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I'm a fan of the Caly's like many others here. Since it has the wire pocket clip that I really like, I wonder if Spyderco may consider it for the Delica or others in the future?

What do you think? Would you like to see the Delica or others with the wire pocket clip?

I would love a delica with a wire clip. I am a wire clip junkie

domanfp wrote:i would love a delica with a wire clip. I am a wire clip junkie

+1

I would like to see more wire clips. But the feature I like is that the knife rides lower in the pocket, not necessarily that it's wire. So, I would be just as happy with any low profile/riding style clip.

Mako109 wrote:I would like to see more wire clips. But the feature I like is that the knife rides lower in the pocket, not necessarily that it's wire. So, I would be just as happy with any low profile/riding style clip.

Very good point...
I really wish they were all low rideing clips and not the shiny stainless steel.

I actually just put this on my Ambitious earlier today.

Domanfp wrote:I would love a delica with a wire clip. I am a wire clip junkie

+1 LOVE LOVE LOVE wire clips

Some argue that a low profile clip makes it difficult to quickly draw your knife, especially with gloved hands.

I have a several clips from USA Knifemakers, as shown in gunnut35's photos. His second photo is a good illustration of how far this particular clip projects off the handle. This feature makes the knife very easy to draw of our my pocket or WB. My experience is that it's actually easier (or just as easy depending on where you clip) to grip and draw than compared to a standard Spyderco clip where part of the knife protrudes out of your pocket.

Just saying that a low profile clip can be designed for quick deployment.

Keeping to the point of the OP, I do like the wire clips for smaller knives, particularly the more refined gentlemanly knives. For larger knives, I go with low profile clips like those made by USA Knifemakers or STR.

I think there are plenty wire clip spydies out there...it's practically half my collection. All the Sages, Caly 3 and 3.5, UKPK's, Urbans, Dragonfly G-10/2, plus now the Superleaf and Des Horne.

I like having variety...too many wire clips would get boring, even though I like the design. It has certain knife designs that it fits, and some that it doesn't. I like the Delica with the regular clip. I think Spyderco has a nice balance of the regular clip and wire clips, and they do a good job of giving the right clip to the right knives. No need to switch any IMO.

More wire clips please.

They don't scratch and gouge.
They aren't as likely to bend out.
The slots IMO look better than screw holes.
You can switch from "regular" to lower riding clips.

Sequimite wrote:You can switch from "regular" to lower riding clips.

Excellent point Sequimite :)

Personally, I'd be happiest if they eliminated clips altogether. A knife carried loose in your pocket is the ultimate "low rider". But if there has to be a clip, I prefer one that allows for tip down carry. To date, no wire clips except those on the Meerkat and Q do that.

I'm a big fan of wire clips too. Wouldn't mind seeing more.

I would love a Delica with a wireclip. Prefferably unlinered FRN handles. Oh wait! It has been done already Here is my good old trusty heavily used (and abused) Dialica:



I would still love a production version though... :)