Abstract: A tool holder for a scissor-like tool whose blades are biased to an open position by means of a spring has a portion co-acting with the blades or handles which are forced against that portion to secure the tool in the holder.
Abstract: A surface hardened steel cutting blade adapted to be used in shear against another hardened blade has chipping eliminated or reduced substantially by limiting the hardened layer of the inner face of the blade to 0.002 to 0.008 inches thick, backed by a softer layer which is exposed at the edge face adjacent the cutting edge.