Supreme x True Utility Modern Keychain Knife
The original behind the Supreme x True Utility Modern Keychain Knife is the True Utility Modern Keychain Knife — $15 retail vs Supreme's $28.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The True Utility Modern Keychain Knife is a compact everyday-carry folder with a 1.5-inch 8Cr13MoV stainless steel clip-point blade, a slipjoint mechanism, an anodized aluminum handle, an integrated carabiner clip sized for a keyring, and a bottle opener cut into the spine. Closed length is about 2.5 inches and the knife weighs under an ounce. True Utility is a British EDC brand founded in 1999, now part of Nite Ize, and focuses on compact keychain tools sold through hardware and outdoor retailers worldwide. The SS22 collab printed Supreme graphics onto the handle and retailed at $28, against roughly $15 for the standard version.
About True Utility
True Utility is a British everyday carry accessories company founded in 2000 by Lee Berman and headquartered in Bournemouth, England. The brand specializes in miniaturized multi-tools, keychain knives, and pocket hardware designed around carabiner clips, key rings, and money-clip form factors. Products include the FIXR twenty-function keychain tool, the SmartKnife folding blade, the CashStash waterproof capsule, and the NailClip pocket clipper. The line is distributed through outdoor retailers and hardware shops across the UK, Europe, and North America. Supreme collaborated with True Utility on a co-branded compact multi-tool.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $28 |
|---|---|
| True Utility retail | $15 |
| Hype tax | +87% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x True Utility Modern Keychain Knife just the regular Modern Keychain Knife?
The Supreme x True Utility Modern Keychain Knife, released in Spring/Summer 2022, is based on the True Utility Modern Keychain Knife. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the True Utility Modern Keychain Knife is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the True Utility Modern Keychain Knife than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $28 for the Supreme x True Utility Modern Keychain Knife; the True Utility Modern Keychain Knife retails for $15. That's a 87% markup — buying the original saves you $13, or 46% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the True Utility Modern Keychain Knife?
You can buy the True Utility Modern Keychain Knife from Amazon or direct from True Utility. Retail price is $15. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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