Abstract: Cutting apparatus comprises a pair of elongated limbs extending in the same general direction and operatively connected to each other by connecting means which guide the limbs for movement towards and away from each other and simultaneously in a generally longitudinal direction relative to each other, one limb adapted to carry a cutting blade having a cutting edge directed towards a support surface provided on the other limb, the support surface and blade being adapted to cooperate upon relative movement of the limbs to provide a cutting action.

Abstract: Vegetation stem cutting apparatus comprises(a) elongated tongs which are interconnected at a pivot,(b) a table carried by one tong proximate the end thereof,(c) and a knife carried by the other tong to close toward the table when the tongs are pivoted to cut the stem placed on the table,(d) the knife extending at a substantial angle relative to a normal to the table when the knife edge is closed into proximity to the table.