Heaviest folder for pocket EDC

[ringzero]

Some MTO members don't EDC a knife clipped in the pocket - if you fall into that category, then this poll isn't for you.

When wearing heavier trousers made of denim or canvas, I can carry up to about a 7 oz knife clipped into the pocket without it bugging me.  Often carry a Byrd Cara Cara G10 at 5.5 oz with no problem.  When working in the yard I always carry an even heavier Buck XTract.  But, those don't count as EDC for me.

Wearing thinner dress or casual trousers, which is what I wear most days, I've discoverd that 3 oz is about the maximum comfortable knife weight for me.  And, I'm beginning to prefer carrying even lighter knives, ideally not much over 2 oz.

Boker Trance at 3.2 oz is fairly comfortable because of its thin, flat shape but it's just on the edge of being too heavy.  I often notice the Trance pulling on my pocket, but it doesn't really bug me.

Kabar Dozier 3" Folder at just over 2 oz is only slightly thicker, but is lighter and more comfortable for me to carry than the Trance.  I barely even notice the Dozier 3" Folder until I need it.

Lately I've tried carrying a Kabar Dozier 2.25" Folder which weighs only 0.8 oz and is even thinner.  Can be comfortably carried clipped into a shirt pocket or even clipped to the neck of a T-shirt.  So far the shorter blade has been able to handle all of my urban EDC needs.

How about you?  What is the heaviest folder that you regularly EDC clipped into a pocket?

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[Sean]

Interesting topic.

I find when I'm wearing jeans it's not so much the weight but the shape and how
it sits clipped in my pocket.  If the knife is relatively thin, and narrow I can
handle over 5 oz.   If it sports a thick handle, and is wide say like Cold Steel's AK-47 that's
what tends to bother me more than it's weight.

Good thread I will look forward to hearing others preferences.  

cheers,
Sean  

[cliosguy]

medium and below for me

[Freudian Frog]

I really don't care!

As long as the profile is good and it doesn't stab my gut, I'm fine with it.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Weight really doesn't bother me in the least to be honest

[ducttapetech]

Weight is no problem for me at all. I carry a Surge clipped to my back pocket.

[John]

Weight is no problem for me either if I could I'd carry two folders 

[nuphoria]

Mostly on the lighter side for me - UKPK doesn't seem to go noticed when I'm carrying it

[Benner]

I think we need a "I'm not fussed" option.

[jzmtl]

5 oz is my upper limit. Have carried heavier ones but would rather not.

[cgk]

I messed up and voted 3 oz....my Tenacious is 4 oz and is a great weight so if you can change me to 5 oz....

[Benner]

I messed up and voted 3 oz....my Tenacious is 4 oz and is a great weight so if you can change me to 5 oz....

You can do it yourself now hopefully.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I messed up and voted 3 oz....my Tenacious is 4 oz and is a great weight so if you can change me to 5 oz....

You should be able to change your vote now

[Benner]

I messed up and voted 3 oz....my Tenacious is 4 oz and is a great weight so if you can change me to 5 oz....

You should be able to change your vote now

Er yeah, because I changed it. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I messed up and voted 3 oz....my Tenacious is 4 oz and is a great weight so if you can change me to 5 oz....

You should be able to change your vote now

Er yeah, because I changed it. 

So did I

Anyway, this sub forum's my patch, so bugger off, and stop interfering