I can also empathize. I dont know if it was just me (or some mass conspiracy by the knife companies to make us all buy more knives), but I lost a number of blades by trying to use the clip feature that has become so popular. I have dedicated myself to sheathing my knives when possible, or just dropping it in my pocket, size permitting.
I have noticed that Chris Reeve Knives includes a disclaimer with their Sebenzas that states
The clip provided with your Sebenza is provided only to allow you to carry your knife convieniently. Please note that it is not intended to be a fail proof way of securing your knife. With movement, the knife can ease its way out of your pocket and, if such an event results in the loss of your knife, we cannot be held in any way responsible. Should You prefer to carry your knife on your belt, we offer a nylon sheath in both large and small sizes ($10.00 ea) or a leather sheath (tan or black) for the large only at $30.00.
Or in my words, What, your gonna carry your $300.00 knife hanging half way out of your pocket all day long and then complain that the clip we put on it because
you wanted it that way (and admit it, John Q. Knifebuyer, you did) didnt keep you from losing it, and your upset?
BTW, the cost of the leather sheath for the large has gone up to $35.00, and is worth every darn penny. And if I can convince CRK and Gfeller Casemakes to crank out a leather sheath for the small I would be one happy camper. Thank goodness for the fine talents of our esteemed college Gary (G2) Graley, I am now carrying my small Sebenza just where I want it, whatever the occasion. Thanks again, Gary!
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James