My first pocket clip knife was a Spyderco Delica with the tip up. Didn't really think much of it at the time, as I wasn't use to anything else. When the plastic clip broke, and I was searching for replacement knife, a friend recommended the Gerber EZ-out, which had the tip down, and was slightly larger (blade is about 3.5 inches). Took a little bit of an adjustment period, but I found it to be a great knife for carrying. While I started carrying it for self-defense, I find that I use it almost every day for cutting rope, opening boxes, etc. I even use it to cut my Christmas wrapping paper instead of using scissors. I don't leave home without it. Been carrying it for many, many years now.