Role: A living rope-cutting tool favored by Critter Riggers. With oversized teeth and heat-sealing antennae, it can slice through lines with surgical precision.

How It Works – Heat Hop Technology: The Hopper-Chopper generates friction heat by rapid-fire hopping, warming its antennae to the perfect sealing temperature. In one smooth motion, it chomps through rope, then taps the heated tips to fuse the fibers — preventing fray before it starts.

Personality Twist: Loves its job, but is very distractible. Might wander off to sniff out new smells, investigate shiny carabiners, or stow away in rope bags. Occasionally needs an enthusiastic hop session to “recharge” before the next cut.

Gearlandia Lore: Often spotted tucked in tool pouches, gear bins, or perched on a coil of rope until called into action. Sharp-eyed Gearheads might spot it hidden as a Field Guide Easter Egg (with teeth) peeking from a backpack, wheelbarrow, or cache of gear.