摘要 |
<p>A foldable gripping tool has compound folding handle assemblies (30) including channel shaped handles (12) and handle extensions (14) which can be folded into nested relationship with each other and be folded over gripping jaws (10) of the tool to enclose the jaws into a compact nested assembly (32). The handle extensions provide a broad smooth surface (26) to be grasped and squeezed by the user's hand. The handle extensions include integral tools such as a can/bottle opener (56) and screwdrivers (54). The tool also includes tool blades such as a knife blade (36) and a screwdriver/file blade (38), independent of the handle extensions, which are also foldable into the channel shaped handles and handle extensions.</p> |