Documenting the evolving tools of our vertical world
by Curator ·
This Chouinard cleaning tool, or “nut pick” as it’s sometimes known, was produced in 1985 and was available for only one year. The steel wire was set in a light weight T handle and tapered down to a flat hook on the other end. A nylon loop sling slid along the length of the wire on a brass grommet.
Do you know how many different color Chouinard keeper slings were available on these nut picks? I know for certain there were black, yellow, and red.
I believe I’ve seen a blue sling as well.