Deep Carry Pocket Clips

Deep carry or not, I use the same motion and grip to pull it out of my pocket, so it makes no difference at all. I just have to put my thumb in my pocket with deep carry clip.

I definitely do prefer deep carry, though. The more the knife sticks out, the better chance there is of it getting snagged on something and losing it. I also just prefer the aesthetics of a deep carry clip.
 
It depends on the knife for me. Some are utterly a pain in the ass to get out of your pocket with a deep clip on!
I think I have 5-6 deep carry clips out of 25-30 folders. So I guess II'm more in the normal clip camp.
 
Dr Rez said:
Why?
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For me, personally, it’s more about ergonomics. I use my knives daily, and I find milled clips more comfortable when bearing down on the knife. I’ve found deep carry clips to be somewhat uncomfortable.

I do like the small amount of knife sticking above the pocket as well. I use my knife at work probably between 10-100 times a day depending on the work to be done that day.

Plus, milled clips look great! ;) Personal preference of course. :)
 
I prefer they carry deeper. My rationale is I like discretion. My knives are personal tools, not show pieces (unless I have them out and am showing them). I've never had an issue grabbing my knife quickly, probably because of how I trained myself to grab my knife. More importantly, I ride my motorcycle more often than my car, so it makes me a bit happier to know my knife is as far down into my pocket as possible.

It's not a deal breaker for me though. My Ultratech is not what I consider deep carry and I doubt my Guardian Tactical 40 will be either, but I love the way the BM FACT sits in my pocket, it just has no glass breaker so it's not my daily.
 
I don’t necessarily mind one way or the other. However, for me IF it is going to be a deep carry clip it needs to be done right. Done right for me means like ProTech does as an example - the screws should be recessed into the clip. I don't care for deep carry clips where the screws protrude above; they either wreak havoc on my pants, or can potentially snag upon use.

Not all clips are created equal in other words.
 
I hate deep carry clips as well. If you're afraid someone will see your knife, don't carry one.
 
For IWB carry, it is much more comfortable to carry with a deep-carry clip. Discreet carry is a nonissue for me; however, I personally like IWB carry, because it frees up pocket space, and, with the right clip and knife, really feels like you don't have a knife on you at all when moving about (doesn't interfere with pistol carry, IWB or OWB, either for those wondering).

With a non-deep-carry clip, the end of the knife jutting out just jabs the waist and is very noticeble and uncomfortable.

Sharp & Fiery said:
For me, personally, it’s more about ergonomics. I use my knives daily, and I find milled clips more comfortable when bearing down on the knife. I’ve found deep carry clips to be somewhat uncomfortable.

I do like the small amount of knife sticking above the pocket as well. I use my knife at work probably between 10-100 times a day depending on the work to be done that day.

Plus, milled clips look great! ;) Personal preference of course. :)
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I don't think it's fair to say that deep-carry clips are inherently uncomfortable. Bad clip design is bad clip design regardless of method of type of carry. I also preferred mill clips, as well.

There are milled deep-carry clips. The USA Made PDW Badger has a wonderful and svelte milled deep-carry clip that would probably fall in line with your preference for comfort and looks.
 
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My issue is: who defines deep carry? You will see knives advertised with deep carry clips and then some of the knife sticks out of the pocket. In my mind if no knife sticks out (this seems to be an outlier) then it is deep carry and if some does then it is not. I prefer deep carry because as was stated above it doesn't seem to affect deployment for me. If the knife sticks out (like my Para 3) I still carry the tool.
 
Spears said:
I don't think it's fair to say that deep-carry clips are inherently uncomfortable. Bad clip design is bad clip design regardless of method of type of carry. I also preferred mill clips, as well.

There are milled deep-carry clips. The USA Made PDW Badger has a wonderful and svelte milled deep-carry clip that would probably fall in line with your preference for comfort and looks.
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Deep carry for IWB...sure. Sounds like a good idea and comfortable.👍🏼

However, my comment that “I’ve found deep carry clips to be somewhat uncomfortable,” is totally fair. It is my opinion and my experience.

There are probably some good DC clips out there, but as I do not carry IWB, I have no need to try out anymore of them.

Glad they work for you. :)
 
I prefer deep pocket clips, not because don't want people to notice that I'm carrying a knife but because IMO the knife sits and feels better in my pocket with one.

So, to me, the deeper the clip the better. I've never had a problem pulling a knife out of my pocket with one. And, I've never had a problem problem carrying a knife w/o one either. I'm just not that fussy about such things.

On the other hand, what I am fussy about is the tension on the clip. I take a Goldilocks approach in this regard.

I don't like them too tight or too lose but "just right." What "just right" is, is a a clip that will hold the knife w/in the pocket thru normal activities but will not grab at the pocket/pants material when removed. Hard to determine that by just "looking" but if the tension is "right," I'll know it.
 
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Trailer_Ape said:
I am the only one that does NOT like them?

Seriously, every knife review I watch, the reviewer always praises it like it is a selling point. For me, it is not quite a deal breaker, but definitely a negative.

Am I the only one who likes a little bit of handle sticking out to help get a a good (pre draw) grip?
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You're not alone!

For the few knives I carry that are "tip up," it doesn't really matter to me whether it's a "deep carry" clip or not. For tip down (my preference), I definitely want some knife frame protruding to get the grip I like. The Spyderco Military is setup just right for me. It would be less so if it rode lower in the pocket.
 
I usually prefer a deep carry clip. I like a knife to sit as deep as possible in my pocket and I like when as little of the knife as possible is visible besides the clip. (I also don't like when clips have big logos, funky shapes, or otherwise stand out.)

I say "usually" because it has to work with the overall design. It still needs to be comfortable in hand for use. Some deep-carry clips create more of a hot spot than others. Just having handled hundreds of knives by now, it seems like it is easier to get a regular clip right and attaining good ergonomics with a deep-carry clip is more challenging. It can be done and should be done, but it isn't always and I've had some otherwise nice knives ruined for me by a bad clip.

Another thing that matters is how a clip terminates. If it acts like a prong that sticks up into your palm, that isn't good. If it can't get over the lip of particular pockets, that isn't good either. I've seen clips that use a ball bearing but I haven't handled one yet. The idea is intriguing at least.
 
I prefer short, deep carry clips. The one that Benchmade uses on the Bugout is exceptionally good, in my opinion.

I have never had issues with drawing a knife with a deep carry clip. It is actually easier to draw, if you pinch the knife at the point where the clip contacts the scales. With the right technique and clip tension, there should be absolutely no issues with drawing the knife.
 
Thumbs-up for 'deep-carry' clips. They rock!

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I don't like them.

If you're worried about someone knowing you have a knife then unclip it and put it in your pocket because they're gonna see the clip hanging off your pants.

Deep carry clips are an overblown fad imo.
 
Srtr said:
...If you're worried about someone knowing you have a knife then unclip it and put it in your pocket because they're gonna see the clip hanging off your pants.

Deep carry clips are an overblown fad imo.
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It is not really about advertising (or not) that you have a knife.

It is, however, about the care and security of your knife. With a pocket clip I can secure my knife to my pocket and keep it away from my keys and other items I may have.

That way my keys stay put when I reach for my knife and vice-versa. Plus, my knife doesn’t get trashed by my keys.

And, with a deep carry clip my knife rides a little lower in my pocket, getting just a little more protection.

As for people noticing the clip, my BM 531 has a subdued DC clip. No one ever sees that if I am in dark slacks.

Metal beads and lanyards, they are overblown fads, IMO.
 
Srtr said:
I don't like them.

If you're worried about someone knowing you have a knife then unclip it and put it in your pocket because they're gonna see the clip hanging off your pants.

Deep carry clips are an overblown fad imo.
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It is more discreet but that's a minor concern(at least for me) and there are several other reasons to prefer a less obtrusive object sticking out of your pocket.

It's not a fad to prefer where you like your knife to sit in your pocket. The reason I like them isn't because of youtube or someone cool said they are better.
 
sabre cat said:
It really depends upon the knife. I have one knife that will never see a deep carry clip.

I have another (a Benchmade 531) that was greatly improved by the addition of a deep carry clip.

Also, how I am dressed can make a difference. If I am in dress clothes, a deep carry clip works best. If I am in cargo pants and wearing gloves, a regular clip will work better.
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Same for me. All depends on where I’m going and what I’m doing.

I don’t like deep carry for work. I find my dirty hand make a mess of my pocket retrieving a knife with a deep carry clip.
 
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