protective sheath for a pruning saw or other tool.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
scabbard (noun) a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
scabbard (Wikipedia)
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A scabbard is a sheath for holding a sword, knife, or other large blade. Scabbards have been made of many materials over the millennia, including leather, wood, and metals such as brass or steel.
Most commonly,[clarification needed] scabbards were worn suspended from a sword belt or shoulder belt called a baldric.