New MIM clip now available from CRK

[Calier]

After almost losing my 31 the other day due to the factory clip being too loose and it slipping out of my pocket, I ordered one of these to give it a try. Hopefully this will work better. The Glassblasted CRK's seem to slip out of the pocket easier than the original blast.

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.

 

[BMCGear]

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.

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.

 

[FourD]

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.

 

[V a d i m]

How do you adjust the clip without breaking it?

 

[badmatt]

How do you adjust the clip without breaking it?

Not cosplaying as hulk.

 

[V a d i m]

Tim Reeve recently said they'll be putting more Hawk clips in production.

He said it in his Facebook live release video for the MIM clips a couple weeks ago.

I received a message today from CRK: "We have no plans to produce the Hawk Clips."

 

[WedgeAntilles]

I received a message today from CRK: "We have no plans to produce the Hawk Clips."

Bummer. Guess we'll have to see if that was a misspeak or if something changed.

 

[bart1]

Slightly off topic, but I could not find the thread.. My question is when did "Flat" clips start, and when did CRK go to the more recent "bent" clips. What is the newest knife anyone has with a factory "Flat" Clip? Thanks all, Bart

 

[argyle1812]

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.

 

[Ilikesharpstuff]

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.

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.