TEC Accessories - Python Clip - Stainless Steel - Gate Clip - Everyday Carry - Keychain Accessory

This is a really good mini carabiner. I had been using a split key ring with the spring loaded opening for several years to easily take my car keys off when I go for service. When that broke I bought several others that lasted only a month or so and could t find the same quality. I needed a better solution and found this mini carabiner. When I got it I was surprised by how well made it was but was worried how it would hold up, especially the spring loaded portion. While I only have a few weeks it seems totally solid and I am very happy with this.

Many people are complaining about the size of this clip. This seems like a non-issue, as if they were to have read the description (or maybe looked at the pictures?) before purchasing, they would've realized its size. To me, this is a large positive. I don't have room on my keychain/gadgets for larger clips; the TEC Python is perfect in size, quality and function. This thing could hold a rottweiler to a fence post. Excellent engineering and top quality manufacturing/QC.

Pretty nice carabiner. Beware that this carabiner is very small and not meant to carry anything heavy. I cannot give an exact measurement but it is as big as half my thumb. Overall this is nice sturdy carabiner but do not make the same mistake I did and not realize how tiny this is.

This is a good quality product & I got what I expected. The product photo that shows it laying in someone's hand is accurate for getting a sense of its diminutive size. Under product description, it lists accurate dimensions in millimeters (28mm long x 10mm wide). However, in the Features and Details it has dimensions in inches that are idiotically misleading! It is NOT 1.8 inches by 1.6 inches. This may be the size of the little ziploc bag it's packaged in but NOT the clip itself. This really should be amended based on the negative reviews from folks angered by the unexpected small size. Good product but the misleading dimensions in inches really needs correction!

Limited opportunities but does have use for small keys.

3 months using this on my keychain, usually alternating between a 58mm SAK Manager and a Leatherman ES4. The small size is great, spring is nice and tight, and the gate is shaped so that the item will not come loose easily. So far I have had no issues with the spring coming loose or anything coming unhooked from it. The finish does seem to show some cosmetic scratches, but this does not bother me. It is by far the best keychain hook of this type that I have tried.

I originally bought my first set of Python clips direct from the TEC accessories website back in mid 2014 and was extremely pleased with them. They were easily worthy of a 5-star rating. I use these clips in conjunction with a dangler clip to carry my keys (on a key smart), a small flashlight and a Leatherman squirt multi-tool. Recently I lost one of the clips and could not be more disappointed with its replacement. The original design of the Python clip was smooth from day 1, not a sharp edge on it, and had a great stonewash-esque finish that really resisted scratching. They were also very strong and never unintentionally released the item it was retaining. These newer python clips however, wow, where to begin? Basically they are the opposite in nearly every way! The new clips come out of the box with rough edges on them and finish is shiny and easily gouged and scratched. Also the new clip unintentionally let go of one of my items within the first week of use, so they clearly aren't as strong either. In the attached picture, the 3-year old original design is on the left, the new version (~2 months old) is on the right. Judge for yourself. I can't recommend them anymore.

A bit small, but does the job. Used it for my car key, that I keep separate from other keys. Feels nice in the hand, the 3 holes in the back are interesting, I almost feel as if I could use this on a fishing trip out in Puget sound.