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Tool Talk => Keychain and One Piece Tools => Topic started by: Mr. Whippy on October 08, 2009, 06:32:47 PM
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Right now, I'm pretty happy with my keychain setup. (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,13949.0.html) It's really easy to swap tools on and off and remove tools to use, but I'm always interested in keychain solutions.
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/biner/P1010028.jpg)
For me, I like a system that allows me to switch tools without having to open and slide tools/keys along split rings. I also like being able to take a tool of the keychain for use, and then replacing it on the keychain as needed.
So, what do y'all have?
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I like the same things; to be able to switch stuff around or just remove for use. I've gone about it slightly differently though by using lobster clips for my SAK and torch.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/DSCF1381.jpg)
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I like that.
At home, I take the keys off completely and just leave the tools, but that would be doable with those lobster clips.
Any problem with tools coming off them unexpectedly?
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I like that.
At home, I take the keys off completely and just leave the tools, but that would be doable with those lobster clips.
Any problem with tools coming off them unexpectedly?
Nope, not once. :)
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I too like the option of changing out some of my tools so I have a couple of S-biners which work out great. I usually place tools (photon light ,minichamp, whistle) on one end and my keys on the other end. Its also handy to clip to my belt loop.
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/nutznboltz69/nite-ize-s-biner-l.jpg)
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I have a black #3 S-Biner and it works great for what I need. I have a mini prybar and P-51 on a lobsterclip that attaches to the keyring. I keep a LM Monarch 300 on the S-biner, and keys on a seperate keyring. The S-Biner also comes in handy for church. I play percussion in our church band and sometimes I like play a djembe. Well sitting down and playing one can be quite difficult and the djembe carriers are quite expensive. So, I take off my belt, put it on the first hole, then I attach my S-biner to the buckle and the other end to the lug on the drum. Its cheap, always with me, and quite comfortable.
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S-biners! >:D
Be real careful with those guys, they come unclipped very easily and happened to me a couple of times. I now no longer use them for that very reason.
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Have you considered these ;)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/011-9.jpg)
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Have you considered these ;)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/011-9.jpg)
I had one of these for my work keys and it didn't last very long the spring broke and there was no tension between the jaws. Went through 2 of them in 6 months, it was getting constant use though, so maybe that caused the spring to break. I've never had the S-biner come unclipped in the year that I've use it but I have noticed the spring tension is somewhat light.
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Nutznboltz I was thinking more the SS quick release key rings :D,sorry for the confusion :salute:
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Here is my keyring, real simple and all clumped together. ::)
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I use a Deano lanyard thingy on my work keys and a sosakonline.com carabiner on my other keys. I have seen a nice Ti carabiner that I am tempted by though. :D
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Here are a few of mine:
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/USNPostItems805-1.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/USNPostItems757.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/USNPostItems747.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/USNPostItems739.jpg)
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GG, those are great pics, but don't you ever want to detach things? :o
I always imagined your keychains as elaborate magician's rings rife with McGizmos and lobster claws, etc. :D
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GG, those are great pics, but don't you ever want to detach things? :o
I always imagined your keychains as elaborate magician's rings rife with McGizmos and lobster claws, etc. :D
LOL!!! :D I'm hooked on the titanium sail rings. Simple split rings work just fine for me. I'm always looking for better ways to improve my keychain setup, but I haven't found anything I like better yet.
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In this picture:
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/USNPostItems747.jpg)
What is that BM device between the blue key and the flash drive?
Def
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Looks like a little sharpener to me. Am I right GG? :)
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Nutznboltz I was thinking more the SS quick release key rings :D,sorry for the confusion :salute:
:oops:, Yes I've used those in the past too. They're actually quite good especially for my car keys so I can detach without having to turn off the car and remove the ignition key.
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Looks like a little sharpener to me. Am I right GG? :)
I'd say it's a carbide sharpener yes.
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Looks like a little sharpener to me. Am I right GG? :)
It sure is... :tu:
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LIKE! More info please?
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LIKE! More info please?
Here you go:
http://www.benchmade.com/products/983902X
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LIKE! More info please?
Without sounding too rude, that type of sharpener can be a bit manky. I'd never touch a decent blade with one.
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LIKE! More info please?
Without sounding too rude, that type of sharpener can be a bit manky. I'd never touch a decent blade with one.
Ben, I agree with you. :tu: That is kind of my end of the world sharpener. It's nice to have something with you just in case. ;)
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The Exotac FreeKey is a good compromise between light weight and ease of item removal. [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
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I am absolutely in love with the victorinox keychain and spare carabiners to the point of having 3 setup for different purposes. 1 is a zippo, zippo refill canister, 2 has a Maglite solitaire and the third one has a Kershaw cinder . I just switch my keys around to the one that I will be using the most
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I am absolutely in love with the victorinox keychain and spare carabiners to the point of having 3 setup for different purposes. 1 is a zippo, zippo refill canister, 2 has a Maglite solitaire and the third one has a Kershaw cinder . I just switch my keys around to the one that I will be using the most
I’m pretty much switching up to the same system, but I’m in the middle of finding the right parts,
JR
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I’m pretty much switching up to the same system, but I’m in the middle of finding the right parts,
JR
I picked up a couple of the quick release key holders not long ago. Still looking to find the right bits to add onto mine as well.
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I picked up a couple of the quick release key holders not long ago. Still looking to find the right bits to add onto mine as well.
Well I saw these two, and I found the round one called a mothership, they make a smaller one called a ufo, and well, I have a pack of grade5 funky color 3/8 washers and also another black thick washer and I could so make it in like 10min, now I also like that other one triangle shaped yet only found it in titanium and pricy same with other funky one, so it’s like what do I do, I have like three of those S clips which would probably work, I should have two more but I have no clue where they went.. so we’ll see..
JR
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I'm surprised I haven't seen or posted in this thread. Well, here I am and my keychain is one thing I am obsessed about, ok one of many.
I'll snap pics later. I love using the Victorinox belt clip. I have used one ever since getting it 10 years ago :think:. That has now become how I attach my wallet to me. I do have a house key on that set up and my ever present Midnight Manager and Rovyvon light.
My vehicle key, camper top, garage key are all on a separate set up. This is where the madness never ends. When I get home from work I'll snap a pic and chat more.
I swear its a never ending loop for me.