DEVICE FOR PULLING ARROWHEADS FROM IMPLANTATION IN SOLID OBJECTS

A tool for removing arrows from locations of impaction such as trees, tree stumps and so forth. The subject tool includes a lever member and a retainer member pivoted together, with both of the same including uniquely constructed forward portions that effect, through mutual intercooperation, the retentive gripping of an arrowhead at its fin as well as a progressive tightening action, through use of a cam principal, in increasing such grip as pressure is applied the lever member. Protuberance means preferably in the form of a sharpened point are provided to penetrate or make a detent with respect to the generally soft metal of an arrowhead point. Spring pressure provides initial implacement of the protuberance whereas commencement of hand pressure upon the lever produces an increased retentive engagement of the tool with the arrowhead fin through a camming action of the forward jaw of the lever member and the pivoted retainer member provided with a cooperative cam follower surface. Progressive pressure on the rear of the tool effects a withdrawal of an arrowhead from its impacted position. Additionally, rear edge chisel means may be incorporated for stripping away bark as needed to gain access to an impacted arrowhead.