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Multi-Functional Key Designs

The Quickey Multi-Tool is a Versatile Update

— April 15, 2014 — Unique
Chris Hawker and his team from Trident Design have developed a simple, compact yet effective gadget: The Quickey Multi-Tool. This neat little contraption resembles a key, but has carefully designed features that allow it to virtually open everything but an actual door.

It has been tested, refined and repeated, weighs 20 grams and is made with solid 304 Stainless steel that is die-casted, rust-proofed and polished. This means the Quickey lasts for a lifetime. It almost seems like an obvious tool to have with its multi-functional everyday usefulness. Nifty, touch-safe and compact, you can add it to your keychains like an actual key and never have to scramble around for those awkward bulky multi-tools. It can be used as a bottle opener, pill splitter, tag popper, clamshell buster (super-convenient when you don't have scissors handy), letter opener and much more.

Folks back at Trident say they're always finding new awesome uses for this multi-tool!
Trend Themes
1. Keychain Multi-tools - Developing compact, versatile multi-tools that can be easily carried on a keychain presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the tool industry.
2. Compact Everyday Tools - Creating compact and multifunctional tools that can perform a range of everyday tasks opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the tool and gadget industry.
3. Long-lasting Stainless Steel Gadgets - Designing long-lasting gadgets made of rust-proofed stainless steel offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the gadget industry, ensuring durability and longevity.
Industry Implications
1. Tool Industry - The development of keychain multi-tools presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the tool industry to create compact and versatile tools.
2. Gadget Industry - The creation of compact everyday tools that perform multiple functions opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the gadget industry to meet consumer needs for convenience and versatility.
3. Metalworking Industry - The production of long-lasting gadgets made from rust-proofed stainless steel creates disruptive innovation prospects for the metalworking industry, offering durable and high-quality products.
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