Added a pocket clip to my SAK

[hoodtube12]

Found myself bored with some free time. I had a spare deep carry BM clip, broke out the drill, here's the end result . This is a Alox Pioneer...much better now

 

[Schwifty]

I wanna do this too!

 

[onojoe]

Nice job, did you re use the benchmade screws?

 

[hoodtube12]

Nice job, did you re use the benchmade screws?

Yes. I did file the screws down, they were too long initially.

 

[Punisher252]

Very cool!

 

[JupiterPaladin]

I'm amazed that Victorinox doesn't offer a pocket clip as a standard option, or the dangle type hanger clip.

 

[Gizler00]

Very nice!!!

 

[Boxer .45]

Cool. That's a nice clip too.

 

[Swiss_Army_Man]

Is it literally as simple as drilling holes slightly smaller than your screws in there? What keeps the screws from just being ripped out the minute you put it into your pockets?

 

[WValtakis]

You have to drill the proper size holes, then use a tap to cut the threads to match the screws.

~Chip

 

[fielder]

That's good. I wish you could buy them with a clip.

 

[hoodtube12]

It was very easy. Couple holes, thread em, locktite and screws. I like this knife much more now.

 

[Sigsog226]

I think i would carry vics much more if i had clips on them. The bm clip looks perfect on it.

 

[NJBillK]

How did you keep the chips from ending up between the springs and blade tangs?

Didn't bother and just blew it out well with compressed air afterwards?

 

[hoodtube12]

How did you keep the chips from ending up between the springs and blade tangs?

Didn't bother and just blew it out well with compressed air afterwards?

Exactly. First I gave it a thorough washing. Dried everything I could reach with a paper towel, then used a small can of compressed air *keyboard cleaner* to dry out the tight spaces.

 

[NJBillK]

Nice job.

What size tap did the BM screws require?

 

[HAWC]

looks great! with aluminum oxide being a softer metal im curious to see how it holds up. I just ended up making a lanyard for mine with a snap hook to neck carry. sure wish they offered a pocket clip from factory :/ and again, great job looks fantastic!

 

[hoodtube12]

Nice job.

What size tap did the BM screws require?

To be honest I have no clue. My workbench is a mess lol.

 

[ocnLogan]

I've been thinking about doing something like this for a while now.

My first question seems to have been answered. You just drilled and tapped the holes right into the alox scales? I also wonder about how that will hold up. Alternatively, I could put some epoxy under there as well.

Does anyone know a good source for pocket clips? I don't have any spares, and I can't imagine buying a name brand clip is cheap at all. Seems like there should be a cheaper option.

 

[Pokerchip]

Awesome idea OP. :thumbup: