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 material processed]
7. metalworking equipment
8. [equipment for metal-joining and -holding]
9. [metal-joining and -holding tools]
10. metalworking tongs

Anotations

Scope note:

Tongs having a hollow bit with lips forming an angular opening, for gripping stock that is square in cross section. Each side of the tong tip forms a V-shape, and when brought together, the opening of the tips forms a square shape.