Abstract: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a medical forceps having an improved method of manufacture thereof. The method of the present invention includes a method of forming, assembling and manufacturing a medical tool, such as a medical forceps, which has a box joint, the method eliminating the need for initial assembly of the box joint through spreading apart the sidewalls of the female box joint portion. The present invention thereby allows for better cleaning and polishing of the male and female pivot areas around the box joint portion prior to final assembly of the device.