The future of the Gayle Bradley Air

[FDE]

I read somewhere (can't find it again) that prior to the Gayle Bradley Air going into production it was polled on wether or not to put a wire pocket clip on it. Allegedly the poll was right at 50/50 and the decision was made for no clip. So now I ask, is there any chance that we could get a run of these with pocket clips installed? I LOVE this knife but I don't carry it enough because its lacking a clip. I'd argue a wire clip offers the best of both worlds, giving the option of clip while not having multiple screw holes if removed and carried without. Just a thought.

~Nick

[SpyderNut]

You make a good point. I would personally endorse the addition of a pocket clip (wire or standard) to the Air. I'm not sure whether this will ever become a production reality for the Air, but then again, the new Kiwi features a pocket clip ostensibly due to consumer request.

[senorsquare]

The lack of clip is the main reason I sold mine. A Bradley Air with wire clip would find its way into my pocket for sure.

[Holland]

I agree, i would much prefer it if it had a clip as well... the detent if too week to make me feel comfortable when it is free in the pocket

[3rdGenRigger]

The lack of a clip is the one single thing that's held me back from buying one.

[Molle Ninja]

The only thing that kept me from buying one is the steel since I live 8 blocks from the Pacific. Strange steel choice, IMO, for a knife that's supposed to be in your pocket all the time. Beautiful lines, though.

[Holland]

The only thing that kept me from buying one is the steel since I live 8 blocks from the Pacific. Strange steel choice, IMO, for a knife that's supposed to be in your pocket all the time. Beautiful lines, though.

The steel is one of the biggest selling points for me haha :D

[TomAiello]

The lack of a clip has kept me from buying one. I'd definitely be into a version with a clip.

[Strong-Dog]

The only thing that kept me from buying one is the steel since I live 8 blocks from the Pacific. Strange steel choice, IMO, for a knife that's supposed to be in your pocket all the time. Beautiful lines, though.

M4 isn't supposed to be in your pocket? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[chuckd]

For me, no clip means it should have a lanyard hole. No lanyard hole and no clip has kept me from at the very least getting one for my dad.

[hom76]

Air + clip = perfect edc knife for me

[yablanowitz]

The only thing that kept me from buying one is the steel since I live 8 blocks from the Pacific. Strange steel choice, IMO, for a knife that's supposed to be in your pocket all the time. Beautiful lines, though.

M4 isn't supposed to be in your pocket? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Salt air + sweat + CPM M4 = Rust stains in your pocket from the blade.

[bearfacedkiller]

I have thought about getting one and carrying it in my watch pocket but without a clip I am too worried about losing it and it isn't cheap. A clip and I would have bought one by now.

[Molle Ninja]

The only thing that kept me from buying one is the steel since I live 8 blocks from the Pacific. Strange steel choice, IMO, for a knife that's supposed to be in your pocket all the time. Beautiful lines, though.

M4 isn't supposed to be in your pocket? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Salt air + sweat + CPM M4 = Rust stains in your pocket from the blade.

Exactly!

[xceptnl]

I have thought about getting one and carrying it in my watch pocket but without a clip I am too worried about losing it and it isn't cheap. A clip and I would have bought one by now.

I love my Air, but the lack of clip does prevent me from carrying it more. When I do carry it, the watchpocket on some of my jeans is the only acceptable place for me. I have been wanting to do the custom wire clip like kbuzbee did to his.



Thread http://www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtop ... 76#p855076

[bearfacedkiller]

Let us not forget that people have been asking for a clip less kopa for a long time and then when the air comes out everybody wants a clip on it. They do need to make at least one clip less gentleman's folder for the people who want that.

[bearfacedkiller]

Yeah, that clip mod is sweet and can't be too difficult. Every time I see that pic I think about trying it.

[jujigatame]

As much as I like the wire clip I feel the Air calls more for a sculpted solid clip like on the CRK Mnandi or like the one that was on the original Jess Horn.

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It would need to be reworked at the top end to fit around/beside the screw on the Air but if you did it out of Ti it could offer a spot for aesthetic variation with different finishes and/or anodized colors done by the customer themselves or an aftermarket customizer.

[xceptnl]

As much as I like the wire clip I feel the Air calls more for a sculpted solid clip like on the CRK Mnandi or like the one that was on the original Jess Horn.

I also like this idea. I wish Spyderco had a few of these sculpted type clips on some of it's designs. Obviously it would affect cost to the EU, and though I find that increase acceptable, I am sure many would not want to pony up the cash for the difference.

[Strong-Dog]

The only thing that kept me from buying one is the steel since I live 8 blocks from the Pacific. Strange steel choice, IMO, for a knife that's supposed to be in your pocket all the time. Beautiful lines, though.

M4 isn't supposed to be in your pocket? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Salt air + sweat + CPM M4 = Rust stains in your pocket from the blade.

How would adding a clip change that? Maybe I misunderstood your first post and took it in the context of the original post