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Syren said:
Agreed! I wish they would not put the split key rings on, does anyone actually use them for keys anymore? [emoji23] I take all the rings off mine. I have a little tool that opens the ring and then you can slide them off. I try to do it at the bottom of the loop where the chain is attached so in case I scrape the metal it is hidden. I’ve done this a lot and have very minimal scratches in the metal. I’d rather have a couple of dings or scrapes that are hidden than the stupid rings attached. I feel like a lot of times the ring hanging takes away from some charms and they look cluttered.
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I use a flat screwdriver.
Actually I like the way they are doing it recently on some fobs as opposed to long ago. They used to put the clip on the keyring so when you hung by the clip, the ring would hang between the clip and the fob. Now they attach the clip to the same part that the keyring is attached so the ring isn't as noticeable.
 
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Syren said:
Agreed! I wish they would not put the split key rings on, does anyone actually use them for keys anymore? [emoji23] I take all the rings off mine. I have a little tool that opens the ring and then you can slide them off. I try to do it at the bottom of the loop where the chain is attached so in case I scrape the metal it is hidden. I’ve done this a lot and have very minimal scratches in the metal. I’d rather have a couple of dings or scrapes that are hidden than the stupid rings attached. I feel like a lot of times the ring hanging takes away from some charms and they look cluttered.
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I agree and should take them off mine. Where did you get the tool you use? Do you have a link or photo?
 
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Syren said:
Agreed! I wish they would not put the split key rings on, does anyone actually use them for keys anymore? [emoji23] I take all the rings off mine. I have a little tool that opens the ring and then you can slide them off. I try to do it at the bottom of the loop where the chain is attached so in case I scrape the metal it is hidden. I’ve done this a lot and have very minimal scratches in the metal. I’d rather have a couple of dings or scrapes that are hidden than the stupid rings attached. I feel like a lot of times the ring hanging takes away from some charms and they look cluttered.
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Oh is there any way you can post a link to the tool?

I do the same thing as you (but without the tool) but it's hard to take them off without scratching as the rings are so tight.

I agree I think the extra rings make most of the charms look cluttered.
 
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LaVisioneer said:
Oops sorry just saw your reply I'll look it up online.
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I found one on Amazon and they seem to be used a lot when making jewelry. If you search there, you can find one and they are very reasonable in price. I'm going to order one in my next Amazon order. Seems handy to have around. I always hate having to add or remove a key and what it does to my nails even though I no longer have them done at the salon.
 
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Bagmedic said:
I agree and should take them off mine. Where did you get the tool you use? Do you have a link or photo?
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LaVisioneer said:
Oh is there any way you can post a link to the tool?

I do the same thing as you (but without the tool) but it's hard to take them off without scratching as the rings are so tight.

I agree I think the extra rings make most of the charms look cluttered.
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I have one like this, I got mine at a craft store in the jewelry making section.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PNR1LG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TMhCBbS8HBHQB I open the split ring and then push it up the length of the metal hook to open the ring wider so I can slide it off the charm. Here are some photos hopefully it is clear what is happening. If you push the ring up to the widest part of the end of the pliers the dog leash clip won’t touch anything to be scraped until the very end when the ring is just about the pop off. I make sure the part of the clip with the arrow pointing to it is the part that may get scraped at the end of removal so that any dings will be hidden by the hanging charm. IMG_7030.jpgIMG_7031.jpgIMG_7033.jpg
 
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Syren said:
I have one like this, I got mine at a craft store in the jewelry making section.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PNR1LG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TMhCBbS8HBHQB I open the split ring and then push it up the length of the metal hook to open the ring wider so I can slide it off the charm. Here are some photos hopefully it is clear what is happening. If you push the ring up to the widest part of the end of the pliers the dog leash clip won’t touch anything to be scraped until the very end when the ring is just about the pop off. I make sure the part of the clip with the arrow pointing to it is the part that may get scraped at the end of removal so that any dings will be hidden by the hanging charm. View attachment 4161329View attachment 4161330View attachment 4161331
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I do something similar. I slide a flat head screwdriver in the opening. The further I slide it in, the more the ring opens, then I can slide the charms around until they come off the ring.
 
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