Pitons: LONGware

LONGware
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California climber Richard Long produced LONGware pitons between 1958 and 1963.

Offset Knifeblades

↑ 342: LONGware Offset Knifeblade

Made in USA [1958–1963].
HD003, 24x20x2.5 mm.
4130 Chrome-moly steel.

Angles

↑ 333: LONGware Angle

Made in USA [1958–1963].
HD15, 100x32 mm.
No markings. Spot-welded eye. 4130 Chrome-moly steel.

↑ 341: LONGware Angle

Made in USA [1958–1963].
HD015, 100x32 mm.
Spot-welded eye. 4130 Chrome-moly steel.

↑ 155: LONGware Angle

Made in USA [1958–1963].
HD020, 100x45 mm.
Riveted eye. 4130 Chrome-moly steel.

Chrome-Moly Bongs

↑ 328: LONGware Bong

Made in USA [1958–1963].
HD025, 100x60 mm.
Spot-welded eye. 4130 Chrome-moly steel.

↑ 329: LONGware Bong

Made in USA [1958–1963].
HD035, 100x75 mm.
Spot-welded eye. 4130 Chrome-moly steel.

↑ 231: LONGware Bong

Made in USA [1958–1963].
HD040, 100x95 mm.
Riveted eye. 4130 Chrome-moly steel.

Duraluminum Bongs

↑ 330: LONGware Bong

Made in USA [1958–1963].
HD130, 90x65 mm.
Duraluminum. Riveted eye.

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