Small Wharnecliffe Keychain Knife?

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My search is coming up rather empty. I'm looking for a small knife to attach to my keys for use with packages, etc. I'd like a straight edge (wharnecliffe/sheepsfoot) that can be opened one handed, and is relatively inexpensive.

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Ended up picking up this little fellow on the cheap with another order. Man, you can't be this little guy. Great ergos and blade shape.

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If you can live with a different blade style, I highly recommend the Byrd Finch2, love mine on the keychain.
 
bluemetalchurch said:
That's a contender. Just don't feel like there is a whole lot of value there.
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I agree that is not a great value. Lot of money for a little blade. That said, I am a sucker for H1 fully serrated. Another consideration with this knife is that the soft spine of the H1 blade will get dinged all to hell. Anything that is exposed out of the handle will look beat up from banging against keys. So for a small knife that expensive it is going to wear terribly, won't impact the function at all though. Some don't consider that an issue but I know how many knives you go through and this one will not hold its value if you do end up putting it on your keys and in your pocket because of the wear. You'll take a bigger hit on resale for sure.
 
panoz77 said:
If you can live with a different blade style, I highly recommend the Byrd Finch2, love mine on the keychain.
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I've had one and liked it. If I go with a non straight edge I'll probably go Cold Steel Micro Recon

craytab said:
I agree that is not a great value. Lot of money for a little blade. That said, I am a sucker for H1 fully serrated. Another consideration with this knife is that the soft spine of the H1 blade will get dinged all to hell. Anything that is exposed out of the handle will look beat up from banging against keys. So for a small knife that expensive it is going to wear terribly, won't impact the function at all though. Some don't consider that an issue but I know how many knives you go through and this one will not hold its value if you do end up putting it on your keys and in your pocket because of the wear. You'll take a bigger hit on resale for sure.
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I'm buying/selling less but yea, I don't see myself spending that kind of cash for a keychain knife.
 
Looking at other replies I'll have to second the Cinder. That cheap price tag as well as its other functions make it a no brainer if you want a cheap keychain knife.
 
Are you interested in the mini Tuff Lite? Though discontinued, new condition ones are still around. May be a little chunky for the keychain, but removing the clip will at least slim it down.
 
KuduCuckoo said:
Are you interested in the mini Tuff Lite? Though discontinued, new condition ones are still around. May be a little chunky for the keychain, but removing the clip will at least slim it down.
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The mini Tuff lite came to my mind, though it may be a little big for a keychain. I saw a Spyderco the other day, that seemed like a smaller copy of the tuff lite. Unfortunately I cant remember the name :(
 
onojoe said:
The mini Tuff lite came to my mind, though it may be a little big for a keychain. I saw a Spyderco the other day, that seemed like a smaller copy of the tuff lite. Unfortunately I cant remember the name :(
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Spyderco Q-ball, probably. Although I don't believe it's smaller, or a copy.
 
I have a SOG Centi on my keychain..really like it.
The CRKT sub Jettison is a fun little flipper also perfect for a keychain.
 
SharpieB said:
I use my Cinder all of the time. I paid $10, so I got hosed compared to the BHQ price.;)

It is a great little knife. It is tiny but useable. Had one on my keychain for a couple of years.
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I may end up with the Cinder but geez it's fugly. Same with the Keycom; not attractive at all.
 
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