Abstract: A hand tool which can be conveniently used with the staples used to fasten an electrical wire to a supporting structure. The hand tool comprises two lever arms which are pivotally joined at a point intermediate to their respective distal and proximal ends. The proximal end portions of the lever members are formed into handles while the distal portions are shaped into a pair of coacting jaw members. The jaw members are contoured so as to enable them to fit the contour of the staples so as to provide convenience in removal of the staples. The jaw members are also machined to enable cutting of the electrical wire during installation. Removal of staples is further facilitated by mounting a fulcrum member on one of the jaws. A hammerhead is mounted on the opposite jaw and is sized to allow the simultaneous striking of both nails generally required for hammering a staple into place.