Has anyone used the Russian Federation titanium pins? They look solid but I was hoping to hear a first hand account before I order a bunch of them. I like the krukonogi ones but these are half the price
I have used ones from IRBS (former Soviet military), and ones from Ushba (Ural Alp), and some other unmarked ones. Never had any real issues. You can reuse a few times, but they are not same as CroMoly! I have one knifeblade that's been placed 7 times.
I found mine in the climbing curio shops in Thamel, the tourist district in Kathmandu. They are curiously light, so they get brought along in case I need a bail pin.
There is a guy on eBay. I’m pretty sure he makes them himself. They look good in photos. Shipping is pricey so I was gonna order a bunch to be my rap anchor pins for alpine missions for the next few years