Quote Originally Posted by Mobius
Is that a sodering iron

I think that would be very nice in fantacy but not a good idea in r/f.
No mobius, its an old medical instrument , probably about 60 years old. the cap on the hilt unscrews to reveal a two inch long hollow tubular sleeve with a flat centimetre wide base. This tube fits over the spike clicking into position flush behind the tip. I believe it was used to drain fluid from inside the body. the complete instrument was stuck through the skin down to the level of the fluid, that needed draining . Then the spike was removed leaving the sleeve in place for the fluid to drain from, with wide base preventing it from slipping inside.I presume in medical use that the skin was anaesthetized first, but with an advanced painslut just heating it to dull red heat, 'purely' for sterilization purposes of course, would surely be sufficient when using it for piercing or needle play! ---in ones dreams I agree; and leave it there.I can't imagine many subs keen to go quite that far.