ultralight knives?

Will said:
As stated, Opinel is a great choice, the No. 6 would be about the size you want. Perhaps a better choice is the Gerber LST (1.3 oz.):

http://www.knivesplus.com/GB-6009-Gerber.HTML

Will
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1.3 oz. = 35 grams. Lighter than the Opinels or the Calypso Jr. I used to backpack with one of these (until I lost it), and I really think it is worth a close look. (for $15 you can't really go wrong)
 
Hello,

I just got the Gerber LST II as a Christmas present from a friend and think it would fit your requirements. The blade is 2.56 inches and the handle is 3.81 inches long. It's a lockback with a thumbstud and a lanyard hole in the Zytel handle. The knife weighs only 1.4 ounces. I saw this knife on-line for as little as $19.99. I hope this helps you and good luck in Alaska.

S.
 
Spill said:
Hello,

I just got the Gerber LST II as a Christmas present from a friend and think it would fit your requirements. The blade is 2.56 inches and the handle is 3.81 inches long. It's a lockback with a thumbstud and a lanyard hole in the Zytel handle. The knife weighs only 1.4 ounces. I saw this knife on-line for as little as $19.99. I hope this helps you and good luck in Alaska.

S.
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Description of the LST
http://www.gerberblades.com/products/view.php?model=6024

There's an LST II and a black or gray color version. They also have a part-serrated version if you plan on cutting tough or fibrous materials.
I think we have narrowed in on this as it fits your budget and is very lightweight.
If you have trouble finding it, Froogle is your friend.

Don't foget to get a small sharpening stone (med on one side, fine on the other) if you plan on being in the woods for long stretches of time.
 
thanks everybody. i picked up a dosier should be getting it next week. ill be getting a opinel as soon as i get a chance. the gerber looks like it woulda been a good choice too. maybe after i loose this one :D
i have my old boyscout sharpening stone, i dont think ill need to resharpen while im in the woods. at least for this summer, i wont be out for more than a week at a time.
thanks for helping the new guy everyone
-w
 
I've already added my 2 cents, and you've already bought your knife, but I feel I should air out this thought: If cleaning fish or game, a folder wouldn't be my first choice. It's too hard to clean the 'goo' out unless it can be taken apart.

Based on the reviews and comments I've read here, you're going to be very happy with that lightweight Dozier!

Best Wishes,
Bob
 
hey thanks bob. thats a good point. luckly tho, i wont be cleaning fish regularly with the knife. since most of the time when im actually fishing, i will be in or near the kayak, ill be able to have my heavier gear there, including a fillet knife provided by the company i work for.. im sure this knife will clean one or two fist tho, but the foldability of the knife is still more important to me, i need to be able to throw a knife in my pocket/pack, and i also dont want a sheath to get lost.(which is also why a lanyard hole is important)

thanks again all for your help.

-w
 
just got the knife last night. quality. i think i will be happy with it. besides the blade, the knife weighs virtually nothing. i will def. be removing the clip attatchment, which will be easy enough. feels real good in my hand, and seems to be quite sharp out of the box. im also glad i went with the one that has the large thumb notch in the blade for easy one hand opening.
thanks for "pointing" me in the right direction everyone. ;)
-w
 
I like Opinels as much as the next guy, but a one-hand folder with a pocket-clip is just so much more convient.

My vote goes to the Spyderco Delica or the Endura (if you can force yourself to go with a larger blade).
The thumb-holes are terrific and the VG-10 blade-steel will hold a wicked edge for a long time.

Good luck,
Allen.
 
Just my $.02 DON'T BUY A NEW GERBER. They used to make really great knives but they have really gone down since they were bought by Fiskars, you'd be much happier with a Spyderco, Benchmade, or Camillus. :D
 
First, let me say that I am a knife nut. But, I spent 1 month in Alaskan backcountry back in '92, and the only knife I used was a swiss army climber model (non locking though).

If you will be using a BRFC (bear resistant food container) you WILL need a screwdriver or nickel to open the container (more likely to lose a nickel). The scissors are also handy when out in the wilderness for hangnails, cracked nails, nail clipping, trimming frayed clothing, etc. I only used the blade for cooking so it didn't have to lock.

Just my two cents.

Mike
 
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