Multi-component detachable jaw tools and methods of using and making same

A method for cutting an object, comprising:

• a. using a tool comprising two separable components, each of the components having a set of jaws, which form a single set of unitary jaws when the components are fastened together to form the tool;
• b. placing an object to be cut in the tool between opposing faces of the set of unitary jaws when the unitary jaws are in an open position;
• c. closing the unitary jaws on the object causing the tool to cut the object, wherein the two components of the tool automatically unfasten when the unitary jaws reach the closed position.

A method of manufacturing a surgical tool for cutting and clamping tissue, comprising:

• injection molding parts of a first plastic half, assembling the first plastic half in duplicate, and packaging or combining two first plastic halves together, wherein the first plastic half includes a set of jaws and an integral lock mechanism that when combined with the lock mechanism on the second first plastic half fastens the two first plastic halves together to form a tool with a set of unitary jaws when each of the first plastic halves are aligned in an open-jaws position and unfastens the two first plastic parts when the tool is in a closed-jaws position.