Patent ID: 8813371
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: B26D,B67B,B67D

Abstract:
1. A cutting tool comprising: a body; an aperture formed through the body, wherein the aperture is defined by an inner surface of the body; a blade coupled to the body, the blade having a cutting edge extending into the aperture; and, at least one protrusion extending from the body into the aperture, the at least one protrusion comprising at least one fin having a length oriented generally perpendicular to the cutting edge of the blade, the at least one protrusion having an end portion proximate the cutting edge, wherein the inner surface of the body and the at least one protrusion are configured to impede access to the cutting edge, wherein the at least one protrusion is configured to hold an end portion of a workpiece in engagement with the cutting edge when the workpiece is inserted into the aperture.