The pocket grappling hook was originally built by EOD Robotics, Inc. at the request of a desert warfare operator. He explained his need for a light weight, reusable grappling hook that could be used to snag trip wires or command detonation wires on IEDs in a combat environment. Soon other members of the military saw how useful they were and ordered another production run. These hooks are not certified for life support activities and should not be used for any life support function. They are designed to pull trip wires and via horizontal use.. Versatile: Easy to carry, quick to deploy and quick to stow. Multi-mission capable: Maritime applications, SWAT, EOD, radio telephone operator Flexible: use it as a specialized grappling hook to remotely capture lines, tear down phone lines, reposition barbed wire emplacements, disrupt wires, move packages and bags, rake and break windows, tear down blinds/curtains in SWAT entry applications. Remove the spikes from the outside and use it to cast a line. This is currently being used by military RTOs (radio telephone operators) to string field expedient HF antennas. Use it as a waterproof storage container to protect important items from water damage (when the spikes are removed). Materials: The body is made of T6061 aluminum. The spikes are made of 300 series stainless steel Micro: After the success of the "pocket grappling hook", EOD Robotics, Inc. was asked to produce a even smaller version that can be easily carried and hand thrown or deployed with a fishing rod and affordable by the average soldier. This is a light weight, reusable grappling hook to be used to snag trip wires or command detonation wires on IEDs in a combat environment. Designed to be small enough to carry, but big enough to complete it's mission. Entirely made of stainless steel O-ring sealed storage compartment 1.5 Ounces 2" x .58" Attachment point will handle 550 or smaller cord Pico: This is a light weight, reusable grappling hook to be used to snag trip wires or command detonation wires on (IEDs) in a combat environment. Designed to be small enough to carry, but big enough to complete it's mission. Entirely made of stainless steel O-ring sealed storage compartment Attachment point will handle 550 or smaller cord ( Ideal for Tether cord, Spectra and other small cordage ) Non Magnetic 1.4" x .4" .5 ounces ( 1/3 the weight of the Micro Grappling Hook ) SPG Cage: 4QK35 Pocket: Features include: Pocket size: stowed size: 1" x 5.5 " (also fits in your collapsible mine probe pouch) Weight (without water or sand ballast) 5 oz. Collapsible: The spikes unscrew and are stored in the water resistant O-ring sealed body. Variable weight: by adding sand, dirt or water into the body of the grappling hook you can increase the weight of the hook for more effective throwing range. IMPORTANT: The pocket grappling hook is not designed for life support applications and should not be used for such applications. As with all tools, use with extreme caution. This was designed to snag trip wires in a combat environment, not snag shopping carts full of rocks from a creek or whaling operations. Use the appropriate tool for the task at hand.
