Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by context]
7. animal equipment
8. [temporary alphabetical list: animal equipment]
9. beekeeping tools

Anotations

Scope note:

Tools used in beekeeping. These have long metal blades, most often with wooden handles, and are used for the removal of the wax cover over a frame of honey prior to extraction. The blade is heated either electrically or via another heat source such as hot water.