The rope dart is a long rope with a Stainless metal dart tied to one end. This was an ideal weapon in ancient times because the user can throw the dart out at a long range target and uses the rope to pull it back. The rope dart can be used for twining, binding, circling, hitting, piercing, tightening and many more. Just like the whip chain, high hand-eye coordination is a must for the practitioner to do this weapon well. Normally the whip chain and Changquan are the prerequisites for the rope dart. Total length is 146". Weights 10.5 oz. Comes with vinyle carrying case. The Rope Dart is classified as a soft weapon, one which is jointed or easily bent. Most soft weapons are used as secondary weapons and employed only when the main weapon is disabled or lost. Because of their flexibility, they are easily hidden, commonly fastened to the back, the waist, or the arm and do not interfere with mobility during combat. Soft weapons are typically used for disabling an adversary. Although they may not have the killing potential and the efficiency of other weapons, they can be deadly when striking at sensitive areas and cause internal injuries.