Could I make a carabiner's pin/rivet out of copper instead of steel? 8

[panosjapan]

Hi,
I am making a carabiner which won't be suitable for climbing, but designed mainly to carry keys.

In order to achieve a beautiful contrast, I want to make the pin/rivet of the carabiner out of copper.

Would that create a problem with the longevity of the carabiner? Is copper not strong enough to sustain the everyday use of a carabiner keychain?

Best,
Panos

 

[Maui]

What not PVD coat a steel pin with titanium nitride? It would be a beautiful gold color and would wear extremely well.

Maui

 

[panosjapan]

What not PVD coat a steel pin with titanium nitride? It would be a beautiful gold color and would wear extremely well.

Hi Maui and thanks for your reply. I didn't know about this process. I'll definitely look into it. Thanks!

Panos