30 Keychain EDC Items To Beef Up Your Keyring
Pictured Above: The James Brand Halifax
Your keychain is an integral component of your EDC, and is designed to be portable, compact, lightweight, and just big enough to manage your many keys and still fit in a pocket. Before you resign yourself to using your keychain for only its intended use – to corral your keys – you should know that there are all kinds of EDC peripherals you could add to this compact carry-all to increase convenience in myriad ways.
Whether you find yourself in need of a pen, a flashlight, a bottle opener, a minascule phone charger, or a multi-tool, you’ll be pleased to find you can stow them all out of sight on your keychain, thanks to a thriving market in keychain EDC products. There are so many options that choosing the ones offering the greatest value and convenience can be difficult.
If you’re on the lookout for the height of utility at an affordable price, you’re in luck. We’re happy to help you narrow your search to the very best in keychain EDC products. You never again have to dig through your car in search of a working pen or pop a bottle top with the edge of a counter and splash your shoes in the process. Here are some of the best EDC essentials that will easily fit on your keychain.
The James Brand Halifax Keychain Multi-Tool
Sleek, minimal, and functional EDC products make The James Brand a go-to source for many looking to upgrade their everyday carry in a noticeable way. Their latest — the Halifax Keychain Multi-Tool — adds keychain functionality to the brand’s growing everyday carry collection.
The Halifax is crafted from Cerakote-finished billet titanium and outfits your existing keychain with an assortment of daily essential tools, including a bottle opener, a combination flathead/Phillips driver tip, a scraper, and a pry bar. Attach it your keychain or a lanyard and keep this one-piece multi-tool within arms reach.
Gerber Shard Keychain Multi-Tool
If someone told you there was a prybar the size of a housekey, you might wonder when you’d have occasion to pry open the door on the Keebler treehouse. Don’t pretend you wouldn’t steal a metric ton of Fudge Stripes Cookies from those crafty elves. Fictional burglary aside, you can, in fact, get a keychain-sized multitool featuring a pry bar, 2 flathead drivers, a wire stripper, a bottle opener, and more. It’s airline safe and made from stainless steel coated with titanium nitride to resist corrosion.
PicoPen
Whether you’re calculating the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow (African or European?) or you’re jotting down phone numbers of birds at your local watering hole, having a working EDC pen on hand is a must. The stainless steel PicoPen offers a quick release from the cap attached to your keychain thanks to magnetic functionality. Not only will you enjoy this speedy-grab feature, but you can also rest assured your pen won’t come undone and leave you with an unsightly pocket stain.
The James Brand Holcombe Carabiner
This two-compartment carabiner is heralded as the “smaller, smarter carabiner for everyday carry”. How does it live up to this description? It’s certainly tiny, designed to fit perfectly on a single belt loop. So, that takes care of small sizing. As for the intelligence factor, that comes in the aspect of slim design that hangs straight and won’t swing around when clipped into place. The lower compartment ensures that your keys won’t accidentally pop out should the spring clip accidentally be opened.
WESN Microblade
The WESN Microblade is built to be one of the most versatile, most reliable keychain EDC knives you’ll ever carry. With a blade forged from D2 tool-grade steel and a handle crafted using Grade 5 Titanium Scales, it’s incredibly tough and suitable for even work purposes.
The ceramic bearings ensure a smooth, low-tension open and close, and the frame lock secures the blade firmly in place so it never slides open or folds closed unless you want it to. Though the blade is just an inch and a half long, the clip point makes it useful for everything from cutting to slicing to piercing. Details like a removable thumb stud, pocket clip, keychain ring hole, and its insanely light weight (just one ounce) make it a tool you’ll be glad to carry anywhere and everywhere.
Tec Accessories P-7 Suspension Clip
Add this handy pocket clip to your keychain to ensure your keys are always within easy reach. The stainless steel clip secures to the edge of your pocket for easy access, and the spring-tempered metal will stay in place even if you’re running or working. The matte finish is both beautiful and sleek to the touch.
Thanks to its bead-blasted finish and chemical passivization, it’ll never rust, scratch, or get oily with your fingerprints. Connect it to your keys, fobs, pocket knives, and other essentials so you never have to dig deep in your pockets again.
Craighill Key Capsule
Need to carry medications or pills around with you throughout the day? Want to make sure you’ve always got a spare mint or two handy? This Key Capsule by Craighill is the perfect addition to your keychain. The anodized aluminum body is tough enough to withstand direct impact, waterproof enough that you can take it swimming or boating, and food-safe so you never have to worry about your meds or mints getting contaminated.
Just over two inches long and three-quarters of an inch wide, it’s compact enough to fit in any pocket. And its one-ounce weight makes it so light you’ll hardly feel it.
Gerber Dime Keychain Multi-tool
Don’t just carry a pocket knife; carry an entire selection of tools on your keychain. The Gerber Dime Keychain Multi-tool is sized to fit in your pocket, and features a key ring hole that connects the tool to your car keys, house keys, and other EDC items.
Though compact and lightweight (just over two ounces), it’s got an impressive ten tools: spring-loaded needlenose pliers, plain-edge cutting blade, wire cutter, file, tweezers, scissors, package opener, bottle opener, and medium flathead screwdriver. It’s backed by a limited lifetime warranty and given that it’s built by Gerber, it’s a tool you can trust to serve you well for decades of daily use.
Wuben G3 Mini EDC Multi Keychain Tool
Sure, you can carry an entire collection of tools and trinkets in your pocket, but really, most of us only need two things every single day: a cutting blade and a pen. The Wuben G3 Mini EDC Multi Keychain Tool delivers both in style. The mini ballpoint pen uses a gel ink that writes clearly, lasts a long time, and is easily refillable.
The heart-shaped blade is razor-sharp but features a blade cover that protects your fingers. The surface of the tool is engraved with a textured pattern that allows for secure grip whether you’re writing or cutting, and both tools quickly magnetically secure into their cap to protect them and your pockets. It’s the ultimate compact tool to have around the office, warehouse, or at home.
The James Brand Elko Knife
The James Brand is all about minimalistic design that pairs practicality and reliability with stylish beauty. The Elko Knife is an exemplar of their high standards of excellence and quality, a tool that looks deceptively simple but delivers far more use than you’d expect. Not only does it feature an integrated key-ring to sling it easily onto your keychain, but the key-ring is shaped just right so you can use it as a screwdriver, and it’s tough enough to use as a pry bar, scraper, and bottle opener.
The SANDVIK 12C27 steel used for the blade ensures a long lifespan and top-notch performance from the cutting edge, and the drop point is particularly useful for cutting, piercing, and slicing (making it a great all-purpose blade). Thanks to its ambidextrous design, you can wield it with either hand, and its aluminum body makes it suitable for any profession or industry.
OLIGHT I1R 2 Pro Eos Rechargeable Keychain Flashlight
The OLIGHT I1R 2 Pro Eos Rechargeable Keychain Flashlight ensures you’ve always got a backup plan in case the lights go out or you have car trouble at night. Just over two inches long and weighing three-quarters of an ounce, it’s incredibly compact and lightweight while still being bright enough (at 180 lumens, with a 48-meter beam length) to light up any night, no matter how dark.
The twist operation makes it incredibly user-friendly, and you’ll love how the textured surface offers excellent grip even if your hands are wet, muddy, or covered in car fluids. A USB-C port makes charging the flashlight’s built-in battery a breeze, and you’ll get 23 minutes of run time on its brightest setting, or an impressive 12 hours on its low-light setting.
The Ridge Keycase
Say goodbye to annoying jangling keys forever with The Ridge Keycase. This handy key organizer stores up to six regular keys at a time, with a D-ring at one end that serves as a handy connector to your key fob and keychain. The tension plate system makes adding and removing keys a breeze.
The 6061-T6 aluminum is incredibly tough and resistant to scratches, corrosion, and damage, and the gunmetal finish gives it that sleek, masculine edge you’ll be proud to show off. Best of all, it’s so light (just one ounce) you’ll barely feel it sitting in your pocket.
Big Idea Design Mini Titanium Pry Bar
Contractors and DIY home renovators, this one’s for you. The Big Idea Design Mini Titanium Pry Bar is built to be the incredibly tough, always reliable pry bar you carry everywhere you go, ready for any job. Made from Grade 5 titanium, it’s incredibly sturdy and has a high enough tension point that you won’t have to worry about it snapping or buckling when lifting heavy loads.
However, it weighs less than one-fifth of an ounce, making it one of the lightest tools in your box. The pry bar can be used as a bottle opener, paint scraper, and package opener, too. Ultimate practicality and durability you’ll be glad to carry on your keychain.
The James Brand Randolph Cache
If you’re the kind of guy who hates being caught out and about without a toothpick, The James Brand Randolphe Cache is made just for you. It’s long and wide enough to fit eight standard toothpicks (not in plastic wrappers), so you’ve always got a solution to pick embarrassing food particles from your teeth. You can also use it to carry medications, mints, or even a few extra dollar bills rolled up and tucked away.
Thanks to its CNC-machined design and water-resistant rubber O-ring seal, you’ll never worry about the cache’s contents getting wet or damaged. Best of all, the 6al4v titanium is more than tough enough to survive a boat capsizing or a plane crash, so you can trust anything you store in the cache will be safe and ready for use at a moment’s notice.
SOG Key Knife
Somewhere, somebody thought, “What if I put a tiny bayonet on the end of a key?” In my mind, this is how the SOG Key Knife came to be. It’s a key. It’s a knife. It’s – you guessed it – a key knife. They key part is just for looks, as in, it won’t look out of place on your keychain. Then you fold out the knife and you have the perfect tool for carving apples or practicing self-defense.
SOG MacV Tool
This stainless steel multi-tool comes with 12 tools, including a carbide sharpener, a cord cutter, small and large flathead screwdrivers, a Phillips screwdriver, a quarter-inch hex bit, a nail puller, a pry bar, three wrench sizes (1/4”, 3/8”, and 5/16”), and a bottle opener. The best feature, however, is the shape of the tool. It’s a skull in hardcase black coating. The only way it could be any cooler is if it pointed the Goonies the way to hidden pirate treasure.
Pixel Ti Flashlight
It’s hard to believe that something about the size of a quarter can offer you ample illumination, but you might be surprised by what you’ll get from this microlight. Attach it to a keychain or necklace for easy carry and enjoy white or red LED lighting at 21 or 25 lumens (for warm and cool white light, respectively). Titanium construction offers durability, even when your flashlight is tumbling around in your pocket with a bunch of keys.
Bomber B-2 Nano Blade
What the heck is a nano blade? One that measures just 30 mm in length. Touted as the world’s smallest tactical pocket knife, this trusty blade still offers a versatile means of whittling some wood, cutting a steak, or fending off a would-be attacker in a parking garage. Stainless steel construction ensures rugged durability, and it’s not hard to believe that this miniature knife was inspired by B-2 stealth bombers.
Nano Torch Keyring Flashlight
This small cylinder is shorter than the keys on your ring, and the circumference is small enough that it won’t garner any notice on your keychain. What it will do, when the need strikes, is offer 25 lumens, which is more than the average handheld flashlight in your garage or glove compartment. With solid, stainless steel construction, this EDC flashlight is rust-proof, break-proof, and built to last whether you attach it to a keychain or wear it on a necklace.
Fisher Trekker Space Pen
Space pens rank among some of the coolest tools known to man, thanks to the fact that they can put ink to paper upside down, underwater, and over grease, even in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Oh, yeah, they also continue to work in zero gravity situations – you know, in case you want to write a love note from outer space. This stellar EDC pen comes in matte black with a breakaway lanyard for ease of use.
CRKT K.E.R.T. EDC Keychain Tool
Simple, streamlined styling and slender construction mean this multi-tool stashes in your wallet or joins your keys with equal ease. Utilitarian features include essentials like a strap cutter, a flathead screwdriver, wrenches, and a bottle opener. Whether you’re suffering a serious emergency that requires you slice your seatbelt off or a minor one that calls for a bottle to be opened, this EDC tool does the trick and slips right back in your pocket.
Ballard Bottle Opener
EDC has become a bit harder in this era of TSA security checkpoints, which is why you’re always on the lookout for handy products that are airport friendly. This is one you’ll want to add to your growing collection. Six ounces of stainless steel deliver your most important EDC functionality – a bottle opener that looks like a slim whistle. It can’t turn a screw or core an apple, but you won’t care when you’re four bottles into your six pack.
SOG Centi II Keychain Knife
With a closed length of 2.9 inches and a blade length of 2.1 inches, this knife is truly a mini, but don’t let anyone tell you two inches isn’t enough. This razor-sharp blade in stainless steel is strong enough to handle your EDC demands, from cutting clothing tags or zip ties to whittling wood. The lockback design keeps the blade closed tight and it easily fits on your keychain or stows in your pocket.
True Utility Telescopic Keyring Pen
Writing with keychain EDC pens could cramp your style (and your writing hand). Instead, you might prefer a telescoping pen that provides both diminutive sizing when closed (just 2.4 inches in length), and a longer, more comfortable grip when opened (nearly 4 inches in length). The brushed stainless steel tubing is beautiful to behold and the anodized aircraft-grade aluminum body is durable and resilient. A magnetic cap offers quick and easy access.
Griffin Mini Pocket Tool
This mini multi-tool in stainless steel, titanium, or brass delivers a lot of function with very little bulk. It offers nine tools, including a flathead screwdriver, a pry tool, a scoring tool, a bottle opener, and four wrenches, as well as a pocket clip. At just two inches in length, with a weight of 14 grams, it’s a perfect fit for your keychain or an understated addition to your belt loop.
Nite Ize DoohicKey Key Tool
With the Nite Ize DoohicKey Key Tool on your keychain, you’ll be ready for anything. This wicked little keychain multi-tool comes with a box cutter, three wrench sizes, a flathead screwdriver, carabiner, and bottle opener. Made of stainless steel, it weighs just twelve grams and is TSA-friendly and beautifully compact, perfect for keeping in any pants pocket. And at the price tag, you won’t find many better options.
CRKT Pry Cutter Keychain Tool
The CRKT Pry Cutter Keychain Tool has a few unique features you’re guaranteed to love: a replaceable cord cutter, a pry bar section, an O-ring secured hex bit, a Phillips head screwdriver, three built-in hex wrenches, and a bottle opener to crack a cold one at the end of a long day. It’s just over two-and-a-half inches long and weighs just one ounce, making it both incredibly versatile and wonderfully portable.
Everyman Porter Key Multi-Tool 2.0
Hang the Everyman Porter Key Multi-Tool 2.0 on your keychain, and you’ll always have a blade handy no matter where you go. Literally. Though it’s shaped like a key, it’s actually a sharp edge that’s perfect for cutting boxes, opening packages, or slicing envelopes. It’s subtle enough that no one will notice it, making it ideal for taking on business trips, and the built-in bottle opener is the vacation tool you’ll need anywhere, anytime.
Orbitkey V2 Multi-Tool Key Attachment
Orbitkey delivers an interesting keychain EDC item in this V2 Multi-Tool Key Attachment. Under three inches long and weighing roughly one ounce, the multi-tool comes with two screwdrivers (flathead and Phillips head), a ruler, pry bar, bottle opener, a file, and a box cutter. It’s made from hyper-tough stainless steel and finished with a titanium coating that makes it incredibly scratch- and break-resistant. It can even be paired with any Orbitkey product—the perfect addition to your everyday carry items.
inCharge 6 The Six-in-One Keychain Cable
Keep the inCharge 6 The Six-in-One Keychain Cable close at hand on any business trip or working holiday. The universal cable connector comes with four different inputs and outputs (USB Type C, standard USB, micro USB, and lightning), and it’s fully compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and iOS devices. The zinc aluminum metal housing protects all the delicate electronics from damage, but you’ll find the TPU cable guard protecting the braided copper wires is incredibly tough. It’s even suitable to use as a charging cable, thanks to the fact that it supports power transfer between your laptop and mobile devices.
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