The leather keychains in the catalogue, compared
| Model | Stated size | Closure and storage | Attachment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loop keychain, black cord | 13 cm (supplier figure) | leather loop, no closure | braided cord |
| Strap keychain | not stated | looped strap, stitched edges | D shackle, two split rings |
| Compact key holder | 9.8 x 3.8 cm | two U hooks, snap strap | split ring |
| Belt loop keychain | 7.5 x 1.6 cm, 27 g | tab with metal snap | brass-tone clip |
| Car key pouch | 10 x 6 cm | snap flap | chain and belt strap |
| Zipped key pouch | about 10 x 5.5 cm | metal zipper | clip and ring |
| Six-hook key holder | about 10 x 6.8 cm | snap flap, six hooks, small pocket | metal clip |
| Full-grain key case, coffee | about 10 x 6.5 x 2 cm | six hooks, card slot, snap | outer ring |
| Zipped two-compartment case | 9.5 x 6 x 3.5 cm | two zippers, inner hooks | outer clip |
| Key holder with cards and coins | 15 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm, clip included | snaps, card slots, zipped pocket | swivel silver clip |
Strap, hook case or clip: which leather keychain for which use?
A strap or loop carries a car key or a small bunch on the wrist or in a pocket: the lightest and cheapest option. A hook case holds up to six keys side by side, without the jingle, and keeps them from wearing out pockets. A clip snaps onto a belt, a strap or a bag ring, so there is no digging around. For keys, cards and coins in one piece, the zipped-pocket case stands in for a small wallet.
Cowhide: what the product pages state
Nine of the ten models are described as cowhide by their maker, one of them in full-grain leather with a leather lining that darkens and patinates with use. The loop keychain states leather without further detail. Split leather and top-grain leather do not age the same way, so each product page names the material as the maker gives it.
Frequently asked questions
Which leather keychain is best for a car key?
For a car key, the 10 x 6 cm key pouch with a chain and belt strap or the strap keychain with a D shackle both work, since a remote clips to the ring without going inside a compartment.
How many keys fit in a leather key case?
The six-hook cases in this collection take six keys, one per hook, and the zipped cases spread an everyday bunch across their inner hooks.
Is a cowhide keychain real leather?
Yes, a cowhide keychain is genuine leather from an animal hide; only the finish varies, from full grain to split leather, which each product page states when the maker gives it.
How do you attach a leather keychain to a belt?
A clip keychain snaps onto the belt or a strap, and the belt loop keychain fastens by passing its tab around the belt and closing it on its metal snap.
How do you care for a leather keychain?
A dry cloth is enough day to day, and a little leather cream feeds a material that dries out against keys; keep it away from excess water, which marks leather.