The 11 Best Keychain Knives for EDC

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.

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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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[madrum]

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]

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!

[PhilB-vb]

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

[ZurDotan]

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.

[TheRoadDawg]

The KeyUnity kk04 is my favorite keychain knife. The action is super tight and addictive to fidget. The bead-blasted blade looks great and holds an edge for a long time. It’s a bit hard to sharpen if you’re a newb, but satisfying if you know what you’re doing. I highly recommend it for sure.

[stevengoodman]

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.

[SuyePhoto]

Got a WESN for Christmas and I have to say I love it. Perfect gift too because I wouldn't have bought one myself but now that I have one it's for sure my go to edc and also the thumb switch is a satisfying fidget 😅

[MichaelRossi__]

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

[plightn]

I always come back to the Victorinox funny enough.

[Discopuss]

I actually have the james elko and after years it still looks great, razor sharp and easy to maintain. Very handy, I use it all the time.

[DogStar]

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

[erikaesq]

Watched, purchased. Thank you for making it so easy.

[fernandoarzate]

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

[aad]

Love the video, thanks. But my keychain favorite remains the Leatherman Micra. With me for many years. Small, light, and complete set of useful tools.

[imbaraban]

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.

[kyleweber]

Civivi Mini Elementum is a good option too!

[tonejunkeee]

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

[williamyoung]

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

[wgkincheloe]

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

[freman]

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.