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Found a ‘thing’ nobody knows what it is…

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NotReallyAllHere · 14/07/2023 20:16

So this little steel rod, about 3cm long and 3 mm Ø, perforated at one end and attached to a split ring and with a little machined solid ‘funnel’ pokey thingy at the end of it just appeared…and I can’t explain it! I found it attached to a bunch of keys (mine), and it was definitely not there before. In fact I don’t remember having ever seen it before nor do I know its use. The keys have always been either at home, or in my bag at work, and don’t really think anyone could have taken them, attached the split ring with this thing, and replaced them in my bag without me noticing. Also WHY? Colleagues are not pranksters types anyway, and don’t see what would be funny about this… my husband and grown up kids all deny having anything to do with this, and they too have no idea of what this thing could be. A google image search has found a similar object that however is way bigger and slightly different in design, and not something I would use or need/possess anyway. Anybody here who could shed some light as to WHAT this is? Once I find out that, I might have a clue as to what it’s doing with my keys (and find out if I am having some ‘episode’ or amnesia I need treatment for!! 🤣🤣 thanks in advance to those who mighy be able to help!

Found a ‘thing’ nobody knows what it is…
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chergar · 15/07/2023 00:37

Google brought up this

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1277527859/

It a key for locking jewellery

AtrociousCircumstance · 15/07/2023 00:39

It looks exactly like the item @VeridicalVagabond linked.

Maybe it’s always been there and you’ve never noticed it!

NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 00:40

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 15/07/2023 00:36

Does it actually matter?

Not really… except it’s driving me insane that something I’m pretty convinced I’ve never seen before has all of a sudden appeared on my key chain, and I have no explanation as to what on earth it could be or how it got there!!!

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NetNew · 15/07/2023 00:41

Is the end of it round, or hexagonal - like an Allen key?

Alstoybarn · 15/07/2023 00:41

Could it be used to clean your fridge ice trays

NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 00:44

ZairWazAnOldLady · 15/07/2023 00:33

To wind a grandfather clock?

how long has it been on the keys?

Noticed it tonight, not sure how long it’s been there but I’d say no more that a couple of days… I ho through my keys a lot looking for post box keys/garage/ house/car… I would have noticed it if it’d been there any longer!

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NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 00:44

Alstoybarn · 15/07/2023 00:41

Could it be used to clean your fridge ice trays

I don’t see how? 🤷🏻‍♀️😬

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ZairWazAnOldLady · 15/07/2023 00:45

Are any of the other keys missing?

NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 00:46

NetNew · 15/07/2023 00:41

Is the end of it round, or hexagonal - like an Allen key?

It’s round. But only about 2mm Ø

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NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 00:46

ZairWazAnOldLady · 15/07/2023 00:45

Are any of the other keys missing?

Nope

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ZairWazAnOldLady · 15/07/2023 00:46

Are there any other extras?

JaneJeffer · 15/07/2023 00:49

Are you sure you haven't picked up someone else's keys by mistake?

Hawkins0001 · 15/07/2023 00:50

NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 00:37

😱😱🤪

Admittedly it's usually the mobile phones that's used, but then to avoid suspicion and or depending which method is easier. Etc

Hawkins0001 · 15/07/2023 00:51

For context, to much Mr and Mrs Smith, and the film true lies etc

LemonRoseCat · 15/07/2023 00:52

Is it for taking links out of your watch?

NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 00:55

VeridicalVagabond · 15/07/2023 00:31

Have you purchased a heavy duty padlock with a numerical code recently? Looks like a recoding tool to me.

BINGO!!!! That’s what it bloody is!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.!
Just remembered my son moved his stuff from uni in a storage box we got to avoid having to fill the house with his clutter stuff, and when we got there we didn’t have a padlock so had to buy one from them, (never had a combination lock before, so had to have the guy show me how to use it… and obv. have immediately forgotten it! I must have put it on the keychain then! Oh what a relief, I cam go to sleep now. This group is a life saver group of awesome human beings! Thank you to all who brainstormed for me and my sanity! 🤗🤗❤️

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NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 00:56

JaneJeffer · 15/07/2023 00:49

Are you sure you haven't picked up someone else's keys by mistake?

🤣🤣🤣

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NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 00:57

LemonRoseCat · 15/07/2023 00:52

Is it for taking links out of your watch?

Too big for that…

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Alstoybarn · 15/07/2023 00:57

Awww well done pp I love when these things get solved!

VeridicalVagabond · 15/07/2023 00:58

NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 00:55

BINGO!!!! That’s what it bloody is!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.!
Just remembered my son moved his stuff from uni in a storage box we got to avoid having to fill the house with his clutter stuff, and when we got there we didn’t have a padlock so had to buy one from them, (never had a combination lock before, so had to have the guy show me how to use it… and obv. have immediately forgotten it! I must have put it on the keychain then! Oh what a relief, I cam go to sleep now. This group is a life saver group of awesome human beings! Thank you to all who brainstormed for me and my sanity! 🤗🤗❤️

You're very welcome, glad you can sleep now 😂

Peachy2005 · 15/07/2023 00:59

It’s the same as a safety hitch pin for a TotalGym. It stops the seat from sliding and catching your fingers if you’re stowing or moving the piece of equipment. So have a think of something with moving parts, maybe a rowing machine would have similar?

Peachy2005 · 15/07/2023 01:00

Oops sorry, just saw your update. Glad you figured it out 👍

NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 01:01

AtrociousCircumstance · 15/07/2023 00:39

It looks exactly like the item @VeridicalVagabond linked.

Maybe it’s always been there and you’ve never noticed it!

YES!!! That’s what it is! I explained above as it all came back to me! Thank you.

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NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 01:02

Alstoybarn · 15/07/2023 00:57

Awww well done pp I love when these things get solved!

Absolutely great! I wouldn’t have bern able to sleep because of this tonight… 🤷🏻‍♀️

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NotReallyAllHere · 15/07/2023 01:03

VeridicalVagabond · 15/07/2023 00:58

You're very welcome, glad you can sleep now 😂

❤️❤️❤️

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