Abstract: A knife handle assembly adapted for attachment to a knife blade, including an elongated handle having a cavity formed therein and a pliable section positioned adjacent the cavity; an elongated rod extending along a longitudinal axis and into the cavity; a user engageable member attached to the rod on the exterior of said handle and adapted to permit selective rotation of the rod about its longitudinal axis; and a first cam positioned within the cavity and in abutting relation to the pliable section and engaged with the rod, wherein rotation of the rod about its longitudinal axis translates to movement of the first cam into said pliable section an amount corresponding to the degree of rotation.

Abstract: A dual blade cutting tool is disclosed herein that comprises first and second cutting blades, a finger handle formed on the first cutting blade, the finger handle comprising a first core and a first exoskeleton formed over the first core, a thumb handle formed on the second cutting blade, the thumb handle comprising a second core and a second exoskeleton formed over the second core. The first and second cores have a combination of thickness and rigidity to render the cutting tool suitable for use in cutting, and the first and second exoskeletons have a combination of thickness and softness to provide comfort during extended use of the cutting tool. A method of making the cutting tool also is disclosed.

Abstract: A knife handle assembly adapted for attachment to a knife blade, including an elongated handle having a cavity formed therein and a pliable section positioned adjacent the cavity; an elongated rod extending along a longitudinal axis and into the cavity; a user engageable member attached to the rod on the exterior of said handle and adapted to permit selective rotation of the rod about its longitudinal axis; and a first cam positioned within the cavity and in abutting relation to the pliable section and engaged with the rod, wherein rotation of the rod about its longitudinal axis translates to movement of the first cam into said pliable section an amount corresponding to the degree of rotation.

Abstract: The bulb planter employs a pair of members which cooperate to form a generally cylindrical structure with a working end in a closed position. One member pivots to an open pivoted position wherein the members separate at the working ends. An angularly displaceable lever is forced toward a handle to actuate the member for pivoting. Upon release of the lever, the member pivots back to the closed position.

Abstract: The bulb planter employs a pair of members which cooperate to form a generally cylindrical structure with a working end in a closed position. One member pivots to an open pivoted position wherein the members separate at the working ends. An angularly displaceable lever is forced toward a handle to actuate the member for pivoting. Upon release of the lever, the member pivots back to the closed position.

Abstract: A tool holder assembly for a watercraft and other applications employs a base assembly which is radially expandable to engage the inner surface of a cup holder or similar structure. The upper portion of the tool holder assembly includes a container and a multitude of thin rods which engage and press against tools inserted into the container. A containment net is placed over the projecting top portions of the tools and is secured by clips which engage retainers mounted at the top portion of the container. The tool holder assembly is installed by relative rotation between the upper portion and the base assembly.

Abstract: A tool holder assembly for a watercraft and other applications employs a base assembly which is radially expandable to engage the inner surface of a cup holder or similar structure. The upper portion of the tool holder assembly includes a container and a multitude of thin rods which engage and press against tools inserted into the container. A containment net is placed over the projecting top portions of the tools and is secured by clips which engage retainers mounted at the top portion of the container. The tool holder assembly is installed by relative rotation between the upper portion and the base assembly.

Abstract: A multi-functional holster is especially adapted for receiving a pair of child's scissors. The holster is preferably in the form of a rigid or semi-rigid housing having a front and a flange-like periphery defining a scissor opening. A chute is mounted to said housing for receiving the blades of a pair of scissors inserted into the scissor opening. A pencil sharpener is mounted to the housing and interiorly disposed to be accessible through an access opening through the flange-like periphery. The scissors are retained in said housing by at least one magnet and at least one retention tab. The front of the housing may be generally shaped in the form of an apple or a whale and be suitably decorated to appeal to a child.

Abstract: A pair of scissors comprises a pair of molded handle components which receive a blade and are joined at a pivot. One of the components has a thumb bow which forms a thumb opening and also defines a transition opening between the thumb opening and the pivot. The second component comprises a finger bow which forms a finger opening and also defines a transition opening between the finger bow and the pivot. The molded components are manufactured by injecting ABS or other molded material through an injection gate which is adjacent a reduced neck portion and a connecting strut which integrally connects the neck portion with the bow portion and partially defines a transition opening.

Abstract: An automatic, multi-functional pencil sharpener includes a pencil sharpening mechanism and a power docking station to provide power to charge an auxiliary electronic device, such as an electronic tablet or a mobile phone. An electrical power unit distributes electricity to the externally accessible docking station and the pencil sharpening mechanism. Power from an external power source is supplied to the electrical unit. The docking station may include multiple USB charging ports.