(under subclass 165) Implements which have either (1) a guard for the cutting edge so related to such edge as to prevent cutting other than in a desired manner, or (2) a guide to cause the implement to move in a predetermined relation to the material being cut or a work table or other support for the material or to cause the material to move in a
predetermined relation to the implement, or (3) a guard to protect the hand from injury by the blade or material. The same device may function as both a guard and guide.
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27, for guards and/or guides for manicuring cutters.
30+, for guards and/or guides for hair planers.
32+, (especially subclass 51) for guards and/or guides for razors.
90.1+, for a similar device for cutting a strand-encircling sheath. 164.7, for guards and/or guides for ice picks and chippers.
179, for guards and/or guides for nippers.
196+, (especially subclasses 200+) for guards and/or guides for multiple shearing position type shears.
233+, for guards and/or guides for shears.
263+, for guards and/or guides for rotary blades.
273+, for guards and/or guides for base supported cutting implements.
278+, for cutters having a material receiving opening, which opening may be formed by a guide and/or guard in conjunction with the blade or cutting edge.
308.2, for an ax, hatchet, or adze which is foldable to cover the blade edge.
