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