Best keychain pry bar

Random Dan

Random Dan

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Been looking into adding a keychain size pry bar to my EDC, but can't decide which one. Right now I'm considering the Countycomm 3" widgy, Boker VAT, and the TT Pocket Tools Chopper. I am open to other suggestions though. Just looking for some input from people who've actually been able to use some of these on how well they perform.
Thanks!

:EDIT: I'd like to keep it under ~$30, preferably more like $20-$25.
 
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I have several of the Countycomm flavors, and they function well. The ones that are canted at the tip are a little easier to use than the flat ones, as it gives you a little bit of pivot action to pry things up. They can also be a little sharp in the pocket, but I guess you could always take down that sharp edge just a tad. I used to carry a mini prybar like that, but eventually gave it up as it was getting no usage. But everyone is different. I usually have a multitool flat driver on me that I can use for light prying (paint can lids, etc.).
 
Atwood is the best.

The Boker works well and has some nice features though for a lot less. ;)
 
I got an original Atwood Prybaby for $25, but I don't think you can get them for that any more. I can't imagine one being better, though. Nail puller, little screwdriver, bottle opener.
 
I really like the TTPockettools (should be the first result if you google the name). They have a few pry ones for under $20 shipped made from S30v
 
I have a widgy bar on my keys. I'm always finding new stuff to use it for. I've bent it a time or two trying to pry on stuff that I shouldn't have, but overall, I'd buy a new one if mine were lost or destroyed. I tried one of the smaller variants, but the full-size is quite a bit handier, IMO.
 
I have a bunch of atwood, jdr, and others and the one I have on me all the time is the widgy - use it all the time for completely random stuff - opening packages, metal thumbnail, stuck doors ,etc - can't recommend it enough and have given them as gifts. While the shipping is a killer - buy a bunch of other stuff from countycomm and make it worth it!
 
I also have MANY small pry tools, but the 3" Widgy is always on my keychain and get used frequently.

Jeff
 
STR in the makers forum makes an awesome titanium pry bar. I beat mine all to hell and it still looked great till i lost it on campus, hope it found a good home
 
I just noticed that you can no longer get the kydex sheath for the Widgy, would it be too poky for pocket carry?
 
Lee valley has a nice little pocket wrench/pry bar for well under $20! I've used it to pry moulding up without damaging it. I was impressed for the price.
 
ACE Hardware for about 4 bucks each.
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I got one of these from knifecenter for $24, I thought that was expensive but was all I could find at the time.

I have rarely pried with it, but it has come in handy, I use the 1/4" driver quite a lot with a cheap bit set when I don't have my real tools.
The cutter is absolute junk, bottle opener has seen the most use TBH and works very well ;)

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