Gaff

Gaffs, otherwise known as hooks, were a type of tool used by both fishermen and sailors.

Description
The gaffs typically used by fishermen consisted of a metal hook with a crossbar at the base that was made of either metal or wood. When wielded, the hook would protrude between a user's middle and ring fingers. Those utilized by sailors were often attached to a pole that was in length.

Weaponology
Fishermen used the one-handed form of gaff to hook and land fish. The pole-attached version was primarily used by sailors to pull their craft to a dock or another ship. They were also used to rescue cargo or men that fell overboard.

Besides these intended uses, gaffs were occasionally improvised as a sort of piercing weapon.

Availability
These tools were typically available for purchase wherever fishing was conducted.
 * In Athkatla, one could find gaffs for sale at the market Waukeen's Promenade.
 * Among other fishing supplies, the Ravens Bluff store Fishing Tackle sold gaffs.

Classes

 * Gaffs were a favored weapon among mariners of Evermeet.

Groups

 * Sailors who lost their hands sometimes had a prosthetic cup on their stump with a gaff attached. In the 14 century DR, the hook prosthetics offered by Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue came in brass, gold, silver, and steel varieties.

Individuals

 * Harkina
 * Kalima
 * Nimtu

Regions & Settlements

 * Gaffs were a commonly wielded weapon among the inhabitants of Serôs.

Religions

 * Among the ice hunters, they were often wielded by shamans and the specialty priests known as iceguardians.