Vintage Climbing Piton - Swiss Knifeblade Vintage American Snowshoes Karhu sold the "three stripes"

Karhu sold the "three stripes" trademark it had been using to a then little known German brand called "Adidas" for the equivalent of 1600 euros and two bottles of whiskey

They feature metal strip edges

They have markings of 28 5 8 and a serial# B36903

Chamonix Jumpers

Snowshoe forms

Vintage Climbing Piton - Swiss Knifeblade Vintage American Snowshoes Karhu sold the "three stripes"Antique Climbing and Mountaineering Piton c. 1930 1970s, 20th century metal 5 3 16"l x 1 9 16"w Vintage Winter A classicSwiss knifeblade piton marked "Swiss Made". Just about every climbing sticker mimics this piton a classic design with one eye. A wonderful vintage piton for your collection or let your creative side take over one of a kind drawer pulls, key chains. As with all of our vintage climbing equipment we recommend decorative purposes only.