EDC Key Management (KeyBar Showcase and Discussion)

[@cjcaldie]

I really want to use these as my main key setup but the videos out there are either so vague or feel like additional marketing. I would live to see any comprehensive videos with this system. I love the way people like you break things down. I feel like I would get a great idea of just every day usability of these tools and with. No matter what my main knife and flashlight will always be standalone. But backups as well as added utility are always welcome. Can't wait for more

[@IronBr33d]

You just sold me on the keybar, I love the idea of it being able to take on like an American made sak that keeps your keys!

[@mingshey]

Now the GOAT Tools is going to have a competition very soon!

[@MichaelB2L]

I really enjoy carrying my Keybar, just my house key and the mini utility knife. One of favourite EDC items. Just a side note; the leatherman surge bit driver fits perfectly in a Keybar.

[@maxlvledc]

yep! but I'm looking for a cheaper alternative than taking about a Leatherman to suggest.

[@youreright7534]

I got the black titanium full size for all my my keys, and then ive got a tan g10/titanium jr i keep at the bottom of my pocket with the new locking utility knife and a whatchamacallit. Perfect utility tool for me. Knife, flashlight, phone in my right pocket, keybar, jr, and wallet in my left.

[@unfi6798]

Cowabunga mate. Can't wait to see your creation with that Key Bar. We did try with something similar but fail. Good luck matey. Greetings from Australia.

[@brianleinfuss315]

Just WOW. Please please show the keybar build with the Leatherman bits and the driver

[@maxlvledc]

Sure! I first will do a beginner guide then will show ppl how to do the bit holder mod in a later video

[@Eazy927]

Have a link for those tweezers on your keybar at 1:10?

[@top_r8866]

Don’t sleep on their magnuts system. Super powerful and useful addition to your KeyBar.

[@maxlvledc]

Oooo, should add that to description

[@brandono4118]

Great video! Would love to see an update.

[@Ashton.everydaycarry]

Ive messed around with this idea of turning a key organizer into a multi tool/key holder hybrid. I first looked into keyport, which seemed like it would become way to big to carry in a pocket. Then I also tries with my keysmart, which I haven't been able to fit everything I want in to it. But this keyport idea might be something I will look into too.

[@Outrayjes1]

Where did you get the latest version of the pocket clip?

[@collinis1]

I used a key bar for almost 10 years and don’t have anything bad to say about them. It was great with my old Toyota key because it was chinless meaning I could rip all the plastic off of it and put it into the key bar. However after switching to a new subaru key/ fob combo. My keybar setup became far less compact because my car key was dangling So what I did was use half of a leather man micra and ground down my two house keys . Now I have two keys, a flathead, Phillips, and tweezers all in a package smaller than my wife’s pinky. If you don’t mind grinding your keys down, it’s by far the best/most compact key setup for 1-4 keys

[@EditHandleError]

Hi, could you tell me the wear and tear of the inserts over the years of using Keybar? I read that inserts/keys and keybar itself wear down from grinding against steal washers! Thanks

[@adamwilson1691]

yes! I agree about the full sized utility blade. if they could make one that locks up securely (both closed and open) and is easy to replace the blades, that would be so perfect for me.

[@vanquestgear]

Keybar is awesome!

[@maxlvledc]

Yea they are! And just all around great people too!

[@wesleemiller]

Cool.

[@triunnbjorn3610]

Any idea when the milled clip will be standard or order able on products?

[@maxlvledc]

Not yet, soon though

[@fuelediowa]

Where did you find the Saw blade? I can not find it anywhere.

[@maxlvledc]

It was a limited run, they have them from time to time.

[@maynard4599]

That is so cool. It makes me think about the hierarchy of utility. I've wondered, "If I kept records of how many times I used each feature of my EDC gear for a year, would any of the data surprise me?" I know we all think we intuitively know what is most useful, but is it really? I know that's super nerdy, but I know I'm not the only one.

[@maxlvledc]

Your talking my language!

[@28_babyshark]

Were can we find the smooth side back plate at? I really like how the pocket clip was redesigned, to be held on by two screws. Is this the 2.0 deep carry clip?

[@maxlvledc]

No these are usually part of limited runs.

[@28_babyshark]

@@maxlvledc ok thanks. I would have loved to get my hands on one.

[@timmitsutech]

I can't find that integrated clip

[@maxlvledc]

It's brand new, all of them are on the butterscotch micarta, I asked him to make one of these as well. He will be bringing them to more models after bladeshow.

[@jonathansims525]

I've been using my Key Bar Junior for just a few of my most used keys, and overall have enjoyed it. My main complaints are that sometimes it gets lost in my pocket, and sometimes it takes me a bit to get the correct key out. I need to make a pocket organizer that works well with it, but a pocket clip would solve things too! Been thinking about getting the Quick key tabs to see if that helps with the speed of key deployment. Does anyone have experience with those? Anyway, looking forward to more Key Bar vids!

[@maxlvledc]

the keybar jr has a pocket clip you can buy btw. 20% site wide discount atm.

[@jonathansims525]

@@maxlvledc gracias!

[@melvynting89]

Get 1 key tab for your main key…the quick access is game changing.

[@BassMaster.454]

Can it hold more keys, for example widening it?

[@maxlvledc]

Yep, comes with 2 additional sets of screws that are much longer

[@ВальдемарГрек]

Hello, Find out the size keybar, I want do it yourself

[@bryanyee7]

@Maxlvledc In your opinion, which Victorinox model has the best pair of scissors?

[@maxlvledc]

91mm anything in that size, then 74mm, then 58

[@bryanyee7]

@@maxlvledc And which full sized multitool scissor would you consider the best? How do they compare to the best Victorinox scissors?

[@stujo718]

Awesome. Have a Ti one with leatherman brewser?? and my keys. Want more with inserts but $$€€££. !!!. Love this vid. 🍺

[@powerart1]

There are these small folding #11 scalpel holders made of titanium sold by manufacturers like nitecore and samior. I thought it would be a perfect removable blade for my keybar, but none of the keychain holes were big enough to fit on the screw post. The ones with holes big enough had bigger blades too long to fold neatly into the keybar 😔. So I eventually settled on the keybar MUT and I hope they make the full size blade insert like you said

[@mary-jane2361]

What would be the best usb key that fit on it? Here's how I setup mine currently Side 1: Deep carry clip 2.0 Carabiner 5.0 Ozark trail multiforce flat driver Keys Side 2: Mini pen 3.0 Key fob link Pick Tweezers Ozark trail multiforce bit holder Saw Wharncliffe (safe blade)

[@maxlvledc]

sounds awesome! not sure about the USB key thing.

[@raymundorodriguez7535]

Could you make a keybar multitool? I been toying with the idea for a while but cant make up my mind.

[@maxlvledc]

check at the end of the video, you can see some of my takes on the concept

[@raymundorodriguez7535]

@@maxlvledc yes I saw I want to maybe buy used parts and create a multitool all new parts are expensive

[@maxlvledc]

@@raymundorodriguez7535 yep, thats what I did!

[@FPSNovaS]

I have a problem where I don’t know if I can use a key bar. My most important key is for my 1989 Jeep yj and it has a square slot and I need a lot of key sticking out. Do you think there is a way o could make that work so that I can use my Jeep key on a key bar. I figured there must be a way to do it as my key for the Jeep is flat…

[@maxlvledc]

I've done it, plenty of room, just can't have something across from it.

[@starkparker16]

KeyBar is from Savannah? Lived here 12+ years and didn't know that.

[@andrewfett142]

👍🏼

[@sandy_knight]

The only problem I have with key organisers is they don't work with half my keys (specifically car keys and my bike lock key) so I'd have to carry them separately meaning the key organiser is just adding more bulk in my pocket.

[@Papa-Anvil]

I’m old school. I much prefer using a forged stainless steel whole sail ring with split rings. If I only had a few keys I might go with that system but I carry about eight or nine keys not including m truck key.

[@maxlvledc]

Cool thing is that it expands to crazy sizes as well

[@henrychua7451]

You could make money out of your own designs by submitting it to keybar or trade your designs by having them make it for you for free - well, they keep the design but your getting them free. Still a win-win for you 👍

[@maxlvledc]

I'd give it to them, I'd just be happy to be part of expanding their ecosystem

[@iNowHateAtSigns]

They just updated the utility knife with the lock as you suggested. From their site: "Our 5 newly updated tool inserts are designed to work with our new Titanium KB Detent Lock" I won't be buying any Keybar stuff until I see your videos of assembly first.