Tip up or tip down?

Zack · **Reply #30 on:** August 04, 2009, 02:42:40 AM

My first real tactical folder (Kershaw Blackout) was tip down and thats what I got used to. I just can't get a long with tip up, and I find it slower in deployment, buts thats because of muscle memory.

David · **Reply #31 on:** August 04, 2009, 06:30:10 AM

Tip up for me as that is how I`ve always carried a clipped knife. Also since I almost always carry a waved blade it works much better tip up.

heavy handed · **Reply #32 on:** August 18, 2009, 12:51:07 PM

tip down for me, if it does open in my pocket im not gunna cut my fingers on the blade getting it out

Benner · **Reply #33 on:** August 18, 2009, 12:57:47 PM

Pretty close run thing then. I thought one would be much higher than the other.

heavy handed · **Reply #34 on:** August 18, 2009, 04:21:26 PM

i thought tip up carry would win hands down,
looking at forums in other countries a knife gets slated if tip up carry is not an option.

revolvergeek · **Reply #35 on:** August 18, 2009, 09:03:31 PM

It depends on where I am carrying the knife. For front pockets I normally prefer tip up. Back pockets tip down. For years I was 100% tip down, front pocket, but lately I have switched to tip down, back pocket (due mainly to the amount of keys and misc. crap that I carry about in my front pockets ) and like it better.

Sean · **Reply #36 on:** August 18, 2009, 10:07:01 PM

Quote from: P35 on August 02, 2009, 04:36:15 PM

NO more opinions from me
I'll just do what I like and keep my ideas to my self

don't be daft!

your entitled to your opinion and if it works for you and you want to share it then go for it.

sappyg · **Reply #37 on:** August 19, 2009, 01:26:26 AM

Quote from: Sean on August 18, 2009, 10:07:01 PM

Quote from: P35 on August 02, 2009, 04:36:15 PM

NO more opinions from me
I'll just do what I like and keep my ideas to my self
don't be daft! your entitled to your opinion and if it works for you and you want to share it then go for it.

exactly.... i've only recently tried tip up carry and frankly i like it better now. i still catch myself replacing the folder as if it was tip down out of habbit. it does'nt make one or the other better. it's what you are comfortable with. nothing wrong with that.

cgk · **Reply #38 on:** August 19, 2009, 04:09:17 AM

I have been carrying (for the most part) tip-up for over ten years. I have never had a mishap with the blade. I should say however, that by carrying left handed the blade sits against the outside edge of my pocket so it really has nowhere to go. Its all in what you like.

Anthony · **Reply #39 on:** August 19, 2009, 05:39:13 AM

Tip up here. I carry a waved Delica and haven't had any problems.

Smitty44 · **Reply #40 on:** August 19, 2009, 06:00:42 AM

About all my clipped knifes are tip up,but I did have a little accident with my Sebenza the other day,I was in a hurry the other day while slipping it into my jeans,the tip was not all the way in,and I poked my thumb while I was pushing it in,not to bad,about like a needle prick,like they say,a sharp knife don't hurt as bad as a dull one.

Benner · **Reply #41 on:** November 14, 2009, 08:21:25 PM

Quote from: Benner on August 01, 2009, 07:14:02 PM

How rude!

I am tip down here as well. Just got used to that kind of carry.

Bit of a thread bump with a change of opinion here. After a bit more time with tip up carry, I actually have started to prefer it.

prime77 · **Reply #42 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:28:49 PM

Quote from: Benner on November 14, 2009, 08:21:25 PM

Quote from: Benner on August 01, 2009, 07:14:02 PM
How rude!

I am tip down here as well. Just got used to that kind of carry.

Bit of a thread bump with a change of opinion here. After a bit more time with tip up carry, I actually have started to prefer it.

Tip up for me to Ben. Makes it much easier for me to open.

Sean · **Reply #43 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:48:09 PM

Talking about "carry" I'll tell you I just avoided what could have been a bit of a disaster the other day at work.
Just got my new pants back from the Seamstress and this revived thread suddenly reminded me of it.

I carried my Spyderco Military to work awhile back and of course those who are familiar with it know you can
only carry it tip down. On the same side I carry the knife (right side) I also carry my car and store keys on a
belt key clip. My Toyota key is fairly lengthy and it got caught in the spyderhole as I was removing my keys
and pulled the blade out and cut a neat hole right through my slacks. I didn't notice it until I looked down and
saw why my keys had gotten caught and there poking through was over an inch of blade through the material
and the tip of the metal key caught up in the hole.

So there was a situation where tip down and the spydie hole didn't mix too well.
I no longer carry the Military to work.

John · **Reply #44 on:** November 14, 2009, 10:09:44 PM

Tip up I'd rather the knife open in that position and cut a finger than tip down and cut something rather more important to me

jzmtl · **Reply #45 on:** November 14, 2009, 10:12:52 PM

Benner · **Reply #46 on:** November 14, 2009, 10:25:54 PM

I actually want to see that film.

jzmtl · **Reply #47 on:** November 14, 2009, 10:39:52 PM

It's a pretty good movie, bring your kids, and go for 3D version if you can.

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