• Lost Arrow Piton Model B

Lost Arrow Piton Model B

The earliest Piton in Kōrogi's Snow Peak Archive, this Lost Arrow design dates between 1963 and 1967. Identified through its script style Snow Peak wordmark, the mold and overall shape would continue to be produced by Snow Peak for years to come.

While significantly used, it represents an interesting piece of Snow Peak history and their commitment to high quality mountaineering goods that were used throughout Japan.

Read more about Snow Peak's early journey in mountaineering on their website.

  • Archive Info
    • 63-MT-04
    • Acquired: 2023
  • Product Details
    • Unknown part number
    • Nickel plated steel

Why a Lost Arrow?

During the 1947 climb of the Lost Arrow Spire in Yosemite National Park, climbers Salathé and Nelson utilized the forged thin-blade design to hammer in to the hard granite stone of Yosemite without buckling. Their usage in the park earned them the namesake of the spire they helped ascend.

Scripted Logo

Thanks to a well documented evolution of Snow Peak logo usage through their history, dating products without a deep knowledge of the nuances of each item is relatively easy. This piton with its scripted wordmark logo and black finish dates it between 1963 and 1967.

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