The Quicksilver Screw Gate is a lightweight, literally. It weighs only two ounces. In fact, it is Black Diamond’s lightest locking carabiner. In spite of this, however, it has a closed strength of 25 kN. This makes this aluminum carabiner strong and durable. For these reasons the Quicksilver Screw Gate is often referred to as workhorse ‘biner. It is easy to carry yet it can support heavy loads. It is often used for rigging and added security.
The nose of the Quicksilver is angled because of its pear shape. This results to an increased open gate clearance making clipping easier. It is equipped with a solid locking gate and a screw gate sleeve which minimizes, or even eliminates, the possibility of an accidental opening of the gate.
The carabiner’s rope bearing width is at 9.5 mm, and its basket is deep enough to allow a good number of runners and slings to be piled into it.