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Feb 15, 2013 at 8:06 am #1954685
I've been eyeing a ESEE Izula as a more substantial knife. They have an even smaller model, the ESEE Candiru. Also take a look at CRKT's Ritter RSK Mk5.
Feb 15, 2013 at 8:28 am #1954689I think it is the only solution as I am not aware of any fixed blades that are that small.
Feb 15, 2013 at 9:48 am #1954705The ESEE Candiru appears to be the closest match to the OP's request.
Specs per ESEE
O.A Length: 5.13"
Cutting Edge Length: 2.0"
Maximum Thickness: .125"
Weight: 1.7 Ounces (Knife Only)
1095 Steel – 55-57 Rc.
Textured Powder Coat Finish
Serialized
Skeletonized Handle
Cordura Sheath
Available Knife Colors: Black, Desert Tan, ODI suspect this knife will hit the 2 oz mark once you add the cordura sheath. My schrade folding knife with locking blade compares well with this knife at 1.1 oz; obviously no sheath is necessary. The ESEE Candiru is probably a better quality tool though.
Feb 15, 2013 at 10:37 am #1954720Buck Hartshook
Bos S30v, too small to do any damage, fixed. ~1oz with kydex.
…sounds like you want 'barely a knife' and that what this is
Feb 15, 2013 at 2:32 pm #1954808Uh, small blade big handle, lets see –
Cold steel has the "super edge" said to weight .8 ounce.
http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/42SS/SUPER_EDGE.aspx
The handle is shorter than you asked for but looks quite secure. The weight sure is nice.
The Pendleton Lite from the same company looks like a great knife to me –
This puppy is 2.7 ounces with a nice handle and sturdy 3-5/8ths blade.
I might have to get one myself…I own and use the Cold Steel Roach belly ( 2.6 ounces ) the Finn Bear ( 2.8 ounces and great for batoning wood ).
I have yet to try their Canadian belt knife which is listed as 2.2 ounces.
I also own and use several of the Mora knives from Ragweed Forge.
Great knives, if you like the Scandinavian grind.I prefer the Mora blades for dressing and butchering meat ( which I do quite allot of ) and the double bevel blades for wood craft.
Feb 15, 2013 at 3:13 pm #1954819I won't tell you my favorite, but it starts with M, and ends with A, and rhymes with "Dora." Here is some more information on this useful knife
http://backpackingtechnology.com/knives/the-mora-knife-of-sweden/
the Ragweed site has lots of nice looking Mora type knives, some with very short blades.
If you want a show knife, try Chris Reeve knifes. $400 to $800, titanium handled folders.
Feb 15, 2013 at 3:30 pm #1954831I would recommend against putting a different edge on a Mora knife than the shape it comes with. The edge is called a Scandi grind (Scandinavian), and is formed of two perfect planes that come together. It is very sharp out of the box, and easy to sharpen. You just hone both sides at the same angle as they are made, and you'll have a super sharp edge. I put black magic marker on the bevel that is about 1/4 inch wide, and use stones to grind away on the bevel, and observe the magic marker to make sure I'm grinding the angle truely. You move metal off the whole bevel, not just the edge as in most knives. Its foolproof that way, and you have the same angle as it came from the factory.
Feb 15, 2013 at 4:03 pm #1954844as soon as they make a orange Candiru it will be my new hiking knife, until then my portly orange Izula will have to do :)
Feb 15, 2013 at 8:03 pm #1954910Mike,
It does look like orange scales are already made for the Candiru.
Feb 16, 2013 at 7:59 am #1954973yup- they have orange scales (and tan??)- I plan on using it sans scales (that's the way I use the Izula as well), for backpacking anyways. it's not in hand an overly long time- making fuzz sticks, cutting packaging, cleaning fish (occasional grouse in the fall), etc, so no need for scales- it's little lighter and lays flatter (which I find helps w/ neck carry)
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