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Top 10 Most Important Tools Ever

23/01/2006 by Forbes.com
Forbes.com has put together a list of the Top 10 Most Important Tools Ever. Check out the list below.
1

Knife

Knife
KnifeA knife is a sharp-edged instrument consisting of a thin blade used for cutting and fitted with a handle ***


2

Abacus

Abacus
AbacusAn abacus, also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool for performing arithmetical processes, often constructed as a wooden frame with beads sliding on wires ***


3

Compass

Compass
CompassA compass is a navigational instrument for finding directions on the Earth ***


4

Pencil

Pencil
PencilA pencil is a writing or drawing instrument consisting of a thin stick of pigment and clay, usually encased in a thin wood cylinder though paper and plastic sheaths are also used ***


5

Harness

Harness
HarnessHarness ***


6

Scythe

Scythe
ScytheA scythe is an agricultural hand tool for mowing and reaping grass or crops ***


7

Rifle

Rifle
RifleA rifle is a firearm with a barrel that has a helical groove or pattern of grooves cut into the barrel walls, and is designed to be fired from the shoulder ***


8

Sword

Sword
SwordA sword is a long-edged piece of metal, used as a cutting and/or thrusting weapon in many civilizations throughout the world ***


9

Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses
EyeglassesGlasses, also called eyeglasses or spectacles, are frames, bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays ***


10

Saw

Saw
SawSaw ***


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