A joint made from a lightweight, thin metal connector plate with one or more through holes or cutouts, containing multiple sharp edges. The sharp edges, within the through hole or cutout, upset and engage the outer layers of a stick or sticks, or similarly essentially cylindrical and irregular members, when inserted into the connector plate and a force subsequently applied, by rotating or moving the stick or sticks off axis from the plate, to fasten the stick or sticks in place. The connector plate, being lightweight and compact is well suited to survival preparedness and outdoor activities.

A lightweight, thin metal connector plate with one or more through holes or cutouts, containing multiple sharp edges. The sharp edges, within the through hole or cutout, upset and engage the outer layers of a stick or sticks, or similarly essentially cylindrical and irregular members, when inserted into the connector plate and a force subsequently applied, by rotating or moving the stick or sticks off axis from the plate, to fasten the stick or sticks in place. The sheet metal construction provides for a wide rage of additional connection options, by means of easily incorporated features in the connector plate, when used in conjunction with common flexible connectors and solid fasteners. Using the connector plate, tools and structures can be quickly fabricated and then disassembled, from locally harvested woods or canes. The connector plate, being lightweight, compact and made from metal, is well suited to survival preparedness and outdoor activities.