Ben Linus' weapon in Lost

Cafe Society
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We’ve been watching Lost on DVD. On a few occasions, Ben is away from the lsland, and beats the hell out of someone with a metal weapon that looks somewhat like a collapsible or extensible spring.

What is this thing?

2

It’s an expandable baton:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baton_(law_enforcement)

3

Thanks. That was quick. Love the dope.