Titanium Handle

[FlaMtnBkr]

Thanks for taking the time to explain the underlying chemistry that explains why Ti is a light material. My question is about the properties of finished knives rather than the properties of the raw material: Are the Ti-handled knives that are on the market today, as some people here insist, generally lighter than their non-Ti handled counterparts or not?

Those that say no, cite examples. Those that say yes, say "can be," "should be," and "would be," but cite no examples. Unfortunately, I can't order a Spyderco Can Be, a Bench Made Should Be, or a CRK Would Be from my favorite dealer.

It's really pretty simple and has been explained by a bunch of people. There aren't that many Ti knives out that have another version in different materials. If you do run across a knife like this and the other version has synthetic materials then the Ti will be more heavy. If the other version is steel then the Ti will be a little lighter.

Are you just looking for a list of titanium knives? There aren't all that many Ti knives and even fewer that have a similar version in different materials. I don't know if you are just trying to be argumentative saying it doesn't make for a lighter knife or if you are trying to get people to list a bunch of titanium knives?

As an example there was a ti leek and a stainless steel leek. The ti leek is very slightly lighter.

 

[gwlee]

As an example there was a ti leek and a stainless steel leek. The ti leek is very slightly lighter.

This is EXACTLY what I want to know. Thanks. The posting about the BM 940 was also relevant, based on facts, not assumption. I will check out the Buck offerings that someone mentioned too.

 

[gwlee]

How about the buck TNT or waimea?

Just looking at the specs, the TNT seems to be in the Caly 3, Sage 2, and small Sebenza size class. At 2.7 oz, the TNT is relatively light. The other knives run from 3.0 to 3.5 oz. I will have to check it out in person. Thanks for the lead. The Waimea is a bit too small for my EDC needs.

Are you aware of any light Ti-handled knives in the 3.5" to 4.0" range?

 

[jakeyjake4528]

Just looking at the specs, the TNT seems to be in the Caly 3, Sage 2, and small Sebenza size class. At 2.7 oz, the TNT is relatively light. The other knives run from 3.0 to 3.5 oz. I will have to check it out in person. Thanks for the lead. The Waimea is a bit too small for my EDC needs.

Are you aware of any light Ti-handled knives in the 3.5" to 4.0" range?

Off the top of my head, not really. When you get into that blade size, its generally going to be in the 5oz plus range. My current EDC is a CRK umnumzaan, before that, benchmade LFTi, SNG, all in your blade size but not really light. Very well balanced however.

I'd say the lightest-by my fingers method-ti framelock I have is my spyderco chokwe, however it has that heft that seems to be common from taiwan, china made knives. Since its made in taiwan after all.

Ill take a look, but I don't think ill come up with much in that size range and low weight.

One that does come to mind would be a strider concealed carry SNG, I'm sure that's a lot lighter then the normal SNG. But rather pricy too. And not a full ti handle, just one side.

 

[jakeyjake4528]

Ah I forgot all about the benchmade ti pika, and the upcoming nagara nok lock harley davidson ti handled knife. I seem to remember they might of had a few more before they cut out their red class.