Spyderco zip tie mod

[Corny9]

I have been wanting to try the zip tie mod (ghetto wave) on a Spyderco knife. What size zip tie should I use to do this? Also I will probably be using 2 zip ties to prevent slipping.

 

[PaulTR]

You'll want to use the smallest zip ties you can find. Bigger ones don't work as well.

 

[Corny9]

The absolute smallest size they make? Like 4 inch I think?

 

[PaulTR]

Yup. That's the size of the ones I had; I used blue ones to match my Endura's blue handles. Make sure the lock of the zip tie is faccing in towards your pocket so it catches easily.

 

[NateReed]

I have a Byrd Hawkbill with the mod. I wouldn't rely on it, but it works most of the time

 

[Corny9]

Thanks. Should I leave a little of the tie sticking through or cut it flush with the "head"?

 

[jkwithawave]

I cut mine flush and sanded it down some. you want it smooth as possible or it'll really shred your pockets.

 

[Corny9]

Could you round it out with a lighter?

 

[jkwithawave]

No idea. It literally only took two minutes with the file on my Leatherman.

 

[Corny9]

Did you sand the corners of the box part or jut the top with the extra tie protruding?

 

[jkwithawave]

Just where the extra tie was protruding.

 

[Corny9]

Ok thanks

 

[Corny9]

How does it work for you?

 

[Phydeaux]

Use a pair of nail clippers to trim the end of the zip tie. The curved blade of the nail clippers work really well to eliminate the sharp edge.

Ric

 

[jkwithawave]

It worked great for me. Using the hole was even easier with the zip tie in. I had it on a Manix 2, which I've since traded away. Thinking about it now, Im gonna go put one on my Delica.

 

[willc]

I just tried out this mod on my Byrd Cara Cara 2.
It really does work pretty well, I had my doubts.

Also it is nice because one snip and we are back to original, can't say that with most mods.

 

[mrphotoman]

I use one on my cara cara 2 and it works almost as well as my waved matriarch 2.

I used a medium size zip tie. too small and it will not work.