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    Suggestions for Keychain Knives/Tools (Pics Encouraged!)

    Just wondering if you folks carry knives (or other tools) on your keychain? I find it useful to be attached to my keychain to ensure I always have it. I've tried the jester and the ladybug, but much prefer the size of the cricket. Curious to see what other options are out there that I may have overlooked ( or other brands). Any recommendations would be great. If you pics, I'd love to see them. Thanks in advance.

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    no pics as of now but here is what i have

    lil peanut lighter
    tiny prybar
    SS ladybug3 pe
    one of those folding can openers
    Fenix P1D Q5 Cree edition w/Leef body

    and instead of a big keyring i have one of those steel braided lines

    i usually carry an endura or a delica too

    links to most of the stuff mentioned above

    http://countycomm.com/ring.htm
    http://countycomm.com/sslight.htm
    http://countycomm.com/opener.htm
    http://countycomm.com/WIDGYMICRO.htm
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    options...

    I've carried a mini SAK on my keychain forever. the latest one is purple (big surprise! )

    Then I added a SS SE Jester...the Jester failed to grow on me. I'm still deciding what I want to do with it.

    Once I ditched the Jester I added an FRN Ladybug SE...beautiful knife. Having both a PE bladed knife and SE knife available has come in handy for lots of small tasks.

    Oh, also have a Photon II on there...very bright for its diminutive size.

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    Maxpedition Keyper keychain thingamy with:
    Photon Light
    Ladybug black FRN SE
    Key to my PO Box (for essential Spyderco gear checking )
    Key to my safe keys to access the Spydies at home (No-one gets access to them but ME )
    Oh yeah, they car and house keys

    I'm thinking about adding the Poliwog or the Cricket to the clip to replace the Ladybug.
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    Tonydahose - that sound like the ultimate survival keychain gear! Very cool stuff.

    Datan - Highly recommend the cricket for keychain use (you were kidding about the poliwog, right!?!). I still can't find anything to replace it with...and believe me I have been continually searching.
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    On my keys I only keep a Fenix L0D AAA Rebel light and an Atwood tool (currently an Atwrench with Tiki Grinds). In my watchpocket I keep my trusty Victorinox Classic & Ladybug combo. That way, I've found it's easier to 'disarm' when going through security and flying etc... If that's not an issue for you, then a Ladybug is a no-brainer, they make great little pocket knives to use among NKPs and they really perform quite nicely. If it's just a back-up blade and you'd like some tools too, then a SAK would be the way to go. I've really come to like having tweezers and a toothpick on me.

    Old pic featuring my -then new- Atwood Hexbaby and Fenix.



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    Leatherman P4,Glow Ring,Arc AAA-P,Ladybug II,Peanut Lighter,Uncle Bill's Tweezers,Mini Prybar



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    For me: micro widgy (prybar), inka pen, photon freedom LED, car key, house key, gym key.
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    Just a white LB 3 ( I know, I know...it's dirty ) and an Fenix EO1.
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    I just ordered a Nemesis Hellion fixed blade keychain knife from TAD Gear. It's S30V and has a Kydex sheath. I'm going to pick it up from their showroom when I get back into SF next week.

    I love my white Dragonfly but it doesn't see much carry time

    I have a white SAK classic on my keys that is more useful because of the nail file, tweezers, and toothpick. Then when I have either my Caly3 or D4 on me, there is no need for the Dfly.

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    I carry a Wenger Swiss Clipper on my keychain. It's one of my more useful EDC gadgets, not a lot of people EDC nail clippers.


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    This shot was taken back in March, but I've been carrying this setup, with minor variations, for a couple years.

    Burgundy Micarta Jester, which I think is the best keyring knife ever made, is on a QD coupler. So are my car keys.

    Eddie Bauer LED flashlight I picked up in Target.

    Thin metal "rod" is a mini screw driver, a gfit from Daywalker.

    Round metal disk is a miniature replica of a "street art" scupture in Bratislava SK, a gift from 224477.

    I made the monkey fist.

    Discount cards are from a couple stores I frequent.

    And finally, the keys to my apartment and mailbox.



    Right now the ring also includes a plastic snap swivel. I add it in the warm months so I can hang the ring on a belt loop. In cooler weather, I just stuff the ring in a jacket pocket.
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    Don't have a current pic, but right now it's...

    SS LBK3
    Atwood G2 Prybaby
    Fenix EO1
    fine point Mini Sharpie

    Also putting together a minimal backup set that will have an Alox Cadet SAK and a cheapie Lighthound keychain LED.
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