What's the HEAVIEST folder you carry and why?

What's the HEAVIEST folder you carry?

  • Less than 2 ounces

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Less than 3 ounces

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Less than 4 ounces

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Less than 5 ounces

    Votes: 1 100.0%

  • Less than 6 ounces

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • 6 ounces or more

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    1
bld522

bld522

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The title says it all. I'll go first.

The heaviest folder I carry weighs less than 3.0 ounces. I work in an office in Los Angeles. My knife tasks are limited to operations such as opening mail and boxes, removing shrink wrap, light food prep, etc. I don't like to advertise that I have a knife on me, so I carry my folders unclipped deep in my pocket. Any folder that weighs more than 3 ounces takes up too much pocket space. My current rotation consists of three William Henry knives, a Buck Mayo TNT, and a couple of customs from Rod Olson and Alan Davis. My next EDC purchase will be a large CRKT Eros.

Thanks for participating. :)
 
I prefer smaller and lighter (small insingo every day in the office), but on the weekends the GB goes in the pocket. Its the heaviest I'll carry, because its worth it :D
 
I carry a Fox/Citadel Deimos fairly regularly. I really don't notice the weight on folders if I'm wearing jeans or cargo pants. In scrubs or slacks I tend to dial it back to 3-5oz as anything over 5 gets cumbersome. I mostly cary larger folders as I have large hands and anything too small gets fairly uncomfortable if I do any extended cutting with it.
 
I'm in the same boat about needing to carry folders that are comfortable in my hand. I've decided not to buy any folder with a handle length under 4.0 inches. That obviously limits my choices when I restrict myself to knives that weigh less than 3 ounces. Small Sebenzas and Mnandis are out for me, unfortunately. But I'm comforted knowing that I can easily drive myself into bankruptcy by continuing to buy William Henry knives. :eek: ;)
 
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Well I sometimes carry my zt0200 (i think about 7.8 ounce) but lately I'v been carrying my skyline and frn native (sub 3 ounce )

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I'm stupid.
I just realized what this thread was about....the main reason I carry my zt is sometimes when I'm doing some harder work I need something more comfortable and just down right bigger.

When I carry my lite stuff (skyline native opinel ect) I just need it to open letters cut fruit what ever......
 
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Well my normal daily during the week on-person carry is a couple of very small knives. Boker Keycom folder and usually a Case slipjoint of some kind, Peanut or Texas Jack recently. Weekend or after work carry may include either a Spyderco Delica or a Kershaw Cryo. The Cryo tips the scales at a little over 4 oz so for the way the poll is worded, I went with under 5 oz.l

The "why" is because I own the Cryo and like it. :)
 
My Cyclone, which is 6.4 Oz IIRC.

I don't care one bit about the weight of my pocket knife - I stay away from large or bulky knives for the most part, but weight isn't something that bothers me.
 
My heaviest EDC is my ZT 303, which weighs in at around 8 oz. BUT it really doesn't feel heavy in the pocket (well not to me, YMMV). The weight has never bothered me, I really like that its thin so it lays flat in the pocket, and I think that helps it conceal its weight (it makes it less noticeable). I EDC my ZT 303 because I know it will handle whatever I throw at it, from cutting boxes and envelopes at home, to light construction tasks at work, and even defensive roles.
 
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ZT 056X series, simply because it is the most amazing production folder I have ever laid hands on. Love at first flip...
 
No clue. I don't know the weight of any of my knives. I'm 6'8" and 320 lbs. I carry a knife, MT, flashlight, flashdrive, and 2 cells (one work. one personal) + usual wallet, keys, etc. I'm not too concerned with a several ounces one way or the other in the overall scheme of things. Either way, I look and stomp around like a sasquatch.

Btw, I usually carry a Delica4 FFG.
 
Well, WH's are one of the finest knives made, so you are drowning in high quality. WH has perfected the ZDP-189 blade over the years; fantastic edge retention.

I carry 3 - 4 oz knives such as Sebenzas and XM-18's, but for lightness, nothing beats a William Henry.

bld522 said:
I'm in the same boat about needing to carry folders that are comfortable in my hand. I've decided not to buy any folder with a handle length under 4.0 inches. That obviously limits my choices when I restrict myself to knives that weigh less than 3 ounces. Small Sebenzas and Mnandis are out for me, unfortunately. But I'm comforted knowing that I can easily drive myself into bankruptcy by continuing to buy William Henry knives. :eek: ;)
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I used to carry a Fallkniven PXL weighing 6.2 oz for work but I decided to carry an Al Mar Nomad which is shorter, lighter yet just as sturdy and tight lockup. And yes, a SwissChamp acts as a backup for work.
 
ZT 561.
5.8 oz without pocket clip.
6 oz with pocket clip.

Tasks consist of:
Cardboard cutting
Opening packages
Carving wood
Cutting cables
Cutting fabric at times.

And honestly anything a knife should be used for, or if left without a choice: anything.
 
This poll is starting to shape up the way I thought it would. Obviously we're not going to get statistically significant results out of the 24 responses we've received so far, but I expected that there would be far fewer folks on my end of the spectrum (under 3 ounces) than the other end of the spectrum (over 6 ounces) and so far, that's been borne out.
 
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Locutus D'Borg said:
I carry 3 - 4 oz knives such as Sebenzas and XM-18's, but for lightness, nothing beats a William Henry.
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Few things beat a William Henry, weight notwithstanding. As you know, they're superbly-built knives. :thumbup: And darn if they ain't purdy, too. :)
 
I carry my ZT0300 every day and it is well past 6oz. I admit, I don't NEED a 0300, but I take pride in knowing that when I do, I'll have it with me. Honestly I don't really feel it in my pocket and If i decide to go "Sheeple friendly" I'll go to my ZT0350 satin finish. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that's still more than 6oz. Weight doesn't seem to bother me much, just how it feels in my hand when I do use it.
 
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