Abstract: A collapsible grappling hook comprising a shaft having a first end and a second end and a raised shoulder portion located between the first end and the second end a spring having a first end and a second end, the spring attached to the shaft such that the first end contacts the raised shoulder portion, a fixed grapple attached to the shaft including at least one extending fluke and a movable grapple slidable attached to the shaft between the fixed grapple and the raised shoulder, the movable grapple including at least one extending fluke, wherein the movable grapple is movable from a collapsed position such that the movable grapple is generally parallel to the to fixed grapple to an open position such that the movable grapple is generally perpendicular to the fixed grapple whereby the spring applies a sufficient force from the second end of the spring to the movable grapple to lock the grapple in the open position.