Patent ID: 6643935
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A cutting tool comprising:a first set of cutting blades; a second set of cutting blades, said first set being connected to said second set; a handle assembly connected to said first set and said second set, said handle assembly comprising a pair of handle members, said handle members being pivotable between a first position and a second position, said handle members being in juxtaposition when in both said first position and said second position but said handle members are to be moved approximately one hundred forty degrees between said first position and said second position, whereby said handle members are to be moved toward each other when in said first position to cause said first set of cutting blades to cut, whereby said handle members are to be moved toward each other when in said second position to cause said second set of cutting blades to cut; means for locking said handle members to said first set of cutting blades and said second set of cutting blades so as to fix said handle members relative to said first set of cutting blades and said second set of cutting blades when in said first position and when in said second position, said means for locking being disengageable in order to permit movement of said handle members between said first position and said second position; and means for actuating said means for locking being mounted on said handle members, each handle member of said handle members having an outer free end, said means for actuating being located at said outer free end.