Am I the only one who doesn't use pocket clips?

Do you use a pocket clip?

  • Yes

    Votes: 54 55.1%

  • No

    Votes: 20 20.4%

  • Sometimes

    Votes: 24 24.5%
  • Total voters
    98
Up until July, 2023, it was of doubtful legality in Florida to carry most knives in a pocket in public. Back then, I usually carried a neck knife and a belt sheath.

Now that it is legal to carry a knife any way I want to, I sometimes use a pocket clip. But a lot of knives have pocket clips that are so tight and so badly designed that it takes two hands to get the knife clipped into the pocket. Bending the clip is a hassle, although I have bent clips on a couple dozen knives.

For the past few days, I have been trying to bend the clip on an aluminum-handled Bugout using the quarter method--pry the clip up, shove a quarter under it, leave it for a while, take the quarter out, and see if the clip is better. If not use two quarters, and so on. Right now I have 6 quarters on the Bugout.

I rarely carry a knife loose in a pocket. My pockets always have hay dust, which can be bad for some knives. But I might on occasion put a Buck Omni Hunter in a back pocket because I know it is immune to dust.
 
not so dull said:
Is it a bad habit? Should I change it?
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You should do exactly as you see fit ...even if you're completely misguided ! ;)

Main reason I don't carry my big RangerGrip SAKs more often , is the lack of clips .

I want to be able to just reach out and quickly grab my pocket knife , from exactly where I clipped it . :cool:

Not grope blindly around in the bottom of a pocket . With other things in the way , possibly .
 
First thing I do after getting a new knife is remove the pocket clip. I use a slip case for my knives. Either a CRK leather slip or Rickshaw nylon fleece lined slip. I highly recommend the Rickshaw slips - they come in all sizes.
 
I do both…at the same time. Mnandi tossed in my pocket and a Sebenza clip to my pocket.
 
After much experimenting, I found that the “happy answer” for me, is to carry in a horizontal belt sheath that was carefully sized to hold different models of my favorite folders with the clips installed. In the past I’d remove the clips from most and buy duplicate knives to leave the clips on. Then a fella could grab the clipless knife on belt day and the clipped knife on shorts day.

That was a pain. Expensive too. Most folders needed their own belt sheaths whether a clip was installed or not…not to mention the problem of buying two of each folder.

This way is better IMO. Sheath on belt day, but the same knife will easily drop into a pocket when needed. Though it doesn’t conceal well, it surprisingly easy to get the knife when sitting on knees, lying down, and other uncomfortable positions. And, I no longer worry about my car keys marking up my folders.

So, now I’m leaving the clips on these puppies, but rarely using them.


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I like knives that fit in my jeans watch pocket. If bigger than that, I use a clip.
 
I always thought the clip was for legal reasons. If it is visible, it's open carry.

I usually drop my knife into my pocket.

And on many, I remove the pocket clip.
 
I like to clip them on the outside of my pants where it's exposed and easier to grab, i jist lift up my leg slightly and pull off the knife as the leg drops in one motion
I don't like them in my pocket, It feels tight with the wallet already in there
 
gentleman_edc said:
I always thought the clip was for legal reasons. If it is visible, it's open carry.

I usually drop my knife into my pocket.

And on many, I remove the pocket clip.
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Here in California everything 4" and up needs to be exposed regardless of type
 
Most of my blades are 3" and under, and I rarely carry anything over 3.75". My Al-Mar Eagle gets a pass. But it doesn't have a clip anyway.
 
ShaiHulud said:
Here in California everything 4" and up needs to be exposed regardless of type
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It's fixed blades that need to be open carry in California; there's no law on blade length besides the 2" switchblade exemption. Some local ordinances have additional restrictions, though, like the Los Angeles one prohibiting open carry over 3".

I think that's part of why there are so many oversized folders in California-based Cold Steel's lineup. If you want to legally conceal carry a 5"-6" blade here, they're pretty much your only option.
 
Best thing ever! No more lump of steel looking like I carry a harmonica around in my front pocket.
 
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