Retractable Baton

A telescoping steel baton, its sections nested inside one another when collapsed and locking into a rigid full-length weapon with a single flick of the wrist. Collapsed, it is small enough to carry without drawing notice; extended, it gives a meaningful reach advantage over an unarmed opponent without the lethality of a blade.

Its main appeal is proportionality - a baton strike can disable without the same risk of a fatal outcome a blade carries, which is why it remains a first-choice weapon for operators who prioritise restraint over decisive force.