In the realm of trim carpentry, a hive tool is known as a moulding bar due to it's unmatched excellence in removing old mouldings, as a lever, a temporary shim, etc. Mine has been in use for about 30 years for all of the above in addition to it's uses as a hive tool. Other than occasionaly scraping off wax I do nothing to it other than appreciate it for it's versatility.