Deep carry. Is it essential?

[BladesmanUSA]

I’m thinking of getting a deep carry clip for my ZT350. However the only benefit I can see is it rides lower in the pocket and is less visible. Does this have any practical purpose? Or is it just aesthetic?

 

[PirateSeulb]

I think it is a personal preference and some to do with the culture of the area in which you reside.

 

[Kmikaz3]

I also like deep carry since it sat deeper in your pocket, makes it less likely to fall out.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

I also like deep carry since it sat deeper in your pocket, makes it less likely to fall out.

IMO, that depends heavily on the clip. Lots of foldover deep carry clips have less spring tension and that can make knives fall out more easily rather than less.

Personally, I think the only real advantage besides being a bit more discreet is that some deep carry options can make it a little easier to get your hand past the knife and into your pocket. That said, I have no particular preference for one or the other as well as the clip itself is well executed.

 

[Ajack60]

The benefit is that it rides lower in your pocket and is less visible when you don’t want people staring at your knife, while you think they’re staring at your nether regions making you smile because, now you feel you’re a stud.
Also, if you’re in areas that will snag it out of your pocket, deeper in the pocket will help prevent any unwanted loss.

 

[yoko]

I paint cars... deep carry keeps over spray off the front edge of my knives (I'm my pocket) while painting in the booth , took me a while to figure that out

 

[Kmikaz3]

IMO, that depends heavily on the clip. Lots of foldover deep carry clips have less spring tension and that can make knives fall out more easily rather than less.

Personally, I think the only real advantage besides being a bit more discreet is that some deep carry options can make it a little easier to get your hand past the knife and into your pocket. That said, I have no particular preference for one or the other as well as the clip itself is well executed.

I agreed that some deep carry clip aren’t as strong. But like Ajack60 mentioned, that was what i was think in mind. Since it sits deeper in your pocket, there’s much less likelihood to fall out by getting snag or whatnot. But yea if the clip tension is questionable, my argument is moot

 

[Insipid Moniker]

I agreed that some deep carry clip aren’t as strong. But like Ajack60 mentioned, that was what i was think in mind. Since it sits deeper in your pocket, there’s much likelihood to fall out but by getting snag or whatnot. But yea if the clip tension is questionable, my argument is moot

I hear you. My experience with knives getting snagged out of my pocket is usually that what gets caught is the clip, rather than the knife itself, so I'm not sure how much deep carry mitigates that for me, but I also think that varies a fair amount depending on your height and environment. I've discovered my right front pocket is right where a seatbelt lands and those have swiped more than one knife out of my pocket by the clip.

 

[Quiet]

For some knives, it definitely is preferable, considering that some makers/manufacturers' knives, the clip placement allows an inch or more of knife to essentially ride upwards of the pocket and visible. A deep carry clip can help keep more of the knife in the pocket.

 

[BTTLBRN]

For me in most cases no; I like the idea of a deep carry clip, but the execution can leave something to be desired. Often aftermarket clips sit proud of the scales (screws or the clip itself) and can wreck havoc on your pants pocket. Fortunately I live and work in an environment where discretion is not necessary.

ProTech would be an example of a company that does their deep carry clips correctly.

 

[David Mary]

I carry a Resilience right rear pocket tip down. I have found that is the best way for me to carry for quickest deployment of the knife. And because it is rear pocket, a good deep carry clip that is subdued in tone and doesn't scream "KNIFE RIGHT HERE EVERYBODY!" is pretty much a requirement for me. I have found that tip up knives become less convenient for me with a deep carry clip, because it puts the opening mechanism that much further out of my reach, requiring extra grip adjustment and fiddling from the time I pull the knife out to when I can actually open it. Any extra fiddling is added potential for a fumble.

An added benefit I have found to a deep carry clip on my Resilience is that the handle is more comfortable in the hand with a deep carry clip positioned for tip down than with the knife is with factory clip in either position.

 

[Reswob]

The factory clip on the ZT 350 is already pretty good...

 

[Knives&Lint]

I've personally never been a fan of them, but then again I'm not exactly renowned around here these days for carrying knives that are more discreet and less visible

 

[3D Anvil]

On the one hand, deep carry is good because ... the knife carries deeper and is less obvious.

On the other hand, deep carry is bad because ... the knife carries deeper and is more likely to get marred by whatever's at the bottom of your pocket.

So I generally like deep carry with short knives and shallow carry with longer knives.

 

[unwisefool]

For some knives, it definitely is preferable, considering that some makers/manufacturers' knives, the clip placement allows an inch or more of knife to essentially ride upwards of the pocket and visible. A deep carry clip can help keep more of the knife in the pocket.

Exactly, for me it's about the clip placement on the handle. It can really vary knife to knife.

 

[sgt1372]

For me, it's preferred but not essential.

The idea behind the deep clip is that none of the knife will be exposed outside the pocket but people who "are in the know" already know that the long clip is most likely attached to a knife or some other weapon and not just a pen.

Besides I normally wear a loose untucked shirt which completely covers my pants pockets, so no one can see the clip or any part of the knife in my pocket anyway. Same applies to the Hinderer pen that I carry in my "weak side" pocket as well.

 

[Silent H]

I prefer loop over style deep carry clips because they often allow more clearance for thicker fabric, and for hanging them on zippered pockets.

 

[fuyume]

It’s not essential. I’ve been out of the market really for some years, so I’d never even heard of a deep carry clip until this year. Also, I really don’t understand why so many knives are tip-up carry only. I will never, never carry a tip-up knife, that is an accident waiting to happen. Tip down only for me, and I have never found my Gerber Harsey knives uncomfortable to hold or use due to the pocket clip.

I will say though, that I’m old enough that for me, it’s odd for anyone to *not* have a pocket knife, so I am not intimidated by people with a pocket knife visible in their pocket. And I live in a constitutional carry state, so there’s no issues no matter what kind of knife I want to carry or how I want to carry it.

That being said, I mostly avoid pocket carry, since most of my dresses and skirts don’t have pockets, and the older I get, the less often I wear trousers, but I do still use the clips on knives to clip them to the inside of my handbag or to my lingerie, if necessary (sometimes formal events require a very small evening clutch, but I’m not giving up my knife, and I want more than my Victorinox Rambler). That’s why I have the aluminium scale version of the AirFrame, as well as the titanium—it’s much lighter if I need to clip it to my undergarments.

 

[sgt1372]

That’s why I have the aluminium scale version of the AirFrame, as well as the titanium—it’s much lighter if I need to clip it to my undergarments.

Any other "dirty old men" like me getting more than unacceptably "excited" about this image?

The most exciting women to me were always those who road their OWN motorcycles, owned and knew how to shoot a gun and NOW I have to add those women who also carry a knife in their "undergarments."

The thought is almost unbearable. Oh, to be young again. LOL!

 

[fuyume]

I used to ride a Kawasaki EX500. If I were to get a new bike today, the Royal Enfield Continental GT650 is highest on my list.