Sharp Pocket Clips

[KnarfofSpam]

Hi

I have some aftermarket pocket
clips for my PM2 for deep carry. Looks great but they are a bit sharp on the edge and damaged the leather on my steering wheel in the car when getting in and out.

What is the best way to polish them down a bit without damaging them? One of them is black titanium.

 

[SVTFreak]

As a car guy, even not sharp ones damage steering wheels and paint. It's one of the huge reasons I only pocket carry anymore.

 

[REK Knives]

Have you tried carrying it clipped on your back pocket in the corner? May work for you ... Does for me when I need to carry it that way

 

[KnarfofSpam]

Have you tried carrying it clipped on your back pocket in the corner? May work for you ... Does for me when I need to carry it that way

I would be afraid to scratch up the leather seats but thanks for the tip. What I am looking for is a way to polish/buff the edges so they are less sharp but without ruining the look of the clip. Any tips/experience on that are greatly appreciated.

 

[REK Knives]

Only way I know to do it is with a belt sander to make it look good ... Then sandblast it to clean it up

 

[CableGirl]

Fingernail buffers? One of the grits on a nail buffer is used to "polish nails" is fine enough to round edges and if done with a degree of care can either simulate natural wear or intentional machining. I have used them millions of times on my nails and to ease the finish on knife scales under clips to prevent shredding of clothing materials.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Ease the crisp edges with some wet/dry sandpaper at medium - high grit, like somewhere in the 600 - 1000 range, maybe 2000 if the clips are high-polished stainless. Assuming the clips are stainless or Ti, it should be a breeze. Doesn't take much to get rid of the grabby 'bite' the edges will exert on things. Might also be able to do this with a green Scotch-Brite pad. Anodized or colored Ti will expose bare metal, if sanding or using the Scotch-Brite.

Wrap the sandpaper around a softish sanding block, like a rubber eraser, which will produce a more uniform finish.

Might also try burnishing the sharp edges with a ceramic hone, which should minimize exposing bare metal, if the clips are black or otherwise coated or plated.