Multi-purpose folding tool

Details Multi-purpose folding tool Multi-purpose folding tool

1998-06-18

1999-10-12

Meislin, D. S.

Compound tools

Plier type

With tool or plier handle

7129, 76114, 76DIG6, 814275, 811774, 811776, B25B 722

Patent

active

059639997

ABSTRACT:
A multi-purpose folding tool which features inwardly tapered handles to provide external plier jaw storage, thereby leaving greater room for supplemental tool storage inside the handles, a box-beam handle construction for greater strength, downwardly opening handles to facilitate ease of use, a unique supplemental tool locking and release mechanism, and laminated plier jaws which are riveted together for even greater strength and overall integrity.

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