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This keychain is perfect for a Chicagoan! When I lived in Chicago I loved seeing the flag around the city, and now I keep one of these on my personal keychain as a reminder of the city that I fell in love with. I especially like what the flag represents in the history of the city -- the three white stripes represents the three major regions of the city, the two dark stripes represent the north and south branches of the Chicago river, and the four stars represent the founding of the city as Fort Dearborn, the Chicago Fire, the Columbian Exhibition, and the 1933 World's Fair.

The wood part of the keychain measures 2.1" x 1.1" and is protected with a hand rubbed oil finish. The cherry wood is sourced from street trees in the western Michigan area that have been removed due to construction or storm damage -- not their timber value. After I pick out the wood at the sawmill, I personally process it through a long series of planing and sawing steps, and I finally laser cut it and apply a hand-rubbed oil finish.

Because wood is a natural material, there is some variation in the wood grain and color therefore no two keychains will ever be exactly alike. Several example keychains are shown in the pictures to illustrate the different possible appearances of cherry hardwood.

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Utilizing yard trees for wood is one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable ways to source lumber as it does not contribute to deforestation or environmental destruction. It also gives a positive outcome for trees that are lost due to disease, pests, or construction, and gives additional positive value to the urban forest. Making a conscious decision to purchase products made from urban wood is a way of showing support for the urban forest and local craftsman.