Product Overview
A screw gate gives you a deliberate locking step when closing a carabiner, rather than relying on the gate alone. The Rothco Hard Steel Modified D Key Screw Gate Carabiner combines that closure with hard steel construction and a modified D profile for an outdoor gear connection that you can open, close, and secure manually.
The threaded screw-gate mechanism lets you secure the gate after making a connection. To reopen it, you first back off the screw sleeve. That extra step is useful when organizing equipment because it helps guard against an unintended gate opening. Remember to close the gate and secure the sleeve each time you use it.
Check the opening against your equipment
The 21mm gate opening is an important measurement when deciding whether the carabiner will pass around a particular attachment point. Compare it with the thickness of the loop or hardware you intend to connect; the gate opening describes entry clearance, not the carabiner’s overall dimensions. At 6.6 ounces, it is also worth accounting for its weight when planning a lightweight pack or carrying several connectors.
- Construction: Hard steel with a modified D shape
- Closure: Key screw gate
- Certification: CE certified
- Country of origin: Italy
- Supplier-listed strength rating: 11,250; the rating unit is not provided
For climbing, rappelling, or other load-bearing applications, confirm the carabiner’s marked rating and suitability for your intended system before choosing it. The supplied strength figure lacks a unit, so it should not be treated as a usable load limit on its own.
