Leeper
Pitons & Bongs

Ed Leeper made pitons from 1962 through 1982, when he discontinued the Z-tons. He made the Z–Nailers in the 1990s.

Z-Tons

There were seven Z-ton sizes made in three series. The first series from 1962 had a different shape eye than the later two. The third series changed the alloy to S.A.E. 4130 and used slightly thicker steel.

Set 301, 018, 302, 019, 303, 016, 017: Leeper Z–tons

Set 301, 018, 302, 019, 303, 016, 017: Leeper Z–tons

↑ Set 301, 018, 302, 019, 303, 016, 017: Leeper Z–tons

Made in USA.

301: Leeper Z–ton

301: Leeper Z–ton

301: Leeper Z–ton

↑ 301: Leeper Z–ton

Made in USA [1970s].
Weight: 55 g.
Overall Length: 82 mm.
AS, Effective size: 35x8 mm.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "LEEPER" on the bottom.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

018: Leeper Z–ton

018: Leeper Z–ton

018: Leeper Z–ton

↑ 018: Leeper Z–ton

Made in USA [1970s].
Weight: 70 g.
Overall Length: 89 mm.
BS, Effective size: 40x10 mm.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "LEEPER" on the bottom.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

302: Leeper Z–ton

302: Leeper Z–ton

302: Leeper Z–ton

↑ 302: Leeper Z–ton

Made in USA [1970s].
Weight: 91 g.
Overall Length: 95 mm.
CS, Effective size: 45x13 mm.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "LEEPER" on the bottom.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

019: Leeper Z–ton

019: Leeper Z–ton

019: Leeper Z–ton

↑ 019: Leeper Z–ton

Made in USA [1970s].
Weight: 55 g.
Overall Length: 95 mm.
AA, Effective size: 50x6 mm.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "LEEPER" on the bottom.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

303: Leeper Z–ton

303: Leeper Z–ton

303: Leeper Z–ton

↑ 303: Leeper Z–ton

Made in USA [1970s].
Weight: 77 g.
Overall Length: 114 mm.
A, Effective size: 60x8.5 mm.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "LEEPER" on the bottom.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

016: Leeper Z–ton

016: Leeper Z–ton

016: Leeper Z–ton

↑ 016: Leeper Z–ton

Made in USA [1970s].
Weight: 91 g.
Overall Length: 127 mm.
B, Effective size: 70x12 m. mm.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "LEEPER" on the bottom.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

017: Leeper Z–ton

017: Leeper Z–ton

017: Leeper Z–ton

↑ 017: Leeper Z–ton

Made in USA [1970s].
Weight: 122 g.
Overall Length: 138 mm.
C, Effective size: 80x14 mm.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "LEEPER" on the bottom.
From Michael Oatney, 2023.

Z–Nailers

Set 013-015: Leeper Z–Nailers

Set 013-015: Leeper Z–Nailers

↑ Set 013-015: Leeper Z–Nailers

Made in USA [ca. 1995].
S, M, L
Leeper Z-Nailers were designed for stacking with angle pitons.

013: Leeper Z–Nailer

013: Leeper Z–Nailer

013: Leeper Z–Nailer

013: Leeper Z–Nailer

↑ 013: Leeper Z–Nailer

Made in USA [ca. 1995].
S, Effective size: 45x16 mm.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "Leeper" on the upper side of the central rib.

014: Leeper Z–Nailer

014: Leeper Z–Nailer

014: Leeper Z–Nailer

014: Leeper Z–Nailer

↑ 014: Leeper Z–Nailer

Made in USA [ca. 1995].
M, Effective size: 50x19 mm.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "Leeper" on the upper side of the central rib.

015: Leeper Z–Nailer

015: Leeper Z–Nailer

015: Leeper Z–Nailer

015: Leeper Z–Nailer

↑ 015: Leeper Z–Nailer

Made in USA [ca. 1995].
L, Effective size: 53x22mm mm.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "Leeper" on the upper side of the central rib.

012: Leeper Z–Nailer (wired)

012: Leeper Z–Nailer (wired)

012: Leeper Z–Nailer (wired)

012: Leeper Z–Nailer (wired)

↑ 012: Leeper Z–Nailer (wired)

Made in USA [ca. 1995].
S, Effective size: 45x16 mm.
Leeper Z-Nailers were designed for stacking with angle pitons. They came in three sizes.
Made from heat-treated 4130 chromium-molybdenum steel.
Stamped "Leeper" on the upper side of the central rib.