unltralite knife
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I got a nut and bolt for holding one chainring to another on a bike, on a set of triple chainrings. It is a tubular nut and bolt, with a passage in the center. I got 3 pairs for $0.25 at our bike co-op. So they are threaded together, and the outer one is the male one and screws out, and the firesteel is attached to it. The female section is in the handle of the knife. There is enough friction on the threads that it doesn't come loose by accident, but you can get it out by fingers. I'll post a picture of the firesteel insert with the knife over the weekend.
Over the years, I have found the only need I ever have for a knife while backpacking is to cut open a food package of some sorts or cut some cord. I have worked my way down from a 0.7 oz "Classic" Swiss Army knife to a 0.3 oz Derma Safe knife to a 0.1 oz single edge razor in a homemade cardboard sheath (courtesy of Mike Clelland's UL Backpacking TIps book).
Recently, I found this knife @ Trail Designs. It is retractable, you can get replacement blades for it, and it costs only $2.49. While I understand and respect the fact each of us have different wants and wishes from a knife, this might be the lightest simple stand alone knife out there @ 2.38 grams for those who don't need anything more that what this can do. I also like the fact it is a bit safer than just a razor blade while still lighter.
Mini utility knife blade.
Comes with pre drilled lightening holes.
I sharpen mine on a fine stone.
Ace Hardware
.6 grams
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