Q: How is this different from a regular pry bar?
Unlike a straight pry bar, these cat's paws pair a straight end for starting a nail with a curved claw for finishing the pull, so you don't need to switch tools mid-job.
60K1501 - 6" Cat's Paw
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A cat's paw is a versatile bar for pulling and driving nails.
The straight end is used to start removing the nail and the "cat's paw" is used to finish the job. The back of the paw is flat so that the paw can be driven under a reluctant nail with a hammer, or it can be used as a hammer itself.
The 6" cat's paw is a standard item in any Japanese woodworker's tool chest. The 10 1/2" model is more of a box tool — used for opening or closing wooden crates, or for general dismantling work. The 14" model is for heavier work.
They are all forged steel and well made. They range in weight from 4 oz for the 6" model to 25 oz for the 14" model.
Made in Japan.
Unlike a straight pry bar, these cat's paws pair a straight end for starting a nail with a curved claw for finishing the pull, so you don't need to switch tools mid-job.
Yes, the flat back is solid enough to strike directly, or you can drive the paw itself under a nail with a separate hammer.
The 6" model suits fine trim and cabinet work where space is tight, the 10 1/2" size handles general crate and box dismantling, and the 14" bar gives the most leverage for heavy demolition; for most shop use, the 10 1/2" size is the most versatile starting point.
Yes, it's forged from solid steel, which stands up well to the combined prying and striking involved in nail pulling.
| Materials | Forged steel |
| Dimensions | 6" overall length; 10 1/2" overall length; 14" overall length |
| Weight | 113g (4 oz) to 709g (25 oz), depending on size |
| Includes | Cat's paw |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Cat's Paws
A cat's paw is a versatile bar for pulling and driving nails.
The straight end is used to start removing the nail and the "cat's paw" is used to finish the job. The back of the paw is flat so that the paw can be driven under a reluctant nail with a hammer, or it can be used as a hammer itself.
The 6" cat's paw is a standard item in any Japanese woodworker's tool chest. The 10 1/2" model is more of a box tool — used for opening or closing wooden crates, or for general dismantling work. The 14" model is for heavier work.
They are all forged steel and well made. They range in weight from 4 oz for the 6" model to 25 oz for the 14" model.
Made in Japan.
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