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Any recs on a BIFL key chain? Those rings always get bent over time, looking for something sturdy. Might just be a flaw in the design because if you can bend it enough to get a key on, you can probably bend it out of shape over time.

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[–] cybervseas 14 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I'm kind of amazed that your keychains get bent. How long do you use them for? How often are you adding or removing keys?

[–] johannesvanderwhales 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

How long do you use them for?

Some period of time that's less than a lifetime, anyway. I wouldn't say I add stuff super frequently but I do sometimes add stuff like security tokens to it, often work related.

An example of it being bent

[–] David_Eight 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Are you taking your keys off and on frequently? Maybe get something meant to come of like these.

Like this.

Or this?

[–] cybervseas 2 points 9 months ago

Nice I was just about to suggest something like your first link. Since the metal doesn't bend they last a long time. Just find one that won't rust 🙂

[–] cybervseas 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Is that a Kunio-kun? 🙂

I've never had this happen. Thank you for explaining and sharing. Maybe I've never been responsible enough to need that many keys.