IMPORTANT NOTE!
we have limited inventory and will be shipping may take up to 5 weeks. This is largely due to lead times with our anodizer. The bare aluminum vendor will ship in 3-5 business days and costs less because it does not need to go out for Anodizing.
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.
This buckle makes a great bag upgrade or bag repair as you can retrofit it to an existing bag without doing any sewing!
The Screw Variant uses an M3 screw to retain the pins. Comes with an Allen key eliminating the need to buy knipex pliers to press fit the pin. It is a bit more expensive as it takes more time on the CNC, but you can also remove the buckle and install it on a new bag if, in a few years, your existing bag gives up the ghost.
If you order the buckle with the pins uninstalled, 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.
These buckles are sold in pairs.
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:
- 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.