It is recommended because of the company to connect the Elko to your keyring via the scraper/prybar/bottle opener/glass breaker stop, but it really’s far more very easily deployed tucked into a fifth pocket (there’s no clip). Another Spyderco knife I get a lot of mileage from is the Delica 4, https://andycturg.bloggazzo.com/27353136/the-single-best-strategy-to-use-for-usa-made-bowie-knife