The common approach to knives here is to carry only one, and it doesn't need to be a big one. Your's sounds like a nice option.

Some people like multi-tools with a built-in knife, but I don't carry those. I used to, but I never used it. I used to also carry a small kitchen knife for cooking and eating, but I finally wised up and leave that at home now too.

I still carry a 4" Rapala Fillet knife. I think it's only about 1.5 ounces. I made a sheath for it out of nylon webbing that probably weighs close to that too. It came with a heavier, leather sheath.

But three knives was way more than I could use or needed and I'm sure glad that was brought to my attention. All that little stuff can sure add up to pounds fast.