Shrink tubes for pocket clips?

MTHall720

MTHall720

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I have some knives that came with nice looking polished Clips. I love the shine but they draw unwanted attention in my area. Several tries at painting them have me a bit discouraged. I was wondering if I heat some electrical supply shrink tubes to cover them an then decide don't like the looks, will it be hard to remove the shrink tube without scratching? Thanks.
 
There was a thread on here sometime back about doing just what you suggest. The shrink tubing will slice right off when you want to remove it. Just be careful not to dig into the clip when slicing the tubing. It also tended to wear and tear with use, so your mileage may vary depending on the amount of use. You can always re-tube if it tears or wears thin.

Omar
:rolleyes:
 
I used to do this. It works for a while, but eventually gets worn and has to be redone. It will dramatically increase the level of retention on the pocket clip (adds friction on the fabric). It's easy to remove.

You could try heat coloring, beadblasting, or coating the clip as well depending on the material.. Plain paint isn't durable enough, you'll need a bake on coating of some sort.
 
The shrink tubing used for electrical insulation (cables, wires, etc.) can be removed easily. Use a razor blade, X-acto knife or fine-tipped scissors to cut it, then it just peels off. There's no adhesive or or other stuff on the back of it; it will peel away cleanly, assuming the surface underneath it was clean.

I spent 18+ years working as an electronics repair/maint tech in in the military and semiconductor business after, and removed/replaced a LOT of shrink tube in that time. It's pretty much made on the assumption that it should be easily replaced as needed, so removing it isn't a problem.
 
I have done this on my Kershaw Scallion was gonna post a pic but i deleted it theres a video some were here showing how one guy did his its pretty simple to do slide it on try to find one thats snug so you dont have to heat it to much seems to make them last longer the less you heat them . And one thing i learned is dont trim the excess till your done shrinking it that will give you a nice neat edge .
 
Wheres the pics? I could have avoided reading if there were some pics!

Neat idea
 
Sorry Bob just sold that knife and deleted the pics dont wanna see a knife i sold after its gone makes me sad :(
 
Here is the best i can do these are the ones i use still have some laying around in case i do another clip .
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The pic doesnt work? This thread may be doomed to be pic-less!

You treat your knives like ex's, they are gone, delete the pics to erase the memory. I only sell a knife to get a better one, helps sellers remorse :D
 
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