun to play with b/c of the axis lock. A real winner!
1.7 oz/ 3 1/4" cutting edge, and very, very thin.
I'm a spyderco diehard, but there's nothing in their lineup (or anyone elses) that is as efficient in terms of weight/width/cutting edge ratio. The knife also cuts very well, and is fun to play with b/c of the axis lock. A real winner!