Material Composition | Outdoor gear, climbing, survival kits | Industry Standard: Steel/Plastic Our Base: Aluminum Alloy (6061-T6) Our Advanced: Stainless Steel (304) ▲▲ (ASTM A240) | Lightweight (Base: 20% lighter than steel) Corrosion resistance (Advanced: 50% better salt spray resistance per ASTM B117) | Base: Less durable under extreme loads Advanced: Heavier than Base ▲ |
Durability | High-stress environments (e.g., rock climbing) | Industry: Uncoated metal Our Base: Anodized Aluminum (Type II, MIL-A-8625) ▲ Our Advanced: Hard-Anodized + Stainless Steel ▲▲ | Enhanced scratch resistance (Base: 3x longer lifespan) Extreme wear resistance (Advanced: 10k cycles without failure) | Base: Limited thermal shock tolerance Advanced: Higher cost ▲ |
Portability | Backpacking, hiking, compact storage | Industry: Bulkier designs (avg. 150mm) Our Base/Advanced: 105mm compact design ▲▲ (ISO 5800:2018) | Fits in pockets/pouches Weight: 180g (Base) / 220g (Advanced) ▲ | Reduced space for additional features compared to modular tools |
Multi-Functionality | Emergency kits, general outdoor tasks | Industry: Single-function tools Our Base: 5-in-1 (carabiner, knife, pliers, fire starter, slip hook) Our Advanced: +LED flashlight ▲ | Eliminates need for multiple tools Universal compatibility (carabiner rated 22kN EN 12275) | Learning curve for multi-use mechanisms ▲ |
Fire Starting | Wilderness survival, camping | Industry: Dedicated lighters (100 strikes avg.) Our Base: Ferrocerium rod (1,500 strikes ISO 8311) Our Advanced: Waterproof rod + magnesium ▲▲ | Reliable in wet conditions (Advanced: ignites in 90% humidity) Compact ignition system | Requires practice for optimal use ▲ |
Rigging Hardware | Climbing, load-bearing applications | Industry: Basic hooks (10kN load) Our Base: Eye Slip Hook (22kN EN 12275) ▲▲ Our Advanced: Reinforced gate mechanism ▲▲ | Safe for heavy gear (Advanced: 30kN load capacity) Anti-slip design for dynamic loads | Base: Less gate strength under lateral force ▲ |