Deep carry clips? Why?

I do not like deep carry clips either. At first when they started using them a few years back I thought cool.
But I prefer being able to grab my knife easier. If I need to have it hidden I drop it in my pocket.
Once advantage at times though. Would be the comfort of a deep carry clip on a knife. It fills the hand less and is more to rear of the knife.
 
If it's difficult to take a knife out of your pocket with a deep carry clip, I think you're doing it wrong. I don't have any issues with it, and frankly, it makes little sense that a knife with an extra half inch of body now hidden instead of sticking out is suddenly much harder to withdraw from the pocket. It's the same motion, reach down, thumb running inside the pocket, holding the knife against the palm, as the index finger guides it out of the pocket. It's not rocket surgery, folks. :thumbup:

Edit: I could understand there being an issue if you have small, weak, or small and weak hands.
 
I don't think that exposed clip is fooling anyone about what is in your pocket. Is it a 1990s pager? An invisible pen?

What kind of knife is likely to fall out of pocket with a clip?
 
Discretion at work. Comfort. No problems, whatsoever retrieving any of my knives which fall into both ends of the spectrum. Generally I prefer to be discrete whenever possible. I Do not feel the need to advertise that I'm carrying a knife. When I do have some of my more obvious selections poking out, though I could care less, it does make me more self-aware when I'm around others at work. FWIW, no one has every asked me what I have in my pocket in either case. One of my knives deliberately makes it look like it is just a pen...until you take it out. I do know that I feel naked without one. Being without a watch or a knife is like I forgot my glasses or underwear.
 
How are you Quiet. Im up late drinking a coffee to reverse my insomnia. So I am into discussion. Respectfully. Not just small or weak hands. Also with work gloves, winter gloves, wet/slippery hands or working under a vehicle. There is a difference but 75% of that is preference and it is basically the same motion. But it is easier to get at by far. I also like having the extra space in the bottom of my pocket as well so my knife does not get marred up if I need to put change or something in there. Sounds like you were the creator of the low rider. They do have their place. Just not everywhere. Flippers for instance for the guys that like them. They can be opened in a more fluid motion if the knife carry is higher. That is a big advantage like on a ZT 0561 I once carried. You say for those who understand. Does liking a deep carry clip make us more enlightened? Although Todd did not understand at first. I would think he should by now. Lots of positives for a low rider. Primarily concealment and comfort. It also seems the only time anyone is curious to see what is in my pocket has been with low rider. Asking if it is a pen or knife or? :thumbup:

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Then deep carry clips aren't for you. But for those who DO understand, they are great. Pretty simple. :thumbup:
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Quiet said:
If it's difficult to take a knife out of your pocket with a deep carry clip, I think you're doing it wrong. I don't have any issues with it, and frankly, it makes little sense that a knife with an extra half inch of body now hidden instead of sticking out is suddenly much harder to withdraw from the pocket. It's the same motion, reach down, thumb running inside the pocket, holding the knife against the palm, as the index finger guides it out of the pocket. It's not rocket surgery, folks. :thumbup:

Edit: I could understand there being an issue if you have small, weak, or small and weak hands.
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The only time I use a deep carry clip is in the office. Every other time, I can't stand deep carry clips.
 
I carry a big tape measure at work on the same pocket .......a deep carry pocket clip is more comfortable and gives me more room
 
I like the newer deep clips like what Lionsteel produces or what the 0562 has because they can be reversed easily for left handed carry. The handle doesn't need to be tapped, which is great if you choose to remove the clip. The only limitation is tip down carry which I don't really care for anyway.

I will also echo what others have said in that I don't feel I need a chunk of the blade sticking out of my pocket to effectively remove it.
 
I just like a clip that holds the knife well and doesn't make it wobble around in my pocket if possible. Deep carry or more obvious carry doesn't really matter to me, if someone asks or comments in a negative manner about what's in my pocket I like to retort with one of my two preferred lines:

"It's my insulin pump"

OR

"It's for my colostomy, that reminds me, I need to empty my bag"
 
I don't have any need for a deep carry clip to conceal my knives. They're legal to carry where I live. If I need to worry about being discreet then I'll carry a slipjoint.
 
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How are you Quiet. Im up late drinking a coffee to reverse my insomnia. So I am into discussion. Respectfully. Not just small or weak hands. Also with work gloves, winter gloves, wet/slippery hands or working under a vehicle. There is a difference but 75% of that is preference and it is basically the same motion. But it is easier to get at by far. I also like having the extra space in the bottom of my pocket as well so my knife does not get marred up if I need to put change or something in there. Sounds like you were the creator of the low rider. They do have their place. Just not everywhere. Flippers for instance for the guys that like them. They can be opened in a more fluid motion if the knife carry is higher. That is a big advantage like on a ZT 0561 I once carried. You say for those who understand. Does liking a deep carry clip make us more enlightened? Although Todd did not understand at first. I would think he should by now. Lots of positives for a low rider. Primarily concealment and comfort. It also seems the only time anyone is curious to see what is in my pocket has been with low rider. Asking if it is a pen or knife or? :thumbup:
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Bella, good to see you, brother. I mean no disrespect, I just have never had an issue with a deep carry clip either with or without gloves. Truth be told, many of my knives do not have deep carry clips (DCC's going forward!), but those that do, I don't have any issues opening them. That said, I know that not everyone's manual dexterity is the same (nor is mine anything special, I've just found what works for me, and have practiced exhaustively). As I tried to explain (poorly perhaps), I use my fingers to help push the knife out of the pocket. I realize that this may not be ideal if someone is wearing pants of a looser fit. I think both clip forms have their place, and have no issue with those who don't prefer them. However, to insinuate (not you specifically) that DCCs serve no purpose, that would be erroneous in my opinion. I wouldn't say it's a matter of enlightenment, so much as it is being aware of when DCCs might be used. It's great that you mention the 0561, because that's one of my favorite knives, and it has a DCC. I have used it both with and without gloves many times (usually my car-maintenance gloves), which are form fitting, so I don't have any issues.

That others do see issues, is a valid point.

P.S. Have you ever seen those clips sold on BladeHQ, that look like a pen sticking out of your pocket that has a clip on the other end, which gets clipped to a knife? Those seem like a great option for folks who TRULY want to conceal their knives. Thankfully here in Florida, knives are commonplace and don't draw attention. I am well aware however that carrying a large, visible folder in some jurisdictions in this country is enough to draw unwanted law enforcement attention. So, DCCs have their place, but of course, I think you and I are on the same page. Hopefully Todd will give them a second look. But, if they don't work for him (or others), then they don't work. There are countless options, thankfully in the knife world, wouldn't you agree? :thumbup:
 
I'm another who is partial to deep carry clips.
As others have said, it is a more discrete way to carry a knife. I've never had any problems carrying a knife and never carry anything illegal. Nevertheless I prefer not to draw attention to my knife.

I also feel its more secure.

I can't comment on whether it impedes getting it out real fast. That's just not something I ever worry about, so I would never notice if it did.
 
Take it or leave it, as far as I'm concerned. Some of my knives have standard clips, some have deep carry clips and some have no clip at all.
 
I like the more discrete carry afforded by deep carry clips, and don't have any issues extracting a knife from pocket. I also prefer black clips against the dark pants. It's not so much that I'm hiding it, just not unnecessarily showing it. Discrete, not covert.
Also some folders do feel more secure in pocket lower down than the standard clip allows, and some just stick too far out with a standard clip, at least for my liking.

But generally I don't like how deep carry clips feel with the knife in hand. It's more obtrusive and less comfortable when handling and using the knife. I tried after market DCCs on a few folders including my 950 Rift and Para 2, but didn't like them at all and soon took them off.
The only 2 I find to really need and feel ok to me with a DCC are the Manix XL and the Domino.

Tried a DCC on a tip down carry knife and it was just awful in hand with the clip at that end.

I like it when the manufacturer does a good DCC as standard, my SOG Aegis of all things has a DCC to be admired for its functionality. My ZT 0561 DCC is quite good except when trying to close it one handed. The 0562 clip looks a bit better, wish I had 1.
0770CF has a nice small DCC as standard and I like it, but can't help thinking that a small flat style clip would have more suited the thin flat styling of the knife handle.
 
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"I don't think that exposed clip is fooling anyone about what is in your pocket. Is it a 1990s pager? An invisible pen?

What kind of knife is likely to fall out of pocket with a clip?"

I don't know if you have ever carried a ham beast sized knife before but with the standard Spyderco clip I don't trust my Manix to behave and stay in my pocket in the patrol vehicles in dress style pants. I shudder to even think what it would be used for if one of my co-workers found it.
 
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The clip is one of the last things I think about when I'm choosing a knife to carry as long as it's tip up and secure.
 
I have a both types of clips for my knives. I just noticed that of the knives I own that I've installed lowriders on they are all 4"+. I like both types, but occasionally I carry a knife in a back pocket and I really prefer a low rider then, I like the feeling of more security since I can't see it. Tbh, I don't carry there that often, I always end up sitting on them.
 
I don't even use the clip on my knives when I pocket them...they just go into the pocket, nobody knows, problem solved. I don't even "clip" my knives to my life vests when fishing, they just go into one of the zippered waterproof pockets. So, if you're all concerned about hiding the fact you're carrying a folder, just stick it in an available pant pocket.
 
I find the deep carry clip more discrete and I like that
I am not the kind of guy who like to draw attention in him so that is fine for me

I also found them more comfortable

And finally because not all of my friends are in knives or EDC stuff... It is easier for them if I have a "low profile" carry.
They know I am used to carry a blade of some kind but that is a way for me to respect their opinions as much as they respect me when they don't argue or go into discussions about carrying knives etc... ;)
 
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