Patent ID: 6128805
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: B25F,Y10T

Abstract:
A handle for a multipurpose hand tool, comprising:(a) a unitary main member having a length and first and second ends defining an elongate central channel having a pair of parallel channel walls interconnected by a channel base, and a pair of side wing portions each defining a side trough extending along a respective one of said channel walls outside said central channel, said central channel facing openly in a first direction and each side trough facing openly in an opposite second direction;(b) a pair of oppositely located support flanges each defined as a part of a respective one of said channel walls adjacent said first end, each of said support flanges defining a through-hole, said through-holes defining a pivot axis extending transversely through said handle adjacent said first end; and(c) a blade locking member defined as an integral part of one of said channel walls.