That looks remarkably like one of my kitchen knives <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Thats an interesting article to read through.

Oh cut it out <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ... or dont make mistakes <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

They make plastic handled disposable scalpels. Just trim the handle to fit.

If your concerned about having a backup blade in a PSK there are upgrades. The natural first thought is a small folder. In the past we've seen small SAKs, Douk Douks etc. Another option I mentioned in an old thread was a blade blank with a rattail tang. Some are small enough to fit diagonally in a tin or you may sacrifice part of the tang for greater blade length. You will have to improvise a handle, but it's a quantum step up. My friend Ragnar @ www.ragweedforge.com has a nice selection at moderate cost.

I think one of the K.I.S.S. knives would make a good addition to a PSK, it's fairly compact and about as functional as most full size folders.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?sku=39706

http://www.1sks.com/store/crkt-kiss-info.html

Having ordered a Mikro Slither I'd like to know how and where you found a Kydex sheath to fit it?

I have been meaning to post a pic of one of my knives for a while here...
This is a NON-locking folder... But it is SO small and sharp and MUCH easier to safely handle that I really need to put one in my DR-PSK...
It is the A. G. Russell™ Ultimate Pen Knive...
It is TINY and SHARP(though the very TIP needed a bit of work to make it as sharp as the rest of the knife...
At 0.2oz you will not even notice it is in the kit...
Be sure and get one with the bail, as you will need to tie something to it after you take it out of your kit, because it is WAY to easy to lose...Yes it is THAT small...
I am afraid to carry one in my pocket, because when I empty my pockets, it is harder to find than a dime sometimes...

Interesting option - they only say 2" long closed on the site, but how thick and wide is it?

I've added a Vic' farmer to mine.



quite useful with its blade, saw, bottle opener, tin opener and a couple of screwdrivers. It still seals properly as well <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I keep a SAK Secretary in my smallest (Altoids tin) kit. I figure that's two razor sharp blades and a decent handle while still small and light enough for a tiny pocket kit.



* Format: knife
* Maker: Victorinox
* Length: 84 mm
* Weight: 20 g
* Tool Layers: 1
* Blade: Large Spearpoint
* Blade: Small Spearpoint
* Scale Material: alox
* Scale Color: silver
* Availability: available
* MN: 0.6900.16
* MSRP: $16.00