Non intimidating car key chain knife recommendation

Houlahound said:
Wow this market has lots of options, thought this was super sweet but I wont be seen in public with a Gerber.


Gerber EAB

Also like the Gerber Dime travel except its Gerber.
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Just FYI; the Dime Travel dont have a knife blade, as its TSA approved (hence the name).
I have it in my carry on when I go flying. Excellent little tool. Not keen on modern Gerber gear either but this one works.
 
I keep a pink Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite on my regular car keys, and on the spare set I have nothing (for air travel).
 
I switched to a Leatherman Micra after breaking several Victorinox Classics in the 12-24 month range.

Maybe I'm hard on stuff.

But then the only reason I've replaced Micra is because I've given them away or lost them.
 
Houlahound said:
I carry a lot of gear on my key chain, just works for me. Not sure the correct terminology but I want to attach a small blade that doesnt look tactical. Possibly a bit arty/fashionable. Anyone make such products?

Recommendations?
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A Spyderco Roadie. I just got one of these simply because I didn’t have one and I was very surprised at how good it is in this exact role. I can get it in colors too. It is very well finished and non-intimidating.
 
Houlahound said:
I carry a lot of gear on my key chain, just works for me. Not sure the correct terminology but I want to attach a small blade that doesnt look tactical. Possibly a bit arty/fashionable. Anyone make such products?

Recommendations?
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A small blade for what purpose? Do you intend to carry another knife? If you routinely do, that impacts the choice. The Vic Classic has been mentioned many times. I use the Leatherman Squirt for this.... it has a blade, but about the only thing I use on it are the pliers. Hence, I could see switching to the Leatherman Style PS (no blade) and be just as satisfied. So, what is the purpose of the key ring knife for you?
 
IMO, the Vicrorinox Alox Classic looks cooler than the standard cellidor-handled version, is thinner, and will be more resistant to dings and scratches, but it lacks the toothpick and tweezers, which are very useful.

Jim
 
Houlahound said:
Utility, back up edc and to look cool, have fun.
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I have said essentially the same thing except the "look cool" part. But, I carry another knife all the time and "utility" has no meaning in reality as far as using it as a knife; pliers sure. "Back up", I can see that, but the reality is you may well already carry two knives not counting the key ring knife; I sometimes do and many here do all the time. A knife on a key ring obstructs its use convenience. Hence, so far I have never needed to use the knife blade for anything on my Leatherman Ps4 Squirt.

For me, the reality is "backup" in a lost knife situation or simply because I want to. There are some advantages to carrying the Leatherman Style PS.... it has a clip and it's easy to take off the keys quickly if the need arises to use it. I believe there is a Style version with a small blade if I remember. I got it as a little tool to carry into restricted places like court houses for jobs. Flying sure.... but I seldom fly any more.
 
The Pocket Samurai is the best looking keychain knife I’ve seen. 440C steel, titanium handle. It’s a neat knife. Classic look to it as well, so I don’t think it’d be scaring anyone.


The smallest Higo friction folder could be a cool option as well. I imagine it could be made better than the Pocket Samurai, and it is a classic. I know I’ve seen keychain sheaths for them.
 
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I carried a Leatherman Micra for a couple years now and found it to be a helpful little tool.
Pic: the Micra is the one on the right.
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The Victorinox Mini Champ is a nice little tool
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That Mini Champ looks pretty great. About the same size as a standard classic - just a bit thicker to allow for the additional tools. Very nice. But the toothpick on a classic is THE perfect tool for cleaning pocket lint out the Lightning socket on an iPhone that won't charge. I might miss that.
I always have a larger, single blade folder on me. But working in NYC, I frequently found myself wishing I didn't have to pull out a full sized knife when working with those likely to find it offensive to their sense of... well, frankly can't put a name on it... suffice to say that grabbing the Classic instead of the full sized knife often makes it easier on both of us.
 
Stumbled across the leatherman bracelet while researching for this thread. All the weatherman tools except a blade on each link including some iPhone tool thing. Even a watch option, looks neat, hella expensive.
 
If it is mainly a small blade you are looking for, check out the Kershaw Cinder. Interesting looking, good ergonomics for small tasks, cheap and takes a good edge.
 
I carry either a SAK classic, Leatherman Micra, or Spyderco Ladybug. I wish I could get a "combo" of those three's best features.
 
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