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bquinlanI think everyone should keep a few basic tools with them all the time. They make life more convenient and they might save your life in an emergency. However, there are a lot of folks who do not want to add any weight or bulk to what they already have to carry around.
The KeyTool made by True Utility takes minimal to a new level.
The KeyTool is designed to wrap around almost any key on your keyring. It adds less than a millimeter of thickness and less than an ounce of weight. For that you get a line cutter, three sizes of slotted screwdriver, a bottle opener, a nail file, and tweezers. That would not be my ideal choice of features for an "only-one" tool, but it isn't bad.
I tried mine out around the house and found that all of the features worked fairly well. It would not stand up to heavy use, but it was tougher than I expected. In an emergency it would probably take some damage, but might still get the job done.
The other advantage to the KeyTool is price. I paid $7.95 for mine from Vat19.
If you are willing to carry just a tiny bit more I would recommend the Swiss-Tech Utili-Key instead.
It offers a real blade and a Phillips screwdriver, which I find makes it significantly more useful. But if adding another "key" to your pocket seems like too much, the KeyTool was designed for you.
The KeyTool made by True Utility takes minimal to a new level.
The KeyTool is designed to wrap around almost any key on your keyring. It adds less than a millimeter of thickness and less than an ounce of weight. For that you get a line cutter, three sizes of slotted screwdriver, a bottle opener, a nail file, and tweezers. That would not be my ideal choice of features for an "only-one" tool, but it isn't bad.
I tried mine out around the house and found that all of the features worked fairly well. It would not stand up to heavy use, but it was tougher than I expected. In an emergency it would probably take some damage, but might still get the job done.
The other advantage to the KeyTool is price. I paid $7.95 for mine from Vat19.
If you are willing to carry just a tiny bit more I would recommend the Swiss-Tech Utili-Key instead.
It offers a real blade and a Phillips screwdriver, which I find makes it significantly more useful. But if adding another "key" to your pocket seems like too much, the KeyTool was designed for you.
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Date: 2010-10-13 04:49 am (UTC)People who are interested in gadgets like this tend to look down on lower-end gear, but under the right circumstances it can save you a lot of trouble (or even your life). The trick is to understand the limitations of both your equipment and your willingness to carry it. A tiny tool you have with you is a lot more useful than a full-sized one you don't.