# Pocket-Sized Crowbars The Mini Crowbar Keychain is an Excellent Tool to Have on Hand By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-crowbar-keychain References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/232442769262515211/Mini-Crowbar-Keychain) & [shapeways](http://www.shapeways.com/model/645668/keychain-mini-crowbar-tool-medium.html?li=related-items&materialId=23) This mini crowbar keychain by [Innovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovo) is much smaller than a full-sized crowbar, but it is capable of just as many tasks. The crowbar is significantly smaller than its regular-sized counterpart, but it can still be used for activities like [screwing, puncturing and hanging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xs-screwdriver) items from. As well, its small size is much more practical for slipping into your pocket, purse or glove compartment. This is the kind of tool that is perfect to have on hand when you're in a pinch, like when a bottle needs opening or something could just use a little pry or leverage. Innovo has made this might miniature tool in several finishes including stainless steel, gold plated matte and glossy silver, which makes the mini crowbar keychain quite a decorative accessory as well as a functional one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Tools:** The creation of pocket-sized versions of traditional tools has created an opportunity for portable and convenient DIY solutions for consumers. - **Multi-functional Accessories:** Designing products with multiple functions or uses, like the mini crowbar keychain, is a disruptive innovation that meets the demand for practical convenience among consumers. - **Decorative Functionality:** Adding aesthetic value to practical tools, like the variety of finishes for the mini crowbar keychain, is an innovation that appeals to the growing demand for stylish functionality among consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hardware Manufacturing:** Developing and manufacturing smaller versions of traditional hardware tools, such as miniature crowbars, presents a market opportunity for the hardware manufacturing industry. - **Consumer Goods:** Incorporating multi-functional designs into everyday consumer goods, like keychains, is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the consumer goods industry. - **Jewelry and Accessories:** Innovative accessory designs that provide practical use, like Innovo's mini crowbar keychain, creates market opportunities for the jewelry and accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Ready Multitool Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-prybrid.md) - [Stylish Titanium Multitool Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fulcrum-mini-titanium-pocket-tool.md) - [Miniscule Titanium Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniscule-titanium-multitools.md) - [Micro Keychain EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyblade.md) - [Miniature Multi-Functional Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkt-kert.md) - [Micro-Sized Pocket Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-armbar-drive-multitool.md) - [Micro-Sized EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microblade-pill-xl.md) - [Diminutive Everyday Task Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rze-hexedge-microblade.md) - [Keychain-Sized EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pathfinder-multitool.md)