Direction of knife in pocket

• Jan 18, 2015

• #1

md_rick_o

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Everytime i order a knife it comes with the clip set up for hinged side up. Do most people carry in that orientation. I like the hinge down so that i can open it without having to spin the knife around. These small screws are smaller than my smallest torx bit so i had to borrow a smaller one. I'm going to be buying a kit with the smaller tip. What size are these screws coming out with. I was thinking of running into a tool store with the knife and checking first hand. Does it change based on the knife?

Rick.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #2

Boom Boom

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Always tip up. As you said, having to spin the knife around when you need it most ain't wise. You need jeweler's size torx bits. I bought a 6-bit set where the bits store in the handle. Don't remember where I got it. Maybe Ace Hardware.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #3

SRD

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Kershaw uses T6 and T8,tip up for me also.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #4

outrider58

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Had a knife that opened "your" way. Damned thing was always opening on me. I would recommend carrying hinge up and to get accustomed to operating it that way. A perforated leg is no fun. I know from experience.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #5

molonlabe

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Radio shack has a good kit for taking apart cell phones etc. the bit you need will probably be in that kit.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #6

SmokingGun

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I prefer tip up carry for the reason you mention. Home Depot sells a mini torx driver set with bit storage in the handle.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #7

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SmokingGun said:

I prefer tip up carry for the reason you mention. Home Depot sells a mini torx driver set with bit storage in the handle.

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Lowes has this same thing too if you're not by a Home Depot.

Tip up here as well for tacticool fast deployment.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #8

JDH146

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My Kershaw is T6 ,my SOG is T8. You may want to look here .

http://www.agrussell.com/kershaw-t-tool/p/KEhhhTORXTOOL/

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #9

md_rick_o

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That is what i was expecting to hear, honestly. Can't imagine wanting it hinge side up. I'm looking at a couple sets at amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KTKYO7Q?psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Boxer-Pcs-4mm...+-+Boxer+30+Pcs+4mm+Precision+Screwdriver+Set

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #10

Minuteman

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Already discussed:

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=154407

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #11

Streetgang

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Yep and for 25+ years it's been tip up for me. Benchmade come preset for a right handed tip up carry.
Only been bit once and it was my fault.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #12

Sam Salvati

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HA, folders are lame. Carry a fixed blade

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #13

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Sam Salvati said:

HA, folders are lame. Carry a fixed blade

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Not the best idea in densely-populated areas of this state. Guaranteed to attract unwanted attention. Might win you a backseat ride if clothing, coat included, obscures it even partially.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #14

Kilroy

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Most knives use T6 and T8 torx bits.
Tip up only for me. If your knife isn't a cheap piece of garbage, it won't be opening in your pocket.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #15

rdc

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Tip up. 20years of carrying benchmades and spydercos and never had one open.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #16

Sam Salvati

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Boom Boom said:

Not the best idea in densely-populated areas of this state. Guaranteed to attract unwanted attention. Might win you a backseat ride if clothing, coat included, obscures it even partially.

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Might win you said ride if they see that clip hangin on your pocket and decide to check that length too.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #17

Streetgang

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Sam Salvati said:

Might win you said ride if they see that clip hangin on your pocket and decide to check that length too.

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MD law is more difficult for you if you carry a fixed blade knife over a folder. Once it's concealed, your fixed blade is illegal to carry and certain areas of the state there are further restrictions.
A folder in the pocket is a much safer alternative.
I'll take your definition of "lame" over a visit to the crossbar hotel.

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #18

Boom Boom

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Sam Salvati said:

Might win you said ride if they see that clip hangin on your pocket and decide to check that length too.

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MD has no blade length limit on folders. Have you seen this thread? http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=168169

 

• Jan 18, 2015

• #19

GUNSnROTORS

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Carry tip down with some thumb openers, but tip up for all flippers and wave openers. Always go tip up on the right (strong) side. Carry smaller utility/backup on the left. Both are EDCs, but with two distinct purposes.

Ref torx, two BONDHUS sets below, from T6 to T25 - and made in USA! Believe these were purchased on Amazon. Small as T6 will be needed for pocket clips, such as on the knife pictured.

 

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• Jan 18, 2015

• #20

Gryphon

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I keep the sharp and pointy end away from the jewels.