| Name: | lucKY Straight Gate v2 |
| Category: | non-locking |
| Shape: | asymmetric D |
| Material: | aluminum |
| Profile: | flat |
| Nose: | notch & pin |
| Nose Guard: | none |
| Rivets: | flat spun |
| Gate Shield: | full |
| Weight: | 52 g |
| Dimensions: | Length: 100 mm Width: 54.9 mm Depth (basket end): 8.64 mm Gate Opening: 18 mm |
| Strength Ratings: |  24 kN |  8 kN |  8 kN |
| Other Markings: | Laser: LUCKY BY (vaude-logo) CE-0123 (ratings) 06-A-236256 |
| Batch Marking Location: | runnerend-left |
| Summary: | strange nose, uncommon brand |
| Description & Commentary: | This is a fairly standard compact asym. D straight gate carabiner from the uncommon (in the US) LucKY brand. This family of distinctive carabiners (see the long nose) was sold under the Troll, Lucky/Vaude, Metolius, and Vector names, but I am unsure if Vaude produced these themselves or was produced by another company. Vaude acquired Edelrid in 2006, and the existing Lucky by Vaude product line was taken over by Edelrid in 2008. From the date code, this appears to be a 2006 production and likely one of the last generation of Lucky carabiners. This version is smaller than my other example of a Lucky carabiner. Other notes: The indent in the front of the gate provides additional gate clearance. |