Open-close work implement

An open-close work implement is provided, wherein an object can be easily held without being damaged by a simple operation of merely gripping or squeezing the open-close operation part with the fingertips. A first half member and a second half member are intersected and pivotally fitted together, an open-close working part is provided to the distal end, and an open-close operation part is provided to the proximal end. When increasing closing force is applied to the open-close operation part, the open-close operation part flexes and a contact part and a receiving part come in contact. Even though the closing force is further increased while the receiving part and the contact part are in a state of contact, the closing force is not transmitted to the open-close working part, and the holding force of the open-close working part does not increase.