Binder Clips: good poor-man's solution to pocket clip?

[Lynn LeFey]

I have seen some references to small binder clips being used for pocket clips on knives that don't already have them. So, yesterday, I bought a box of 12 little (3/4") clips for $1 (big spender!). I got one home, put it on my Trekker, and gave it a try. 'Installing' the clip is easy. you just squeeze one handle until it comes out of its brackets, slide the knife's split ring on and replace the handle. No need to fight the split ring.

It seemed to work pretty well. Some care must be taken with the inside folding handle, so it's not as fast or easy as a dedicated solution, but it's a very affordable solution, IMO.

I've now stuck 4 in my purse for general use.

Has anyone else tried this?

I have seen several references to the TEC Accessories P-7 Suspension Clip, and while it's nice, there's no way in smurfin' smurf I'm paying that kind of money for a bent piece of metal. I don't pocket carry very often, but do occasionally. I'm thinking I can put up with the slight inconvenience for as often as I need this function.

[nuphoria]

I haven't tried that particular method. Big paper clips might work, or it's fairly easy to bend bits of metal yourself if you can find some useful bits to play with.

Farmman made some nice little brass ones he gave us at the last meet-up here

The P-7 clip is a lot for what it is, but they are pretty good.

[Lynn LeFey]

Oh, I'm not doubting that the P-7 is a great clip. I just don't think it's $12 great (at least not for me). I could get a used VIC Camper or Tinker for less from EDCSource.com if that puts it into perspective.

If you pocket carry all the time, it might well be worth it. As little as I would use it, I don't think the cost is justified. I CAN justify $1 for 12 little clips.

[nuphoria]

Totally understand, and finding a cheaper way to do things is always worth making the effort

[Steinar]

I haven't used this method, but I use common paper clips all the time as a cheap way to secure my netbook power lead to a desk pad. To me, binder clips actually seems even more useful to for some extra organisation inside a bag than as a pocket clip as such.

[jzmtl]

Oh, I'm not doubting that the P-7 is a great clip. I just don't think it's $12 great (at least not for me). I could get a used VIC Camper or Tinker for less from EDCSource.com if that puts it into perspective.

If you pocket carry all the time, it might well be worth it. As little as I would use it, I don't think the cost is justified. I CAN justify $1 for 12 little clips.

Well do you have junk steak knives? Then you got your own clip. 



Binder clips however, are great in keeping headphone untangled in pocket, better than any commercial solutions I've tried.

[Lynn LeFey]

Both are AWESOME ideas, jzmtl! Thanks!

[Styerman]

Lynn , if you wan't a classy dangler clip , buy an old sterling silver tea spoon at a yard sale , heat bend it , drill it , polish it - looks classy as all get out !

Chris

[legtu]

here's my diy suspension clips...



they started as stainless teaspoons that weren't getting any use here at home. the teaspoons were maleable enough that any kind of heating wasn't necessary for bending but it was a major pain to drill holes in them with a dremel. 

[Lynn LeFey]

I carried my Trekker all day yesterday in-pocket (electrical assistant duties) with the binder clip as a pocket clip.

It works great for keeping the knife in place. It's a little stabby for reaching into your pocket quickly.

It worked okay for a day. I wouldn't want to EDC it that way.

[Styerman]

Binder clips have lots of square corners , in the pocket , rust might be a issue .

Chris

[sparky415]

Poor man Danglers 

She said she wanted a dangler, so I sacrificed a few silver plated spoons as it was going so well I didn't stop at the dangler

[Waterlander]

Ooo, you're an Artiest!! Beautiful!
I made a few wooden neckers, that's more into my comfort zone!

[sparky415]

Thanks Waterlander 

Its the first time I've done jewelry   

you should see the earrings and pendant 

[Waterlander]

If you show yours, I will show you mine!