Wire pocket clips?

Invective · Mar 12, 2014

Jeru said:
I would probably love wire clips too, but since I cannot stand carrying tip-up I hate them...

Check out the Spyderco MeerKat or Des Horn! Both are wire clips that are tip-down carry.

Ken44 · Mar 12, 2014

The Spyderco wire clip is my favorite clip of all.
Its a well made clip and holds up very well.
I bought and put back a few of the tempered ones before they quit making those. They look great and slide into any type of pants well. At times I'll wear fleece pants in the winter and the wire clip is the only one that works well with them.

The German Shepherd · Mar 12, 2014

EZ Bake said:
As many times as I have read this statement (especially on this message board), I will still never understand how something "looks cheap".

You know, you are right. Perhaps I should have used the term "flimsy."

Jay

rajincagin · Mar 12, 2014

Spyderco actually uses old paperclips, rather than disposing of them. They say it's more environmentally friendly.

Inkbender · Mar 12, 2014

Ken44 said:
The Spyderco wire clip is my favorite clip of all.
Its a well made clip and holds up very well.
I bought and put back a few of the tempered ones before they quit making those. They look great and slide into any type of pants well. At times I'll wear fleece pants in the winter and the wire clip is the only one that works well with them.

I love the wire clips too. Deep carry and very low key :thumbup:

uofaengr · Mar 12, 2014

Much prefer the wire clip over the big, shiny Spyderco spoon clip. Deeper carry and looks better. The spoon clips stick out like a sore thumb and could use a redesign IMO.

amen74 · Mar 12, 2014

rajincagin said:
Spyderco actually uses old paperclips, rather than disposing of them. They say it's more environmentally friendly.

Um yeah, ok.

amen74 · Mar 12, 2014

BladeScout said:
I slapped a homemade solid titanium clip on this Spyderco, but that was merely because we could.

Doesnt change that IMO the wire clip works and looks good.

What Spyderco model is this?

spydercobenchmadekai · Mar 12, 2014

Works great for me. I like that the wire clips aren't as obviously knife-ish.

Inkbender · Mar 12, 2014

uofaengr said:
Much prefer the wire clip over the big, shiny Spyderco spoon clip. Deeper carry and looks better. The spoon clips stick out like a sore thumb and could use a redesign IMO.

Personally, I'm okay with the hourglass (spoon) clip design. However, I concur with the sentiment of shying away from a "big and shiny" indicator attracting attention. I've even etched a few clips to dull reflection. Then again, on certain folders, I feel it accentuates the overall look nicely and have enjoyed the shine

Stelth · Mar 12, 2014

I was skeptical of wire clips until I got my Spyderco Junior. I like it a lot.

eschwebach · Mar 12, 2014

corwise said:
Be very careful. I lost a $1000 custom because the wire clip bent slightly and it fell out of my pocket. It was a big solid 'tactical' knife, but the clip just wasn't enough for it.

This is the key, the clip has to fit the size and function of the knife. Putting a wire clip on a 6+ oz. all titanium behemoth doesn't make much sense, but on the Chaparral, Techno or Caly is fine and quite functional IMO. I like them.

BladeScout · Mar 12, 2014

amen74 said:
What Spyderco model is this?

Pingo.

How ever, it looks WAY different, than when it came from Spyderco.

nccole · Mar 12, 2014

I love the Spyderco wire clip. It is the only clip I leave stock. I even had a Chokwe modded to accept the wire clip.

Sonnydaze · Mar 12, 2014

Quillan said:
Spyderco wire clips are the best clips on the market, in my opinion.

Agreed.

lockster30 · Mar 13, 2014

My wife appreciates the wire clip on my Techno. It does far less damage to the wood on our furniture that my pocket clips always seem to find.

KaBAKZ · Mar 13, 2014

I have found the wire clip on my spyderco dragonfly 2 to be adequate, however I tend to keep my hands in my pockets and the tension on the clip has slightly bent it.

When I go on field exercises for Army ROTC, then I go for an hourglass clip (and larger blade obviously).

In general, I find the spyderco wire clips to be excellent for everyday activities and they conceal well, but any activities that are more "tactical" then I go for a stronger clip.

Bigbobg · Mar 17, 2014

The German Shepherd said:
Aside from a cost saving maneuver, what is the sense behind wire pocket clips? Most I have seen look cheap and un-sturdy.

Jay

I'm not a big fan of pocket clips in general but I'm with you. The wire variety does look cheap. Having said that, I'm sure someone out there thinks they are the bee's knees.