Zancudo / Leek Clip?

[Pericles]

Hello, first thread, second post.

My question relates to the clips of the ESEE Zancudo and the Kershaw Leek/Blur.
These clips appear to be very similar.
Does anyone have both knives handy, and if so could you confirm whether or not the clips are in fact interchangeable?

The reason I ask:

I love the Zancudo. It is one of my most carried folders and it consistently performs well above its modest price.
My one complaint about the knife is the pocket clip.
It is ugly, uncomfortable, and carries too high for my liking. As such, I don't use it.

Deep carry clips are readily available for the Leek and Blur, and if these are compatible with the Zancudo, it would bring the knife to near perfection.

So- do the screw holes align exactly? Are they the same size?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.


-Pericles

 

[Nixelplix]

Wow the clips on those two knives do look really similar. Good eye for catching that. I have no idea if the clips are interchangeable, I'm commenting as I am curious about that now as well.

 

[flarp]

The hole spacing is the same, but they have different screw sizes. The diameter of the screws on the Zancudo are a bit larger.

A third party Leek clip should fit (you can re-use the original screws that came with your Zancudo), but you might need to enlarge the holes on the clip just slightly.

Here's the Zancudo with the clip from my Leek (using the screws from the Leek as well):

Here, you can kind of see how the holes on the Zancudo's pocket clip are a bit larger than the Leek's:

 

[Nixelplix]

Nice! Thanks flarp! This is why this forum is awesome.

 

[Pericles]

Thanks for the quick response and informative pictures Flarp, that's exactly what I needed to know.
I'll pull the trigger on a deep carry clip for the Zancudo and post the results, as I'm sure others have the same issues with the stock clip on this wonderful knife.

-Pericles