Lightweight Traditional Summer Carry?

[MattWRog]

When you don’t want a 4” trapper banging around in lightweight summer shorts what are some good summer weight options for the traditional crowd? While certainly noteworthy, we can skip over the obligatory Opinels and SAKs.

 

[mph57]

I use a old, old Barlow that's about 3.25 inches long and thinner than the standard 4 in stockman. BTW (MattWRog)...I used to ride the Empire Builder (1960s) to see my grand parents every summer up in Montana : )

 

[Prester John]

I don't mind a 4" trapper in my pocket at any time of year. I often carry a 4 3/4" Laguiole. But sometimes I do carry something smaller and lighter:

3 1/2" GEC ebony boys knife, and a smaller and lighter Buck lockback (very sharp!).

 

[kamagong]

Light weight is not my primary concern at this time of year. Summertime brings fruits, picnics, and food. I want a knife that can cut up bread, cheese, and nature's bounty with ease. This Marjacq handles those duties with aplomb. It's about the size of any Opinel No. 8 IIRC.

 

[redsparrow]

Moki small Fish Owl, lightest knife I own. So light I can't feel it in my pocket. It actually takes awhile to get use to each summer... then I can stop checking on it.

I'm hoping this one will be almost as light...
Fox Livri (photo by Will Power)

...patiently waiting for it's delivery, I let you know.

 

[MattWRog]

I use a old, old Barlow that's about 3.25 inches long and thinner than the standard 4 in stockman. BTW (MattWRog)...I used to ride the Empire Builder (1960s) to see my grand parents every summer up in Montana : )

It’s a fantastic trip once you get up along the hi-line through Glacier park.

 

[StubbyThumbnail]

Very timely thread for me! I also need stainless as a carbon knife will turn into a rusted mess for me in very short order. I'm a GEC nut and trying to get away from having to use a slip to protect the knife from moisture. The last several days I've been carrying a Case medium jack and it's working pretty well.
Rick

 

[jackknife]

We're already into summer temps here in Texas, with low 90's now happening. My usual carry does't change as warm weather in Texas is a 9 month long thing. Coin pocket knives like peanut, Boker 240 penknife, and my EDC of the Victorinox executive are the norm. If a picnic or woods outing is on hand, my old Buck 102 woodsman is on the hip.

 

[JohnDF]

I haven't worn short pants since probably 3rd or 4th grade.
Summer time carry doesn't change for me, I keep my four seasons knife...

 

[Hickory n steel]

The simple answer is to just go smaller.
Your typical slipjoint in the 3.25" range or smaller really doesn't weigh much at all.
There are loads of great options, but it depends if you plan on doing any special summer specific activities and what size you want.
Personally I always have a belt on, so it really won't matter to me this summer.

 

[powernoodle]

Case pen knife.

 

[mph57]

It’s a fantastic trip once you get up along the hi-line through Glacier park.

Absolutely......Seattle through Glacier National Park was the best!

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Sorry don't have a pic of it by itself at the moment, but the sodbuster Jr. In delrin is pretty light to me. The Buck 110 lite IS really light but may be to bulky,maybe the 112 lite?

While not strictly 100% traditional the Cold Steel Broken Skull is very light and VERY tough. And it is based on a traditional pattern.

[ THUMBSTUD REMOVED AS PER TRADITIONAL RULES]
Besides I hated it anyways

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Oh and the Cold Steel is thin

 

[Will Power]

Moki small Fish Owl, lightest knife I own. So light I can't feel it in my pocket. It actually takes awhile to get use to each summer... then I can stop checking on it.

I'm hoping this one will be almost as light...
Fox Livri (photo by Will Power)

...patiently waiting for it's delivery, I let you know.

Great minds certainly do think alike or is it telepathy? The linerless Fish Owl my instant choice, the Livri another cert Not sure of the weight difference as my scales need new batteries, never can remember to buy any...

 

[Will Power]

CASE Penknife stainless and Yellow Delrin already been suggested too and a first rate option

CASE Swayback Gent another strong presence by being svelte but credible.

 

[King of the Cheese]

How about a Benchmade proper with a nice little lanyard?

 

[JohnDF]

While not strictly 100% traditional

Not even loosely 100% traditional.

 

[redsparrow]

Great minds certainly do think alike or is it telepathy? The linerless Fish Owl my instant choice, the Livri another cert Not sure of the weight difference as my scales need new batteries, never can remember to buy any...

Yes, great minds do think alike Will. According to the dealer specs; Sm. Fish Owl 31g - Livri 34g or in other words, not enough difference to be notice by human hands.

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Not even loosely 100% traditional.

Well...you know....it is kinda,sorta shaped like one, just a little, maybe...

Yeah, other than the profile its modern. But it is a great light weight knife