Larger VG10 folders.

[gull wing]

I usually use the 3" variety in blades, but:

Have carried these lately and it's a nice change. The longer blade helps in some cases, of course the blades are the thinner, lighter type. So far it's been the Stretch, Large Lum Chinese, Anso Lobster.
Now, what other VG10 blades are out there, that are 3 1/2" to 3 3/4", and light in weight?

[The Deacon]

Among current models, the Endura is the only one that comes to mind, but the R2 would be an older one.

[DiKa]

I would say Police. My personal all time favorite is PE SS. If you want a lighter one go with G10 handle. The blade is 4 1/4" though, but it's an amazing knife.

[Jay_Ev]

The Barong. I suppose it is light in weight, at least I think so. It certainly weighs less than say, a Chinook.

[Blerv]

People say they are heavy but the Superleaf and Superhawk give you a ton of real estate for just a tad over 4 ounces. WIDE handles and a ton of steel.

I think the balance makes them feel like a 3oz knife personally.

[DeathBySnooSnoo]

I haven't handled a Superhawk...but the SuperLeaf is majorly light.

[gull wing]

Thanks!
The Endura for sure. The Police might be a bit long. I've wanted a Superleaf, but thought "looks thick and heavy", we shall see. How thick is the blade?

[DeathBySnooSnoo]

The blade is quite thick...4mm IIRC...but like Blerv posted...just over 4oz. which is amazingly light, especially for a knife that size. And it looks thicker than it feels in hand.

[The Mentaculous]

I'm about to get a J.D. Smith--that's a nice 3.75" vg-10 folder. Also the Superleaf is a nice 3.5"er

[gunnut35]

The Chokwe is light with a wicked blade.

[Teddy Thompson]

The Chokwe is light with a wicked blade.

But it's not VG-10.

[chuck_roxas45]

These two are awesome. As mentioned before, very beefy(4mm blade thickness), compression lock, and forget they're in your pocket weight.

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[geronm042]

Superleath is an awesome knife. Everything seems to me like the best compromise to me :
- Perfect handle shape
- Perfect blade shape
- Blade solid as a rock
- Solid lock
- Nice f&f + perfect mecanic
- VG10, easy to sharpen and very good performance

If you want a little lighter, a little longer and more slicing capabilities, the chokwe is amazing. But the tip of the blade is really thin.

I consider the superleath as my workhorse knife and the chokwe as a very nice edc / food cutting knife.

These are the two I bought to start a new spydies collection (I sold everything 3 years ago for my studies, but now... I'm back).

[bh49]

I mostly carry Persian and Caly3.5. Both have 3.5" blade. Persian probably will not be qualified as lightweight, but Caly3.5 is certainly on of the lightest in 3.5" blade category.

[Chris_H]

If you're willing to hunt for it, I'd recommend the large Calypso (C54). It is a beautiful knife with a large VG-10 blade and smooth black micarta handle.

[ALA]

If you're willing to hunt for it, I'd recommend the large Calypso (C54). It is a beautiful knife with a large VG-10 blade and smooth black micarta handle.

I would support this proposal. I owned two with fully serrated blades but finally decided that PE is the best for me. Slim, light and very nice looking

[VashHash]

I wish they would bring the original caly back. It was made and discoed before I truly discovered spyderco

[gull wing]

Hey, I like the looks of JD Smith.

[Chris_H]

I wish they would bring the original caly back. It was made and discoed before I truly discovered spyderco

I'd love a sprint run of the large Caly too. It would be [relatively] astronomical in price, but a ZDP-189 blade with CF scales to match the Caly 3, would be pretty impressive.

Hey, I like the looks of JD Smith.

The JD SMith is certainly no slouch. THe original was very nice, but the sprint run didn't really give up much even dressed in more "tactical" materials.

[Joe Internet]

The Persian 2 in G-10 meets your specs.