Pocket clips for kydex?

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Given fixed-blade carry in the UK is quite a rare option, I tend to carry my blades in the top pocket of my rucksac, fastening them to my person, only when I think I'll be using them for an extended period.

For this reason I tend to prefer static cord, pocket or over ther shoudler type carry (for knives with a 3-4" blade).

However, with the recent purchase of a Lep Warden and the impending arrival of a muddy AD I was curious as to the availability of metal removable pocket / belt clips?

I ask as I'm not overly fold of tek-loks and would like something that more allows the sheath to be temporarily clipped onto a belt whilst it's in use (knife in hand), really just securing the sheath, but occasionally the blade when I temporarily need my hands free. The present solution is simply a length of 550 cord over the shoulder with the sheath left dangling free, but if nothing else, the ability to clip the sheath down to stop it swinging would seem like a valuable addition.

I'll be having a sheath made for the AD when it arrives so ability to retrofit a clip to the sheath isn't so important.

Any help much appreciated.

:)
 
Nah,

Unfortunately I don't like the way Alice clips attach and tend to rust. They're more like a D-Ring than a clip for me.

Thanks anyway.
 
Those blade-tech clips are great in concept, but they don't grip too well. The spring action isn't very aggressive, and it doesn't fully close.

I would LOVE to see this problem solved well, but just haven't seen a 100% solution yet. IMO, the acid test for this device is for it to withstand one-handed re-sheathing of an inverted knife - something small, like a GW or AD.
 
The Tek Klip is designed so that the structure of the Klip rather than the "pinch-factor" is what keeps it in place. It was designed specifically for use on a belt.

It will function on a waistband, but not for constant use (draw/sheath knife).

I think Rok Jok has played with one of these...perhaps he'll stop in and share his thoughts....
 
Oku said:
Blade Tech makes an item that may suffice for you. It is not metal, but it is a clip (roughly the same dimensions as a Tek Lok).

http://blade-tech.com/BTK-Blade-Tech-Klip-pr-941.html

May not be perfect, but......
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This looks a lot like the metal clips usually found on those suede in-the-pants pistol holsters. I expect you could pick up an inexpensive holster just for the clip or try to purchase just the clip as a replacement.
 
What I want is structure *and* "pinch factor". That flange on the end of the clip would work fine on a waistband if there were more P/F.

The metal clips can be puchased separately. I think the issue there is interfacing them with the Kydex.

I was thinking about prototyping a Kydex plate that attaches to the metal clip and then bolts up to the sheath like a Tek-loc. The objective would be to use neck-style sheaths for small knives, and be able to go back and forth quickly and easily between neck and inverted waist carry.

With large knives, you really want a belt for rigidity, so the Tek-lok is okay. It's not like I'm going to be running around with an FBM clipped on beltless shorts. The GW is another matter, though. Blades that size carry so well strong-side inverted.

Presentation is really important with a small knife. I want a carry carry system that allows the knife to be in and out of my strong hand effortlessly, without use of the other hand. I can often get my 'benza out of my pocket, cut something and get it re-clipped without people even recognizing that a knife was present. That's the kind of efficiency I want for the GW. These are fantastically practical knives, but they're not very useful without a commensurately practical carry system.
 
Oku said:
The Tek Klip is designed so that the structure of the Klip rather than the "pinch-factor" is what keeps it in place. It was designed specifically for use on a belt.

It will function on a waistband, but not for constant use (draw/sheath knife).

I think Rok Jok has played with one of these...perhaps he'll stop in and share his thoughts....
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I use them for IWB clips and Oku has it dead on..ya gotta have something there for it to grab

Eric at Onscene might have something...
 
I got a couple of the Tek-Klips a while ago to try out. In my experience, it didn't hang on sturdily enough. Note that this was on an Okuden sheath with Brian's typical snug fit, so the Tek-Klip didn't offer enough resistance to keep the sheath on my somewhat undersized 1-1/4" nylon webbing belt when I tried to withdraw the knife from its Oku-pants. So I went back to the full-size Tek-Lok on the Okuden sheath for my uses and it, of course, doesn't have this problem.

I also tried the Tek-Klip on a cell phone holster and it didn't grip tightly enough for that purpose either.

Leatherface said:
Eric at Onscene might have something...
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IME Eric's G-clip works well for gripping around a belt or the waistband on bluejeans for either IWB or carry on beltless slacks. Or is it his J-clip?? I always get confused on which one of his belt clips is which. :confused: Anyway, the one I like is the clip that springs open at the bottom, not the one you have to thread your belt through to put it on your belt.

Here is the Tek-Klip on the Okuden sheath. BTW the knife Is Brian's too. It is his Sharp Thing II model.
Okuden_STII_sheath_rear.jpg
 
Great discussion, guys.


As some of you may know...I use the TekLok IWB clip almost exclusively on my knives and have not had any complaints (only when I run out do I hear about it).

So, this is all very interesting to me.


I think, (correct me if I'm wrong) that the IWB clip is supposed to be used for In-The-Waistband carry only. Perhaps the troubles that folks are having with it is because it's being substituted for a regular TekLok, rather than being used In-The-Waistband....? *shrug*

Personally, I make it a point to carry my K-TUSK whenever I can (more often than not) and I use a TekLok IWB clip and carry it accordingly. It's quite easy to draw and does a great job of grabbing my belt and staying put...even in slacks.


Ok...I just realized I haven't explained myself...

Look at the clip part of it...it should be on the outside (over your belt) not on the inside (against your body).

Here's a pic of my setup:

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If you carry this way - it is very secure. I use this clip because it is easy to take on/off. Don't need to thread your belt. Don't even need a belt! I clip this to my shorts all the time. Stays put nicely. I wouldn't use it if it didn't work.



That said...I am definitely open to whatever else is out there...and am quite interested. Like I said...great discussion. Keep 'er rollin'....
 
Ooooh. That looks interesting, Steely.

I would think putting the sheath BEHIND your belt with a IWB loop would be fine. In fact, I'm thinking of that for a sheath for a skeleton Warden. With single-point attachment of the clip, you could go from strong side to weak side pretty easy. The only drawback is a bit of play in the sheath placement.
 
Check out the Spyderco "G-clip". It was very hard to find online and I actually ended up calling Spyderco to get mine, but I am really glad that I did. It grips really well, whether in jeans with a belt, on a pack strap, or just on the top of a pair of light shorts. Haven't regretted purchasing mine once.

Alex
 
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