Abstract: A harvest shear includes a finger ring portion to engage with a user's finger, such that the user can release grip on the shear, without the shear then falling away from the user's hand.

Abstract: A pruner employs dual lubricating fasteners as pivots. Each pivot has a head, and a shank which is provided with a lubricant cell and plural channels. The lubricant cell is in communication with the exterior of the shank area, the channels enabling the lubricant contained in the lubricant cell to lubricant the two blades. The lubricant cell includes a depressed oiling region for containing oil therein during re-lubrication. The shank has outer threads to mesh with inner threads of the nut. An anvil portion is provided in a material less likely to dull the blade portion. Extensible handles are providing, having lock member with square or rectangular lock iron for improved operation. A ratchet spring configuration provides ease of replacement of the spring.

Abstract: A picking tool employs a changeable end effector having first and second operative portions. A changing member allows selection of the first or the second portions for deployment during picking, such that the picking tool can be changed to different configurations of end effectors for varied uses. The changing member provides a locked position where the end effector is locked onto the picking tool for use and an unlocked position whereby the end effector may be removed and repositioned to present a different portion for operative use.

Abstract: A shearing tool has two blades which are pivoted together by a pivot in conjunction with a nut. The pivot has a head, and a shank which is provided with a lubricant cell and plural channels. The lubricant cell is in communication with the exterior of the shank area, the channels enabling the lubricant contained in the lubricant cell to lubricant the two blades. The lubricant cell includes a depressed oiling region for containing oil therein during re-lubrication. The shank has outer threads to mesh with inner threads of the nut.