Wave Pocket Clip Appreciation Thread

Blackbeard · **on:** March 02, 2010, 06:00:51 PM

The best accessory for a multitool imo...innovative, handy, functional and cheap. I wish every multi had this option, but only Leatherman has this type of innovation. I dont usually wear a belt so its the best option for me.

My only gripe is that it doesnt fit the surge as well as the wave, and moves around too much, but it's still usuable.

Zack · **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:16:14 PM

I hate them actually. The wave is too thick to carry in a pocket easily in my opinion, and ever clip I have had, has been snagged on the couch and bent. So, its sheath or pocket carry only for me.

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:28:44 PM

As someone that very rarely sheath carries, I am a fan as well.

Blackbeard · **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:40:26 PM

Quote from: Zack on March 02, 2010, 06:16:14 PM

I hate them actually. The wave is too thick to carry in a pocket easily in my opinion, and ever clip I have had, has been snagged on the couch and bent. So, its sheath or pocket carry only for me.

Front or back pocket?

I keep it in the front and barely notice its there, and don't usually wear it around the house.

Styerman · **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:58:13 PM

I liked the one on my Charge Ti . The thickness of the package , plus the texture of the Ti made it feel pretty secure . I only carried it while wearing loose fitting work type pants .

It felt really insecure on the Surge , didn't fee; like a viable option .

Chris

Zack · **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2010, 07:10:54 PM

Front pocket, I carry a multi everywhere I am wearing pants.

Spoonrobot · **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2010, 07:14:06 PM

I'm a fan as well. Multi-tools should, at the very least, have the option for a pocket clip since it opens up a lot more options. They can generally be fitted with a minimum of fuss during production but are difficult for the end user to install so it's good to see examples like the Wave an Skeletool that incorporate them into the design.

prime77 · **Reply #7 on:** March 02, 2010, 07:25:08 PM

Another fan hear. I think the design is really cool.

nuphoria · **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2010, 04:39:12 AM

Quote from: Zack on March 02, 2010, 07:10:54 PM

Front pocket, I carry a multi everywhere I am wearing pants.

Wear do you keep it when you have your pants off then?

Zack · **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2010, 04:49:58 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on March 03, 2010, 04:39:12 AM

Quote from: Zack on March 02, 2010, 07:10:54 PM
Front pocket, I carry a multi everywhere I am wearing pants.

Wear do you keep it when you have your pants off then?

Good girls ask the question..Bad girls find out on their own. Same thing I say when someone asks if I am going "regimental" under my kilt.

Blackbeard · **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2010, 05:12:34 AM

Can somebody poke out my inner eye

Charger · **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:22:41 AM

I accidently bent off the clip on my ALX. I really want to replace it, but I don't want to spend 10 bucks plus shipping on a little piece of metal. It did start to wiggle a bit too before it went. I miss that pocket clip

maybe someday I will replace it.

The Ti and XTi look like they would hold a clip more securely as they have a recessed area of the Ti scales where the clip touches the handle, which would minimize side to side motion. The ALX and AL are flat scaled and do not offer that advantage. Can anyone comment on the Ti's clip holding vs the AL's? I don't have a Ti and so I only say what I think I see.

jim guy · **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:35:29 AM

mine all have some play, surges are the worst with a clip.

ryan1835 · **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2010, 12:15:35 AM

i love mine sheath carrying s a bit annoying but i do like having the bits storage

also its a bit look at me i have a knife on me

Styerman · **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2010, 12:46:55 AM

All Multi's should have the clip option , ditto for Alox SAK's .

Chris

David Bowen · **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2010, 12:56:22 AM

Everyone here knows I am a pocket clip addict, it's my preferred method of carry.

sawman · **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2010, 06:16:08 PM

I like the option of a pocket clip as well, and am quite keen on the Wave and Kick clips. Although the ST300 is such a monsterous big tool, I kind of wish the option were there also

Zed · **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2010, 06:17:29 PM

yep the next thing for my new wave

Styerman · **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2010, 06:19:50 PM

Pocket clips are like saftey catches , always use , never fully trust .

Chris

ryan1835 · **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:02:40 PM

love the pocket clip, hate the removable lanyard though

Styerman · **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:04:20 PM

The removable lanyard ring is OK if you are gonna use a Wave as a fistload . Bout all it's any good for !

Chris

Zed · **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:06:15 PM

Quote from: ryan1835 on March 25, 2010, 07:02:40 PM

love the pocket clip, hate the removable lanyard though

and not needed on the charge or wave as has a slide out one

DaveK · **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:19:52 PM

The removable lanyard ring is useful if you do a job like Dunc's. He can secure it to his belt, confident that it won't go swimming, but quick release it to use.

Not for everyone I know, but it's an innovative solution for some, that none of the other manufacturers have gone anywhere near! The best bit about it is that if you don't want to use the function, there's no redundant component on the tool.

Therefore, I think it's ace

The pocket clip is an innovation that should make the other bands hang their head in shame tbh - why wouldn't you incorporate one into any new tool design?

Zed · **Reply #23 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:22:48 PM

Quote from: DaveK on March 25, 2010, 08:19:52 PM

The removable lanyard ring is useful if you do a job like Dunc's. He can secure it to his belt, confident that it won't go swimming, but quick release it to use.

Not for everyone I know, but it's an innovative solution for some, that none of the other manufacturers have gone anywhere near! The best bit about it is that if you don't want to use the function, there's no redundant component on the tool.

Therefore, I think it's ace

The pocket clip is an innovation that should make the other bands hang their head in shame tbh - why wouldn't you incorporate one into any new tool design?

I never thought of that dave, so yes as a quick release a good idea and use the slide one if not needing a quick release ,

and i like clips as handy for in the pocket or in a bag ,

paul

DaveK · **Reply #24 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:23:48 PM

I think the real point is, that is if you don't need it - leave it at home or chuck it - might as well have the option!

sawman · **Reply #25 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:30:21 PM

Options are nice. I only wish more of LM (not to mention other manuf.) tools had pocketclips. I also like how it works on the Kick with optional piece and pre-drilled hole, otherwise you don't need to worry about it.

Styerman · **Reply #26 on:** March 25, 2010, 09:09:08 PM

I think you are leaving money on the table if you don't put a clip on a tool nowadays . The Spirit needs one in the worst way . I hope our friend Multitasker includes them .

Chris

David Bowen · **Reply #27 on:** March 25, 2010, 09:15:34 PM

Quote from: sawman on March 25, 2010, 08:30:21 PM

Options are nice. I only wish more of LM (not to mention other manuf.) tools had pocketclips. I also like how it works on the Kick with optional piece and pre-drilled hole, otherwise you don't need to worry about it.

Don't forget the Grip Clip http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18266.0.html it's real good for putting clips on tools that don't normally have them. If I had the spare cash I would buy like another 5 and put them on all kinds of stuff. It's really nice to give a tool a carry option that isn't normally available.