Do compact grapling hooks actually exist to the modern public?

Question

you know like the compact little deals that batman carries around, or james bond, and such.

Answer 1

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Grappling+hook&btnG=Search+Froogle

Answer 2

The GRABBER GRAPLING HOOK

Below is the ad for this item, sold by Brandon Enterprises. My personal views on the use, representation, advertising and sale of this item are in no way supporting the purchase of this item. It is just one example of a company that markets this product.

"The Grabber Collapsible Grapling Hook is, in our opinion, one of the finest and most unique Collapseable Grapling Hooks on the market today. After a little research however, we quickly learned that we weren't the only ones who thought so. The patented Grabber is the Grappling Hook of Choice for the US Army as well as Special Operations Forces Urban Ops Kits! You will also find this unit currently in use by the 101st, 82nd, and 509th Airborne; 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Infantry Divisions, 1st Cav, 10th Mountain and many more! It is also used by numerous foreign military organizations around the world as well! Rugged and compact, this unique Grappling Hook is designed to be used for entry and egress in a MOUT environment. It can also be used effectively to check for trip wires, booby traps, as well as concertina and minefield clearing! Truly a unique piece of equipment for equally unique ops.

WARNING: This device is designed for use and deployment by professionally trained and experineced personnel only. We do not recommend its use for climbing by persons not so trained in the proper use and application of this particular device. Brandon Enterprises assumes no responsiblity for the use or misue of this device by the purchaser."

Answer 3

i seem to remember seeing one used by a wench one the from of an old jeep.