Types of Key Rings
- Key rings come in an assortment of shapes and sizes.key ring with keys & the symbol of canadian flag image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
Most people have a key ring to keep their house key and car keys on. Key rings, also known as key chains, come in such a wide variety that you can have just about anything you want, including a surfboard or dice. The varieties available are so immense that some people enjoy collecting them. Some companies give away key rings with their business name and logo on them as promotional items. - a very small key of post-box image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
Some of the most common key rings are made of metal. Some look like a metal plate that can be engraved with people's names. Metal key rings come in many different shapes, including squares, hearts, ovals, circles and even object shapes like houses. You can also choose from different colors like silver and gold or even painted pictures on the metal. - open your heart image by ENTER_DESIGN from Fotolia.com
If you are looking for a gift idea, novelty key rings are an ideal choice for the avid sports fan or anyone who likes to collect character items. You can find key rings with pro sports teams, various movie and cartoon characters and even occupational key rings. Novelty key rings also work well as stocking stuffers at Christmas time. - stylo porte-clefs image by Unclesam from Fotolia.com
Utility key rings not only hold your keys, but they also offer another function. Several varieties are available for utility key rings. Some are used as a bottle opener. Other utility key rings hold a tape measure, flashlight or knife. There are even some utility key rings that have attached screwdriver bits, while others have a clock to display the time. The whistle utility keyring is ideal to carry at night to ward off possible attackers.
