Considerably more expensive but check out the Key-Bar. Does well what the Key Smart Classic doesn't and there are many accessories for it including knives you can integrate alongside your keys.
I got the keysmart with built in Tile. I like that it has a little light built in for inserting keys in a dark spot.. Nice to have Tile rechargable vs the normal ones which need to be replaced. It's pricey but if you combine the cost of a Tile location device and the cost of a keysmart classic it's actually reasonable. Also nice to have a button to locate your phone built into the keychain as well. I'm loving mine after having it a year. It's come in handy. I haven't lost my keys but the piece of mind is great. I agree that it's a pain to get the keys on but I worked out a system after a while. I keep keys for my home on one side and the office on the other with the most important keys as the easiest to access. It becomes a habit pretty quick and using it with one hand is totally doable. Anyways... Thanks again for the awesome videos.
I uses keysmart for a while, but didn't really like the feel to it. Always felt like I'm prying open a key lock with a screwdriver. I switched to orbitkey, which has nice leather and polymere bows around the keys and love it.
I have 2 larger than usual keys so I bought the extended keysmart to fit them. A happy but unintended accident to this is that my keyfob, identical style to yours, fits into the keysmart. The only reason it probably fits though is because it sits across from a smaller than usual key. I used the extensions so I could fit in 5 keys plus my fob. I think the classic fits you better though. It's more compact, and you already have the loop attachment on the keysmart to fit the multi tool so the fob being outside of it probably doesn't add much inconvenience. Although you might be able to fit that multitool into the longer extended keysmart, and then with extenders add your fob....
I use a knock off of the keysmart. And I like it. Just like you I have just two keys in it which makes it quite empty. This would be really good for 3-4 keys. The trick to not fumble while filling it with keys is by putting one side enough to hold everything yet movable, this way the second side is easy to insert and then tighten both as you like.
I have the swiss army knife style and I love it. I use it with only one hand, thats because I have the extention(cause i use 8 keys and they are alternated). The worst part was to put it together, I want it to use the same force to every key.
I put my small stack of keys in my "5th pocket" (small pocket on right side) which are connected to one ring on a carabiner which clips to the nearest beltloop. Works perfectly!
I had the Swiss Tech Multi-tool for a few months and loved it but the only problem was that it sometimes opened on its own which makes it much easier to loose.
Well your video as simple as always, love it. Btw, You should check orbit key, and since you already using bellroy product why don’t you try their key holder
If you don't carry that much keys, try the orbitkey! Comes in rubber, leather, canvas versions. I had the keysmart before but it was too heavy and if it gets thrown in a bag or pocket with other items, it'll easily scratch those other items. 😕
Nice review David. Regarding the KeySmart tool I didn't notice a car key/fob? How much more bulky do you think that would be if you added one? It seems like that might be more bulky than a traditional loose key ring - what are your thoughts?
I am not David :) but I give you my opinion on this. The KeySmart thing isn't really to reduce the bulk as such but make it more organized when you carry it. This way the pocket has more space and when you want to use it you don't really have to fumble while using the correct key. Even with a car key/fob this would create a bit less of a bulk than a regular key chain as it keeps all the keys together in between those, easy to grab and pull. But with key/fob there is another problem with the KeySmart. If you like to keep the keys one below the another then its fine but if you like to keep them in front of each other then the one on the side of key/fob will be problematic to use.
I agree with v1d300 comment. Especially his thoughts on using it with keys on both sides with a fob, I didn't think about it but yeah would probably be problematic in that situation. Not an issue for me because I keep my car fob and home keys separate. Maybe not the safest idea but I leave my keys in my car and just hold the fob, or just the home keys if I don't take the car. I don't like carrying both at the same time.
Another good video! You should do a review on the Belroy leather key case. Ive been looking at it for it's clean design but it's just so expensive. Can't seem to pull the trigger.
I have an old lanyard that I got from when they were promoting the _original_ xbox back in 2001. All my keys are just attached to it by rings on a carabiner as the original ring on the lanyard broke ages ago but the rest is super strong. It's old, it's dirty and the with the addition of my cars key fob is way oversized now but I've had the basis of it for nearly 18 years. You can swing it around when you are bored. If needed you could beat someone to death with it, but more then likely the clip comes undone and either the keys fly off randomly somewhere or more then likely they unclip just as the keys are to swing past your head... done that more then once :p I'm so used to the whole thing I would be lost with out it. If you don't have many keys then sure simplifying them could be a good thing but as for putting them on and off a key ring, how often do you do it for it to become annoying.. I put keys on a ring maybe once...
I've been using orbitkey for a while now and I think it would be better than the keysmart in the way you use it (and I think it looks a little better too)
yay another video :) by any chance can you share how many keys you can stack on the key smart classic? by the looks of it, it seems like it can only stack two keys? it would be great if you can share how many keys you can put in the each of the 3 key accessories and also the material of the accessories. it would also be great if you can give us details on the materials of each of the 3 key accessories ( hard plastic, or thin plastic that looks flimsy etc. Cheers 2018!
You're always asking the tough (but great) questions! The key smart also includes longer screws to attach more keys. I'd say I could stack a total of 4 (or maybe more if I didn't use spacers) but I believe they have different editions that could do more. No material issues on any of them. They all feel solid and are all metal.
You should try Kinnarps office chairs, the full size is amazing though costly. I bought mine used för 5 USD, now I have a hard time sitting in any other chair because they are never as good as my Kinnarps chair.
Yeah, you're right. I've yet to pull the trigger on a satisfactory EDC keys solution, myself - It's cool to see that someone else is also in a similar situation. :D Since posting my comment, I've discovered there's a live Kickstarter for Orbitkey's new EDC keys solution. There's a pledge there that also includes the original Orbitkey in addition to the new upcoming product/s.
Love the video. A bit of feedback. Instead of doing a voice over, present them live/ in person. The whole voice over is a bit deadpan and gets a bit boring. Try to spice things up
I never hesitate to watch your vids. Always high quality!
Thanks!
I get excited every time you post a video. Even one as quick and simple as this.
You could review toiletpaper and I would watch it..
lol
😂 😂 😂 I agree with you
LOL
Considerably more expensive but check out the Key-Bar. Does well what the Key Smart Classic doesn't and there are many accessories for it including knives you can integrate alongside your keys.
Thanks. Yes that is quite a bit more expensive. but looks interesting
Great video. The lack of one-handed use for the KeySmart is an absolute deal breaker.
I got the keysmart with built in Tile. I like that it has a little light built in for inserting keys in a dark spot.. Nice to have Tile rechargable vs the normal ones which need to be replaced. It's pricey but if you combine the cost of a Tile location device and the cost of a keysmart classic it's actually reasonable. Also nice to have a button to locate your phone built into the keychain as well. I'm loving mine after having it a year. It's come in handy. I haven't lost my keys but the piece of mind is great. I agree that it's a pain to get the keys on but I worked out a system after a while. I keep keys for my home on one side and the office on the other with the most important keys as the easiest to access. It becomes a habit pretty quick and using it with one hand is totally doable. Anyways... Thanks again for the awesome videos.
Just a heads-up. It is technically possible to replicate your keys with just stills from this video so you may want to change some of them now!
used obsolete/irrelevant keys for this video but thanks for the heads up.
I uses keysmart for a while, but didn't really like the feel to it. Always felt like I'm prying open a key lock with a screwdriver. I switched to orbitkey, which has nice leather and polymere bows around the keys and love it.
I have 2 larger than usual keys so I bought the extended keysmart to fit them. A happy but unintended accident to this is that my keyfob, identical style to yours, fits into the keysmart. The only reason it probably fits though is because it sits across from a smaller than usual key. I used the extensions so I could fit in 5 keys plus my fob.
I think the classic fits you better though. It's more compact, and you already have the loop attachment on the keysmart to fit the multi tool so the fob being outside of it probably doesn't add much inconvenience. Although you might be able to fit that multitool into the longer extended keysmart, and then with extenders add your fob....
So close to 100k! Always love your videos man, keep up the great work!
I use a knock off of the keysmart. And I like it. Just like you I have just two keys in it which makes it quite empty. This would be really good for 3-4 keys.
The trick to not fumble while filling it with keys is by putting one side enough to hold everything yet movable, this way the second side is easy to insert and then tighten both as you like.
Thanks for the tip!
I have the swiss army knife style and I love it. I use it with only one hand, thats because I have the extention(cause i use 8 keys and they are alternated).
The worst part was to put it together, I want it to use the same force to every key.
I also have a small Led Lenser torch and an aux to lightning (or usb-c) adaptor.
I put my small stack of keys in my "5th pocket" (small pocket on right side) which are connected to one ring on a carabiner which clips to the nearest beltloop. Works perfectly!
neat solution!
I had the Swiss Tech Multi-tool for a few months and loved it but the only problem was that it sometimes opened on its own which makes it much easier to loose.
Well your video as simple as always, love it. Btw, You should check orbit key, and since you already using bellroy product why don’t you try their key holder
I really like David review for gadget. Is there any other recommendations for me?
Nothing beats a simple ring for your keys.
Lol I was waiting for this considering you haven’t been able to find a solution for them in your other EDC videos. Great Vid!
Haha. Yeah. I tend to be pretty conservative before buying stuff but I figured I just be impulsive and try some new solutions for my keys.
If you don't carry that much keys, try the orbitkey! Comes in rubber, leather, canvas versions. I had the keysmart before but it was too heavy and if it gets thrown in a bag or pocket with other items, it'll easily scratch those other items. 😕
Yeah. It's been something I've had my eye on. A little pricey to get up here in Canada but maybe one day I'll try it.
It’s really pricey here in Indonesia too haha. But I’ll be moving to Canada soon, don’t know how much it’ll be there tho. Cheers
Awesome video! So close to 100k :D
Nice review David. Regarding the KeySmart tool I didn't notice a car key/fob? How much more bulky do you think that would be if you added one? It seems like that might be more bulky than a traditional loose key ring - what are your thoughts?
I am not David :) but I give you my opinion on this.
The KeySmart thing isn't really to reduce the bulk as such but make it more organized when you carry it. This way the pocket has more space and when you want to use it you don't really have to fumble while using the correct key.
Even with a car key/fob this would create a bit less of a bulk than a regular key chain as it keeps all the keys together in between those, easy to grab and pull.
But with key/fob there is another problem with the KeySmart. If you like to keep the keys one below the another then its fine but if you like to keep them in front of each other then the one on the side of key/fob will be problematic to use.
I agree with v1d300 comment. Especially his thoughts on using it with keys on both sides with a fob, I didn't think about it but yeah would probably be problematic in that situation. Not an issue for me because I keep my car fob and home keys separate. Maybe not the safest idea but I leave my keys in my car and just hold the fob, or just the home keys if I don't take the car. I don't like carrying both at the same time.
Hopefully it will help you with the organization of the keys
Another good video! You should do a review on the Belroy leather key case. Ive been looking at it for it's clean design but it's just so expensive. Can't seem to pull the trigger.
Thanks! The Bellroy key holder looks nice, but I agree it's expensive. I can't really justify it for my keys.
Have you seen/considered the Bellroy key cover? (it is a lot more pricey)
need a vid of all your keyboards...congrats on your 100k subs in advance gg~
I have an old lanyard that I got from when they were promoting the _original_ xbox back in 2001. All my keys are just attached to it by rings on a carabiner as the original ring on the lanyard broke ages ago but the rest is super strong. It's old, it's dirty and the with the addition of my cars key fob is way oversized now but I've had the basis of it for nearly 18 years.
You can swing it around when you are bored. If needed you could beat someone to death with it, but more then likely the clip comes undone and either the keys fly off randomly somewhere or more then likely they unclip just as the keys are to swing past your head... done that more then once :p I'm so used to the whole thing I would be lost with out it.
If you don't have many keys then sure simplifying them could be a good thing but as for putting them on and off a key ring, how often do you do it for it to become annoying.. I put keys on a ring maybe once...
Bellroy recently released a key holder. Wondering what your opinions on it are.
looks nice but too much money for me to spend on a key holder.
I've been using orbitkey for a while now and I think it would be better than the keysmart in the way you use it (and I think it looks a little better too)
Sog makes a good key knife. Not sure if it's online, but i saw it at academy sports for 9$ by the cash register
How do you get your microphone to sound so good?
So close to 100k!
yay another video :) by any chance can you share how many keys you can stack on the key smart classic? by the looks of it, it seems like it can only stack two keys? it would be great if you can share how many keys you can put in the each of the 3 key accessories and also the material of the accessories. it would also be great if you can give us details on the materials of each of the 3 key accessories ( hard plastic, or thin plastic that looks flimsy etc.
Cheers 2018!
You're always asking the tough (but great) questions! The key smart also includes longer screws to attach more keys. I'd say I could stack a total of 4 (or maybe more if I didn't use spacers) but I believe they have different editions that could do more. No material issues on any of them. They all feel solid and are all metal.
You should try Kinnarps office chairs, the full size is amazing though costly. I bought mine used för 5 USD, now I have a hard time sitting in any other chair because they are never as good as my Kinnarps chair.
You can get that exact "Swiss" key multitool for one or less than one dollar from chinese sites, just as a heads up.
Another great video mate.
almost 100k man been following since the wooden play button days! super proud
Thanks Mike! Haha. Forgot about that wood play button. Maybe I should make something again.
lol I'm pretty sure youtube will send you out a well deserved play button, but if you do make something I'll def watch!
I love my keysmart, but I agree with the complaint that it's not super easy to use with one hand. Possible, still, but not easy.
What’s that fob in ur keys?
Try out the Orbitkey!
Almost at 100k !!
I hope that one day you will review your camera! Geat video btw
Hey, I noticed you had a OnePlus 5 in this video. How about an update video to your previous everyday essentials?
Yup. Working towards it.
Looking forward to it David!
yeah...leatherman Wave is always apart of a good edc.
Hi what editor do you use?
Where are your jeans from? They look good lol
lol. uniqlo or zara I don't remember.
haha i really could have used the swiss tech multi tool today. nice video david!
Thanks Kari!
No Orbit Key?
Great vid bro 👍
Thanks!
I realy like it that you arent a tech youtuber that only talks about Phones
The “OrbitKey” might suit your needs better. Give it a looksee perhaps.
Thanks. I've heard good things about that. but it was too expensive to purchase here in Canada. but I'll probably try it eventually
Yeah, you're right. I've yet to pull the trigger on a satisfactory EDC keys solution, myself - It's cool to see that someone else is also in a similar situation. :D
Since posting my comment, I've discovered there's a live Kickstarter for Orbitkey's new EDC keys solution.
There's a pledge there that also includes the original Orbitkey in addition to the new upcoming product/s.
"Hi I'm David" not a proper review video till you introduce yourself xD
You should chek out the "key gadgicks put to the test" video from Crazy russian hacker
Glad you finally checked out the smartkey like I suggested awhile ago. I thought you'd like it!
Yeah! Thanks for the suggestion
*A KNIFE*
Love the video.
A bit of feedback. Instead of doing a voice over, present them live/ in person. The whole voice over is a bit deadpan and gets a bit boring. Try to spice things up
thanks for the feedback. i'm pretty boring and deadpan in person, so i'm not sure it would be much of an improvement. lol
David Zhang your not boring. The videos are interesting. I just thought it would make the videos better
Hope you didn't use your real keys in the video, since nowadays bitting can be decoded from pictures of a key.
Thanks yeah I'm aware of those risks, so I used keys for random things like my closets or old doors for demo
The second he said “I’m not really the kind of guy to carry around a knife in my edc” I skipped to the next video