Bushwalk Australia

All climbers know of Hans Florine. Most famous for his speed records on El Cap, including The Nose with Alex Honnold, he is a bit of an icon in Yosemite Valley. Florine recently teamed up with knife company CRKT to design a line of lightweight climbing knives and tools that are perfect for any speed ascent or climbing adventure.

An essential piece of gear in any climber’s rack is a small knife. Weighing in at 0.6 oz, the super lightweight NIAD (Nose In A Day) folding climbing knife ($39.99, picture top) features a simple two-piece design–the stainless steel blade seats flush against the titanium frame and eliminates the need for a sheath or additional parts while climbing. At the end of the knife, you will find a lanyard loop as well as a carabiner loop–when the knife is hooked on your harness via a carabiner, the biner blocks it from accidentally opening and stabbing you in the leg or cutting your gear