Patent ID: 6009583
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: B25B,B25F

Abstract:
A multiple hand tool comprising:a first elongated member having a distal portion and a proximal portion including a first gripping jaw formed along the interior edge of said distal portion of the first elongated member, a first knife edge formed along the side opposite said interior edge on said first gripping jaw, said first knife edge tapering from said interior edge, said first knife edge on said distal portion of said first elongated member, and a first grip located at said proximal portion of the first elongated member,a second elongated member including a second gripping jaw opposed to the first gripping jaw and formed along the interior edge of said distal portion of the second elongated member, and a second grip located at said proximal portion of the second elongated member;a pivot for pivotally coupling the first elongated member with the second elongated member such that the first and second grips can be used to manipulate the first and second gripping jaws allowing the hand tool to be used as a pliers and further such that engagement of the first gripping jaw with the second gripping jaw allows the hand tool to be used as a knife in which at least the first knife edge forms the blade.