McBee Super-Deep Carry
McBee Super-Deep Carry
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Before I begin, I would like to extend an apology for the quality of these photos. I used what I had access to & this is what I was able to come up with. Also, I wanted to get the information out to y'all A.S.A.P.
Early January, I purchased 2 McBees. The stock clip leaves a substantial amount of knife exposed & in danger of "flippin' out". I really didn't want these little guys going MIA, so I ordered a couple deep carry clips. I had found 2 people that were using MXG Gear deep carry clips, but they were both using the 2 screw version. I wanted to use 3 points of contact like the stock clip, so I ordered: #102101
I had previously emailed MXG, and they responded that the clips were not compatible. Fine, we'll have to do some light modding.
I keyholed the top hole on the clip to get it to fit. I used a 1/16 cobalt drill bit & used a reaming motion.
And here are some comparison shots vs. the standard clip.
The clip extends past the scale, so you actually gain a tiny bit of grip. My middle finger rests perfectly in the clip dip.
Mission accomplished. Deep carry, 3 points of contact, titanium, with much less chance of "flippin' out" during carry. I chose this style clip because I liked how it's round hole tied in with the blade's trademark round hole. The color of this Ti clip perfectly matches the hardware on the McBee. I used the stock screws because the upgraded clip is the same thickness as the stock clip & the screws included with the ti clip do not match the rest of the hardware. And now for some parting glamour shots:
Spyderco McBee & Foursevens Mini MKII TI
Now I'm left wondering, should I mount a lanyard through the stock lanyard tube? Or should I just hang it off the clip?
Any ideas/suggestions would be appreciated.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=82793
Before I begin, I would like to extend an apology for the quality of these photos. I used what I had access to & this is what I was able to come up with. Also, I wanted to get the information out to y'all A.S.A.P.
Early January, I purchased 2 McBees. The stock clip leaves a substantial amount of knife exposed & in danger of "flippin' out". I really didn't want these little guys going MIA, so I ordered a couple deep carry clips. I had found 2 people that were using MXG Gear deep carry clips, but they were both using the 2 screw version. I wanted to use 3 points of contact like the stock clip, so I ordered: #102101
I had previously emailed MXG, and they responded that the clips were not compatible. Fine, we'll have to do some light modding.
I keyholed the top hole on the clip to get it to fit. I used a 1/16 cobalt drill bit & used a reaming motion.
And here are some comparison shots vs. the standard clip.
The clip extends past the scale, so you actually gain a tiny bit of grip. My middle finger rests perfectly in the clip dip.
Mission accomplished. Deep carry, 3 points of contact, titanium, with much less chance of "flippin' out" during carry. I chose this style clip because I liked how it's round hole tied in with the blade's trademark round hole. The color of this Ti clip perfectly matches the hardware on the McBee. I used the stock screws because the upgraded clip is the same thickness as the stock clip & the screws included with the ti clip do not match the rest of the hardware. And now for some parting glamour shots:
Spyderco McBee & Foursevens Mini MKII TI
Now I'm left wondering, should I mount a lanyard through the stock lanyard tube? Or should I just hang it off the clip?
Any ideas/suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Neat mod.
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Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
I'd rather have that Mario 3 for NES!!!
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Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Neat mod. I love my 2 screw deep carry clip. For your lanyard I would suggest using the stock lanyard hole and using snake knots to give you more purchase for your grip
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Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
This is awesome! I have several of this specific clip so I think I’ll do your mod to my mcbee right now. Thanks!
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Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Very nice mod, but isn't it small enough to just put in your pocket?
Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Well done!
Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Thanks everybody.
For the lanyard i'm thinking a few snake knots, then a ti bead, then a crown knot. A length of paracord with a break-away barrel clasp makes it a nice dogtag/neck knife. The new clip lets it hang better on the paracord. I have not pocket carried it, except for testing it out. I'm glad i switched the clip so it's always ready for pocket carry.
For the lanyard i'm thinking a few snake knots, then a ti bead, then a crown knot. A length of paracord with a break-away barrel clasp makes it a nice dogtag/neck knife. The new clip lets it hang better on the paracord. I have not pocket carried it, except for testing it out. I'm glad i switched the clip so it's always ready for pocket carry.
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Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Just thinking out loud....when I first received this model, I envisioned filling the speed/lightening holes flush with some glow powder/epoxy. I might still do it but I'm worried it will be difficult to remove if I don't want the glow any more....
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Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Yes, cool mod! I vote for a few snake knots. :)Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:13 pmNeat mod. I love my 2 screw deep carry clip. For your lanyard I would suggest using the stock lanyard hole and using snake knots to give you more purchase for your grip
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I think that is a great mod if it suits you. It seems, for my use, you have made a small knife larger. In any case, it is a good job.
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Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Nice mod to the clip. Im digging the pairing with the FourSevens Mini. Great compact tools =)
Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Did you try out the clip?
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Good idea.
I need to get a few of those silicone AAA flashlight diffusers to use as a mold so i can make the glow beads.
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Yes it does make the knife bigger, but I think it's a good tradeoff to secure the knife.
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Before I even ordered the knives, I knew that i would be teaming the two up. Perfect, compact, business suit carry.gundamaniac wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:52 pmNice mod to the clip. Im digging the pairing with the FourSevens Mini. Great compact tools =)
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Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Doesn't seem like much should really protrude from the pocket in stock configuration- there's under 2.5 inches of total handle. I just can't get into that knife, it's a we little thing with 3mm thick blade, seems unnecessary. Are people doing "hard use" with a 1.5" bladed 2 finger grip knife? I prefer little knives to be slicey and agile.
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Re: McBee Super-Deep Carry
Looks good.holeshot wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:03 amYes, cool mod! I vote for a few snake knots. :) 8D7025F1-852F-4040-A323-36DC30D9399A.jpegSpydergirl88 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:13 pmNeat mod. I love my 2 screw deep carry clip. For your lanyard I would suggest using the stock lanyard hole and using snake knots to give you more purchase for your grip
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