All About Pocket Knives

I got this “SwissQlip” for my SAK Super Tinker today. I’ve been looking at these for about a year and I finally decided to try one. Unlike most other SAK pocket clips, it can be easily removed if I don’t like it with no damage to the SAK.

It attaches to the key ring eyelet with just 1 screw. That’s one of the reasons that I’ve taken so long to get one. That just didn’t seem sturdy or durable to me. I still don’t know if it is or not. I just got the clip today but so far it does seem to attach securely.

Another thing that held me back is that you need a tool, like the toothpick, for example to remove the tweezers with this clip installed.

After I ordered the clip and while it was still in transit I realized that the key ring eyelet is an integral part of the back spring that the bottle opener rides on. As a result, the eyelet moves a little bit when I open the bottle opener. When I realized that I was almost certain that I would return the clip immediately. Much to my surprise, it doesn’t seem to be a problem with the clip installed. The clip “flexes” but it doesn’t move from its mounting point.

I wanted to try this out because I carry my SAK in the manner shown in the last picture. My hope is to eliminate the clip slip and use the SwissQlip instead.

I’m still on the fence but I’m going to test this thing out for a week or so and see what I think. If I end up tossing it in the garbage, I’ll report back here that same day. If not, I’ll give it a week or so before I share with my thoughts.

Here's a link to the website that explains the design better than I can:
https://www.statgeartools.com/swissqlip/

I really want to try it myself, but it just looks too bulky. I've already tried using the metal Nite Ize clips designed for cellphones, and I got fed up with the adhesive sliding off the slick Cellidor. There are options that require drilling holes in the scale, and installing a metal plate inside to which the clip is screwed into (Swiss Bianco). Those look promising, but I'd have to switch to nylon, as I don't' know how Cellidor would hold a screw.

Aside from using a slip with a clip (as you're already doing), this is pretty much the only other feasible method. Typically, my 111mm go in a belt sheath when I'm using them, since they're one hand opening. I don't know why Victorinox doesn't offer models other than the single-bladed Sentinel with a pocket clip. I think a clipped Nomad and/or Trailmaster would be a great seller.

Well, this clip didn't quite work out for me. I'm going back to the clip slip. My biggest gripe with this clip is that the slot at the top is very narrow. It will slide onto my jeans but I pretty much have to force it. Too much work just to get it clipped to my jeans.

I'm not going to throw it in the garbage. I have another Super Tinker that I might gift to someone in the future. If I do, I'll include this pocket clip separately and make sure they know why I don't like it. The recipient can decide if they want to try it or not.