Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology may be a combination tool apparatus that comprises a first tool part having a first plier jaw and a second tool part having a second plier jaw rotatable relative to an axis of rotation; compressive grip surfaces; a hammer head; a wire cutter element; a wire stripper element; and a handle. In certain of the many embodiments, the hammer head may be established within certain dimensional constraints relative to other part(s) of the tool, and/or the apparatus may not comprise a nail pulling claw.