Keychain Tools?

[Zig the Pirate]

I'm wondering what everybody carries on their keyrings.

Around here, it's usually just a Victorinox Classic SD, Fenix E05, and a Nite Ize DoohicKey.

 

[Multum in parvo]

I love those gadgets for keychains….
left to right
We Knife multitool, Tec Acessories Glow Fob, Nightcore Tube, Spyderco H1 Ladybug

and the car that goes with it

 

[Multum in parvo]

The set for the house keys

Glow Fob
Audacious Concepts Titanium Figure 8 with glow dot
Nite Ize plastic key rack
True Utility telescope pen
A.G. Russell Thumbnail
VIC Rambler
Nitecore Tiki

 

[Whilliam]

I carry two keychains, one in each pocket to spread the load.

My main keychain holds my car key and remote; two house keys; a post office mailbox key; a titanium pill container; and a small glo-stik. The car key attaches with a titanium quick-release.

The other keychain is much simpler: a Leatherman Micra multi-tool tethered to a small SureFire AAA "Titan Plus" flashlight.

Oh, yeah. One more thing. I also carry a small "Outdoor Edge" utility blade knife on a paracord thread in a back pocket. Takes care of most of my modest cutting needs.

 

[Whilliam]

The set for the house keys
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Glow Fob
Audacious Concepts Titanium Figure 8 with glow dot
Nite Ize plastic key rack
True Utility telescope pen
A.G. Russell Thumbnail
VIC Rambler
Nitecore Tiki

Really like the telescoping pen.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Really like the telescoping pen.

Writing quality is not the best but the extended the size is right.

 

[Whilliam]

Writing quality is not the best but the extended the size is right.

Yeah, but it's there when you need it.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

Keeping it simple

 

[Whilliam]

I love those gadgets for keychains….
left to right
We Knife multitool, Tec Acessories Glow Fob, Nightcore Tube, Spyderco H1 Ladybug
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and the car that goes with it
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Nice ride!

 

[luvmysuper]

My truck Keychain has a Craftsman flat screwdriver medallion and an 8 foot mini tape measure.
My motorcycle key is the fob type, so nothing else. Don't want to scratch the chrome.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Nice ride!

a Skoda Kodiaq (Volkswagen umbrella brand)
I guess for US standards it would be on the smaller end of a mid-size family car with 15‘ 5‘‘ but here in the City it’s on the upper end of finding a comfortable parking space.

 

[Rhody]

I carry two keychains, one in each pocket to spread the load.

My main keychain holds my car key and remote; two house keys; a post office mailbox key; a titanium pill container; and a small glo-stik. The car key attaches with a titanium quick-release.

The other keychain is much simpler: a Leatherman Micra multi-tool tethered to a small SureFire AAA "Titan Plus" flashlight.

Oh, yeah. One more thing. I also carry a small "Outdoor Edge" utility blade knife on a paracord thread in a back pocket. Takes care of most of my modest cutting needs.

I just ordered the outdoor edge utility knife. Thanks.
nowadays with car key fobs being so big I just carry the fob separately without a key ring. I have a small otter box thing I use to put it in sometimes.
I have a separate key chain for keys that’s on a leather strap with a brass little hook I got at the startof the pandemic that’s used to open doors or push elevator buttons.I have a few multi tools but never carry them due to not usually liking heavy stuff in my pockets.
cool items posted so far!

 

[Rhody]

The set for the house keys
View attachment 1301754
Glow Fob
Audacious Concepts Titanium Figure 8 with glow dot
Nite Ize plastic key rack
True Utility telescope pen
A.G. Russell Thumbnail
VIC Rambler
Nitecore Tiki

What do you use the thumbnail for? That looks like another gadget I need.

 

[Multum in parvo]

What do you use the thumbnail for? That looks like another gadget I need.

Historically they were used by man and women to open slipjoint pocket knives with overly strong backsprings. I use it for every thing small that needs prying or a bit levering. Think opening a pickle jar, a paint can, getting tacks and staples out…
One side is beveled so it’s a pretty fine edge without being sharp. You can find many other „tactical“ pocket crowbars that cost a pretty penny and are as usable as this one.
The We Knife multi tool has a similar feature at the point.

 

[Stubblebum]

Just a P-38 and a bottle opener.

 

[ylekot]

Just a P-38 and a bottle opener.

You can do a lot with a P38 they were and are one of the best things to have handy at all times, I have a bunch.

 

[luvmysuper]

You can do a lot with a P38 they were and are one of the best things to have handy at all times, I have a bunch.

I love the P-38 and it's bigger brother, the P-51. I would carry one if I had a sheath for it, but when I carry it as is, it always snags on my pocket, or I jab my fingers on it when reaching into my pocket.

 

[ylekot]

I love the P-38 and it's bigger brother, the P-51. I would carry one if I had a sheath for it, but when I carry it as is, it always snags on my pocket, or I jab my fingers on it when reaching into my pocket.
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They fit fine on my key ring which is on a non loadbearing carabiner that clips to my belt loop.

 

[luvmysuper]

They fit fine on my key ring which is on a non loadbearing carabiner that clips to my belt loop.

I've seen sheaths made of surgical tubing, but they look cheesy. Maybe I'll look into 3D printing one.

 

[ylekot]

I've seen sheaths made of surgical tubing, but they look cheesy. Maybe I'll look into 3D printing one.

Hmmm, you present an interesting challenge. Designing a case or sheath that will protect both the user and the tool, while still allowing quick and easy access when needed without adding a bunch of bulk.