Adjusting Tension on Pocket Clip + Pics of my Small Serrated Reg!

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Hello CRK Family,

I realize there are likely some tips, suggestions, tutorials, or otherwise on this subject somewhere in the annals of the CRK forum; however, I will take this opportunity to not only ask a question, but to show some CRK Reg beauty as well.

I recently traded into this lovely serrated small Reg and have found that the pocket clip tension is a tad on the weak side. It will still grab, but not as tight as I like. Also, the clip is a little further away from the body than other CRK's I have which makes the secondary hump not grab at all. The screw is tight so I think the bend may be off just a little than what I am used to.

I am asking for some step-by-step tutorials on how I may be able to adjust the clip without damaging it. I look forward to your replies!

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Take it off, put a pair of pliers on the flat where the screw goes (with a cloth or something to protect it), and bent it down. That's how i've done mine. It doesn't take a lot i would adjust it and put it on, then see how it is.
 
SuzukiGS750EZ said:
Take it off, put a pair of pliers on the flat where the screw goes (with a cloth or something to protect it), and bent it down. That's how i've done mine. It doesn't take a lot i would adjust it and put it on, then see how it is.
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Sounds simple enough! Do I need to worry about the clip losing its "spring?" I would guess not considering how many times the lockbar gets moved back and forth.
 
Wrap painters tape around the clip. Use channel locks or vise grips and hold the flat area where the screw goes. Use other pliers on the next flat section and bend it down. Cheers!
 
You can just bend it with your hands, I have done it many times. You can go as crazy as you like though, even clamp it in a velvet covered, soft jaw vice and bend it with a specific load torque wrench if you want. :p:thumbup:
 
Haze said:
You can just bend it with your hands, I have done it many times. You can go as crazy as you like though, even clamp it in a velvet covered, soft jaw vice and bend it with a specific load torque wrench if you want. :p:thumbup:
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Haha! Velvet was my second choice behind wrapping it with bubble wrap!
 
Your clip seems to be like mine. If its not broken, dont try to "fix" it.

I still dont understand how the hell people like to mess with "adjusting" (more like fucking up) tension on springs, lockbar, etc.:confused:
 
IH-Antonio said:
Your clip seems to be like mine. If its not broken, dont try to "fix" it.

I still dont understand how the hell people like to mess with "adjusting" (more like fucking up) tension on springs, lockbar, etc.:confused:
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He wanted to adjust his pocket clip. What would you do if you snagged it on something? I think even the least mechanically inclined person can bend a pocket clip to their liking....
 
Haze said:
You can go as crazy as you like though, even clamp it in a velvet covered, soft jaw vice and bend it with a specific load torque wrench if you want. :p:thumbup:
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Sounds like a sexy BBC HBO series to me! :p:D:p

BTW, why use velvet when mink still exist? ;)
 
You can also adjust the tension by just turning the clip 180 and keeping it on the handle to bend it. :)
 
I have bent my clips by accident and had to bend them back. One of the great properties of metallic titanium is that it is not weakened by bending it back and forth, which is also why it is good for framelocks. Aluminum, copper, and hardened steel will fracture over time, but titanium is resistance to stress fractures (hence it`s use in jet turbines).

If you are bored and like this sort of thing, this guys videos are very interesting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmnhospFtwM This will show you what would happen if you put your Sebenza slab on a grinder! :eek: The flame coming of the Ti in the glass beadblaster is cool too.
 
kidcongo said:
I have bent my clips by accident and had to bend them back. One of the great properties of metallic titanium is that it is not weakened by bending it back and forth, which is also why it is good for framelocks. Aluminum, copper, and hardened steel will fracture over time, but titanium is resistance to stress fractures (hence it`s use in jet turbines).

If you are bored and like this sort of thing, this guys videos are very interesting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmnhospFtwM This will show you what would happen if you put your Sebenza slab on a grinder! :eek: The flame coming of the Ti in the glass beadblaster is cool too.
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Titanium is not immune to fatigue from bending back and forth repeatedly. But hell have fun trying to break it off.

I saw the video, I am half paranoid with any grinding of titanium without use of liquid coolants.

Edit: Doubt anything would happen from that as titanium fires are pretty damn difficult to start.
 
Haze said:
You can also adjust the tension by just turning the clip 180 and keeping it on the handle to bend it. :)
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Just employed this technique with my large plain Classic Sebenza....worked like a charm. Thanks for a great tip! :thumbup:
 
Fatigue is usually a function of the alloyed materials.
For example, copper..when alloyed with other metals, it can be fatigued with some effort. By itself, I hope you packed a lunch.
Another good example is aluminum. 6061-T6 ("aircraft aluminum" a marketing term that is overused IMHO) doesn't take bends very well shows fractures at the bend apex. 5052 Aluminum bends nicely (widely used sheetmetal applications)
I have access to a fair amount of CP2 Titanium at times. Have made many things out of it, including scales. You would be hard pressed to tell the difference between Ti 6Al-4V and CP2 (commercially pure 2) They look the same and act the same and you certainly won't be able to see the difference without lab equipment given the mundane use as scales in knives. BUT, I wouldn't think of making a clip out of CP2- There is a reason for alloying it with other materials.

No need to be overly cautious with Ti around a grinder. It puts off a unique spark, but that is the dust form igniting..It takes much much more heat for the slabs to do anything at all.
Aluminum reduced to a dust form will take a flame pretty good FYI. Oxygen between the particles helps to accelerate combustion.
Magnesium is another story. Don't care for the procedures to machine that stuff such as coolant. It's been many years since I have machined it in any capacity, but I do have a nice sized chunk of it. It takes a special fire extinguisher for it. Can't use water..something about H2O, high heat and the creation of Hydrogen (or separation if you prefer)

Hrmm..makes me think..Has Chris ever had a problem with the Ti dust created from various machining processes..especially lapping and sawing. ;)
 
Haze said:
You can also adjust the tension by just turning the clip 180 and keeping it on the handle to bend it. :)
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This works FAMOUSLY! I just tried this suggestion as I was sitting down to a bowl of froot loops for a midnight snack! 1 minute later I have a tight pocket clip! Thanks Haze!

Also, I appreciate all the other suggestions and input.

One thing that makes me a little sad though folks... All these posts and yet not one comment on my beautiful Reg? Haha!
 
bhyde said:
Fatigue is usually a function of the alloyed materials.
For example, copper..when alloyed with other metals, it can be fatigued with some effort. By itself, I hope you packed a lunch.
Another good example is aluminum. 6061-T6 ("aircraft aluminum" a marketing term that is overused IMHO) doesn't take bends very well shows fractures at the bend apex. 5052 Aluminum bends nicely (widely used sheetmetal applications)
I have access to a fair amount of CP2 Titanium at times. Have made many things out of it, including scales. You would be hard pressed to tell the difference between Ti 6Al-4V and CP2 (commercially pure 2) They look the same and act the same and you certainly won't be able to see the difference without lab equipment given the mundane use as scales in knives. BUT, I wouldn't think of making a clip out of CP2- There is a reason for alloying it with other materials.

No need to be overly cautious with Ti around a grinder. It puts off a unique spark, but that is the dust form igniting..It takes much much more heat for the slabs to do anything at all.
Aluminum reduced to a dust form will take a flame pretty good FYI. Oxygen between the particles helps to accelerate combustion.
Magnesium is another story. Don't care for the procedures to machine that stuff such as coolant. It's been many years since I have machined it in any capacity, but I do have a nice sized chunk of it. It takes a special fire extinguisher for it. Can't use water..something about H2O, high heat and the creation of Hydrogen (or separation if you prefer)

Hrmm..makes me think..Has Chris ever had a problem with the Ti dust created from various machining processes..especially lapping and sawing. ;)
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Thanks for the information about fatigue.

Yeah like I said very difficult to start a titanium fire. But still paranoid of it I hear it's pretty bad considering the temperature it burns at can EASILY ignite other titanium. Now that you mention it, same thing with Magnesium.
Water actually fuels the fires for titanium due to their high heat, probably because of what you said except the hydrogen part. I think it uses the oxygen :P.
 
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