Pocket Clips

[MassMatt]

I think the 4-way clip idea is great, but in fairness, most people have a preference for either tip-up or tip-down and are either right handed or left handed and therefore really only need one clip location as long as it matches their preference. So the demand for 4-way drilling may not be all that great.

I agree but actually think this argues for having multiple options not against it. People don't want to be able to switch to and fro, they want to get the configuration they prefer, and this often differs from what the manufacturer offers.

But it's a question of economics, the manufacturer has a known cost for drilling more holes, etc, versus the unknown factor, not just how many people prefer left/right/up/down but how many people would have bought in config x and WON'T if they don't get it? The JYD is a great example, some people would prefer a different config but bought it anyway. How many refused to buy because the config can't be customized?

 

[JTR357]

I agree but actually think this argues for having multiple options not against it. People don't want to be able to switch to and fro, they want to get the configuration they prefer, and this often differs from what the manufacturer offers.

But it's a question of economics, the manufacturer has a known cost for drilling more holes, etc, versus the unknown factor, not just how many people prefer left/right/up/down but how many people would have bought in config x and WON'T if they don't get it? The JYD is a great example, some people would prefer a different config but bought it anyway. How many refused to buy because the config can't be customized?

I bought the JYDII without knowing about the clip size & limited configuration.I'd really like to get the JYD laminate Ti & also the composite version with the G10.Clips have rarely been a major factor in my purchases,but in this case,it is.For instance in the winter I carry on my left inside jack pocket,in which a tip up left side position would be perfect.If I carry it with the current (& only) configuration like that,I have to spin it around to utilize the flipper.In the warmer weather (front right pocket) the current config is fine,except of course the obviously large(look everyone at the monster folder I have in my pocket) clip.It's a shame because I really like the design.