a tool box in which tools , hardware , parts , and the like stored therein can be displayed , accessed , and retrieved in a quick , convenient , and efficient manner . tools , hardware , and the like can be displayed and distinguished one from the other , accessed , removed , and stored quickly , and easily . the tool box has mating hinged container portions and mating hinged cover portions that may be pivotally opened for display , access , and retrieval of tools , hardware , and the like stored therein in a quick , convenient , and efficient manner and distinguished one from the other , accessed , removed , and stored quickly , and easily or closed for storage and transport , and display storage cases that may be removably and pivotally adjoined one to the other . the tool box is durable , light weight , inexpensive , safe to use , attractive , sturdy , and of simple construction , and may be of metal , such as aluminum or steel , thermoplastics , thermosetting polymers , rubber , or other suitable material or combination thereof .