Cat's Paw

Also known as

Nail Puller, Nail Claw, Pry Bar Nail Puller

Used for

Pulling embedded nails and staples out of deck lumber, platforms, and scenic flats during load-out and strike. The sharpened claw is driven under the nail head with a hammer blow, then levered to pull it free.

Trade note

Named for its resemblance to a cat's curled paw with claws extended. It's a specialized cousin of the pry bar — where a flat bar removes boards, the cat's paw is built specifically to bite under a nail head that's already flush or set.

Direct answer

Cat's Paw is used for pulling embedded nails and staples out of deck lumber, platforms, and scenic flats during load-out and strike. The sharpened claw is driven under the nail head with a hammer blow, then levered to pull it free. It is also known as Nail Puller, Nail Claw, Pry Bar Nail Puller. Trade note: Named for its resemblance to a cat's curled paw with claws extended. It's a specialized cousin of the pry bar — where a flat bar removes boards, the cat's paw is built specifically to bite under a nail head that's already flush or set.

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