i do the opposite, mine key hand out and mine "kit" ( p-38, led light, ferrosium rod and Coast micro toolbox ) are riding in mine pockets. The "kit" part also prevents mine key from being lost if i didn't attcached mine carabinders properly to mine belt loop if the "kit" is in mine pockets. the other reason why i got mine tools in mine pockets is because the distands from the belt loop to the pocket is to great, so only mine "kit" which is attached to the key part with a link ( so i can take it of fast ) can reach the pocket.