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Julle
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Jul 13, 2014
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I hate giving bad reviews but I have to say this: these carabiners are the epitome of form over function. I mean they are well machined and beautiful, but that's about all they have to offer.
The spring mechanism in both the K80 and the K11 is weak. The K11 is a little worse. It's a shame when a 2 euro aluminium carabiner is far superior.
Both models have too much sideways play in the gate - it wiggles from side to side far too easily. After a few days of light daily use, the gate on the K11 became so loose I had to give up using it.
These carabiners are not good for their intended use - hanging keys from your belt loop. The gate and the spring seem so unreliable I can't really trust my keys to hang from one of these.
If you want an aesthetically pleasing titanium item, go ahead, buy one. If you need a serious tool for everyday use and endurance, look into cheaper and better alternatives.
Jul 13, 2014
ArtSJC
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Jul 25, 2014
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JulleI have to agree that the gate spring is much too flimsy. I haven't had any issues with it becoming loose, but I've been using it *very* gently. The K11 is also quite awkward to use as a bottle opener. It looks great but this is the first drop I regret joining.
Jul 25, 2014
BauhausKeys
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Jul 30, 2014
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JulleHi Julle, if these in your opinion, are unusable , please contact me at bauhauskeys@gmail.com, and I will see what I can do. I have sold thousands of both, and have less than 1% complaint, with ZERO complain of anyone having keys fallen out of their belt. I would like to know how the K11 became loose in a few days, when I have been using mine for a year and its still strong. There are of course limitation, to the 1 piece design, which allow the gate to have lateral movement, but in real world use, it is improbable that keys will fall out. In any case, I stand by my design, and take all feedback seriously. If a user says its useless, I just want to see why it is so, in their point of view.
Jul 30, 2014
BauhausKeys
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Jul 30, 2014
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ArtSJCHi ArtSJC, also like Julle above, if this is something you regret buying, please contact me at bauhauskeys@gmail.com. Feedback like this is extremely rare for me, and I take to heart since I stand by my design, so if you feel that this not worth it, please let me know.
Jul 30, 2014
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