112/110 Slim Pro First Mods

[onionfan]

I think the Pro will have a new clip. not sure of the standard model.

Do you have a pic of the new clip?

 

[chiral.grolim]

My main gripe about the clip is that the screws are not recessed. I modified this on my pro, will post pics this weekend.

 

[sportingspecialist]

This thread challenges one of my life's philosophies.

"Don't sweat the small stuff." LOL

 

[chiral.grolim]

My main gripe about the clip is that the screws are not recessed. I modified this on my pro, will post pics this weekend.

I modified the Pro, not the select, by grinding a bevel onto the attachment-plate and cutting countersinks around the holes and using beveled flat-head screws for mounting - not a perfect job but it is an outstanding improvement for ease of carry - knife slips all the way on and off the pocket much more easily without snagging threads of the seam:

 

[Wildcat]

looks good. mind explaining more how you did that?

 

[chiral.grolim]

looks good. mind explaining more how you did that?

I used T6 flat head screws (2-56) and the angle on the head matched the bevel angle on my 3/16 or 5/32" drill bits for steel, so used those to cut a bevel in each screw hole, then switched to a grind-bit to de-burr the holes. For the ramp, I used the flat face of a cut-off wheel - just set it spinning and brought the edge-to-bevel onto it.

 

[TXoutback]

Here's how a vantage pocket clip looks on my Slim Ranger limited edition dark brown:

Of course this would require that I use a router or file to make a 5/16" wide X 1/16" deep flat area on the pommel then tap two weensy holes for the screws... well beyond the limits of my workshop and technical experience.

If you look back at the first picture, you'll notice I rounded off the flared pommel some for a more comfortable grip. I believe the flare originally aided in pulling the Ranger out of a sheath, but that's not where this EDC edition lives. I also sanded down the "nub" where the blade and lock meet a bit and softened the edge of the front flare.

I'd still like to know what the small black clip was from in the original post on page 1. Love this knife as a rural/outdoors EDC.

 

[chiral.grolim]

I'd still like to know what the small black clip was from in the original post on page 1.

Benchmade Bugout, also on their little pocket sharpener

 

[Kimber457]

I can live with the factory clip as it does it's job, it's just a tad wide for me. Today I'm carring a Slim 110 Pro with the standard clip that I acid washed for a more subdued appearance.

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Nice job.

 

[TXoutback]

Benchmade Bugout, also on their little pocket sharpener

Thanks! I found on the benchmade site under accessories there's a MINI DEEP CARRY SATIN clip that fits the 535 for $10...that must be it.