Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for securely holding and carrying a “T” or “L” shaped tool with the handle in a ready-to-use position. The tool is placed into and withdrawn from the holder by a natural swinging motion with the user maintaining his normal grip on the handle. The holder of the present invention comprises a T-shaped body having perpendicular horizontal and vertical cavities each open on the front side thereof to a longitudinal channel. The head of the tool accesses the horizontal cavity through the horizontal channel and the neck of the tool accesses the vertical cavity through the vertical channel. The horizontal cavity of the holder preferably has means for securing the head of the tool, e.g. a magnet, with the striking face of the head facing in the rearward direction, and the vertical cavity of the holder preferably has means for securing the neck of the tool, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for securely holding and carrying a “T” or “L” shaped tool with the handle in a ready-to-use position. The tool is placed into and withdrawn from the holder by a natural swinging motion with the user maintaining his normal grip on the handle. The holder of the present invention comprises a T-shaped body having perpendicular horizontal and vertical cavities each open on the front side thereof to a longitudinal channel. The head of the tool accesses the horizontal cavity through the horizontal channel and the neck of the tool accesses the vertical cavity through the vertical channel. The horizontal cavity of the holder preferably has means for securing the head of the tool, e.g. a magnet, with the striking face of the head facing in the rearward direction, and the vertical cavity of the holder preferably has means for securing the neck of the tool, e.g.