Michael Janich
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- Jan 16, 2002
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The Canis design is not flawed. If you choose to attach an aftermarket part to a knife--especially a part that wasn't specifically designed for that product--and it doesn't fit, blaming the knife is illogical.
If you prefer aftermarket clips on your knives, it would be wise to invest in a digital caliper, so you can compare the thickness of the factory clip to your aftermarket clip. If the aftermarket clip is thicker, you will not achieve the same thread engagement of the factory screws in the liners and your clip will not be secure.
If you prefer a thicker aftermarket clip, you must take the initiative to purchase longer replacement screws of the appropriate size. Since Spyderco knives made in Taiwan, Japan, and China all use metric screws, you must find the appropriate size of metric screw. Also, the carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales are purposely not threaded because they are not part of the screw engagement.
Stay safe,
Mike
If you prefer aftermarket clips on your knives, it would be wise to invest in a digital caliper, so you can compare the thickness of the factory clip to your aftermarket clip. If the aftermarket clip is thicker, you will not achieve the same thread engagement of the factory screws in the liners and your clip will not be secure.
If you prefer a thicker aftermarket clip, you must take the initiative to purchase longer replacement screws of the appropriate size. Since Spyderco knives made in Taiwan, Japan, and China all use metric screws, you must find the appropriate size of metric screw. Also, the carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales are purposely not threaded because they are not part of the screw engagement.
Stay safe,
Mike