I think that a black spacer would be better, a Ti one the best. And i would like to see the original proto clip left on. I know that it wouldn't be as effective BUT it blends in and suits the knife. Look at the valloton and other for what happens when you just slap an existing clip on a knife, it doesn't look right. This knife is a pretty unique one for spyderco and I think needs it's own clip.