EOD Robotics grappling hook

September 11th, 2006

Here’s another one of those gadgets I just could not resist. The Hobbit Hole may never buy another one, but this item had just the right combination of neatness and possible practicality that it deserved a closer look.

This is a small, pocket-sized grappling hook, not intended as a safety device that can be used to snag and pull down wires, trip lines, or small objects. The three spikes store inside the body of the gadget when not in use. It’s made by EOD Robotics, Inc, and has an aluminum body with stainless steel hooks. Here it is, next to our standard Hobbit Hole knife.

With some 550 paracord threaded through the end cap, this hook is rated at 350 pounds. That’s not enough for you to scale walls with, but it’s more than enough to tear down some wire or fencing without exposing yourself to enemy fire, or to move some suspicious object from a safe distance.

The body can also be filled with sand or water if more weight is desired to achieve a greater range. And if you leave the hooks stored inside the body, you can use it get a wire or line up to some location without worrying about things getting snagged. Further uses are limited only by your imagination.

This is a quality product, and the $75 price tag reflects that quality. If you can really use one, just ask, and it’s yours. If you can’t use it, let us save it for someone who can. That way we have more money for things that everybody can use, like knives, flashlights, and assorted safety and convenience items.

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