The best gear is the stuff you have with you. And in terms of convenience and 24/7 access, it’s hard to beat your keychain. So if you’re finding yourself needing a real knife and a bottle opener once in a while, the new KeyTron from SOG might just be what you’re looking for. It’s a fresh take on the keychain knife with a design that puts its cutting functionality first and foremost. Unlike other keychain-friendly knives, the KeyTron has full-sized features like a lockback mechanism and quick-release keyring built right in.
Just by looking at the KeyTron’s utilitarian design, you can tell it’s meant to be used like a real folding knife. This manual folder deploys with two hands using an elongated thumb hole/nail nick and secures via a lockback mechanism. The KeyTron’s 1.8” long, 5Cr15MoV clip point blade gives you a decent amount of knife to work with for quick everyday cutting tasks, too. With knives on the smaller side like this, a lock mechanism is especially helpful for your fingers since there’s less generally less of a handle to get a grip on.
But despite all its features adopted from full-sized knives, it’s still got what it takes to hang with the rest of your keys. For starters, it weighs just 1.3 oz and it’s exceptionally thin to avoid awkward keychain bulge. Its built-in bottle opener can replace the one you might already carry, keeping your keyring’s bulk to a minimum. Last but not least, it sports an integrated keyring that doubles as extra grip for when you’re using the knife. For added convenience, it can open with a deliberate push of a button on the knife itself, sparing your fingernails from prying open split rings.
If you can get by with a keychain folder in your EDC, definitely consider the new KeyTron and what its extra features have to offer. Check it out at the link below.
