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A Brief Carabiner History
Due to the extreme popularity of our
accessory carabiners, we thought you might enjoy a short explanation of their
origins. The first carabiners (pronounced ‘carabeener’ and affectionately
referred to as “biner”) were used in the sailing industry. Early
carabiners were made from low carbon steel which was easily hand forged
and workable with hand tools to form different shapes. The need for
stronger carabiners lead to the use of high carbon steel which produced
stronger carabiners through a process called heat-treating. Lighter weight
aluminum carabiners were developed during WWII. The new lighter weight
models lead to more opportunities and popularity in the climbing industry.
Climbers are always looking for lighter weight gear that won’t weigh them
down for obvious reasons. Our accessory carabiners which are no load
bearing and not for climbing are replicas of these very popular and
ubiquitous climbing tools. Keychain carabiners can be seen hanging from back
packs, beltloops and bag handles in a variety of styles, colors,
configurations and shapes. They have become a standard promotional item
and a very effective marketing tool with your name, logo or message
laser
engraved on the surface.
Contact us for assistance in
selecting the carabiner keychain that’s right for you 1-888-284-4327. |
