The 11 Best Keychain Knives for EDC

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  • Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
  • Keychain knives often offer up similar utility to their full sized counterparts for small EDC tasks. So, whether you’re looking for small pocket knife to save on weight, or just wanting to stay incognito but equipped, we’ve rounded up a thorough guide to the very best keychain knives on the market.
    Purchase Links:
    SOG Key Knife ($12) - bit.ly/3x4gpgc
    Kershaw Cinder Multi-Function Folding Keychain Knife ($10) - amzn.to/43ri23J
    Opinel No.04 Stainless Steel Folding Keychain Knife ($13) - bit.ly/4a19UZW
    Gerber GDC Zip Blade ($15) - amzn.to/49Qff6p
    Victorinox Classic SD ($20) - amzn.to/48Zniwp
    Spyderco Bug Mini Keychain Knife ($22.50) - amzn.to/3Tp4CQX
    Gerber Key Note ($38) - amzn.to/3IOTUy8
    Statgear Pocket Samurai ($20) - amzn.to/48XHNcN
    QuietCarry Shorty G2 Key Organizer ($70) - bit.ly/49ibSUV
    The James Brand The Elko ($65) - fave.co/3Ps6ebw
    The WESN Microblade 3.0 Keychain Knife ($89) - fave.co/3VkXlV1
    Video Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:38 SOG Key Knife
    02:07 Kershaw Cinder Multi-Function Folding Keychain Knife
    03:15 Opinel No.04 Stainless Steel Folding Keychain Knife
    04:48 Gerber GDC Zip Blade
    06:16 Victorinox Classic SD
    07:27 Spyderco Bug Mini Keychain Knife
    08:36 Gerber Key Note
    09:39 Statgear Pocket Samurai
    11:06 QuietCarry Shorty G2 Key Organizer
    12:06 The James Brand The Elko
    12:49 The WESN Microblade 3.0 Keychain Knife
    14:13 Conclusion
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  • @Robert_Thomas832
    @Robert_Thomas832 2 месяца назад +68

    Victorinox SD is hard to beat.

    • @jf_c137
      @jf_c137 2 месяца назад +9

      Beaten only by the SAK Rambler or Manager.

    • @Robert_Thomas832
      @Robert_Thomas832 2 месяца назад +2

      They look great. What about the mini champ? Too many blades 🤔

    • @jf_c137
      @jf_c137 2 месяца назад +3

      @@Robert_Thomas832 If the miniChamp had a layer less, it'd be perfect, but as it is it's just too thick (for me). I have a Manager, Rambler & miniChamp. Always end up switching back to my Manager; lighter, has a pen, tweezers (or toothpick), blade, magnetic Phillips, nailfile and small flathead screwdriver. Thing is perfect IMHO as a keychain carry or 5th picket knife.

    • @Robert_Thomas832
      @Robert_Thomas832 2 месяца назад +1

      Cool. I recently got the Jetsetter to try the magnetic combo tool, pretty handy as I tend to carry a main blade and find that on the small SAK a bit flimsy. Have a good day.

    • @manwiththeredface7821
      @manwiththeredface7821 2 месяца назад +2

      Classic SD is overrated. The Manager is (was) the best by far.

  • @madrum
    @madrum 2 месяца назад +10

    6:37 my wife and I have had the classic Swiss Army knife for over 15 years, and replaced them many times after having to toss them before going into a concert.
    For the issue with the keychain loop being close to the knife, I use a lobster claw keychain clasp on the knife side, and the lobster claw to attach to keychain. This makes it very easy to detach from clunky keys and it does not get in my way when using that knife, which I do multiple times per week. You could also do it the other way around.

  • @mdunawaym
    @mdunawaym 2 месяца назад +9

    I've had the Spyderco bug on my keys for a coupe of years now, and it comes in handy! No issues at airport security either!

  • @stevengoodman3636
    @stevengoodman3636 2 месяца назад +14

    The Victorinox Rambler is slightly thicker than the Classic SD that you included on your list. It adds one more tool. A combo phillips head screwdriver/bottle opener.

    • @freman007
      @freman007 2 месяца назад +3

      Also it puts the blade at the opposite end from the keyring, which makes it a bit easier to use.

    • @MSkachenite
      @MSkachenite 2 месяца назад +1

      I have 58mm Victorinox Signature Lite- the brother of the 58mm Classic SD. On the place of toothpick and tweezers there are LED light and pen. Good tool!
      Plus one more combo tool with bottle opener and Philips crewdrover- the Signature Lite becomes a Victorinix Midnight Manager. It another good tool!

  • @wgkincheloe2458
    @wgkincheloe2458 2 месяца назад

    Nice list. I really like the Quiet Carry and WESN options

  • @ZurDotan
    @ZurDotan 2 месяца назад

    I'm having the "NITECORE NTK05 UltraTiny Titanium Keychain" for about 3 years and I'm really satisfied - a small and light product, with replaceable blades, and even though it's really thin, I feel that the construction is of high quality.

  • @user-kz9ng3te2j
    @user-kz9ng3te2j 2 месяца назад +2

    Pocket samurai and Gerber is awesome looking little things. And wesn looks like a little beast of a knife.😊

  • @pedrohaddadcezar3546
    @pedrohaddadcezar3546 2 месяца назад +10

    there is a keychain knife from Nite Ize that I think deserves an honorable mention. I have one and I love it!

    • @sold9948
      @sold9948 2 месяца назад +1

      I second this. Surprisingly good. I've carried mine for 6 years.

  • @Mitnaged1
    @Mitnaged1 2 месяца назад +1

    I have the sd on my key chain for more than 20 years. love the sd. never heard about the rambler. I'm gonna try it also

  • @gorgie739
    @gorgie739 Месяц назад +3

    The best keychain knife is the Walther micro PPQ

  • @DogStar84
    @DogStar84 2 месяца назад +1

    I carried that SOG key for years to always have something to open boxes, etc. passed thru airports many times. Then a sport arena security caught it going in and took it. Airports should hire them. lol
    Since then I’ve carried that WESN. Removed its belt clip for better keychain carry. It’s LEGIT knife. 100% a high end blade and easy one hand open. Perfect as a usable key fob

  • @Hawk74
    @Hawk74 Месяц назад

    I’ve carried the spyderco bug on my keys for nearly 10 years and the thing is fantastic

  • @MichaelRossi__
    @MichaelRossi__ 2 месяца назад

    I use the Swiss tech utili key. The blade is great for scraping. The very aggressive serrations destroys cardboard boxes and comes with a very handy Phillips head screwdriver. Also like the SOG it is very discreet

  • @williamyoung369
    @williamyoung369 2 месяца назад

    Otacle K1 is another good one with blade, scissors, bottle/can opener/small flathead screw driver tool & tweezer.

  • @tonejunkeee
    @tonejunkeee 2 месяца назад +3

    The Nitecore NTK05 and Giltek RUK-P are worth a peek if you want ultralight and ease of airport travel

    • @MichaelRossi__
      @MichaelRossi__ 2 месяца назад

      I think keychain scalpels deserves its own video! You’ve just mentioned a couple and there’s certainly a lot more out there.

  • @plightn
    @plightn 16 дней назад

    I always come back to the Victorinox funny enough.

  • @craigalchin272
    @craigalchin272 2 месяца назад

    I’ve got a fox mini-ka on my keyring and it’s an awesome little knife

  • @bicak_knife_messer_tool
    @bicak_knife_messer_tool 2 месяца назад

    Useful And Good Video

  • @AlbaGreen-bt1rv
    @AlbaGreen-bt1rv Месяц назад

    nice set

  • @ROYALCHEETAHBOYD
    @ROYALCHEETAHBOYD Месяц назад

    Love this vid

  • @shaunmclaughlin6748
    @shaunmclaughlin6748 2 месяца назад

    Currently rocking the wesn micro

  • @fernandoarzate1409
    @fernandoarzate1409 2 месяца назад +5

    The kershaw is the only one with a bottle opener, that's one I'd go with

    • @drekkful
      @drekkful Месяц назад

      I've been carrying the Kershaw cinder on my keys for 10 years. The only downside is that I would have been willing to pay more for a better steel. It dulls, but can open boxes still.

  • @georgezimmerman3334
    @georgezimmerman3334 Месяц назад

    I have been carrying and using the sog key every day for over a decade.

  • @simonh6371
    @simonh6371 2 месяца назад

    Another one I'd highly recommend is the Bokerplus Mini Techtool 1, or the Ruike S11 - both are the same, made in the same factory, under different brands. I have the Ruike version. It has a Sandvik 12C27 blade, with a good thickness for it's size, and a reasonably strong backspring.

  • @imbaraban
    @imbaraban 2 месяца назад

    You should see a Victorinox rambler. Same as the classic SD + one blade PH1 screwdriver/bottle opener and the attachment point on the other side.

  • @KoenMiseur
    @KoenMiseur 2 месяца назад

    I use a Nextool Taobar, as I always have a multitool with me I need it for something my Leatherman P4 doesn't have, a boxcutter and a prybar!

  • @erikramaekers63
    @erikramaekers63 2 месяца назад

    I have nine of the eleven knives, but i always carry the Spiderco Ladybug, with secure backlock and one hand opening and the Victorinox SD but not for it's knife but great scissors

  • @freman007
    @freman007 2 месяца назад

    As another option, I've found a small folding knife on Aliexpress that uses size 24 scalpel blades. It's only slightly larger than my Opinel No. 4, and is somewhat stronger, in my opinion.

  • @maxslain4543
    @maxslain4543 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video.
    You mentioned that the Opinel isn't a substitute for a full size knife. Genuine question, what size is a full size knife?

  • @watchboxer
    @watchboxer 2 месяца назад

    greate collection

  • @Jeremy-Two
    @Jeremy-Two Месяц назад +1

    Streamlight Pocket Mate.

  • @kyleweber1994
    @kyleweber1994 2 месяца назад +1

    Civivi Mini Elementum is a good option too!

  • @dischu525
    @dischu525 2 месяца назад +1

    My actual keychain knife is the Fox Vulpis FX-VP108TI with M390 blade and titanium scales.

    • @erikramaekers63
      @erikramaekers63 2 месяца назад

      I just bought one.Razorsharp by the way

  • @oscar7042
    @oscar7042 2 месяца назад +2

    Great video! I’d recommend the Nitecore NTK05 too for its thinness and replaceable blade

  • @nateridesthings
    @nateridesthings Месяц назад

    my pick is the wesn microblade then the victorinox. the wesn feels so smooth when deploying and i have the g10 which gives me a good grip. but on the other hand the swiss army gives me a pair of scissors which i use a ton.

  • @sameeralazawee7524
    @sameeralazawee7524 28 дней назад

    Thank you

  • @Jeremy-Two
    @Jeremy-Two Месяц назад +2

    Cold Steel Recon Micro.

  • @UltraMagaFan
    @UltraMagaFan 2 месяца назад

    The Leatherman Micra is the best. You get a knife, a Philips screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver, a precision flathead screwdriver, a pair of scissors, tweezers, a bottle opener, a can opener, and a nail file all in a package small enough to fit on your keys.

    • @MSkachenite
      @MSkachenite 2 месяца назад

      I have the Leatherman Squirt PS4- there are a pliers, too My best EDC tool!

  • @cylentone
    @cylentone 2 месяца назад +5

    Compare the Opinel to all the others for the normal knife task of cutting things and the others have no chance.

    • @cal593
      @cal593 Месяц назад +1

      I had that opinel on my keys for about a year. Eventually, the blade began opening in my pocket. There's no way to lock the blade open or closed. If it did, I would still be carrying it.

    • @cylentone
      @cylentone Месяц назад +1

      @@cal593 You could probably tighten it by tapping the pin - but it is worrying.

    • @cal593
      @cal593 Месяц назад

      @@cylentone after I cut my finger last time, I decided it isn't worth it. Otherwise, it's an excellent choice and is great for anywhere except your keys.

  • @carlopoli9067
    @carlopoli9067 2 месяца назад

    FYI SOG's link-site doesn't work. Amazon? (in Italy it's not possible to import U.S. knives directly from manufactures).

  • @Ryan.Kooper
    @Ryan.Kooper 29 дней назад

    Yall are going to hate me .... But Besides the first key knife which is honestly the best option for a keychain knife. I purchased a 2$ keychain miniknife from temu that beats most of these for the job lol

  • @hbr.pierre-2990
    @hbr.pierre-2990 2 дня назад +1

    Umm, in fact there is a way to lock the opinel if you turn the ring once opened it can't move and very safe. 😊😊

  • @r.tomrobison8307
    @r.tomrobison8307 2 месяца назад

    Mini S carabiner would be good to use.

  • @lv293
    @lv293 2 месяца назад

    If you could only have 2-3 of these which one would you choose? I like them all and need one. lol

  • @AntDesignOfficial
    @AntDesignOfficial 2 месяца назад +2

    Great review.Can I send you our product for review?
    Thanks

  • @NorthStarKnifeReviews
    @NorthStarKnifeReviews 2 месяца назад

    No Ruike?? It’s one of my favorites.

  • @Jeremy-Two
    @Jeremy-Two Месяц назад +1

    Fisher Stowaway pen.

  • @ur_ch
    @ur_ch Месяц назад +1

    Cold Steel micro Recon 1 ?

  • @user-ur4xl5rl8s
    @user-ur4xl5rl8s 2 месяца назад

    So SOG knives name is just "SOG" which it got from a vietnam era government program called "MACV-SOG". The "SOG" in the original government agency did stand for "Studies and Observation Group" but the the company "SOG Specialty Knives" is just "SOG".

  • @jonboy8181
    @jonboy8181 2 месяца назад

    Let’s be honest, just box opener just looks the coolest and isn’t a drag to have on your key chain.

  • @Daniel-bv2wc
    @Daniel-bv2wc 2 месяца назад

    The victorinox rally sd is a better option then the classic SD, the extra Phillips screwdriver and bottle opener are very handy tools plus add no weight/size to the knife.

  • @jelolley
    @jelolley 2 месяца назад +1

    I keep a Copper Kershaw Cinder. Lost my original black, so I had to get the copper, right? It's just too handy.

    • @erikramaekers63
      @erikramaekers63 2 месяца назад

      A bit heavy and why didn't Kershaw upgrade the steel ? ( D2 or VG10 maybe even S90V)I like the knife of course

  • @ystar13
    @ystar13 2 месяца назад +3

    These look pretty legit

  • @hervelebaba7142
    @hervelebaba7142 2 месяца назад

    Finalement j’ai craqué et commandé le wesn en full black assorti avec mon edc porte clef tout en noir…j’ai vu que dans un anneau le couteau était facilement maniable ensuite d’où mon choix finalement !!!! Merci ☺️

  • @Jeremy-Two
    @Jeremy-Two Месяц назад +1

    Swiss Army Rambler.

  • @frankstarship6381
    @frankstarship6381 2 месяца назад

    Yup, I got the victorinox one and just love it. It also looks ... peaceful, non threatening

  • @valkry007
    @valkry007 2 месяца назад

    Victorinox Classic SD - a knife, a scissors, a file, a screwdriver, a toothpick and a tweezors, and it fits on your keychain. ENOUGH SAID.
    If you want a knife to knife fight .... wrong video, lol

  • @FuzzyMutt76
    @FuzzyMutt76 2 месяца назад

    Civivi Gramis fixed blade all the way 😎

  • @Jeremy-Two
    @Jeremy-Two Месяц назад +1

    SOG Daily Rapid.

  • @hervelebaba7142
    @hervelebaba7142 2 месяца назад +1

    J’attendais de votre part ce genre de vidéo car le choix est pas évident pour le moment j’ai le bandit mini de quietcarry ( en rupture de stock chez eux) idéal en taille mais coupe pas assez bien même en l’aiguisant et pas vraiment noire comme je le souhaite
    J’espère que cette vidéo va m’aider dans mon choix mais va me faire dépenser 😅
    Merci de la qualité de vos vidéo 😊

  • @mirkokrizan214
    @mirkokrizan214 2 месяца назад

    The best for me is Leatherman SQ PS4, but the Vinox Classic is very good too. To open a bottle you can use your teeth :-) or a newspaper or a door hole or ... Vinox classic is the best choice for normal people. I have some of those knives (actually I have many knives), but all at all for me PS4, for any other Vinox Classic. For the money, best music.

  • @gerardcorbino5501
    @gerardcorbino5501 2 месяца назад

    The Victorinox Manager replaced the the Classic on my keychain.

  • @xtrathings5552
    @xtrathings5552 Месяц назад

    Do not forget Smith & Wesson Benji 2.5in

  • @anon6952
    @anon6952 25 дней назад

    Spyderco ladybug >>>

  • @robertbodnar8745
    @robertbodnar8745 19 дней назад

    Gerber sucks (but one their product i think is great -- the armbar slim)
    Victorinox more keychain than knife or tool
    Opinel good for precision tasks
    SOG is a good hidden lifesafer, but while it has a big SOG logo (not hidden), it will be taken from you before it could be usefull ^-))
    But BEST EDC keychain boxopener is Kershaw -- it`s actually better than BigIdea TPT, because it`s not just box opener, also a bottle opener!
    UPD: TPT can also open bottles, but until razor blades could be dammaged)

  • @tornagawn
    @tornagawn 2 месяца назад

    Got a Spydie Bug, and the Kershaw….but the SAK with aftermarket Carbon Fibre scales is the one on my keyring……Spyderco is a bit of a Chinese toy…

  • @Manduley
    @Manduley 2 месяца назад

    Victorinox Midnite Manager, nothing comes close when it comes to function.

  • @bunny-ji5nf
    @bunny-ji5nf 2 месяца назад

    niceeeeee

  • @lynnecromack4933
    @lynnecromack4933 2 месяца назад +1

    What is 1.6 inches or 1.3 inches ??

    • @76kamikazi
      @76kamikazi 2 месяца назад +1

      1 1/2 and 1 1/4 approximately

    • @sujit503
      @sujit503 2 месяца назад

      The edge of piercing anything in life 😂

  • @jf_c137
    @jf_c137 2 месяца назад

    You forgot to include the Fat PP knife by StabbyLabs :)

  • @CookingMike
    @CookingMike 2 месяца назад

    loved my Spyderco bug until it snuck off my keys to the great beyond.

  • @MrNedsaabdickerson
    @MrNedsaabdickerson 2 месяца назад

    I have a Victorinox on my keys and it has a lot of options in a small light package, the rest are one trick pony.

  • @grokker99
    @grokker99 2 месяца назад

    Spyderco Bug came in clutch for me many times, until it was confiscated at the airport. Smh...

  • @christchurchottawa
    @christchurchottawa 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice 🪚

  • @Sultan69996
    @Sultan69996 День назад

    Это не ножи а открывашки посылок

  • @Redacted0766
    @Redacted0766 2 месяца назад

    Oh no, not another video...
    More money I don't have to spend...oh well 😂

  • @pashaca69
    @pashaca69 Месяц назад

    I’m sorry what is EDC?

    • @EDCandGaming
      @EDCandGaming Месяц назад

      Everyday carry. It's what you carry everyday

    • @PriceMetalworkandLawncare
      @PriceMetalworkandLawncare 11 дней назад

      EDC stands for everyday carry. So knives, wallets, keys, flashlights, and anything else you carry on you all the time!

  • @chasekemp4982
    @chasekemp4982 2 месяца назад

    The Victorinox for sure but the others just look like useless novelties

  • @PrasenceKasichka
    @PrasenceKasichka 2 месяца назад +1

    how come "D2" is premium? this is a shitty low budget steel. In comparison the sandvik steel on Opinel is far better than the D2... my opinion.

    • @LittleDeadBrain
      @LittleDeadBrain 28 дней назад

      I know right. After this statement it's difficult to take this video seriously.

  • @Dieafreak
    @Dieafreak 2 месяца назад

    When non-knife people talk about knives.

  • @mitweakz866
    @mitweakz866 2 месяца назад

    Junk on the keychain

  • @poc8320
    @poc8320 2 месяца назад +1

    wesn is so overpriced not even worth the price

    • @nateridesthings
      @nateridesthings Месяц назад

      wesn is so worth it. i have three of their knifes and they are smooth and razor sharp. do you have any wesn?

  • @escapetherace1943
    @escapetherace1943 2 месяца назад

    wesn is dumpster tier.
    only victorinox makes the cut on this list

  • @ClickClack_Bam
    @ClickClack_Bam Месяц назад

    In Federal Buildings in the US, 2.5in is the length the steel blade can be & still be allowed to enter the facility.