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Black Diamond
HotForge Carabiner

4.8076923076923075 out of 5 stars
26 Reviews
$11.00
Color:Black

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HotForge Carabiner

The HotForge Carabiner is a classic Black Diamond model with a solid gate specialized for sport climbing. Black Diamond modernized it with a lighter, hot forged construction, a larger rope-bearing surface for longer lasting durability, and flats that reduce the chance of accidentally opening the gate at a wrong time. Its nose also got a little tweak to facilitate easier clipping, and the keylock nose eliminates any chance of snagging. It's available in straight and bent gates for bolts or ropes.


Details

  • Black Diamond's classic solid gate carabiner for sport climbing
  • Hot forged for a lighter weight
  • Keylock nose eliminates snagging on bolts and ropes
  • Nose geometry designed for efficient clipping and unclipping
  • Item #BLDZ96N
Gate Type
straight, bent
Features
keylock
Major Axis Strength
24kN
Minor Axis Strength
8kN
Open Gate Strength
8kN
Gate Opening
[straight] 22mm [bent] 24mm
Claimed Weight
1.6oz
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

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Overall Rating

5 based on 26 ratings

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5 out of 5 stars

March 26, 2025

Reliable workhorse

Straightforward carabiner. I use the bent gates for the rope side, and this straight for clipping bolts.

Joao W.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

August 14, 2024

HotForge Straight Gate

Easy smooth opening for fast access. Great carabiner and lightweight.

John H.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

April 25, 2024

Simple Functionality

Works great. No issues with hinge. These are my go to.

Kelsy G.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 21, 2023

Solid piece of gear

Awesome key gate carabiner. Solid, relatively light, and snag free.

David T.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

August 6, 2023

HotForge draws

I bought the black straight gate's and bent gate's, combined with the 16cm Logo daws. They are good. Just like my old Petzl Spirit or the Edelrid. The only con, is that the hanger end of the draw has a very big opening. So far not an issue on climbing.

John L.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

July 26, 2023

Great carabiner

I really like the bent gate. I find it easier and more comfortable to clip this.

Barbara H.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

July 5, 2023

Quality as always

Bent gate carabiner has a great feel when clipping

Vicki S.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

April 13, 2023

Nice biner

Solid feeling carabiner, nothing fancy. A little on the large side.

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Wayne D.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 18, 2023

Beautiful carabiners

These are my favorite carabiners to build draws with. So clean looking and the gate action is the best.

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Tim H.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 14, 2023

Bent gate

Nice size, good looking, function well. Bought for alpine draws.

Jon D.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

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