Most pitons rely on compression of the metal and leverage from directional pull for their holding power. The U shape of the shaft on the Corner piton adds an additional holding force by creating spring tension when the piton is driven into a crack proportionately smaller than its width.

Weight: #1: 55g/1.9oz; #2: 64g/2.3oz; #3: 94g/3.3oz; #4: 117g/4.1oz. Thickness: #1: 12mm; #2: 16mm; #3: 18mm; #4: 25mm. Blade Length: #1: 70mm/2.76in; #2: 75mm/2.95in; #3: 110mm/4.33in; #4: 110mm/4.33in. Total Length: #1: 105mm/4.13in; #2: 110mm/4.33in; #3: 145mm/5.71in; #4: 140mm/5.51in. Chromoly steel.

Item Length: 5 inches. Item Weight: 0.06 Kilograms. Blade Material: Alloy Steel. Color: Black. Age Range (Description): Adult. Model Name: Camp Corner Piton. Brand: CAMP. Date First Available: August 20, 2009. Best Sellers Rank: #122,553 in Sports & Outdoors. Customer Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 stars 6 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars. : B001HY71SM. Sport Type: ?Climbing. Size: ?#2. Part Number: ?FBA_9602. Manufacturer: ?Camp. Suggested Users: ?Unisex. Color: ?Black. Model Name: ?Camp Corner Piton. Brand Name: ?CAMP. Item Weight: ?0.06 Kilograms. Item Dimensions LxWxH: ?5 x 3 x 2 inches. Package Weight: ?0.13 Pounds. Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ?4.5 x 2 x 0.5 inches.