The 11 Best Keychain Knives for EDC
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Күн бұрынKeychain 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 3 ай бұрын
Victorinox SD is hard to beat.
@jf_c137 3 ай бұрын
Beaten only by the SAK Rambler or Manager.
@Robert_Thomas832 3 ай бұрын
They look great. What about the mini champ? Too many blades 🤔
@jf_c137 3 ай бұрын
@@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 3 ай бұрын
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 3 ай бұрын
Classic SD is overrated. The Manager is (was) the best by far.
@madrum 3 ай бұрын
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 3 ай бұрын
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!
@wgkincheloe2458 2 ай бұрын
Nice list. I really like the Quiet Carry and WESN options
@Mitnaged1 2 ай бұрын
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
@ZurDotan 2 ай бұрын
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.
@stevengoodman3636 3 ай бұрын
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 3 ай бұрын
Also it puts the blade at the opposite end from the keyring, which makes it a bit easier to use.
@MSkachenite 3 ай бұрын
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!
@user-kz9ng3te2j 2 ай бұрын
Pocket samurai and Gerber is awesome looking little things. And wesn looks like a little beast of a knife.😊
@DogStar84 3 ай бұрын
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
@MichaelRossi__ 3 ай бұрын
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 2 ай бұрын
Otacle K1 is another good one with blade, scissors, bottle/can opener/small flathead screw driver tool & tweezer.
@pedrohaddadcezar3546 3 ай бұрын
there is a keychain knife from Nite Ize that I think deserves an honorable mention. I have one and I love it!
@sold9948 2 ай бұрын
I second this. Surprisingly good. I've carried mine for 6 years.
@craigalchin272 3 ай бұрын
I’ve got a fox mini-ka on my keyring and it’s an awesome little knife
@plightn Ай бұрын
I always come back to the Victorinox funny enough.
@simonh6371 2 ай бұрын
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.
@erikramaekers63 3 ай бұрын
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
@KoenMiseur 2 ай бұрын
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!
@Hawk74 Ай бұрын
I’ve carried the spyderco bug on my keys for nearly 10 years and the thing is fantastic
@ROYALCHEETAHBOYD 2 ай бұрын
Love this vid
@bicak_knife_messer_tool 3 ай бұрын
Useful And Good Video
@imbaraban 2 ай бұрын
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.
@freman007 3 ай бұрын
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.
@nateridesthings 2 ай бұрын
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.
@oscar7042 3 ай бұрын
Great video! I’d recommend the Nitecore NTK05 too for its thinness and replaceable blade
@shaunmclaughlin6748 3 ай бұрын
Currently rocking the wesn micro
@AlbaGreen-bt1rv Ай бұрын
nice set
@lv293 2 ай бұрын
If you could only have 2-3 of these which one would you choose? I like them all and need one. lol
@tonejunkeee 3 ай бұрын
The Nitecore NTK05 and Giltek RUK-P are worth a peek if you want ultralight and ease of airport travel
@MichaelRossi__ 3 ай бұрын
I think keychain scalpels deserves its own video! You’ve just mentioned a couple and there’s certainly a lot more out there.
@watchboxer 3 ай бұрын
greate collection
@Jeremy-Two 2 ай бұрын
Cold Steel Recon Micro.
@Initiallyleo 17 күн бұрын
I’ve owned three of the SOG key knives over the years. I really liked my first one, and the two I bought after I lost the first are useful enough, though I’d swear the second and third are somehow slightly worse quality. It might just be the nostalgia for my first key knife talking…
@georgezimmerman3334 2 ай бұрын
I have been carrying and using the sog key every day for over a decade.
@sameeralazawee7524 Ай бұрын
Thank you
@carlopoli9067 3 ай бұрын
FYI SOG's link-site doesn't work. Amazon? (in Italy it's not possible to import U.S. knives directly from manufactures).
@fernandoarzate1409 3 ай бұрын
The kershaw is the only one with a bottle opener, that's one I'd go with
@drekkful Ай бұрын
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.
@AntDesignOfficial 3 ай бұрын
Great review.Can I send you our product for review? Thanks
@maxslain4543 2 ай бұрын
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?
@eaststorm1282 9 күн бұрын
The handle should be as tall as the width of average person’s hand
@ozzlayer 2 күн бұрын
SOG Rapid Edge is another great option
@kyleweber1994 3 ай бұрын
Civivi Mini Elementum is a good option too!
@NorthStarKnifeReviews 2 ай бұрын
No Ruike?? It’s one of my favorites.
@cylentone 3 ай бұрын
Compare the Opinel to all the others for the normal knife task of cutting things and the others have no chance.
@cal593 2 ай бұрын
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 2 ай бұрын
@@cal593 You could probably tighten it by tapping the pin - but it is worrying.
@cal593 2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@dischu525 3 ай бұрын
My actual keychain knife is the Fox Vulpis FX-VP108TI with M390 blade and titanium scales.
@erikramaekers63 3 ай бұрын
I just bought one.Razorsharp by the way
@hervelebaba7142 2 ай бұрын
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 ☺️
@eyadbitt8443 3 күн бұрын
Good video I think any EDC tools or poket knife must have both knife an scissor
@hervelebaba7142 3 ай бұрын
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 😊
@r.tomrobison8307 2 ай бұрын
Mini S carabiner would be good to use.
@UltraMagaFan 3 ай бұрын
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 3 ай бұрын
I have the Leatherman Squirt PS4- there are a pliers, too My best EDC tool!
@Daniel-bv2wc 3 ай бұрын
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.
@Bigtroosh 8 күн бұрын
Since i Use a card wallet i Carry a victorinox swiss card! Its perfect
@frankstarship6381 2 ай бұрын
Yup, I got the victorinox one and just love it. It also looks ... peaceful, non threatening
@Jeremy-Two 2 ай бұрын
SOG Daily Rapid.
@jelolley 3 ай бұрын
I keep a Copper Kershaw Cinder. Lost my original black, so I had to get the copper, right? It's just too handy.
@erikramaekers63 3 ай бұрын
A bit heavy and why didn't Kershaw upgrade the steel ? ( D2 or VG10 maybe even S90V)I like the knife of course
@hbr.pierre-2990 25 күн бұрын
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. 😊😊
@Jeremy-Two 2 ай бұрын
Fisher Stowaway pen.
@ur_ch Ай бұрын
Cold Steel micro Recon 1 ?
@mirkokrizan214 3 ай бұрын
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.
@Jeremy-Two 2 ай бұрын
Streamlight Pocket Mate.
@user-ur4xl5rl8s 3 ай бұрын
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".
@ystar13 3 ай бұрын
These look pretty legit
@Ryan.Kooper Ай бұрын
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
@tornagawn 2 ай бұрын
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…
@gerardcorbino5501 2 ай бұрын
The Victorinox Manager replaced the the Classic on my keychain.
@bunny-ji5nf 3 ай бұрын
niceeeeee
@jf_c137 3 ай бұрын
You forgot to include the Fat PP knife by StabbyLabs :)
@FuzzyMutt76 3 ай бұрын
Civivi Gramis fixed blade all the way 😎
@xtrathings5552 2 ай бұрын
Do not forget Smith & Wesson Benji 2.5in
@jonboy8181 2 ай бұрын
Let’s be honest, just box opener just looks the coolest and isn’t a drag to have on your key chain.
@Jeremy-Two 2 ай бұрын
Swiss Army Rambler.
@robertbodnar8745 Ай бұрын
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)
@Manduley 2 ай бұрын
Victorinox Midnite Manager, nothing comes close when it comes to function.
@CookingMike 3 ай бұрын
loved my Spyderco bug until it snuck off my keys to the great beyond.
@lynnecromack4933 3 ай бұрын
What is 1.6 inches or 1.3 inches ??
@76kamikazi 3 ай бұрын
1 1/2 and 1 1/4 approximately
@sujit503 3 ай бұрын
The edge of piercing anything in life 😂
@gorgie739 Ай бұрын
The best keychain knife is the Walther micro PPQ
@anon6952 Ай бұрын
Spyderco ladybug >>>
@valkry007 2 ай бұрын
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
@christchurchottawa 3 ай бұрын
Nice 🪚
@benncianu.genoso6754 16 күн бұрын
9:29
@MrNedsaabdickerson 2 ай бұрын
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 2 ай бұрын
Spyderco Bug came in clutch for me many times, until it was confiscated at the airport. Smh...
@Redacted0766 3 ай бұрын
Oh no, not another video... More money I don't have to spend...oh well 😂
@pashaca69 2 ай бұрын
I’m sorry what is EDC?
@EntityGamimg 2 ай бұрын
Everyday carry. It's what you carry everyday
@PriceMetalworkandLawncare Ай бұрын
EDC stands for everyday carry. So knives, wallets, keys, flashlights, and anything else you carry on you all the time!
@PrasenceKasichka 3 ай бұрын
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 Ай бұрын
I know right. After this statement it's difficult to take this video seriously.
@Sultan69996 24 күн бұрын
Это не ножи а открывашки посылок
@chasekemp4982 2 ай бұрын
The Victorinox for sure but the others just look like useless novelties
@Dieafreak 3 ай бұрын
When non-knife people talk about knives.
@mitweakz866 3 ай бұрын
Junk on the keychain
@poc8320 2 ай бұрын
wesn is so overpriced not even worth the price
@nateridesthings 2 ай бұрын
wesn is so worth it. i have three of their knifes and they are smooth and razor sharp. do you have any wesn?
@escapetherace1943 3 ай бұрын
wesn is dumpster tier. only victorinox makes the cut on this list
@ClickClack_Bam Ай бұрын
In Federal Buildings in the US, 2.5in is the length the steel blade can be & still be allowed to enter the facility.
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