hard graft has done well to establish itself within a highly competitive industry that caters to the sleek Apple devices, effectively capitalizing on iOS accessories while simultaneously expanding its lifestyle catalog to encompass a range of other quality leather goods. The latest arrives in the form of an understated Key Fold / Heritage for Spring/Summer 2012. The bespoke key holder makes use a supple vegetable-tanned leather and heavy brushed metal button hardware. The front of the Key Fold is embellished in a debossed hard graft stamp. Offered in both tan and black leather iterations, availability is now offered through the hard graft online store for a retail of £15 GBP (approximately $24 USD)

The definition of ‘EDC,’ or ‘every day carry’ tends to vary from individual to individual, and livelihood to livelihood. For Kaufmann Mercantile who supplies military and law enforcement agencies with vital tools, it’s all about manly MacGuyver-like self-reliance. The EDC kit contains five, miniature multi-use tools that are certain to come in handy in a pinch, each looped to a lightweight titanium key ring. The kit includes a steel pry bar, tweezers, two screwdriver heads, and a waterproof lighter. And clipped to a carabiner, all of the tools on the ring stay at the ready, and weigh less than 2 ounces combined. The EDC kit will run you $44 USD, you can pick one up at the Kaufmann Mercantile online store.

Japanese publication SENSE links up with New Era to collaborate on a stylish Key Holder that celebrates the magazine’s 100th issue. Crafted to look like the cap worn by the New York Yankees, detailing and styling is done in a way that resembles the hats you’d see during a ballgame. The New Era Key Holder is available online for ￥1,890 JPY (approximately $23 USD).

Advancing its creative assault on functional accessories, Tokyo-based hobo presents the Brass 4P Key Ring. For those of us that frantically juggle our unnecessary, janitor-like set of keys at the door searching for a light to find the correct one, hobo adds four horse leather tabs in differing colors to help distinguish our keys from one another. Available in charcoal, brown and yellow, the expertly crafted Brass 4P Key Ring can be purchased directly through hobo here as well as select retailers for ¥6,090 JPY (approximately $75 USD).

New York-based streetwear brand DQM offers a timeless accessory, coming in the form of this Leather & Brass Keychain. Made of full grain leather, the keychain features embossed DQM branding on the front and a swivel mounted brass snap hook closure. Retailing for $20 USD, this handy piece is now available through the DQM online shop.

World-renowned fashion house Maison Martin Margiela has been known for creating covetable clothing and accessories based on the principles of minimalism. Its 2011 fall/winter key holder is no different. Presented in a manner that makes one’s keys look like a work of art, this takes utilitarian items, such as the aforementioned tools, and makes them into sleekly presented objects. The Fall/Winter 2011 Maison Martin Margiela Key Holder is now available through select MMM retailers.

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The ML Brown for Outlier Braided Keychains are sure to be every stylish cyclist’s dream. The keychain attaches easily to a belt loop, but is long enough to tuck your keys out of sight in a back pocket so you’ll never be stabbed with sharp ends as you pedal. Crafted out of quality leather, it features a Harken-5 stainless steel shackle that is elegant and functional and rated for sailing the high seas, so the strength is of no concern. They are available now on the Outlier Webshop in gray/blue, gray/yellow, navy/bluegray, navy/orange and black for $57 USD.

In collaboration with JAM HOME MADE, CASH CA presents a small accessory for those who are on the go. The tassel key holders feature luxury leather tassels and colored lining as a standout feature. The keychains are placed through a small safety pin and can be easily clipped for convenience. They are available online now in three limited styles.

OriginalFake’s strong relationship with Porter has seen the development of some rather useful and utilitarian releases over the years. An upcoming piece features the use of the Chomper pattern on a keyring. The Chomper seems to be the theme of greatest versatility for OF as it factors in heavily on the accessories front this season. Available soon via select OF stockists.

New from A Bathing Ape comes an exciting accessory release for fans of the Japanese brand’s classic camouflage pattern. Crafted fully out of a shiny, durable metal coated in green BAPE Camo, the carabiner may not be the most revolutionary item to come out of the house of A Bathing Ape, but it’s definitely a nice little addition for collectors and casual buyers alike. Available now.