The Pin Ladder Lock offers an absurdly durable alternative to plastic buckles that can be installed without any sewing. This CNC machined aluminum buckle is lighter than many plastic buckles while delivering much higher strength. Unlike plastic, it doesn't get brittle in the cold, and we think it's easier on the eyes as well.
One notable feature of this buckle is that you can retrofit it to an existing bag without doing any sewing. If you order the buckle with the pins separate, using a bench-vise or the Knipex Plier Wrench (one of our favorite tools) you can press the pins into place through webbing loops on an existing bag. See the video below for installation instructions.
Due to demand, these have a slightly longer lead time but we'd recommend getting your orders in so you're on the list.
Buckle Specs:
- Designed for 1" webbing
- 1.26" Wide x 1.08" Long
- 10.2 / 11.9 grams
- Machined from billet aluminum, with Ti or SS pins
Tools:
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Knipex Plier Wrench
- Side cutters
- E tape or other protective tape
*Austere Manufacturing buckles are tough, but they're not meant for anything safety-critical. DO NOT use these buckles or straps or any other Austere Manufacturing product in any application where a failure, or malfunction could cause damage, injury, or death. Our products are NOT certified, and we cannot provide any guarantee of their suitability for any particular purpose. You assume all risk for your use of these products.
Customer Reviews
I purchased two of the 1-inch Pin Ladder Locks to repair a vintage Swiss Army backpack whose plastic strap buckles were damaged by airline handlers. This put a favorite backpack back to better-than-new condition. Just took a couple of minutes to install the new Austere buckles, and no sewing. Very high quality product and I am a happy customer.
Zero slippage, rock solid spring and pins. There’s a reason I’ve bought more than a dozen of them so far.
Very Satisfied. Such a solid product. (will need a Knipex plier wrech or something that can clamp)
Will be looking out for new products coming out from this company.