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The present invention provides a compact, multi-purpose log handling tool including a log handling hook with an integrally extending shank having an opening defined in its upper end. A loop shaped handle is received through the opening in the shank for mounting the hook to the handle. In the preferr

The present invention provides a compact, multi-purpose log handling tool including a log handling hook with an integrally extending shank having an opening defined in its upper end. A loop shaped handle is received through the opening in the shank for mounting the hook to the handle. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the opening in the shank is generally flat-sided (rectangular, square or oval), and the handle has at least two sections of different cross-sectional area. The shank, and thus also the hook, is slideable between the two sections. The first handle section has a generally circular cross-sectional area and is of smaller dimension than the opening in the shank, and the second handle section has a cross-sectional area and dimension that identically compliments the size and shape of the opening in the shank. When the shank is slid into engagement over the first section of the handle, the hook is pivotal relative to the handle. However, when the shank is slid into engagement over the second section of the handle, the hook is maintained in a rigid extended position relative to the handle as a result of the complimentary fit between the shape of the second section and the opening in the shank. Accordingly, the present tool provides a rigid hook, as for example, when the tool is to be used as a pulp-hook, or a pivotal hook, as for example, when the tool is used as a ring dog to roll logs. Additionally, when the shank is in engagement over the first section of the handle, the hook can be folded across the handle in a compact storage or carrying position.

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A multi-purpose tool for handling logs, said tool including: a hook having an opening defined at one end thereof, said hook being configured for gripping a portion of a log, a handle received through said opening in said hook for mounting said hook to said handle, said handle including a first secti

A multi-purpose tool for handling logs, said tool including: a hook having an opening defined at one end thereof, said hook being configured for gripping a portion of a log, a handle received through said opening in said hook for mounting said hook to said handle, said handle including a first section of smaller cross-sectional dimension than said opening in said hook so that said handle is pivotal relative to said hook when said opening is positioned on said first section of said handle, said handle including a second section having a cross-sectional area substantially complementing the cross-sectional area of said opening in said hook, the shape of said cross-section of said opening and said second section being such that said handle is maintained in an extended position relative to said hook and not pivotal therewith when said opening is positioned on said second section of said handle, said hook and said handle being slideably movable relative to each other through said opening in said hook so that said hook is selectively movable between said first and second sections of said handle.