Nite Ize S-Biner MicroLock Stainless Steel - S-Biner with Locking Dual Sided Gates - Keep Keys Secure with Carabiner Key Holder - Black (2 Pack)

These are very handy little carabiner clips. I initially purchased a set of two Size #1 S-Biners as part of several different items I wanted to try out along with several other products in my search for the most suitable combination of rings and clips to organize my keys, and I've since added a selection of these S-Biners for various uses. What I've learned is that Nite Ize produces these S-Biners in various sizes and materials and finishes, each suitable for certain purposes. They're all well made, and in my opinion they are all a good value. I particularly like the locking models that are also available, both this small MicroLock size, and the larger SlideLock(see the models at the bottom of the listing below). This locking style S-Biner is particularly useful since it reduces the chance that something attached using this clip will become accidentally released, which is something I've had happen when using the non-locking style slip. This particular locking S-Biner is only available in the very small size, so for someone who wants the locking feature then the other locking style should also be considered since it's available in two larger sizes. After going through a mini research project of my own in order to both determine the relevant dimensions of the various sizes, as well as find the best listings for them on Amazon, here is a guide to simplify this process for others. IMPORTANT NOTES: - I've done my best to determine representative listings here on Amazon for each of these models. Please keep in mind that these are sold by a variety of sellers here, there are multiple listings for the various different sizes and finishes, and the listings are not always well described such that you can be sure that you'll receive the correct size listed. - The prices also vary widely and from my own observations of the various listings here on Amazon, the best prices are usually for the Amazon 'Add-on Item' listings. It is sometimes necessary to take care in going through the choices available on some of the product pages in order to find those listings and prices. The following listings links are the best I have determined on Amazon at the time of posting this review: -- S-Biner, Size #.5, SBHLF-2PK-01 : (available in stainless steel or black, 2-packs) Dimensions: 1.31" x 0.48" x 0.22" | 33.41mm x 12.40mm x 5.74mm Weight: 0.11oz | 3.00g Weight Rating: 3 lb. -- S-Biner, Size #1 : (available in stainless steel or black, single-packs or 2-packs, part number begins with SB1) Dimensions: 1.56" x 0.62" x 0.21" | 39.67mm x 15.86mm x 5.50mm Weight: 0.14oz | 4.00g Weight Rating: 5 lb. -- S-Biner Size #2 : (available in stainless steel or black, single-packs, part number begins with SB2) Dimensions: 1.95" x 0.85" x 0.24" | 49.75mm x 21.71mm x 6.15mm Weight: 0.25oz | 7.00g Weight Rating: 10 lb. -- S-Biner Size #3 : (available in stainless steel or black, single-packs, part number begins with SB3) Dimensions: 2.67" x 1.18" x 0.26" | 67.97mm x 30.09mm x 6.83mm Weight: 0.49oz | 14.00g Weight Rating: 25 lb. -- S-Biner, Size #4 : (available in stainless steel or black, single-packs, part number begins with SB4) Dimensions: 3.52" x 1.57" x 0.31" | 89.41mm x 39.92mm x 7.94mm Weight: 1.06oz | 30.00g Weight Rating: 75 lb. -- S-Biner, Size #5 : (available in stainless steel or black, single-packs, part number begins with SB5) Dimensions: 4.38" x 1.93" x 0.33" | 111.41mm x 49.19mm x 8.45mm Weight: 1.69oz | 48.00g Weight Rating: 100 lb. This Nite Ize S-Biner 3-Pack is also available and includes one each of sizes 2, 3 and 4, in either stainless steel or black. (Part number begins with SB234). This is a better value if you want to get these particular size S-Biner's. There are also a couple of variants to the S-Biner product that incorporate locking features to better secure the two gates and prevent them from accidentally being opened: Nite Ize S-Biner SlideLock (size #2 or size #4) (Part number begins with LSB2 or LSB4 for size 2 or size 4) Nite Ize S-Biner MicroLock (size is between the regular S-Biner size #.5 and #1) (Part number begins with LSBM) Nite Ize also offers the same style product but manufactured in plastic, in sizes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, in various colors. For example, here is the Nite Ize SBP4-03-01BG black #4 size plastic S-Biner . I can't include listings to more of the plastic models here because Amazon limits the number of links to 10 in any review. The size and weight ratings for the plastic models are comparable to the metal S-Biner's. Nite Ize has a very broad product line of hardware products, and it's helpful to go to their own website in order to get the best descriptions of their products as well as representative MSRP pricing, before making final purchasing decisions here on Amazon.

These are great little carabiners. We've bought the brand before and they are so useful and versatile. Small, so they fit a lot of places, the little lock on the side is great for securing whatever you're using it for, double carabiner so you can put things on both sides (and organize what is on each side). Easy to use, durable, just a great tool! I got these for stocking stuffers for all my kids (they are older kids so use keys, etc.).

Great for keys Great for the keychain Great for your EDC bag to add extra stuff very sturdy. They securely attached to whatever your attaching them to good value

I've used Nite Ize s-biners of different sizes for various things over the years and they've been consistently good performers. These guys are a new style that includes a locking device integral to the clips. These items are about 1-1/4 inch long and 0.6 inch wide and are rated for a 3 pound load, way more than you'll ever need to attach something to a keyring. They seem to be well-manufactured and the clip springs are stiff enough to hold in place when in use. Removing them requires that you pivot a small (small !) toggle in the center of the clip. The toggle is not easy to move, but then that's what you want for a locking device. The toggle itself is plastic and wedges up against the two springs on the clip, preventing them from opening. They can also be difficult to move when you have a larger something clipped into the s-biner. There is no indent to indicate that the toggle is in the locked position, but you should feel it get tight as it moves into place. While no better performer than non-locking s-biners, it should be useful when traveling to prevent someone from instantly unclipping whatever this is attached to. Overall, though, I think the locking feature would be more useful in larger sizes as these small guys can be tough to undo one-handed anyway.

I love these things. And they also seem like a good deal, compared to all the other carabiner-type things I have had occasion to buy. The first thing to understand is that the length of these, longways, is barely longer than a regular-sized keyring. They are also as thin as could reasonably be imagined, so they don't create overmuch clunkiness on a keyring. The lock is a bonus, which adds value if you are securing an item you are afraid of losing. This is excellent for an item you both need to be ring-free--easily--and able to be detached, with carabiner, from the keyring for securing to something else. The little o-light mini in the attached picture is an example. Most of the time I'm detaching it with the carabiner. But in order to charge this particular light, I have to remove it from the carabiner so it can be plugged in. This makes that much more effortless than going through the keyring removal process. All in all, I can imagine many application for this little carabiner s-ring, and I would highly recommend it for anything else you can dream up.

Perfect many s-binder, works great for EDC micro stuff and is very secure since it has a lock mechanism!

Yes these are very small but depending on what you are using them for is what makes them great. I have a walking cane that needed a new wrist strap, the one I bought used velcro around the can and then the strap. The stap was attached to a very small string which I didn’t trust. So, I purchased these “Nite Ize S-Binder MicroLock” 2pk and attached to the velcro hook and the wrist strap itself and it worked out PERFECT! Being small and lockable is peace of mind. Highly recommend!!

I bought a bunch of these to use as locks on my tech/carry-on backpack. The zipper-pulls and fabric leashes that came with the bag weren’t great and I wanted to have something larger than just the little, metal zipper pulls to grab on to. The great thing about these is that you can twist the little plastic piece in the middle to lock both sides of the clip. I always have my backpack within reach, so I don’t feel that I need real, luggage-locks. I just want to be able to deter an opportunist or feel if a thief is trying to get into one of the pockets while I’m wearing the bag; or to slow them down enough that I notice the activity if the bag is in the seat next to me at the airport. It would be impossible for someone to get into my bag without me noticing when I have the two zipper-pulls on each pocket linked and locked together with one of these. When I took a trip last year, I had a spare one on my bag that I left on for the hell of it. I found the spare to be really useful because I was staying with family and managed to use the spare to replace the zipper-pull on my mom’s much loved winter coat. She called me after I got back and acted like I had performed an incredible feat of engineering. She was so thankful that I fixed her coat! I never thought of that as a potential use when I bought these things, but she sure appreciated it. Why she didn’t just take the coat to a dry-cleaner/tailor to get the zipper fixed, I have no idea. A really, really heavy duty paper clip probably would have worked, too, but this is MUCH stronger. She still has it on the coat. I just ordered a couple more because they’re the only thing I can think of that meets my current needs while upgrading my work and personal keychains. I keep multiple keys, a flashlight, a multi-tool, and a couple of other things on each. No alternative really matches the security of these for that purpose. I tried some one-way release-rings, some lobster claw clasps, etc. The only ones that were small enough to use for my keychains kept getting pushed open in my pockets and I’d lose things. The only other alternative is using more split rings, but then you cannot remove the item from your keychain at all! I spent a few weeks wasting money and time on finding alternatives but they were all either too big or the items came off on their own. Check out a pair of these and see if they solve your problem. You might be surprised how helpful they can be in unexpected ways.

Gute Qualität und gute Sicherung

Excelente clipe multiuso para as mais variadas funções, a imaginação é que determina o uso. A construção é robusta e o sistema de trava funciona muito bem. Uso para prender meu canivete na bermuda/calça. Quem for adquirir deve levar em consideração que o clipe é pequeno mas não o torna inútil, mas sim bem discreto.

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I liked the quality feel and look of these, had been looking for something to do the job and these have been a perfect solution

Compré un pack hace 6 años y los uso a diario en mi llavero. No han fallado, están como el primer día. He vuelto a comprar otro juego de dos para regalar, son más caros que los que no tienen marca pero merece la pena, la durabilidad está garantizada.