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Julle
17
Jul 13, 2014
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.
ArtSJC
33
Jul 25, 2014
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.
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.
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.