Sterling Rope showed off their new look at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. Last year, Sterling introduced tactical colors to their selections. Here are a few styles of rope and xordage you may be interested in.
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Sterling Rope Rebrands
Monday, August 24th, 2015CRKT – 3 New Collaborations with Hans Florine
Sunday, August 23rd, 2015We ran across three great surprises in the CRKT booth at OR Summer Market. Designed by world-record speed climber of The Nose on El Capitan Hans Florine, these blades are lightweight and can be opened one-handed.
From top to bottom:
Dimensions
Open Overall Length 7.06 inches
Closed Length 4.12 inches
Weight 7.7 ounces
Blade
Length 2.92 inches
Thickness .09 inches
Material 5Cr15MoV
Blade-HRC 55-58
Finish Satin
Grind Flat
Style Tanto
Edge Plain
Handle
Material 1060 Aluminum
Lock
Type Locking Liner
Carry
Carry System 1 Position Pocket Clip
Options
Includes 1 Spring Assisted Opening Plier
Includes 2 Screwdrivers – Flat/Phillips
Includes 3 Marlinspike
Dimensions
Open Overall Length 4.77 inches
Weight 1.2 ounces
Blade
Length 2.23 inches
Thickness .12 inches
Material 8Cr13MoV
Blade-HRC 58-60
Finish Stonewash
Grind Hollow Grind
Style Tanto
Edge Veff Serrations
Carry
Carry System Glass Reinforced Sheath
Weight .9 ounces
Dimensions
Open Overall Length 4.06 inches
Closed Length 2.5 inches
Weight .6 ounces
Blade
Length 1.56 inches
Thickness .08 inches
Material 5Cr13MoV
Blade-HRC 56-58
Finish Stonewash
Grind Chisel
Style Tanto
Edge Veff Flat Top Serrated
Handle
Material 6Al4V Titanium
Lock
Type Frame Lock
Misty Mountain – The Skull Camo Chalk Bag Is Back
Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
The popularity of the Skull Camo Chalk Bag prompted Misty Mountain to source more skull camo pattern fabric, allowing them to offer it once more. Additionally, 50% off the Skull Camo Chalk Bag revenue will be donated to select charities that support wounded warriors and Veterans.
SOFIC 2015 – Petzl Jag System
Thursday, May 21st, 2015Petzl’s new Jag System is a prebuilt 4 to 1 mechanical advantage system. Bothe ends feature double pulleys and one end it has a built-in progress capture or ratchet. Additionally, the rope is contained in a sock so it won’t tangle.
Misty Mountain – Tactical Roco Insertion Cache
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 
Misty Mountain’s Tactical Roco Insertion Cache (TRIC) is a compact bag with integrated strap designed for carrying a small rope and hardware for insertion and extraction. Designed in conjunction with Roco Rescue, TRIC features a modular, low profile, easy access bag for holding 150 feet of 9 mm rope and hardware for personal rappelling, hauling, and other rescue activities. TRIC includes a detachable strap/belt with load rated AustriAlpin Cobra buckle for use in carrying and as an emergency anchor or sling. Features include 2 interior stretch pockets, 6 bi-color interior straps for multiple loadout configurations and generous 1″ MOLLE for various mounting options. TRIC can be worn around the waist as a belt, diagonally over the shoulder as a sling, carried on one shoulder or strapped onto a larger pack. Durably constructed from 1000 denier nylon and burly #10 YKK Zipper, TRIC is perfect for compactly carrying a personal rope kit for quick insertion and extraction. Strap attaches with 2 side squeeze buckles and Velcro for security. Three exterior compression straps keep it all snug. Made in the USA by Misty Mountain and Berry Amendment Compliant.
Available in Multicam, Coyote, and Black.
mistymountain.com/military-tactical/t-r-i-c-rope-system
Misty Mountain – Chalk Bag
Tuesday, April 21st, 2015We recently spied this skull pattern chalk bag from Misty Mountain during the USASOC Sniper competition at Fort Bragg. Seeing how it’s Made in USA, we thought it was cool enough to share.
Although this skull pattern has not been loaded on their website as an option, you can contact them and order it anyway.
mistymountain.com/recreational-gear/chalk-bags
Extreme Outfitters – Metolius
Tuesday, April 7th, 2015
Extreme Outfitters is currently highlighting their inventory of Metolius rock climbing products.
www.extremeoutfitters.us/search.aspx?manufacturer=196
SpeerOpTech Combat Assault and Rescue Rope
Monday, February 9th, 2015
Speer Ops Tech has made quite a name for themselves in the tactical medicine field. Naturally, this specialization extends into rescue which means ropes.
SpeerOpTech Combat Assault and Rescue Ropes have an aramid Kevlar AP sheath which is made in America.
SpeerOpTech Combat Assault Rope comes in a diameter of 9mm and SpeerOpTech Rescue Rope comes in diameters of 8mm or 7.5mm. Custom rope diameters and sizes are available upon request.
Unique Properties:
Higher tenacity than regular Kevlar
High structural rigidity
Low electrical conductivity
High chemical resistance
Low thermal shrinkage
High cut and abrasion resistance
Hydrophobic
Flame resistant
Maintains strength in freezing temps
