1. Field
Embodiments of the invention relate to a multi-purpose tool which may include a saw, axe, mallet, and stake puller, and to a tension mechanism therefor.
2. Description of the Related Art
Outdoor tools can be used for a variety of tasks, such as cutting, sawing, chopping, woodworking, building, etc. One common outdoor tool is a bow saw used for sawing a workpiece such as a tree branch. Bow saws generally have a metal frame in the shape of a bow and a coarse wide blade attached to a handle. Another common tool is an axe, which is generally used to shape, split and cut wood or to harvest timber, for example. An axe may have many forms and uses, but generally includes an axe head with a handle, or helve. Another common tool is a mallet, which may be considered as a kind of hammer. Mallet heads are relatively large and are usually made of rubber, but can sometimes be made of wood, for example. A stake puller, as suggested by its name, is an outdoor tool that can be used to pull wooden or metal stakes from the ground.