Multi-purpose handheld tool apparatus

A multi-purpose device, comprising:

• a handle having a first end and a second end and a cavity disposed between the first end and the second end;
• a blade carrier hingeably coupled to the first end of the of the handle;
• a saw blade removeably coupled to the blade carrier;
• a latch operatively coupled to the handle and the blade carrier such that, when the latch is in a first position, the saw blade is maintained in an inoperative position at least partially recessed within the cavity of the handle and, when the latch is operated toward a second position, the saw blade is deployed outward from the cavity to an operative position;
• and
• a hatchet head portion coupled to the second end of the handle.

A multi-purpose tool, comprising:

• a handle having proximal and distal ends;
• a tool head disposed at a proximal end of the handle, the tool head comprising a hatchet blade and a hammer head on opposite sides thereof;
• and
• a replaceable saw blade operatively coupled to the distal end of the handle.