It’s no secret that carrying keys can be a headache. But your keychain is a great place to add functionality to your everyday carry, like keychain-sized tools or flashlights. The major tradeoff to these keychain tools, however, is accessibility and ease of use — it’s not always easy to use a tool when it’s attached to the rest of your bulky keychain. That’s where a “quick release” comes into play. The ZEROHOUR Magnetic Quick Release is the link your keychain’s been missing: it lets you quickly and conveniently attach or detach items from your keychain.
At just 24 by 13mm, the ZEROHOUR Magnetic Quick Release boasts an ultra-compact, elegantly simple design with two magnets housed inside a metal chassis which features holes for attaching keyrings. The two magnets are strong enough to avoid accidental detachment while you’re busy with your day to day life, but they’re not too strong as to become inconvenient when you need quickly get to your gear. For the metal chassis, you can pick between lightweight aluminum or a more premium titanium construction. Either way, both are incredibly light at 8.5 grams and 10.7 grams (respectively) and meant to withstand the wear and tear of everyday carry without any issue.
Even in its ultra-compact design, there is still room for more thoughtful features. Inside the metal chassis, you’ll find room for up to three tritium vials. However, with how successful their Kickstarter campaign has been, three glow-in-the-dark green vials (not tritium) already come pre-installed thanks to a stretch goal. Unlike tritium, they need to be charged by an external light source, but also unlike tritium, these are definitely legal in almost every country. This will not only add an element of “cool” to your carry, but will also help you locate your keys and tools more easily in low-light situations.
If you’re a fan of keychain multi-tools, Swiss Army Knives, keychain flashlights or even small EDC knives, the ZEROHOUR Magnetic Quick Release is definitely worth your consideration. Attach it to your belt loop, to an organizing pouch or even to a bag and go to town. Click the link below to get yours at their Kickstarter campaign, which has been funded for over 10 times its original goal.
