4 Max pocket clip thinner

[hermit dave]

I had a USA 4 Max and it came with a very thick and stiff clip. I recently purchased an Italian 4 Max and the clip is MUCH thinner clip. I was wondering how these new thinner clips hold up to use and will they lose shape over time. Going by pics/video on the web, it looks like only some of the Italian 4 Max's have this thinner clip.

If it were made out of properly heat treated spring steel, I wouldn't be concerned. I'm not familiar with the "memory" of Titanium as a spring.

 

[Agith]

I have been carrying my italian 4max nearly daily since January and find absolutely no change in tension. If it ever does, it is as simple as taking the clip off and correcting it.

 

[Wowbagger]

I had a USA 4 Max and it came with a very thick and stiff clip

I don't know what they get out of making pocket clips like that.
I finally put a clip off a Holdout I on my Holdout III just so I could have a reasonable EDC.
When it comes to Cold Steel clips remember : longer is better.

I'm not familiar with the "memory" of Titanium as a spring.

Well let me say this about that. Depends on the Ti and the heat treat but check out :
My Tasman Salt . . . it has a thin highly adaptable clip on it; I think it is Ti (it's not magnetic). It works great for me and look at this range ! The clip did not relax any after prying it that far. it just went right back to where it had been.

 

[jbmonkey]

the reason they use titanium in frame locks and emersons liner lock is titanium.....is it can flex and not work harden very well. much like good and properly annealed steel.

plus its lighter weight than steel. so just as strong give or take as steel. whereas aluminum is not so much. poor choice as an example.

for a pocket clip titanium should be every bit as good as spring steel.

 

[nephron]

1. Titanium is a nonpoisonous and biologically inert metal.

2. Steel is stronger, but has a more fatigue life than titanium.

3. Steel can shatter, whereas titanium can withstand high and low temperatures.

4. Steel is magnetic and corrosive when compared to titanium that is nonmagnetic and anti corrosive.

5. Steel is preferred when strength is needed in a hard material, and titanium is preferred where a lightweight and strong material is required.