Pocket Clip Search

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I'm in a search for pocket clip sources but I haven't had any luck. I like the little model 24 clip from knifekits or any sort of deep carry, fold over, 2 screw design. So far as I can tell, no one but them makes one like that on the cheap. I don't want titanium or anything else like that, just a dead simple fold over. I have considered making my own from wire and have experimented but at the moment I just need a source until I can get something worked out. I found one supplier (and I forget who now) selling basic steel clips for like $1.60. That's ideal but they are the kind of standard 3-screw type you see on a lot of knives. And as a bonus, I'd really like them to work with #4 screws rather than #2, but I can deal. I'd even be down for buying from a member but I think it might be unreasonable for me to ask for $2.00 clips. If not, awesome. I'll take a bunch of em. I figure this is one of those things where I can't know if I don't ask.

So the reason the knifekits clips aren't satisfying me is they only take #2 screws and they are more $ than many of their other designs simply because they come with screws - screws that I can't use for my particular project and they haven't answered my e-mail about getting the clips without the screws.
 
I think this is a classic case of "you can't always get what you want". I may be wrong, but I haven't seen many aftermarket clips out there besides what you already mentioned and the "lowrider clips".

May I ask what you need the clip(s) for? Are you replacing a clip or making a folder?
 
Email benchmade, ask for contego or adamas clips in black or satin. They will oblige, FOR FREEEEEE!
 
Just do what I do... when I get tired of using the same pocket clips on my projects, I shop Ebay for cheap Chinese folders that have clips that I like. I salvage the clips, reshape and flame color/polish/coat if I feel the need, and then use the other parts for experimenting with. For like $6 I get the pocket clip I want and lots of cheap little goodies (lock, scale, blade, etc.) to practice on.
 
Blues Bender said:
I think this is a classic case of "you can't always get what you want". I may be wrong, but I haven't seen many aftermarket clips out there besides what you already mentioned and the "lowrider clips".

May I ask what you need the clip(s) for? Are you replacing a clip or making a folder?
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That's the impression I've been getting too from my searches. It's going on card wallets like this one:

murderedout_micarta_top by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr
 
chrisk91 said:
Email benchmade, ask for contego or adamas clips in black or satin. They will oblige, FOR FREEEEEE!
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I need a number of them so I think I'd feel like I was taking advantage.

Shao said:
Just do what I do... when I get tired of using the same pocket clips on my projects, I shop Ebay for cheap Chinese folders that have clips that I like. I salvage the clips, reshape and flame color/polish/coat if I feel the need, and then use the other parts for experimenting with. For like $6 I get the pocket clip I want and lots of cheap little goodies (lock, scale, blade, etc.) to practice on.
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This is a good idea too. I have played with a number of those knives already but I would really like an American product for this if I can.
 
Check out USA Knifemaker supply . You mite find what your looking for ther .
 
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