Changing pocket clip orientation.

[kutch133]

I like my clips tip-up on my folders just I'm sure there are many who prefer tip-down :barf: Anyway, has anybody experimented with tapping new holes in the opposite end of said knife (where possible) to move the clip to the favorite position. Example: I'd like to have one of the new VG-10 steel handled Spyderco Police models, but it comes tip down only. If I could tap three new holes on the other end to match the holes in the clip, the I'd have a tip up Police. This could be done for a variety of knives, but obviously it wouldn't work on all folders. Anyway, has anyone done this before? If so, how do you get started, what tools did you use, etc.

 

[calyth]

I've no experience but VG-10 steel handle? That looks like it's going to be a bit troublesome
I've heard that others have try to put holes and matching threads on the side they desire, and i'm sure they're around....

 

[Revolvergeek]

I have had a couple of mine remounted by local gunsmiths. The problem is that most people don't have taps small enough for the clip screws. I will be sending a Mini-AFCK and a Harpy to have this done soon.

 

[glockman99]

While not exactly the same, I had the Machinist Technology instructor at the college that I'm a Supervisor at, drill and tap into the other side of one of my REKAT Sifus in-order to "convert" it to a "Lefty" folder, and it worked-out very well..

 

[Samuel]

Contact the service/warranty/repair department of the company whose knife you own. Ask them what the specs are on their screws/holes. One place you can get tools from is www.hobbylinc.com - look under the drill bit and tap/die sections under hand tools. (this is all assuming your knife company will not do it for you)