The Shield carabiner features the patented anti-snag wirelock gate and notchless nose profile that eliminates annoying catches when clipping or unclipping and can to be loaded away from the spine. The ergonomic S-curved spine fits the hand beautifully and helps position your rope deep into the groove for the most secure alignment with the strongest part of the biner. Extremely lightweight yet amazingly strong, the Shield has deep forged "I Beam" construction and a super smooth over-tumbled finish for good looks and extra corrosion resistance.