Heaviest folder for pocket EDC

ringzero · **on:** October 06, 2009, 06:14:39 AM

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 · **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:34:11 AM

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 · **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:53:42 AM

medium and below for me

Freudian Frog · **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:05:07 AM

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! · **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:41:54 AM

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

ducttapetech · **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:44:26 AM

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

John · **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:24:57 AM

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

nuphoria · **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2009, 02:06:39 PM

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

Benner · **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2009, 04:36:24 PM

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

jzmtl · **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2009, 05:04:45 PM

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

cgk · **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:06:10 PM

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 · **Reply #11 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:08:27 PM

Quote from: cgk on October 06, 2009, 06:06:10 PM

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! · **Reply #12 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:08:40 PM

Quote from: cgk on October 06, 2009, 06:06:10 PM

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 · **Reply #13 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:11:47 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 06, 2009, 06:08:40 PM

Quote from: cgk on October 06, 2009, 06:06:10 PM
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! · **Reply #14 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:13:34 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 06, 2009, 06:11:47 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 06, 2009, 06:08:40 PM
Quote from: cgk on October 06, 2009, 06:06:10 PM
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

Benner · **Reply #15 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:14:17 PM

With hair like mine, I can do what I like.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #16 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:15:58 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 06, 2009, 06:14:17 PM

With hair like mine, I can do what I like.

I'll remind you of that in 5 years when it start's to thin

cgk · **Reply #17 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:24:15 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 06, 2009, 06:14:17 PM

With hair like mine, I can do what I like.

Whats this "hair" thing you speak of??

Vote changed....thanks to BOTH of you.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:24:53 PM

Quote from: cgk on October 06, 2009, 06:24:15 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 06, 2009, 06:14:17 PM
With hair like mine, I can do what I like.
Whats this "hair" thing you speak of??

Vote changed....thanks to BOTH of you.

YOUR welcome

Nutznboltz · **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2009, 01:06:30 AM

For me it would depend on the size of the knife. If its a 4" blade then anything up to 5oz. is fine for me but if its a shorter blade like less than 3-1/2" I generally don't edc it if its more than 4oz. The Benchmade Vex is a good example, shorter blade but heavy at 4.7oz. its a decent knife but just feels too heavy to edc in the pocket.

Swiss Man · **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2009, 01:19:14 AM

I have carried several different clipped knives from a Cold Steel Pocket Bushman, Spyderco Endura 4, Emerson Mach 1, Gerber Ez Out.

All different shapes and sizes and weights, I never had a problem with the weight but I have had a problem with getting stuff out of
that pocket with them in there sometimes.

hawkchucker · **Reply #21 on:** October 07, 2009, 01:37:25 AM

ZT 200 That thing is an anchor.

David Bowen · **Reply #22 on:** October 07, 2009, 01:57:03 AM

Anchor? You sure? How about the Extrema Ratio Fulcrum II D I use to carry?

David · **Reply #23 on:** October 07, 2009, 07:08:43 AM

I use to carry an Strider AR alot so I guess weight is not an issue with me.

Nikos · **Reply #24 on:** October 07, 2009, 11:56:57 AM

Pocket clips and belt sheaths are asking for attention so I steer away from both of these carry methods. This leaves either pocket organizers or loose pocket carry as options. Given my body structure and depth/width of pockets on most of my pants, I have to either go with 5oz or lighter, or have a little something bouncing on every step I make...

Benner · **Reply #25 on:** October 07, 2009, 01:29:42 PM

Quote from: David Bowen on October 07, 2009, 01:57:03 AM

Anchor? You sure? How about the Extrema Ratio Fulcrum II D I use to carry?

I came so close to buying one of those. They look awesome.

nuphoria · **Reply #26 on:** October 07, 2009, 02:36:34 PM

Quote from: Nikos on October 07, 2009, 11:56:57 AM

Pocket clips and belt sheaths are asking for attention so I steer away from both of these carry methods. This leaves either pocket organizers or loose pocket carry as options. Given my body structure and depth/width of pockets on most of my pants, I have to either go with 5oz or lighter, or have a little something bouncing on every step I make...

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