designers construct minimalist key holder out of bicycle chain
all images courtesy of daniel farksas and beata csortan

 

 

 

constructed from a single bicycle chain, daniel farksas and beata csortan‘s ‘TIK’ is a lightweight, minimalist key holder that can easily be carried in your pocket or wallet. the patent-pending design integrates stripped-down keys into one lean unit, reducing the amount of weight a person carries in their pocket by 40% when compared to the same set of keys with a standard keyring. this not only keeps their original function, but also enhances it by providing a larger surface area to grip, creating greater leverage for every individual key. due to the fact that bicycles must withstand a large amount of force as they rotate with a rider’s pedals, the chains consist of durable chromium carbide-coated steel pins and cro-moly steel plates with the option of titan-nitride coating for a more scratch-resistant surface. the project is currently being funded on kickstarter here.

 


video courtesy of daniel farkas

farkas csortan recycle bicycle chains minimalist key holders
the chains are manufactured by industrial company, Yaban

farkas csortan recycle bicycle chains minimalist key holders
80% of the surface is as thin as possible, being no thicker than a key’s blade, while the remaining 20% is only 2mm thicker

farkas csortan recycle bicycle chains minimalist key holders
before and after

farkas csortan recycle bicycle chains minimalist key holders
recycled bicycle chain

farkas csortan recycle bicycle chains minimalist key holders
TIK allows users to minimize the surface area of their keys

farkas + csortan recycle bicycle chains for minimalist key holders
the minimalist design provides more space for other every day items in your pocket

farkas + csortan recycle bicycle chains for minimalist key holders
a 10 key TIK fits within the same dimensions of a single credit card

farkas + csortan recycle bicycle chains for minimalist key holders
TIK minimizes cubic area occupied by a set of keys

farkas + csortan recycle bicycle chains for minimalist key holders
chromium carbide-coated pins link the chain

farkas csortan recycle bicycle chains minimalist key holders
the whole unit becomes the key head, providing more leverage when turning

farkas + csortan recycle bicycle chains for minimalist key holders
the keys are thin enough to fit in a wallet

 

 

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