looking for a light (but durable) fixed blade for backpacking

I also recommend the Izula, it's my standard for small fixed blades. The HEST is definitely too big and bulky to be put in the same category.

I do have another almost an ideal recommendation for you; the CKC Hiker.

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L6 Carbon Steel, 3" from tip to choil, 6/14" OAL, 1/16" blade thickness, approx. 1.7 oz, Scandi style Parallel primary bevel, drops down into the main convex grind, and a final convex edge. Can have handle or none, comes with ABS or kydex sheath on a ball chain. $25-40 shipped for existing models, will likely differ if you want any custom options.

Made by Kyley Harris('knivesandstuff' on youtube) in collaboration with Svord. You can find lots of videos on it. To be honest, this guy gets more use than the Izula for me(since the majority of my use is everyday chores)...it's a slicing demon.

The only problem right now is that Kyley injured his hand a little while ago so the waiting list is probably long(He makes them as a hobby). He'll probably get back to making some soon.
 
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Any of these would be good for backpacking except on your 2 oz limit wich would limit you to neck knives wich aren´t too good in ergonomics:

-Mora Clipper
-Fallkniven F1
-Rat Cutlery RC-3
-Marttiini Bowie Hunter
 
Mora all the way. Check out Ragweed Forge.
 
mtwarden said:
I'm thinking more in the 2.5-3" range- small

the Falkniven WM1 is 2.5 oz so I'd certainly consider it- the women thing doesn't bother me :)

the RAT Izula is in the 2.0 oz-ish range

the Simonich Bitteroot is really small (just under 2"), but it could possibly be up to the duty??????

as far as cost, like most folks I'd rather not spend a ton, but I'd certainly entertain any quality knife that would fit the bill
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RAT Izula all the way :thumbup:
 
mollyhatchet said:
Orion makes a small backpacker, with or without scales. I don't know anything about there quality.
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:barf: It's poop. I'm hoping to do a video review on it sometime soon; probably my only disappointing knife purchase this year, and I was busy.
 
well you certainly can't say the Mora's are unreasonably priced :)

I'm looking at this knife from John Landi- the PSK, realtively stout looking- 2.6 oz- anyone w/ experience w/ this knife?

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A bit heavier but still very doable, these 2 are very interesting for your needs, reasonably compact yet full tang gives extra sturdiness:

- Pohl Force Hornet XL
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- Spyderco Fred Perrin Street Beat Micarta
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and a bit longer,there is the Fallkniven F1 - a real cutlery icon.

For the classic scandinavian approach (not full tang, but really nice): Roselli Carpenter, also around 3 inches blade but pretty light.
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