Super light knife with assisted opening

[Antihero]

I've got a Kershaw chill which is the perfect size and weight for when I'm wearing basketball shorts or something without a belt, but I prefer assisted opening.

Where should I look?

 

[jmorris]

Take a look at the Kershaw Leek.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Kershaw-Onion-Leek-1660--143

 

[bikerdoc]

I like the Kershaw Al Mar 2330GRN in 8cr3MOV.
lite, thin and assisted opening.

 

[JShirley]

The Leek is indeed very thin and light, but it's also very slippery. I suppose grip tape might help, but then it might be hard to get out of your waistband.

 

[SharpDog]

Here are a couple of other options. 3.1 oz each:

CRKT Full Throttle Framelock
https://smile.amazon.com/Throttle-Knife-Everyday-Outburst-7031/dp/B07YXQJLSH/?tag=bg999-20

Al Mar Mini SERE 2020 Linerlock
https://smile.amazon.com/Mini-SERE-2020-Linerlock-AMK2208/dp/B084VGKS3T/?tag=bg999-20

 

[Nature Boy]

Kershaw Fraxion is my every day carry. Carbon fiber scales make it very light

 

[SharpDog]

Kershaw Fraxion is my every day carry. Carbon fiber scales make it very light

The Fraxion is the lightest so far by a lot at 1.9 oz. Knifecenter is out but you can get one on Amazon:

https://smile.amazon.com/Pocketknife-Clip-Point-Lightweight-Reversible-Pocketclip/dp/B08CSBYF49

 

[Alex Clayton]

I carry a Sog Flash II at work. I for many years carried a CRKT Hissatsu. I went to order another for EDC and someone suggested trying the Sog. I was shocked at how much lighter it was when I got it. It weighs in at under 3 OZ. The CRKT is over 6. Only thing I did not like about the Sog is the safety. Did not trust it to not end up on when I was carrying it so I plugged it so it cant.

 

[jmr40]

Very lightweight assisted opening knives can be hard to hold onto when they come open. If most of the weight is in the blade vs the handle they want to jump out of your hand. It probably won't but you will probably have to readjust your grip.

 

[sparkyv]

+1 on the Leek.

Tell you what, I've been carrying the composite Dividend and it's fantastic. It's deceptively light weight, good EDC sized blade and I can deploy and grip it well.

 

[hso]

Your 2.2 oz Chill is going to be tough to match weights for size in an AO. The SOG Aegis Minis were in the weight/size range with AO, but you'll have to hunt for them. The Timberline Vallotton is 2oz with a 3" blade, but it is a liner lock. The Benchmade Emissary Axis-Assist is right in there and still available, but expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/SOG-Folding-...rds=SOG+mini+aegis&qid=1596853365&s=hi&sr=1-1

 

[hso]

Carbon fiber scales make it very light

The knife is light, but the carbon fiber is just decorative. The body is G-10.

 

[Nature Boy]

The knife is light, but the carbon fiber is just decorative. The body is G-10.

I stand corrected

 

[hso]

I stand corrected

Sneaky advertising on their part. A lot of retailers will tout "CARBON FIBER" while the fine print says "G-10 with carbon fiber insert/inlay/overlay" in itty bitty type.

 

[jmorris]

I decided to order a fraxion after finding out they were about half price of the leek I lost in the yard.

Its not spring assist like the leek or my other Ken Onion kershaw, that model escapes me but feels like a ball/detent setup that holds the blade closed until sufficient force is applied to the actuator to over come the detent and “spring” it fully open.

With enough use, it might not seem like excessive force is required for the job but that’s not necessarily a bad thing either. Certainly don’t need a lock on it, like the leek has, to ensure it doesn’t open in your pocket.

This is it beside my side kick.

 

[Nature Boy]

With enough use, it might not seem like excessive force is required for the job

Play with it a bit and it smooths out