I've had both MXG and Lynch clips. I've since moved over exclusively to LNW clips now, however. While functionality is about equal on both, Casey won me over with his amazing customer service. Specifically, on one drunken evening I managed to snag my clip on the edge of a rather hefty oak chair. This tweaked the clip enough that it became unusable. The next day, I emailed Casey (I only buy direct through him given that he always seems to have stock even if distributors are OOS) about getting a replacement. He responded right away that he has a lifetime warranty on these things and even though it was 100% my fault he would be sending me a brand new replacement free of charge. He didnt even charge me shipping! Now to be fair, I've not tried to warranty an MXG clip, but this event sold me on LNW for life.
MrRuination Casey definitely has great customer service. Like you said, to be fair, I’ve never needed to contact MXG. However, Casey has always responded quickly, professionally, and in great detail to any question I have had. I cannot as for more than that. Especially now that it’s getting harder and harder to find retailers that have decent service 👌
This is perhaps the most ridiculous thing I’ve read. You had a bad experience because of what YOU did. You called lynch, he hooked you up and based on that he won you over? Then you say “ to be fair, you didn’t give the other company a chance” so how could you even think making a comment like that would make sense? This is a perfect example of how companies can be effected because of commentary like this. You put one up on a pedestal without giving the other a chance. So anyone that reads what you wrote will automatically think Lynch is the better of the 2. Everyone who read your entire diatribe is now dumber because of it. I award you no points and may god have mercy on your soul.
@@johnnydanger1305 he didn't "hook me up". That's his policy for everyone and it's called outstanding customer service... That's something I judge companies by, and I shared my experience and opinion on the matter because it was relevant to the discussion here. BTW, if I wanted to throw MXG under the bus I would have updated my comment with the fact that I purchased a clip from them for my ZT-0450 (Lynch doesn't make clips for the 0450), and it was too loose out of the box. It wouldn't grab my pockets and as such would easily slide out. It literally didn't do what a clip is supposed to do. I contacted them, and I was informed to "bend it" to fix this issue. Yes, I was told to take care of it myself... for a brand new product that didn't perform it's one job. You want an apples to apples comparison? There you go. Now go cry into your pile of salt while you watch Adam Sandler movies, because I have no more time for your sophomoric meltdowns.
@@MrRuination if you said that from the get go, about the clip being loose compared to your experience with lynch, would have made more sense, guy. The fact that you didn’t mention your bad experience but you got over 200 likes (probably from people who think benchmade bugouts are worth the overpricing) could easily make MXG look inferior. That’s even before your ill experience. Just tell me that you only buy American made knives and we are all good.
Hendrik-Jan van Dijk Nothing wrong with preference. PVD DLC is much tougher than Cerakote though. I haven’t counted number of options, but Lynch has blue, bronze, purple, tumbled, blasted, etc. Definitely lots of choices out there, in general.
Thanks for the video ! I ordered the mxg a week or 2 ago. Haven’t received it yet but I think I made the right choice. I like the look a little better and prefer the shorter clips. No disrespect to Casey though, he does great work.
@@imyouridol1605. Yes it got caught on an immovable object. But where steel will just bend and can be reshaped. The titanium just snapped. I’m a heavy machinery tech. And have to squeeze into tight spaces sometimes. No danger of office copiers around me.
Well I just ordered one. The decision of which one to buy was determined by the fact you cant fing the lynch clips anywhere. Plus, the mxg has them in the color I wanted. Plus I like the way the mxg looks.
Jeremy Smith If you like the asthmatics of the MXG there’s nothing wrong with that. However, if/when you’re looking again, shoot Casey an email. Very responsive, very detailed, always willing to help, and I’ve never heard of him not responding within 24-48 business hours. He usually has everything in stock besides PVD which is a significant upgrade over MXG’s creakote.
Always had Lynch Northwest clips and Casey is the best when it comes to presentation and customer service! Glad to see the side by side with MXG. Not sure if I would switch because the Lynch’s work so good. Nice work!
Lynch clips have become my go to. He always seems to have them in stock and his messages and and packaging sets him apart from the others. I also feel like I'm helping a small business do well.
Few years late, but just wanted to tell you I really liked your comparison of these two clips. I ended purchasing a Lynch for my Delica 4, though I've read reviews that the ergonomics aren't as good for tight grasping as the MXG or even Uncle Matt's (eBay). I do like to support smaller businesses though, and being that I grew up in WA State (now reside in AZ!), I feel good about supporting Casey up there in my ol' stomp'n grounds! LOL! Hope you and yours are staying safe during these times! God Bless!
I also recently purchased a Lynch clip for a Delica. the K390 Wharncliffe which straight up obliterates cardboard. Too bad you have to buy an aftermarket clip but good for Casey Lynch for providing a nice solution.
While I do really like the MXG, and the wider spoon on it seems to give you a bit more to grab; the Lynch clips feel like they go in and out of the pocket easier in addition to the previously mentioned personal touches. Also if you're looking to go beyond the standard look, Lynch NW does have quite a bit more finish options.
I like the MXG design much better, which would be the reason I’d order it before the other, but I think the lynch is packaged much better, and I really like when things come in nice packages, sometimes when you order something and you get a little box like the lynch, there’s times where I’d save it, not just throw it away, the thing I feel when seeing MXG’s packaging is that they’re trying to get as much profit as possible by just using a cheap little baggie, just my thoughts on it. It seems like lynch takes pride in his product and packaging which I enjoy
BillMc89 Once I found out about emailing Casey, I won’t go back to waiting for stores to get them in stock. I listed his email somewhere below. Very professional, quick, and thorough responses 👌.
MXG packaging is plastic whereas LynchNW is card box and paper. In this day and age I’d favor paper and card box any day! Excellent, thorough review, thanks a lot.
Great review. I have a half dozen MXG Gear clips - including the one shown in your video. Been satisfied with all of them. Side note: Nice thing about titanium, they’re easy to bend to increase (or decrease) tension. I’ve often considered Casey Lynch. Certainly eager to try one out someday. Definitely liking the package and presentation. But they are sometimes a little harder to find online. Thanks for posting.
Ben Kurth Thanks. Yeah, availability seems to be the one thing that keeps coming up. It is a bit of a pain. I’ve found the best way to deal with it is to email him directly. Even then, he doesn’t always have every model in stock.
Availability is fine these days as Casey Lynch has his own website store now. Some color variations may be backordered and out of stock, but in the past couple of weeks I ordered and received a nice cerakote red deep carry clip for a blacked out Para 3. I am completely satisfied with my orders from his business.
Just picked up my first Lynch clip, so I'm interested to see how it fares against my MXGs. I will say one thing that irked me about the Lynch clip was the use of T5 screws. Last thing knife owners need is another size Torx screw to deal with. Why not make them T6 like the rest of the screws on the knife (with the exception of the pivot screw)?
They will both get the job done, its the price that irritates me. I can get a whole KNIFE (damn good quality too) for what either charges for a clip. That's called gouging and its no way to win customers. I'm guessing it costs under a dollar for manufacturing. Sell it for $5.99 and take a 500% profit. 2500% profit is just insane.
Thanks for the video man. I’m looking for a new clip for my first Spiderco knife, coming in the mail. This helps me get a better idea of how they can work for my new knife. 👍🏻
Thanx for your comparison video. Based on it and the comments of other fellow knife afficionados below, I ordered one from Casey Lynch and one from MXG. The latter actually mostly because LynchNW does not seem to have clips fitting the Native 5 FRN's.
Alchemy_1 I saw on Casey’s Instagram yesterday that he has come up with a lot more color options also. I’m gonna have to check some of those out as well.
Lynch is a solid clip, have one for my para 3. The MXG however, would be a great concealment clip for my yojimbo 2. Which is made for defense and the low visibility of the MXG is awesome for that kinda of carry. So for EDC lynch clip will replace my spyderco clips but for my concealment/SHTF Low VIZ or reduced signature, it’s MXG all the way.
Thanks, I’m waiting on 4 knives to be delivered this week, 2 are Spyderco’s. I would love to get 1 of each but it doesn’t look like I’ll be able to find a Lynch. Great vid!
Alchemy_1 ..thank you.... no I haven’t, I looked at most popular knife sites and saw they were sold out...I’ll give him a shot. Thanks again for useful info.
Mxggear all the way... don’t care about packaging. I have 3 clips for my spydies.. I have the longer ones and they’re great. I would give lynch a chance for sure maybe on next one
Mxg Gear sends silver screws with black pocket clips and doesnt state that on the website. I emailed customer support and the owner was very rude and didnt care and refuses to update website and keeps scamming people. His customer support is HORRIBLE! If your buying a black clip you want black screws.
i went with MXG because it sits lower and getting ahold of lynch clips is next to impossible i just dont feel like having to through the motions of getting Casey's info just to buy a clip even though he does a solid job at making them, hell even his packaging is a 10/10.
Cris Hoff Fair enough. There are lots of option on the market and I’m sure they suite a wide variety of buyers. Even though the new clone Lynch clips on Ali Express make me sick. I hate thieves.
MXG makes different length clips. I have one like you used on a Para 3 (has a cut out for the lanyard hole) and one about the length of the the other clip you showed. They are excellent and I think they match my knife better than the other
I will be buying the lynch because I love presentation and support American made products when I can. Thank you so much for this review. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
I just wish that Lynch clips were more accessible. But, if they dont raise prices, I think they will be my first pick because the finishing and customer service is far beyond MXG
James Riley Strong Yeah, the guys are having a conversation about availability down below. There definitely are some hoops to jump through or time to wait. Not the greatest thing. I guess that’s the downside of having a 1 man show.
Great video! Very informative! I have a very early Lynch pocket clip and took some measurements it looks as though there has been some refinement in the design; the loop at the top of the clip is slightly more radiused so as to fit over the material of the pocket better and the hole diameter has increased from .3" in to .33" so that facilitates a little easier installation as far as inserting the screws into the scale. I prefer the Lynch aesthetics but it's probably splitting hairs overall.
Thank you for showing the side by side on these. Have you tried any others since making this video? And, what's your preferred after trying them both for some time? Inquiring minds want to know. :)
Gman1024 No problem, man. I prefer Lynch. I sold the knife I put the MXG clip on with the clip attached. Neither is bad, but I just like the Lynch a bit better. Especially knowing how good Casey is to deal with.
Ya alot of people saying stuff about availability i just bought a mxg today and if i have to email the owner of lynch for a pocket clip because nobody has them thats pretty ridiculous rather just go with a company that has there own inventory in stock...
Have both, like both, but I do have a preference... Lynch short clips for G10 scales, MXG Gear long clips for FRN scales. I like the look of the Lynch short clips with the smaller "spoon" end, long clips MXG look proportional. Honestly, I wouldn't kick either out of bed for eating crackers!
Great video Broski... Lynch Clip all things! Hell, I'm about to drill & tap the side of the slide on my little Seekamp pocket pistol so I can slap a long Lynch Clip in blasted plain Ti on it, I figure I can even use the included short fasteners
Nice video!. Question: which clip held the black color the best? That's my biggest issue with black clips. I have a murdered out Para 2 coming and trying to decide which to buy. Thank you!
Alchemy 1, your videos are great - thanks! So your thoughts on this: Ergos can change when using these, especially with the preferred tip up carry. Have you tried these with the clip down carry? Might be a good trade off for some people?
Tim Edward Thank you, sir. Thank you for the info to think about as well. I have not tried these tip down. I didn’t switch over to top down until recently.
I got fancy with my m4 smock, with the reylight stone washed titanium frag scales. & want a deep carry clip, got a razor edge knives or REK ti milled clip that I won off Ebay years ago and never used. Which isn't bad at all, but still learning deep carry. Is fancy and nice though, and already own it.
Im not a metallurgist but bent steel gets its durability by being heated before bending them, correct me if im wrong. i have both but lynch clip have more tension than the mxg clip. im sure casey makes his clips the right way not sure about mxg from china, they could have bend it manually without heat treatment. Aesthetically they both look appealing.
Thanks for the interesting comparison. I’ve had great results with several MXG Gear clips. The one Lynch clip I was able to buy came bent and scratched up, received that way directly from Lynch, according to BladeHQ. Don’t know how rare that is, but it’s dissuaded me from any further interest in his clips. I’m curious if others have had such a problem.
James Moore I definitely know what it’s like to get a bad taste in your mouth. His clips have a lifetime warranty and people have even had them replaced when they’ve snagged them and snapped them. It’s worth an email to him. He’s got customer service like I’ve never seen. I’ve sent him 2 emails. Both times he replied within 24 hours, the email was several paragraphs long, and he was more than eager to help. My buddy just emailed him about buying a clip and he got the same type of service.
@@Alumapro23 Thanks! I bought it from BladeHQ, so I went through them for service. They didn't have any replacements and gave me a refund (although they didn't refund the shipping fee, which was disappointing on a defective item). Lynch clips can be hard to come by, while the MXG clips are readily available. Maybe if I find his clips through another vendor, I'll give them a try again.
James Moore Yeah, that does suck. I’ve had mixed results with BHQ and prefer to use them as a last resort. GPK and DLT on the other hand 👌👌👌. Shoot him an email. Best way to buy and a few bucks cheaper. He always seems to have clips unless you want PVD black.
Who has the more durable black finish? I’m looking for something that will say on better than the factory black paint. I might go with the lunch sandblast finish if the black sucks.
Lynch clip is much better than the mxg clip, more streamline and the tension of the mxg clip makes it harder to push the clip onto the pocket!! LNW clip is the winner hands down😁👍🤙✌️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I have the MXG and they are great and their CS is as well.every time I try 2 order a Lynch clip they are always out of stock but I do think the Lynch clips aesthetically look a little better .
Al 76 Email Casey. He usually has everything in stock besides the black PVD which is a huge upgrade to MXG’s painted on cerakote. It seems like this has come up a few time, I’m going to do a follow up vid, probably today, with Casey’s email info. Functionally and cosmetically, they are super similar and I think anyone would have a hard time telling them apart if they didn’t look at them. The flex of the clip is a bit different, but I don’t think enough for the average end user to notice.
Al 76 It’s in the comments here. It’s come up 3-4 times. It’s laseaf1 at gmail or something like that. It’ll be in the follow up vid I do today along with how detailed, helpful, and professional he is.
bertraminc He has changed since this vid came out a year ago or so, but yes, PVD. It’s one of my favorite finishes too. I think he stopped using it because of the time it took to send them out and get them done. Pure speculation, but that’s how I know he’s using PVD because before I bought this clip, he said he was waiting for his guy to do the work.
Lynch clips used to be a little harder to get. He is using GP knives as a distributor, and probably others to make them more accessible. Very nice clips and seems to be a nice guy too.
Randy F. Yes sir. He deals through them, River’s Edge Cutlery, and Blade HQ. I’m torn on which brand is my favorite, but Lynch would sell me everyday of the week and twice on Sunday because of his customer service. Great guy to deal with.
Packaging doesn’t matter. Also it’s nothing like the car comparison. You dont throw out the car. The quality of the product matters more. Also better packaging usually increases the price just for looks? Nah I want the best value with best quality
bianconeri1993 I’ve handled both side by side and, if anything, it’s the same quality Ti and same quality laser/water jetting. MXG also uses black cerakote for their black clips. Lynch uses a PVD process. Much more involved and much more durable.
You probably end up paying a bit more for better packaging though. A wise man wouldnt necessarily care - as long as the item wont get damaged in transit.
Lord Sathanus At the time of recording this video, the MXG was more expensive. ~$30, while the Lynch was -$27. I was also not just referring to the full packaging. I should have shown even his basic packaging. Even when you buy direct and he send it out in just a small brown cardboard box, he has his own stamps and a card in the box. Means zero for the functionality of the clip, but it instills confidence in attention to detail, IMO.
Yes because I've seen a number of US-based companies selling the Chinese clips at a huge markup and for all I know, this company could be doing the same thing.
PointyFox Which companies are you taking about? DLT, BHQ, Three Rivers Cutlery, etc all get Lynch clips directly from Lynch. There’s also the option to email Casey directly and order.
Once again. If you EDC your knives. Then DO NOT waste your time and money on MXG. They are fragile and WILL break(not bend). And when they do fail. Good luck getting in touch with customer service
Good information. Communication and engagement is one of the reasons I prefer Casey’s stuff. I’ve even discovered that there’s a FB Group since I made this video.
Man i cant seem to get a Lynch clip ive been on BHQ and GP KNIVES email list for a long time now and still haven't received any news on a new shipment. Where do u get yours?
A Ray 👆 What these guys said. I don’t think BHQ got them today, but Casey did post pics and said he was shipping them today. That means several retailers should be getting some. Emailing him directly is also a great way. He’s very quick to respond, thorough in his responses, and very professional. One of the best interactions with a business owner I’ve ever had. thelastleaf1@gmail.com
IT'S ME 👊 Had to go back and fact check myself. I hate spreading false info. That’s some of the fastest shipping ever. 19 hours ago Casey said they were headed to BHQ. 👌
IMO THE LYNCH CLIPS LOOK BETTER , BUT THE ALLEN SCREWS THAT CASEY PROVIDES ARE SH1TE .A 1MM ALLEN KEY ARE WE HAVING A LAUGH HERE............MINIUM TORX T6 ...PERIOD....COME ON CASEY MAN,
Knife Culture USA I you just put one on a knife and in hand, it’d be almost impossible to tell a difference. The Lynch has a bit more spring to the clip. If I’m choosing based on the whole package, I’m a Lynch guy all the way. Small business, easy to reach, he’s a member of the community that is engaged in the community, better packaging, great customer service.....
Knife Culture USA I understand that. That’s the downside of being a 1 man small business. Supply. He’s usually pretty good at getting batches out and communicating when they’ll be out, if you shoot him an email. I get not wanting to wait too though.
bianconeri1993 Everyone prioritizes differently. Nothing wrong with that. Packaging withstanding, I still like the idea of dealing with and supporting an individual over a larger “corporation”, if you will.
I’m not sure of the size of mxg - I was looking for a clip for my para3 - Lynch was out of stock everywhere I could find - then I found mxg and took a chance - they ship out of pa
bianconeri1993 Hit Casey up. Lastleaf1@gmail.com. Can’t remember if I said that in this video or another. He’s very responsive and very detailed. Whichever video it was I showed the long email reply he sent me with full details.
No one should purchase from MXG. If you EDC your blades then the cheap construction and non existent customer service of said company will make you regret the wasted money. I owned a titanium deep carry clip for my Manix 2. And the first thing it snagged on, broke the clip in two pieces. When emailed and asked simple questions. Not even demanding a refund. Just asking about possible avenues of approach. They have yet to return my multiple email. Since more than 1 month ago. Buy any other clip. Instead of these MXG garbage clips.
I've had both MXG and Lynch clips. I've since moved over exclusively to LNW clips now, however. While functionality is about equal on both, Casey won me over with his amazing customer service. Specifically, on one drunken evening I managed to snag my clip on the edge of a rather hefty oak chair. This tweaked the clip enough that it became unusable. The next day, I emailed Casey (I only buy direct through him given that he always seems to have stock even if distributors are OOS) about getting a replacement. He responded right away that he has a lifetime warranty on these things and even though it was 100% my fault he would be sending me a brand new replacement free of charge. He didnt even charge me shipping! Now to be fair, I've not tried to warranty an MXG clip, but this event sold me on LNW for life.
MrRuination Casey definitely has great customer service. Like you said, to be fair, I’ve never needed to contact MXG. However, Casey has always responded quickly, professionally, and in great detail to any question I have had. I cannot as for more than that. Especially now that it’s getting harder and harder to find retailers that have decent service 👌
MrRuination good to know , thanks. I just might have to try one.
This is perhaps the most ridiculous thing I’ve read. You had a bad experience because of what YOU did. You called lynch, he hooked you up and based on that he won you over? Then you say “ to be fair, you didn’t give the other company a chance” so how could you even think making a comment like that would make sense? This is a perfect example of how companies can be effected because of commentary like this. You put one up on a pedestal without giving the other a chance. So anyone that reads what you wrote will automatically think Lynch is the better of the 2. Everyone who read your entire diatribe is now dumber because of it. I award you no points and may god have mercy on your soul.
@@johnnydanger1305 he didn't "hook me up". That's his policy for everyone and it's called outstanding customer service... That's something I judge companies by, and I shared my experience and opinion on the matter because it was relevant to the discussion here. BTW, if I wanted to throw MXG under the bus I would have updated my comment with the fact that I purchased a clip from them for my ZT-0450 (Lynch doesn't make clips for the 0450), and it was too loose out of the box. It wouldn't grab my pockets and as such would easily slide out. It literally didn't do what a clip is supposed to do. I contacted them, and I was informed to "bend it" to fix this issue. Yes, I was told to take care of it myself... for a brand new product that didn't perform it's one job. You want an apples to apples comparison? There you go. Now go cry into your pile of salt while you watch Adam Sandler movies, because I have no more time for your sophomoric meltdowns.
@@MrRuination if you said that from the get go, about the clip being loose compared to your experience with lynch, would have made more sense, guy. The fact that you didn’t mention your bad experience but you got over 200 likes (probably from people who think benchmade bugouts are worth the overpricing) could easily make MXG look inferior. That’s even before your ill experience. Just tell me that you only buy American made knives and we are all good.
I just like the MXG clips more...beautiful finish also and lots of choices.
Hendrik-Jan van Dijk Nothing wrong with preference. PVD DLC is much tougher than Cerakote though. I haven’t counted number of options, but Lynch has blue, bronze, purple, tumbled, blasted, etc. Definitely lots of choices out there, in general.
MXG are not suited for edc. They break easily. And they have zero customer service
@@Jen130000 they break easily? How so?
Thanks for the video ! I ordered the mxg a week or 2 ago. Haven’t received it yet but I think I made the right choice. I like the look a little better and prefer the shorter clips. No disrespect to Casey though, he does great work.
@@imyouridol1605. Yes it got caught on an immovable object. But where steel will just bend and can be reshaped. The titanium just snapped. I’m a heavy machinery tech. And have to squeeze into tight spaces sometimes. No danger of office copiers around me.
Well I just ordered one. The decision of which one to buy was determined by the fact you cant fing the lynch clips anywhere. Plus, the mxg has them in the color I wanted. Plus I like the way the mxg looks.
Jeremy Smith If you like the asthmatics of the MXG there’s nothing wrong with that. However, if/when you’re looking again, shoot Casey an email. Very responsive, very detailed, always willing to help, and I’ve never heard of him not responding within 24-48 business hours. He usually has everything in stock besides PVD which is a significant upgrade over MXG’s creakote.
Always had Lynch Northwest clips and Casey is the best when it comes to presentation and customer service! Glad to see the side by side with MXG. Not sure if I would switch because the Lynch’s work so good. Nice work!
Lynch clips have become my go to. He always seems to have them in stock and his messages and and packaging sets him apart from the others. I also feel like I'm helping a small business do well.
Few years late, but just wanted to tell you I really liked your comparison of these two clips. I ended purchasing a Lynch for my Delica 4, though I've read reviews that the ergonomics aren't as good for tight grasping as the MXG or even Uncle Matt's (eBay). I do like to support smaller businesses though, and being that I grew up in WA State (now reside in AZ!), I feel good about supporting Casey up there in my ol' stomp'n grounds! LOL! Hope you and yours are staying safe during these times! God Bless!
Thank you, sir for the kind words. I am glad you found value in the information. I hope you and yours have a great Friday and a great weekend. 🙏👊
I also recently purchased a Lynch clip for a Delica. the K390 Wharncliffe which straight up obliterates cardboard. Too bad you have to buy an aftermarket clip but good for Casey Lynch for providing a nice solution.
Nicely done Sir! Answered all my comparison questions. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
Thank you for the comparison. Very helpful. I think I prefer the Lynch for aesthetics, but they are both very nice.
D E Thanks. Yeah, I put another Lynch on a smooth G10 PM2 on Tuesday. I’m having a hard time choosing.
D E Anytime 👊
While I do really like the MXG, and the wider spoon on it seems to give you a bit more to grab; the Lynch clips feel like they go in and out of the pocket easier in addition to the previously mentioned personal touches. Also if you're looking to go beyond the standard look, Lynch NW does have quite a bit more finish options.
I like the MXG design much better, which would be the reason I’d order it before the other, but I think the lynch is packaged much better, and I really like when things come in nice packages, sometimes when you order something and you get a little box like the lynch, there’s times where I’d save it, not just throw it away, the thing I feel when seeing MXG’s packaging is that they’re trying to get as much profit as possible by just using a cheap little baggie, just my thoughts on it. It seems like lynch takes pride in his product and packaging which I enjoy
reaction9449 I can’t disagree. Thanks for the comment 👊
Great video. Thanks for doing this. There are not enough of these comparisons online.
Triple E EDC Thank you, sir.
Great comparison video. Can't to go wrong with either brand in my experience.
Good comparison! I have 4 MXG clips on my Spyderco's, I wanted Lynch but couldn't wait to get one (no complaints).
BillMc89 Once I found out about emailing Casey, I won’t go back to waiting for stores to get them in stock. I listed his email somewhere below. Very professional, quick, and thorough responses 👌.
MXG packaging is plastic whereas LynchNW is card box and paper. In this day and age I’d favor paper and card box any day! Excellent, thorough review, thanks a lot.
Very good point. Thank you very much 👊🙏
Great review. I have a half dozen MXG Gear clips - including the one shown in your video. Been satisfied with all of them. Side note: Nice thing about titanium, they’re easy to bend to increase (or decrease) tension.
I’ve often considered Casey Lynch. Certainly eager to try one out someday. Definitely liking the package and presentation. But they are sometimes a little harder to find online.
Thanks for posting.
Ben Kurth Thanks. Yeah, availability seems to be the one thing that keeps coming up. It is a bit of a pain. I’ve found the best way to deal with it is to email him directly. Even then, he doesn’t always have every model in stock.
Availability is fine these days as Casey Lynch has his own website store now.
Some color variations may be backordered and out of stock, but in the past couple of weeks I ordered and received a nice cerakote red deep carry clip for a blacked out Para 3.
I am completely satisfied with my orders from his business.
Just picked up my first Lynch clip, so I'm interested to see how it fares against my MXGs. I will say one thing that irked me about the Lynch clip was the use of T5 screws. Last thing knife owners need is another size Torx screw to deal with. Why not make them T6 like the rest of the screws on the knife (with the exception of the pivot screw)?
They will both get the job done, its the price that irritates me. I can get a whole KNIFE (damn good quality too) for what either charges for a clip. That's called gouging and its no way to win customers. I'm guessing it costs under a dollar for manufacturing. Sell it for $5.99 and take a 500% profit. 2500% profit is just insane.
Thanks for the video man. I’m looking for a new clip for my first Spiderco knife, coming in the mail. This helps me get a better idea of how they can work for my new knife. 👍🏻
I’m glad you found the video helpful 🙏👊
Thanx for your comparison video. Based on it and the comments of other fellow knife afficionados below, I ordered one from Casey Lynch and one from MXG. The latter actually mostly because LynchNW does not seem to have clips fitting the Native 5 FRN's.
Awesome vid. I choose which ever one is in stock which is typically mxg
I haven’t seen one of your videos in a while. Enjoyed seeing this one.
Nice comparison, thanks for the video! I have both and after carrying I prefer the Lynch personally.
Matt Gregg Thanks. Yeah, I put another Lynch on a smooth G10 PM2 on Tuesday. I’m having a hard time choosing.
Alchemy_1 I saw on Casey’s Instagram yesterday that he has come up with a lot more color options also. I’m gonna have to check some of those out as well.
Lynch is a solid clip, have one for my para 3. The MXG however, would be a great concealment clip for my yojimbo 2. Which is made for defense and the low visibility of the MXG is awesome for that kinda of carry. So for EDC lynch clip will replace my spyderco clips but for my concealment/SHTF Low VIZ or reduced signature, it’s MXG all the way.
Thanks, I’m waiting on 4 knives to be delivered this week, 2 are Spyderco’s. I would love to get 1 of each but it doesn’t look like I’ll be able to find a Lynch.
Great vid!
Peter Fanizzi Nice haul. Did you email Casey?
Alchemy_1 ..thank you.... no I haven’t, I looked at most popular knife sites and saw they were sold out...I’ll give him a shot.
Thanks again for useful info.
Mxggear all the way... don’t care about packaging. I have 3 clips for my spydies.. I have the longer ones and they’re great. I would give lynch a chance for sure maybe on next one
Matt Baker We all win when there are options and competition 👊
Mxg Gear sends silver screws with black pocket clips and doesnt state that on the website. I emailed customer support and the owner was very rude and didnt care and refuses to update website and keeps scamming people. His customer support is HORRIBLE! If your buying a black clip you want black screws.
@@topsongs4185I had a minor install issue and received a prompt polite reply.
i went with MXG because it sits lower and getting ahold of lynch clips is next to impossible i just dont feel like having to through the motions of getting Casey's info just to buy a clip even though he does a solid job at making them, hell even his packaging is a 10/10.
Cris Hoff Fair enough. There are lots of option on the market and I’m sure they suite a wide variety of buyers. Even though the new clone Lynch clips on Ali Express make me sick. I hate thieves.
MXG makes different length clips. I have one like you used on a Para 3 (has a cut out for the lanyard hole) and one about the length of the the other clip you showed. They are excellent and I think they match my knife better than the other
Good to know. They may have expanded the lineup this video is a few years old.
@@Alumapro23 which I realized after watching.
@@Danh103663 I appreciate you telling me about the new clips though.
I have both clips and prefer the Lynch NW better than the MXG. I like your slogan too!
I will be buying the lynch because I love presentation and support American made products when I can. Thank you so much for this review. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
dlby3 Thanks, man. I’m right there with you. You’ll only see American made stuff here. There are only a few rare exceptions.
man, thank You so much!!! just ordered MXG because of your video.
Alex Alex Excellent! I’m glad the video was helpful for you 👊
damn, i just ordered one from mxg for the pm2 and one from lynch northwest for the smock....
I just wish that Lynch clips were more accessible. But, if they dont raise prices, I think they will be my first pick because the finishing and customer service is far beyond MXG
James Riley Strong Yeah, the guys are having a conversation about availability down below. There definitely are some hoops to jump through or time to wait. Not the greatest thing. I guess that’s the downside of having a 1 man show.
Packaging makes me feel like the maker takes pride and values their customer. I’m more likely to buy again from this type of person.
Great video! Very informative! I have a very early Lynch pocket clip and took some measurements it looks as though there has been some refinement in the design; the loop at the top of the clip is slightly more radiused so as to fit over the material of the pocket better and the hole diameter has increased from .3" in to .33" so that facilitates a little easier installation as far as inserting the screws into the scale. I prefer the Lynch aesthetics but it's probably splitting hairs overall.
Joshua Briggs very good info. I agree. They’re very close. Casey’s customer service is what would win me over.
@@Alumapro23 agreed!
Casey is very responsive and has always been a pleasure to deal with for me too.
Thanks for your help!!!
Thank you for showing the side by side on these.
Have you tried any others since making this video?
And, what's your preferred after trying them both for some time?
Inquiring minds want to know. :)
Gman1024 No problem, man. I prefer Lynch. I sold the knife I put the MXG clip on with the clip attached. Neither is bad, but I just like the Lynch a bit better. Especially knowing how good Casey is to deal with.
Ya alot of people saying stuff about availability i just bought a mxg today and if i have to email the owner of lynch for a pocket clip because nobody has them thats pretty ridiculous rather just go with a company that has there own inventory in stock...
Really great comparison. Thanks.
Thank you, sir 👊
Have both, like both, but I do have a preference... Lynch short clips for G10 scales, MXG Gear long clips for FRN scales. I like the look of the Lynch short clips with the smaller "spoon" end, long clips MXG look proportional. Honestly, I wouldn't kick either out of bed for eating crackers!
Great video Broski... Lynch Clip all things! Hell, I'm about to drill & tap the side of the slide on my little Seekamp pocket pistol so I can slap a long Lynch Clip in blasted plain Ti on it, I figure I can even use the included short fasteners
Scott Simmons Thanks man. That sounds like a cool project 👊
Nice video!. Question: which clip held the black color the best? That's my biggest issue with black clips. I have a murdered out Para 2 coming and trying to decide which to buy. Thank you!
Thank you for the thorough review.
I am glad you found it useful 🙏👊
I am glad you found it useful 🙏👊
Casey is the man. Buy based on that alone.
Alchemy 1, your videos are great - thanks! So your thoughts on this: Ergos can change when using these, especially with the preferred tip up carry. Have you tried these with the clip down carry? Might be a good trade off for some people?
Tim Edward Thank you, sir. Thank you for the info to think about as well. I have not tried these tip down. I didn’t switch over to top down until recently.
I'll go with the mxg! Thanks for the comparison
I got fancy with my m4 smock, with the reylight stone washed titanium frag scales. & want a deep carry clip, got a razor edge knives or REK ti milled clip that I won off Ebay years ago and never used. Which isn't bad at all, but still learning deep carry. Is fancy and nice though, and already own it.
Im not a metallurgist but bent steel gets its durability by being heated before bending them, correct me if im wrong. i have both but lynch clip have more tension than the mxg clip. im sure casey makes his clips the right way not sure about mxg from china, they could have bend it manually without heat treatment. Aesthetically they both look appealing.
Thanks much for making this video! Believe I'm gonna stick with lynch. Casey is a great guy, and it's very well know.
Thanks for the interesting comparison. I’ve had great results with several MXG Gear clips. The one Lynch clip I was able to buy came bent and scratched up, received that way directly from Lynch, according to BladeHQ.
Don’t know how rare that is, but it’s dissuaded me from any further interest in his clips. I’m curious if others have had such a problem.
James Moore I definitely know what it’s like to get a bad taste in your mouth.
His clips have a lifetime warranty and people have even had them replaced when they’ve snagged them and snapped them. It’s worth an email to him. He’s got customer service like I’ve never seen.
I’ve sent him 2 emails. Both times he replied within 24 hours, the email was several paragraphs long, and he was more than eager to help. My buddy just emailed him about buying a clip and he got the same type of service.
@@Alumapro23 Thanks! I bought it from BladeHQ, so I went through them for service. They didn't have any replacements and gave me a refund (although they didn't refund the shipping fee, which was disappointing on a defective item).
Lynch clips can be hard to come by, while the MXG clips are readily available. Maybe if I find his clips through another vendor, I'll give them a try again.
James Moore Yeah, that does suck. I’ve had mixed results with BHQ and prefer to use them as a last resort. GPK and DLT on the other hand 👌👌👌.
Shoot him an email. Best way to buy and a few bucks cheaper. He always seems to have clips unless you want PVD black.
Who has the more durable black finish? I’m looking for something that will say on better than the factory black paint. I might go with the lunch sandblast finish if the black sucks.
Lynch used to have PVD finishing which is a chemical process and not just a coating. He has since moved to a coating of some type.
Lynch clip is much better than the mxg clip, more streamline and the tension of the mxg clip makes it harder to push the clip onto the pocket!! LNW clip is the winner hands down😁👍🤙✌️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
But HOW do you install itttttttt
Nicely done.
Joel Doherty Thanks, man 👊
Well done, thank you
🙏👊
Thanks for making that video.
I have the MXG and they are great and their CS is as well.every time I try 2 order a Lynch clip they are always out of stock but I do think the Lynch clips aesthetically look a little better .
Al 76 Email Casey. He usually has everything in stock besides the black PVD which is a huge upgrade to MXG’s painted on cerakote. It seems like this has come up a few time, I’m going to do a follow up vid, probably today, with Casey’s email info.
Functionally and cosmetically, they are super similar and I think anyone would have a hard time telling them apart if they didn’t look at them. The flex of the clip is a bit different, but I don’t think enough for the average end user to notice.
Alchemy_1 thanks for the info do you happen to know Casey email
Al 76 It’s in the comments here. It’s come up 3-4 times. It’s laseaf1 at gmail or something like that. It’ll be in the follow up vid I do today along with how detailed, helpful, and professional he is.
Alchemy_1 thanks
Very helpful video. Much appreciated! 👍
Aaron Harris 👊 I’m glad you found the video helpful.
I know this is an old vid but how did the coatings held up? Torn between these two.
So I just went to the Lynch website. He doesn't mention PVD finish. Are you sure he's using it?
bertraminc He has changed since this vid came out a year ago or so, but yes, PVD. It’s one of my favorite finishes too. I think he stopped using it because of the time it took to send them out and get them done. Pure speculation, but that’s how I know he’s using PVD because before I bought this clip, he said he was waiting for his guy to do the work.
Awesome video!
baddnewsedit Thanks, man. 👊
Lynch clips used to be a little harder to get. He is using GP knives as a distributor, and probably others to make them more accessible. Very nice clips and seems to be a nice guy too.
Randy F. Yes sir. He deals through them, River’s Edge Cutlery, and Blade HQ. I’m torn on which brand is my favorite, but Lynch would sell me everyday of the week and twice on Sunday because of his customer service. Great guy to deal with.
@@Alumapro23 Absolutely, I like to support Smaller American businesses whenever possible.
Randy F. Absolutely! I love being able to support small businesses. 👊
Excellent side by side vid!
Thanks, man 👊
Packaging doesn’t matter. Also it’s nothing like the car comparison. You dont throw out the car. The quality of the product matters more. Also better packaging usually increases the price just for looks? Nah I want the best value with best quality
They cost the same and, at least at this time, Lynch used PVD and MXG used duracoat. The rest is debatable.
I like lynch
Lynch all day! Just a bit of hassle to install.
Jorgen Sandstrom I even have a video on that with visual direction of the text directions the man himself gave me. 👊
@@Alumapro23 Awesome! Will check it out. 👍
I went with MXG gear
Links to purchase?
Seems like lots of money goes into packaging as well with the Lynch - interesting
bianconeri1993 There is like $1-$2 difference from one company to the other. 🤷♂️
My point is - with all that special fancy packaging and comparable prices - maybe mxg put more money into materials
bianconeri1993 I’ve handled both side by side and, if anything, it’s the same quality Ti and same quality laser/water jetting. MXG also uses black cerakote for their black clips. Lynch uses a PVD process. Much more involved and much more durable.
Remember: Lazy man carries a dull knife!
😉👊
You probably end up paying a bit more for better packaging though. A wise man wouldnt necessarily care - as long as the item wont get damaged in transit.
Lord Sathanus At the time of recording this video, the MXG was more expensive. ~$30, while the Lynch was -$27. I was also not just referring to the full packaging. I should have shown even his basic packaging. Even when you buy direct and he send it out in just a small brown cardboard box, he has his own stamps and a card in the box. Means zero for the functionality of the clip, but it instills confidence in attention to detail, IMO.
Good video
blacksheep4733 Thanks 👊
Is mxg made in USA?
I bought MXG since the Lynch ones are currently flooding Chinese marketplaces for $2 a piece.
Because people are counterfeiting something, you don’t support the company themselves? You just buy from a different company?
Yes because I've seen a number of US-based companies selling the Chinese clips at a huge markup and for all I know, this company could be doing the same thing.
PointyFox Which companies are you taking about? DLT, BHQ, Three Rivers Cutlery, etc all get Lynch clips directly from Lynch. There’s also the option to email Casey directly and order.
Once again. If you EDC your knives. Then DO NOT waste your time and money on MXG. They are fragile and WILL break(not bend). And when they do fail. Good luck getting in touch with customer service
Good information. Communication and engagement is one of the reasons I prefer Casey’s stuff. I’ve even discovered that there’s a FB Group since I made this video.
@ Alchemy_1. A FB page devoted to what?
Jen130000 All things Lynch.
Man i cant seem to get a Lynch clip ive been on BHQ and GP KNIVES email list for a long time now and still haven't received any news on a new shipment. Where do u get yours?
Bladehq just got some yesterday.
I email Casey directly if I can’t find them other places. Great dude to work with.
A Ray 👆 What these guys said. I don’t think BHQ got them today, but Casey did post pics and said he was shipping them today. That means several retailers should be getting some.
Emailing him directly is also a great way. He’s very quick to respond, thorough in his responses, and very professional. One of the best interactions with a business owner I’ve ever had. thelastleaf1@gmail.com
@@Alumapro23 Your right bladehq didn't get them today they got them yesterday and still have them at the moment 👊🏽🗡
IT'S ME 👊 Had to go back and fact check myself. I hate spreading false info. That’s some of the fastest shipping ever. 19 hours ago Casey said they were headed to BHQ. 👌
Casey lost me as a customer a long time ago. MXG makes different styles of clips and are more readily available. I've owned probably 15 MXG clips.
IMO THE LYNCH CLIPS LOOK BETTER , BUT THE ALLEN SCREWS THAT CASEY PROVIDES ARE SH1TE .A 1MM ALLEN KEY ARE WE HAVING A LAUGH HERE............MINIUM TORX T6 ...PERIOD....COME ON CASEY MAN,
Send an email or inquiry to an MXG and see if you get a response. I sent two in the last three weeks with no response. I think I’ll move on, thanks.
MajorC202 I’ve never had to email them. Everything I’ve wanted is up for sale on the site. I honestly haven’t looked too hard though. I prefer Lynch.
@@Alumapro23 Yes sir, after your video that's exactly who I'm going to try. Be well, be safe.
MajorC202 👊 same to you.
So witch one did you decide you liked better?
Knife Culture USA I you just put one on a knife and in hand, it’d be almost impossible to tell a difference. The Lynch has a bit more spring to the clip. If I’m choosing based on the whole package, I’m a Lynch guy all the way. Small business, easy to reach, he’s a member of the community that is engaged in the community, better packaging, great customer service.....
@@Alumapro23 I started wiith the mxg because at the time no one had lynch clips , and then it kinda stuck
Knife Culture USA I understand that. That’s the downside of being a 1 man small business. Supply. He’s usually pretty good at getting batches out and communicating when they’ll be out, if you shoot him an email. I get not wanting to wait too though.
The cadi analogy doesn’t really make sense and imo the packaging is meaningless shit ship it in need paper lol
bianconeri1993 Everyone prioritizes differently. Nothing wrong with that. Packaging withstanding, I still like the idea of dealing with and supporting an individual over a larger “corporation”, if you will.
I’m not sure of the size of mxg - I was looking for a clip for my para3 - Lynch was out of stock everywhere I could find - then I found mxg and took a chance - they ship out of pa
bianconeri1993 Hit Casey up. Lastleaf1@gmail.com. Can’t remember if I said that in this video or another. He’s very responsive and very detailed. Whichever video it was I showed the long email reply he sent me with full details.
More trash is bad and I'll be more likely to reuse a ziplock bag.
No one should purchase from MXG. If you EDC your blades then the cheap construction and non existent customer service of said company will make you regret the wasted money. I owned a titanium deep carry clip for my Manix 2. And the first thing it snagged on, broke the clip in two pieces. When emailed and asked simple questions. Not even demanding a refund. Just asking about possible avenues of approach. They have yet to return my multiple email. Since more than 1 month ago. Buy any other clip. Instead of these MXG garbage clips.