An idea for a keychain blade I came up with

[Todd21969]

Never stop innovating.

Panchenko Dog Tag

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=896

 

[Cvrobinson]

 

[Superdave1]

What is it...maker...details

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[marcinek]

I’d just get a Vic classic for the keychain. Much better fit and finish,inexpensive, light, small selection of tools. Even has a toothpick and won’t open accidentally in the pocket.

And more than 1/4 inch of usable blade length! And a nail file!

Powerful tool. Probably the most bang per inch in the knife world.

 

[marcinek]

A P-38 can tear things but this is an actual blade, and I think something like this is better.

It IS a blade. It has an edge. It can cut things. As actual a blade as yours. Granted, without the "personality" of yours.

 

[marcinek]

Obviously folding razor blades already exist, and the first one would just be an inferior choice to one of those.
However I realized if I made something smaller it would be a great clambshell package opener.
I may be the only one who feels unsafe cutting one open with a regular knife, but I've tested this thing out and it works great.
I'll put this one my keys and it will definitely get used.

Just like the P-38!

I certainly look forward to some pics of your gadget in actual use.

 

[Cvrobinson]

What is it...maker...details

Spyderco
S30v blade
Titanium frame

 

[Superdave1]

Spyderco
S30v blade
Titanium frame
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Cool, thanks I couldn’t make out the spider, thought it was a smudge. Do you edc it, or is it more of a collectible?

 

[jbmonkey]

A P-38 can tear things but this is an actual blade, and I think something like this is better.

it will open cans also boxes and small tasks a blade that size does.......I carry and use one on my keychain and a spyderco keychain knife for bigger tasks....

 

[Cvrobinson]

Cool, thanks I couldn’t make out the spider, thought it was a smudge. Do you edc it, or is it more of a collectible?

No collectibles
Every knife of mine is a user
Some more than others

 

[herisson]

You asked, so I will answer : the blade is too wide (compared to the length), the cutting edge is too short (compared to the available length) and... such a short blade would be way more efficient with a full flat grind. Just my two pences...

 

[davek14]

"If you didn't make it yourself, it isn't really yours."

Tim the tool man

I like the "detent" on the first one.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I’d just get a Vic classic for the keychain. Much better fit and finish,inexpensive, light, small selection of tools. Even has a toothpick and won’t open accidentally in the pocket.

I own 3, but will only carry them loose in pocket.
They see use multiple times everyday and to have the annoying jingle every time I take it out on top of having to detatch it before I use it ( even with something quick ) would get old real quick.

With this thing I've only got a clambshell package to open every once in a while.

 

[Hickory n steel]

You asked, so I will answer : the blade is too wide (compared to the length), the cutting edge is too short (compared to the available length) and... such a short blade would be way more efficient with a full flat grind. Just my two pences...

Well that's what happens when you totally wing it
I saw a small scrap on the bench and ended up with this.
Had I actually planned it or something I could have had a better result.

 

[Pilsner]

Good project.

 

[TheEdge01]

Bravo!!!! Looks like you have a handy little tool there.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Bravo!!!! Looks like you have a handy little tool there.

It'll stay until noticed and unobtrusive on my keys until I need it, which is all it needs to do so I'd say it's a success.

 

[dirc]

I think the ladybug has the keychain market cornered, I've yet to see anything as small and useful (and strong). I like the simplicity of your idea in any case : )

 

[Hickory n steel]

I think the ladybug has the keychain market cornered, I've yet to see anything as small and useful (and strong). I like the simplicity of your idea in any case : )

I like the ladybug and have wanted one, but again for me a real knife just can't go on my keys.
Any cutting tool I might use more than once every month or so won't be going on my keys.

 

[mwhich50]

I like it. If it's going to on your key chain it's going to get beat up. It should ugly, strong, and sharp. No pretty knives need apply.
Right now I have an SAK Classic on both sets of my keys.