Ceramic knives are sharper than metal ones and their edge can last 10 times longer. They can also be lighter. I have been thinking that this ‘ceramic escape knife’ would fit well in an ultralight fishing kit such as this: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/the-ultralight-fisherman/ This little guy weighs only 3 grams, has a blade 1.25” (3.175cm) and is 1.75” long x .4” wide (4.445 cm x 1.016 cm) It may be illegal to import or sell this product in Australia. There is a metal version which weighs a colossal 8 grams: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/dermasafe-ultralight-knives-and-saws/
Some options:
http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/outdoors/tools/ceramic-escape-knife.asp
http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/outdoors/tools/covert-non-dulling-razor-blade.asp
http://www.derma-safe.com/product/the-derma-safe-folding-utility-knife/
This guy has an enchanting range of ceramic knives: http://ceramicknife.org/
I’ve swapped to this teeny folding ceramic for many uses – it also conveniently fits in the coin pocket if your pant still have this – but modern styles of pants are now often omitting coin pockets for cost savings (and who carries coins anymore?!). I bought a bunch and use them in everyday use and outings, usually have one in my pocket.
For short duration bushwalking and fishing it’s just enough, and perfect for daily round the yard work.
It works extremely well in opening packets – especially those that are hard to tear. And for cutting open the tape on postage boxes, or plastic bags eg feed, sand, mortar. And for cutting cord or twine, and even sharpening sticks for tarp stakes with a bit of perseverance (about the limit of it, though I’d normally prefer a proper knife if I was doing this). I wouldn’t rely on this for more extreme conditions but for the overnights and day trips it is usually adequate. In fishing I usually catch and release trout so rarely need the knife, but it can make do for preparing a trout for dinner, Ive done it.
Thanks for that Craig. I call that pocket a ‘fob’ pocket as it was originally for a watch. I use mine with a small phone, the Jelly2/Star: https://www.theultralighthiker.com/2023/06/25/what-a-star/