Knives that weigh 2 ounces (56g) or less.
The first hiking knife I purchase was the Mini Buck but I traded up to a Gerber 06050. The mini buck is perfect for a key ring but the slightly larger Gerber is easier to hold for my hand and a better feel for not a lot of additional weight.
Buck Knives Mini Buck | ![]() |
1 ounce (28 g)
Blade Length: 1 7/8″ (4.8 cm) |
Columbia River Delilah’s P.E.C.K | ![]() |
It weighs less than 1 oz. and is only 2.625 inches long when closed. Blade 1.75″ |
EKA Compact | ![]() |
Sandvik stainless blade is about 2 1/4″ long and .075″ thick. The knife is about 3 1/2″ closed.
Weighs < 1 1/2 ounces |
Gerber 06050 | ![]() |
Overall Length: 4.62″ Blade Length: 1.96″ Closed Length: 2.65″ Weight: 0.6 oz. Lock Mechanism: Lock-back Blade Style: Drop Point Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel Blade |
Gerber 6009 | ![]() |
Brought to market back in 1980 by Pete Gerber.
Overall Length: 6.1-Inch, Length Closed: 3.61-Inch, Length of Blade: 2.63-Inch, Weight: 1-1/5-Ounce. While a little heavier than the 06050 it has the utility of being a bit larger. |
Kershaw Ken Onion Chive | ![]() |
2 inch blade 3 inch closed length weighs 1.9 oz (54g) |
Smith & Wesson Little Pal | ![]() |
Blade Length: 2.28″ Closed: 3.03″ Steel: 440C Stainless Steel Weight: 1oz (28g) |
SpyderCo Salt 1 | ![]() |
Overall Length: 7 in. Length of Blade: 4 in. SPECIFICATIONS Model: Salt 1 Weight: 2 oz. (57g) |
Victorinox Swiss Army Classic | ![]() |
There are heaps to choose from… |
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