Abstract: The forearm engaging telescoping microscope with claw is a hand tool that provides for magnification of an object resting on a ground surface while an end user is standing in an erect posture, and which does not have to bend over to view the magnified object. A telescoping hand tool includes means for engaging a forearm at a first end whereas a microscope in perpendicular arrangement extends from a second end. The telescoping hand tool can adjust in overall length to accommodate different sizes as needed of the end user. A claw is provided adjacent to the magnifying lens, and extends in an opposing direction. The forearm engaging means is comprised of a handle that is grabbed by a hand of the end user and arm braces that engage around said forearm.