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Back by popular demand - knives!
We all carry knives to protect ourselves, cut mundane stuff, or discourage others from snoring in shelters. Some even carry a knife to perform an emergency appendicitis if need be. I'm interested in seeing the weight of these lethal sharp things.
I'm proud to show my cheap collection with their weight. If anyone has a lighter one I'll sulk.
The large one is an Okapi (that has probably killed more people in Africa than any other - but that's another story) - 3 ounces
The second is a Gidgitz - 1.7 ounces
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I won't be hiking in South Africa soon due to those lethal knives being so readily available :)
If you buy a packet of cigarettes you get one knife free
Puddlefish
08-06-2017, 10:56
Met one guy with a 10" (or so) Bowie knife on the trail. I'd estimate the weight around a pound and a half. You know, for bears. I suspect he was horribly disappointed that he never got ambushed by a bear.
I just buy knives made in NY state. Like to see my neighbors have a job.
thom
Slo-go'en
08-06-2017, 12:02
You got to have one of those 12" blade survival knifes with all the stuff in the handle.
swjohnsey
08-06-2017, 12:07
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0.6 oz 2" blade
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Spyderco Ladybug
0.6 oz blade 1 15/16"
atraildreamer
08-06-2017, 12:21
You got to have one of those 12" blade survival knifes with all the stuff in the handle.
I bought one at a flea market for $5! It was called it a "Rambo Knife" :eek:...shows you how old I am!;) :D
0.6 versus 1.7 is like a royal flush taking on four of a kind - I'm now sulking!
DownEaster
08-06-2017, 12:48
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I was thinking of taking my original Gerber LST on the AT next year; it's 1.4 oz. I may have to get one of these little Ultralight LSTs instead.
Sarcasm the elf
08-06-2017, 13:32
I met thru hiker carrying a full size Kabar last month. When I asked him what it was for he said
"To cut up that pineapple I packed out of town." :D
Slo-go'en
08-06-2017, 14:40
40026
0.6 oz 2" blade
I have a BUCK version which is 0.7 oz. I also have (or had, since I can't find it right now) it's big brother which I usually carry as it's big enough to brush trail when I get pissed off with limbs sticking into the trail and poking me in the eye. I hope I can find it, I liked that knife.
I have used a leatherman micra for many years, the scissors and nail file more often than the blade
do not see the one I use but it is similar to this:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/537725199/leatherman-micra-multi-tool-key-chain?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_c-accessories-other&utm_custom1=3f9916ef-9c02-49d9-9973-6df931a1245a&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7-KzsKjD1QIVSVYNCh1VaARGEAQYDyABEgKgePD_BwE
You got to have one of those 12" blade survival knifes with all the stuff in the handle.
Knives are for wimps. To defeat bears and human predators you need a Viking Battle Axe. Including the 30 inch hardwood handle they only weigh about 4 pounds. If you're going ultrlalight they can double as a shelter pole too. They're great for pounding in titanium stakes as well.
Sarcasm the elf
08-06-2017, 17:34
Knives are for wimps. To defeat bears and human predators you need a Viking Battle Axe. Including the 30 inch hardwood handle they only weigh about 4 pounds. If you're going ultrlalight they can double as a shelter pole too. They're great for pounding in titanium stakes as well.
Done and done!
MtDoraDave
08-07-2017, 08:43
40026
0.6 oz 2" blade
I use the one from the camping section of walmart that looks similar. Half serrated blade, half fine edge. Costs about two dollars, sharp enough to do whatever I've ever needed. When it gets dull, buy a new one.
Probably more than .6 ounces, but it's still ridiculously light.
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/baf0def1-5cd7-4f2b-adb4-40254324185b_1.2019195e31383cc457d41277222e7f38.jp eg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/baf0def1-5cd7-4f2b-adb4-40254324185b_1.2019195e31383cc457d41277222e7f38.jp eg
There was a guy with a sword on the trail last year. Can't remember his name. He would chop wood with it and tell you the complete story about its design and historic use. He would be laughing at your bravado.
MuddyWaters
08-07-2017, 12:34
I use the one from the camping section of walmart that looks similar. Half serrated blade, half fine edge. Costs about two dollars, sharp enough to do whatever I've ever needed. When it gets dull, buy a new one.
Probably more than .6 ounces, but it's still ridiculously light.
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/baf0def1-5cd7-4f2b-adb4-40254324185b_1.2019195e31383cc457d41277222e7f38.jp eg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/baf0def1-5cd7-4f2b-adb4-40254324185b_1.2019195e31383cc457d41277222e7f38.jp eg
I used to have a couple of those at my hunting camp.
After having one of those literally break apart in my hand while using it.......I threw them away. So cheap its dangerous to use..
JeffreyH
08-07-2017, 13:22
Battle axe, then sword... What's next? A shield for hiking? "Against bears", you know :-?
I think you referring to a large replica sword used in distant years by the Romans
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My Camillus knife, been on all of my adventures and misadventures for 44 years.
3.5 ounces by itself, 4.2 ounces with belt sheaf and dummy cord.
Used to open c-rat cans, mre pouches and beer bottles. Cut time fuze, detcord, summer sausage and cheese.
I think you referring to a large replica sword used in distant years by the Romans
bronze to be authentic
Leatherman Squirt for gear repair and first aid work.
Opinel #9 for food and fire building.
In winter for ski trips when I pack a folding wood stove (Emberlite) I swap the Opinel for an Opinel folding saw and fixed blade knife like the Mora Companion
bronze to be authentic
Some eras used steel.
The Romans pulled twenty mile days on their through hiking. Carried an amazing base weight. But used hiking poles instead of packs.
A .3 ounce knife is tempting to replace a razor blade.
Taken from Jake the Fake's 2016
Appalachian Trail JournalOkay... Well tonight is July 3rd and I am stealth camping in Maryland with another hiker named Lord Bearclaw. Lord Bearclaw carries a Roman sword and wears a kilt... I could not make this **** up.
My wife got all (ok, most) of her knives at Cutlery Corner [tv shopping]. One nifty pair was made into earrings! Yes, they were working knives, sharp, with one blade. On the other side was a machete, sharp on both sides, oh, about 24" long.
Me?
I usually carry a Snap-On single blade knife - easy to use one handed, and with practice you can close it one handed: I've got the cuts to prove it