Abstract: A manually-operated pick-up tool, including a first, stationary portion with an elongated, hollow outer shaft, a first handle portion attached at one end and a first bell carrying a spike retainer ring and a pair of pinch arms attached at the other end. A second, movable portion includes an inner shaft slidable within the outer shaft, a second handle portion attached at one end and a second bell attached at the other end. The stationary and movable portions are operably connected by a connector mechanism which includes a biasing spring; the first and second handle portions are interconnected and include a locking mechanism.