Abstract: A hand tool having a step down mechanism. The hand tool includes a step down mechanism having a plate with two opposing ends. The plate also has an upper surface and a lower surface. The step down mechanism has an upper tube located near the first end and projecting from the upper surface and a lower tube located near the second end and projecting from the lower surface. The hand tool also includes an upper shaft affixed to the upper tube and a lower shaft affixed to the lower tube. The lower shaft has a hand tool implement affixed to an end of the lower shaft. The upper tube is sized and shaped to receive and hold the upper shaft and the lower tube is sized and shaped to receive and hold the lower shaft. The step down mechanism may include a handle projecting upward from the upper tube.