Does the knife stay in the closed position? I'd like to use this as a money clip and I do not want it to open in my pocket. Thanks!
1258864
Yes, it stays closed till you open it. I've never had it "accidentally" open.
1258865
Yes the one I have is very firm to open. I keep it clipped to my pocket but it needs a very firm pull to open it
1258866
I carried this for one day, clipped to my pocket. The first time I went to use it, it was open in my pocket and stuck about an eighth of an inch into my hand before my wits caught up with me and I removed my hand from the blade, bleeding and woeful. Suffice it to say, I leave it at home now, and all these other fellows are lucky they've yet to experience the ire of the "Gerber pocket hand wrecker."
1258867
The inner hinge has an indent that locks the mechanism in place once it's closed. It makes a perfect money clip.
1258868
Been using this as a money clip for over a year now, and no problems with any accidental opening. Unlike other money clips, the clip has not lost any springiness at all. Most of the time I have anywhere from 5-10 folded bills in the clip and sometimes my license. I do find that I need to keep the clip side away from my leg when it's in the pocket, otherwise it will irritate the leg.
1258869
While the knife does not lock closed, it's pretty firmly shut and lacks anything that would catch and accidentally open it. That said, I tend to err on the safe side and I don't think I'd toss a razor in my pocket that's not locked closed. I clipped mine to my belt and never had a problem (until I lost the thing in the river).
1258870
It does not fully lock closed, only open. However, there is a friction bump holding it closed requiring additional force beyond just friction at the hinge to open. I personally have not had any problems with it opening unintentionally.
1258871
The knife closes with a snap, which indicates that a ball bearing has dropped into place to hold the blade in. The blade holder has no protrusions to catch on anything in your pocket. You have to make an effort to overcome the ball bearing detent.
1282583
I'm a guy, so i usually carry it in my pocket or on a belt holster, so yes it stays closed. However, a woman, or sometime who would carry it in something like a purse or bag might want to consider the magnet clip.
483851
Yes. It locks quite well. There is a lock release just below the blade on the inner portion of the knife when you want to close it.
1417340
The knife is under 4in closed, It is perfect in your pocket, not to heavy, you could forget it's in your pocket.
2149280
Yes. It's one of the fasted blades i own. You can do the standard Spyderco deployment, or you can hold the blade between thumb, pointer finger and middle finger and 'flick' the blade open using gravity for help. On the flip side the blade retains easily and I wouldn't be worried about an accidental opening in your pocket.
947118
not quite a trick. . . if you look in the casing of the knife from the blade side, you'll see a little spring-it has teeth on it. it's bent over to lock the blade in place (keeps it from closing on your hand). push it to the left and fold the blade shut.
1082632
There is a thin piece of metal that slides over to lock the blade in the open position. To close you will slide this thin metal lock back to the side, out of the way for the blade to close. It is located in the index finger groove of the handle. If the knife is open and you look at the handle where the blade goes when closed, you will see it in the way of the blade closing. Just push it over out of the way and the blade will close easily.
2164637
You just move the little blade lock in the cut out on the front bottom of the knife handle. It should move easily and close easily or maybe it's defective.
1810003
Yes. The clip can be reversed from left to right but it will always be tip-up carry, meaning that while closed, the tip of the blade will always point up toward the top of your pocket. I have always found this to be the most useful way to carry.If you wear jeans, the knife sits nicely in the coin/watch pocket of Wranglers/Levi's jeans. It keeps the knife out of sight if you're concerned about the knife being seen.
1101838
I see no recent answers about the pocket clip. I purchased this knife little over a year and a half ago and lost it. Thinking about getting another but this one shows no pictures with a clip. Sharpest knife I have ever owned.
1040908
If you look at the knife from "underside", you will see a grooved metal bar, silver in color. If you push that grooved section to the left (towards the belt clip side of the knife), the blade will be able to close. Please be careful as the blade is sharp.
1750007
Yes it does. I know that some people don't like it, however, I have my knife attached to the side of my backpack and it has never slid or fallen out of the sheath when putting the backpack on or taking it off. I've never needed my knife out for such quick use that the second snap was an issue and knowing I'm not going to loose it while out in the woods is a comfort!
914308
I keep 5 to 8 bills folded in half plus 2 credit cards in mine without any difficulty. The limitation is how big of a bulge do you want in your pocket and how secure are your pockets because the knife is built like an M1 tank.
1172246
I collect a lot of knives. Currently, this knife is stored away. I believe it is a liner lock. If you look into the blade compartment you should see a flat piece of metal, along the blade "liner" that locks the blade in place. You should be able to push this liner away from the blade to release the blade allowing it to close. Try that and let me know if it works.
2231915
It's large but I carry it daily no problem .It's my favorite EDC knife. I carry it inside the front of my pants, clip goes under the belt, knife at a 45 degree angle inward. Less visible than in a pocket, better access than in back pocket, better resists a knife grab. I had a guy grapple-in and grab the knife from back pocket -luckily he was a friend. I own 3, try one you won't regret it!
504922
I suppose this knife could slip out. I do not seem to have a problem with it. I like Swiss knives !
594180
There's a tab on the inside that you push to the side, allowing the knife to close. It has ridges on it, and when the knife is closed, sits directly next to the blade,