As noted in U.S. Pat. No. 3,985,324, issued Oct. 12, 1976 to Larson, garden tools such as rakes, shovels, hand hoes and the like are often stored in locations where the tools may become a hazard to persons in their vicinity. Unwary or careless people may step on a sharp or pointed tool end, or brush against a precariously balanced implement. These encounters invariably cause aggravation, and can cause serious injury leading to otherwise avoidable medical bills and risk to life, limb and property.
To eliminate such hazards, many people hang such tools on hooks, pegs, nails, or other wall mounts. However, the amount of wall surface available for hanging such tools is often limited, and it is common practice to store a number of tools in stacked relationship upon the same hook or peg. Stacked and hung tools are also hazardous since the endmost tool may fall from the stack, and since the supportive mount may be unable to carry the aggregate weight of these tools. Thus, there is a need for new and/or improved tool holders.