Awesome Titanium

Ant Design’s little gadget might not look like much, but it’s sure to be a useful addition to everyday life. The Q1 quick-release connector lets you easily detach and attach things like key rings and tools using a rotating magnetic mechanism that locks securely in place. It comes in aluminum, brass, or titanium versions.

Pichi Design’s titanium carabiner clip features a mountain-shaped configuration to separate keys and accessories into two zones. It also incorporates something we’ve never seen on a carabiner before – a detachable back clip, so you can attach it in a secure position on pockets and straps.

Upgrade your Sharpie permanent marker with this beautiful metal case from Maratac. It’s made from grade 5 titanium and has a tear-drop pattern that provides grip and visual interest. It has an O-ring to keep the pen from drying out and doubles as a pill or bill cache when there’s no marker inside.

This titanium fidget toy features a series of magnetic bars which tilt along a center beam and click into place like toggle switches. The interchangeable buttons let you choose between a mix of rectangular and square switches. Available in grey, purple, or blue anodized finishes.

We love the rainbow of colors that can be found on some titanium objects. If you’ve wondered how those colors appear without paint, The Action Lab explains the science at work when heating or anodizing titanium. By applying different voltages to the metal in an ionizing bath, you can change how light reflects off of its surface.

This limited-edition G-SHOCK solar watch is made from lightweight titanium alloy. It has a circuit pattern across its bezel and band made using black ion plating and laser engraving. Functions include: a stopwatch, countdown timer, alarms, world time, radio sync, and Bluetooth. Coming to Japan in 1.2023 and worldwide later.

This spherical keychain container is designed for carrying pills in its watertight compartment. Designed to look like a ringed planet, it’s made from titanium and has a silicone seal to keep moisture out. Its makers suggest hitting it with a torch or your gas cooktop for a splash of color. Measures 1.43″ across.

This uniquely-styled writing instrument is machined from grade 5 titanium alloy and features a twisty design reminiscent of a skinny seashell. It’s available with a silver, grey, or blue finish and accepts a standard Schneider Gelion 39 refill.

This 3-foot-long pocket tape measure from TEC Accessories might not be helpful for diagramming an entire room, but it’s a handsome accessory for your keychain or coin pocket. Measuring just 1.24″ across, each is made from real titanium and comes in eye-catching finishes, including stonewashed, rainbow, and moire.

Murdered out in matte black, this titanium pocket tool from Hamans looks like something from Batman’s utility belt. Its main function is prying objects apart, but it can also open boxes, pull thumbtacks, and pop bottle caps. It has an integrated pocket clip and lanyard holes and also comes in grey or multicolor finishes.

This unique pen has a built-in bit driver in its rear end. It’s made from CNC-machined GR5 titanium, and its bolt-action mechanism deploys in two directions – one for the pen and the other for the driver bit. It includes ten alloy tool steel bits and has internal storage for two of them. Accepts off-the-shelf Lamy M22 refills.

This minimal bottle opener from Aerocrafted deserves a spot on every keychain. It measures just 2.25″ long and weighs less than half an ounce but provides sufficient leverage to easily pop open bottle caps. It’s made from machined grade 5 titanium, so it’s strong enough to be used as a pry tool as well.

The Marksmith retractable permanent marker now comes in DLC-coated black titanium. It features a satisfying spring-loaded bolt action mechanism and takes a genuine Sharpie permanent ink refill that writes on virtually anything. Comes in matte and satin finishes.

We love the clean styling of this black and grey wristwatch from Timex. It features a sturdy, lightweight 41mm titanium case and is both shock-resistant and water-resistant to 200m. A sapphire crystal keeps scratches at bay, while a 21-jewel automatic movement ensures accurate timekeeping.

This palm-sized tool provides leverage for prying objects apart or pulling small nails. Its milled titanium body provides grip and visual interest, and it has a built-in bottle opener and a lanyard hole. Its tip can also be used as a flat-blade screwdriver in a pinch. Available in stonewashed grey or patterned multi-color finishes.

This unique pocket knife features a geared mechanism to reveal its stubby 23mm (0.9″) 8CR13MOV steel blade. It’s the perfect size for a pendant or a keychain, though when it’s closed, it looks sort of those creatures Khan put in Chekhov’s ear in Star Trek II.

This compact tool from Olight packs a prybar, whistle, bottle opener, hex wrench, and a 5cm ruler in one. Each one is machined from TC4 titanium alloy with a stonewashed finish. A sturdy clip lets you attach it to a pocket or a bag strap, and can be removed if you don’t need it. The tool measures 2.76″ long and weighs 1.64 oz.

This beautiful lighter from Zippo’s Japanese product line features a deeply-embossed titanium coating that looks like rippling waves. It comes in a black or blue finish with Zippo’s famously reliable lighter mechanism inside. They also make versions with swirl and abstract geometric patterns.

This substantial carabiner clip was designed by Carajillo Bob of EDC Apparatus. It’s made from a mix of CNC-machined grade 5 titanium and brass and can be opened and closed with the flick of its bolt trigger. Holes on the back of its skeletonized body are designed for hanging various accessories.

This modern pocket knife features a boxy design and a 1.5″ tanto-style M390 steel blade. A frame lock mechanism and ultra-smooth ball-bearing pivot ensure fast and reliable deployment. Its titanium handles have a ribbed texture for grip, and its rear has a loop for a key ring. It’s also available with smooth carbon fiber handles.

We love the colors that emerge from titanium when it’s been hit with a flame. It looks especially great on this modern titanium comb from Demian Haggard. The comb is great for taming unruly hair and beards, and comes with a custom-made leather case. It’s also available in natural titanium and stainless steel.

Most carabiner-style clips for sale aren’t safe for climbing or rigging. But in case you had any thought about hanging anything heavier than your keys from Design the Everything’s machined titanium carabiner, they went and named it “Not for Climbing.” We dig its minimal design, and it looks especially good in colors.

This sleek writing instrument features a titanium body with a Space Black finish. It offers a reassuring click mechanism, a tactile grooved finger grip, and a removable stainless steel clip. Accepts a variety of Schmidt Parker-style refills and a few others. It’s also available in Matte Grey.