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by PaulWaldman 1202 days ago
Aren't you always vulnerable in this scenario?

If you have your device in your possession, you also likely have your key in your possession in order to use your device.

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If your threat profile really includes the possibility of getting hit by a wrench, you can devise a means of destroying the key quickly.
Also if the wrench is a consideration, you really need to consider at what point you die rather than reveal.

And note that you may die even if you want to reveal; especially if you've setup a system that prevents you from revealing (two person keys, etc).

My YubiKey seems pretty rugged, which is why I feel okay carrying it on my (physical) keychain.