Patent ID: 8740272

Claim:
A multi-handled tool, comprising: an elongated shaft with a user end and a tool end; a tool implement attached with the tool end; a first handle attached with the user end; a second handle attached with the elongated shaft between the user end and the tool end; a footstep positioned between the tool implement and the tool end of the elongated shaft, the footstep intersecting the long axis of the elongated shaft; and a rotating mechanism, with the second handle affixed with the rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism being adapted to allow for rotation of the second handle; wherein the elongated shaft has a long axis and wherein the second handle is attached within the elongated shaft such that it intersects the long axis of the elongated shaft; wherein the rotating mechanism includes: a circular frame with the second handle attached thereto; a first member; and a second member, with the circular frame positioned between the first and second members to allow for rotation of the circular frame with respect to each of the first and second members.