Honestly, I don’t know that the level of retention is any better with the MIM clip. I have read that Lynch clips have strong retention if that’s what you’re going for.
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BMCGear
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Well that's unfortunate. I do agree that the standard clip isn't the most comfortable. I'll look into Lynch's work. When I first saw aftermarket clips they didn't fit the aesthetic well to me. Maybe that's changed.
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The retention is about the same as received from CRK. That said, I gave the MIM clip a slight bend for tighter retention and the retention ended up being perfect for me and is holding the adjustment well. For me it's an improvement over the stock clip.
Just to give some context... I'm usually in jeans or my work pants. The leg cargo pocket of my work pants or my jeans pocket are perfect thickness for the stock clip, but the side pocket of my work pants, which I sometimes carry my knife in, is thinner. I like the MIM clip because, with a slight adjustment, it is secure in both the thinner and thicker pockets. I couldn't get the stock clip to work well for both.
Just to give some context... I'm usually in jeans or my work pants. The leg cargo pocket of my work pants or my jeans pocket are perfect thickness for the stock clip, but the side pocket of my work pants, which I sometimes carry my knife in, is thinner. I like the MIM clip because, with a slight adjustment, it is secure in both the thinner and thicker pockets. I couldn't get the stock clip to work well for both.
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I received a message today from CRK: "We have no plans to produce the Hawk Clips."
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Bummer. Guess we'll have to see if that was a misspeak or if something changed.
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How does the new clip work with thicker jeans? I currently have the RGT clip on my zaan and the ergos are great but it absolutely will not fit down all the way in the pocket which is super annoying.
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In my opinion, not QUITE as easy as stock, but not bad at all. I have adjusted the tension of my MIM clip slightly as shown earlier in this thread. Depending on the fit of the jeans sometimes I have to lift the tip of the clip with my pointer finger but it's not a major annoyance.
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Did you find the stock clip gave you a hotspot on the Umnumzaan when using it? I love the Umnumzaan but the stock clip, for my hand, always gave me a nasty hotspot when using it for some time while cutting. It came to the point that I went clipless but I dont' like having to keep the knife in a leather sheath in my pocket and ended up selling the Zaan. Now that I have one back on the way, I was going to seek an aftermarket clip to solve the hotspot issue.Just getting around to trying this clip and I must say it is an improvement for the ergonomics and pocket retention for my Zaan. I used to want them to angle the clip on the Zaan like the Inkosi and 31. This clip completely removes that desire.
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Yes the original clip would put a bit of pressure on my palm in certain grips. Nothing crazy but it was a bit uncomfortable. The mim clip eliminates that issue.