Collapsible Steel Sapper Grappling Hook Model №1

The Model №1 collapsible sapper grappling hook is a steel tool intended for remotely engaging and moving objects during specialised engineering work. Its stated applications include checking paths, surveying an area, opening doors, and handling other objects from a remote position. The model is intended for trained specialists working under the established procedure for the particular task and environment.

Construction from 3 interlocking parts

The hook consists of 3 flat steel components. Shaped slots allow the parts to interlock as a three-dimensional assembly with working ends facing in different directions. When dismantled, the components return to a flat format, reducing the space occupied in an equipment set and avoiding the need to store permanently projecting hooks.

The curved ends provide engagement points, while sections of the working edges have a serrated profile. This geometry allows the assembled hook to contact a suitable object from different directions during a throw and subsequent pull. A round opening at the top serves as the attachment point for a selected pulling line used with an appropriate connector.

Checks before use

• Confirm that the set is complete. All 3 steel components are required to form the intended working geometry.
• Inspect each component. Bends, cracks, damaged edges, or distorted slots can prevent the parts from engaging correctly.
• Engage the slots fully. Once assembled, the components should occupy their intended positions without misalignment or unintended movement.
• Check the pulling connection. The connector should pass freely through the round opening and be suitable for the line being used.

Equipment selection, handling, and care

The connector and pulling line must be selected for the nature of the task and the anticipated force. No permissible working load is stated for this model, so it must not be used as fall-protection, lifting, or climbing equipment. Before remote handling begins, personnel should be kept clear of the intended path and the possible direction of movement of the engaged object must be considered.

Work in an area with a potential explosive hazard must be undertaken only by specialists with the appropriate training and prescribed protective equipment. This is a specialised tool and does not replace the professional procedures required for surveying or rendering an area safe.

After use, remove soil, grass, and other contamination from the steel parts, then dry every component thoroughly. Inspect the slots, serrated sections, and curved ends carefully so that remaining debris cannot interfere with the next assembly. For storage, dismantle the hook, keep all 3 components together, and place them in a dry equipment compartment where their edges cannot damage adjacent items.