Yeah, when I first began to put the new clip on, I wondered about the angle, but after playing with the knife, putting it in & out of my pocket, etc., I really the way it lays. It rides a bit further back in my pocket now, giving more access to grub for change. Grips right nicely in my hand, and grips perfectly for one-handed closing. Even if I had it at your shop right now I wouldn't want you to change the position. I'm 100% satisfied, and mighty proud to show it off.