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A folding hand tool set having a one-piece, completely integral, plastic handle and a plurality of hand tools rotatably mounted thereto. The one-piece, completely integral, plastic handle is preferably constructed from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic. Spacers may be provided for rotationally isolat

A folding hand tool set having a one-piece, completely integral, plastic handle and a plurality of hand tools rotatably mounted thereto. The one-piece, completely integral, plastic handle is preferably constructed from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic. Spacers may be provided for rotationally isolating the hand tools. The folding hand tool set is capable of transmitting more then 110.0 Newton meters of torque without compromising the integrity of the one-piece, completely integral plastic handle. A one-piece, completely integral, plastic handle for receiving hand tools is also disclosed. The handle can withstand at least 30 Newton meters of torsional force without compromising the integrity of the handle.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A folding hand tool set, comprising:a handle including first and second elongated side walls arranged in a generally parallel configuration and joined by a center rib, a first mounting end, and an outer gripping surface, the center rib being positioned to form a first rec

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A folding hand tool set, comprising:a handle including first and second elongated side walls arranged in a generally parallel configuration and joined by a center rib, a first mounting end, and an outer gripping surface, the center rib being positioned to form a first recess having a longitudinal axis for receiving hand tools;at least one slot located proximate the first mounting end;a plurality of hand tools rotatably mounted to the first mounting end by a fastener, the hand tools being rotatable from a first position at least partially within the first recess to a second extended position; andat least one discrete spacer located between at least two hand tools, the spacer having a center hole and a distal portion, the fastener extending through the center hole and the distal portion engaged with the slot.