New Case knives with pocketclips question

[markpreston]

Good day all, I'm looking to get a case trapper (2 blade) or trapper liner. Any thoughts on the clips themselves? Do they ride in the pocket like modern folders? I honestly cant carry a 2 blade trapper the traditional way its just too big. Would the clip help? (I wear cargo shorts and jeans). What model do you who have them like and why/why not. Thank you in advance.

[Old Hunter]

Mark, I want to welcome you to AAPK. Don't have a Case with a clip so I cannot answer your question. You may also want to look around here for some of the threads on "How do you carry your pocketknife?" Many ideas about that. Welcome, OH

[jmh58]

I have a clipped Trapper-loc.. It rides kinda high.. I have gotten used to it and it aint an issue but thought I would throw that out.. I carry in the rrp.. John

[AR Norby]

I'm retired and wear mostly jeans and cargo shorts. I carry my trapper or whatever similar sized knife I happen to carry in the bottom of my right front pocket. Sorry but I don't see an issue. Pocket clips and me have never gotten along.

[jerryd6818]

Mark, welcome to AAPK. Ask a question here and you will get as many opinions as fleas on a dog's back. That's okay because it gives you perspectives you may not have considered. I don't recall running across very many Case knives with a clip attached.

[Mumbleypeg]

Welcome to AAPK Mark. Not the first time this question has been asked here.

The fashion trend toward tighter "skinny jeans" and pants has created a situation that makes carrying a knife in the pocket difficult, at least for some. On some pants I've seen the pockets are useless - when wearing them you can't even get your hand into the pocket! I've personally never had a problem carrying a Trapper-size knife in the front pocket of jeans or cargo shorts, but I don't wear those skinny jeans or shorts - for one thing they'd look ridiculous on someone my age!

Case has introduced a few new patterns with pocket clips, and added pocket clip options to some traditional patterns like the Trapper. I have tried carrying a Trapper-sized knife with a clip in my back pocket. No problem as far as comfort goes. However I wasn't wearing skinny jeans.

Have you given any thought to trying the 07 Mini-Trapper? I don't think it comes in a pocket clip version, but it's a smaller version of the Trapper pattern. viewtopic.php?f=66&t=52911

Ken

[Lansky1]

I'm retired and wear mostly jeans and cargo shorts. I carry my trapper or whatever similar sized knife I happen to carry in the bottom of my right front pocket. Sorry but I don't see an issue. Pocket clips and me have never gotten along.

same here - I avoid knives with pocket clips

[Lansky1]

Welcome to AAPK Mark. Not the first time this question has been asked here.

The fashion trend toward tighter "skinny jeans" and pants has created a situation that makes carrying a knife in the pocket difficult, at least for some. On some pants I've seen the pockets are useless - when wearing them you can't even get your hand into the pocket! I've personally never had a problem carrying a Trapper-size knife in the front pocket of jeans or cargo shorts, but I don't wear those skinny jeans or shorts - for one thing they'd look ridiculous on someone my age!

Case has introduced a few new patterns with pocket clips, and added pocket clip options to some traditional patterns like the Trapper. I have tried carrying a Trapper-sized knife with a clip in my back pocket. No problem as far as comfort goes. However I wasn't wearing skinny jeans.

Have you given any thought to trying the 07 Mini-Trapper? I don't think it comes in a pocket clip version, but it's a smaller version of the Trapper pattern. viewtopic.php?f=66&t=52911

Ken

Or perhaps the single blade version of the slimline trapper - I just bought my first & I like it alot - so much slimmer and easier to carry (in the pocket) than a full size trapper

[Lansky1]

Welcome to AAPK Mark. Not the first time this question has been asked here.

The fashion trend toward tighter "skinny jeans" and pants has created a situation that makes carrying a knife in the pocket difficult, at least for some. On some pants I've seen the pockets are useless - when wearing them you can't even get your hand into the pocket! I've personally never had a problem carrying a Trapper-size knife in the front pocket of jeans or cargo shorts, but I don't wear those skinny jeans or shorts - for one thing they'd look ridiculous on someone my age!

Case has introduced a few new patterns with pocket clips, and added pocket clip options to some traditional patterns like the Trapper. I have tried carrying a Trapper-sized knife with a clip in my back pocket. No problem as far as comfort goes. However I wasn't wearing skinny jeans.

Have you given any thought to trying the 07 Mini-Trapper? I don't think it comes in a pocket clip version, but it's a smaller version of the Trapper pattern. viewtopic.php?f=66&t=52911

Ken

Or perhaps the single blade version of the slimline trapper - I just bought my first & I like it alot - so much slimmer and easier to carry (in the pocket) than a full size trapper

[Steve Warden]

Working in a school, a pocket clip would just draw attention to the fact I have a knife in my pocket.
For that reason, I, too, do not carry knives with clips.

[slimtrap48]

I personally don't care to carry a full sized Trapper in my pocket. I prefer single blades for most of my daily carries. Copper lock, Slimline Trapper and tribal locks are an easy carry. I like pocket clips too. I have a trapper lock w/clip and also a mid folding hunter (kick start) w/clip that are in the rotation. I've not carried one in my back pocket much, couldn't get used to it being there. There's my 2 cents, take that and a dollar and maybe you can get a drink somewhere.

[Wharnecilff]

Just my two cents worth here, but none of cases traditional folders we're designed with a pocket clip in mind...and they never should have added that option ..kinda like putting mag wheels on a Rolls Royce...there are some places where they obviously don't belong. Also i know from experience that you are much more likely to lose a knife with a clip, in some situations, than one riding safe and secure down in the bottom of your pocket ..like I say..just my two cents worth ..

[fergusontd]

I carry my Case Trapperlock in a leather pouch in my LFP. Dosen't have a clip, but I do think they make 1 with a clip,its on the high side of $90. ftd

[kennedy knives]

Case has a couple the new kick start mid folding hunter & a trapper lock the trapper lock comes in bone also

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Just my two cents worth here, but none of cases traditional folders we're designed with a pocket clip in mind...and they never should have added that option ..kinda like putting mag wheels on a Rolls Royce...there are some places where they obviously don't belong. Also i know from experience that you are much more likely to lose a knife with a clip, in some situations, than one riding safe and secure down in the bottom of your pocket ..like I say..just my two cents worth ..

I agree. Every Case w/ a pocket clip I have tried to carry I gave up on after just a few times. The clips seem to be too long and makes the knife ride high and very obvious you have a knife in your pocket.
SSk