The invention relates to a tool holder for an electric tool, particularly for a chisel hammer and/or drill hammer. A tool receptacle is provided for receiving a cylindrical shaft of an insertion tool introduced through an insertion opening. The cylindrical shaft has at least two diametrically opposed detent depressions on its circumferential surface. The tool holder further has a locking device having at least one locking element, at least one blocking element and at least one restoring element. According to the invention, the locking device has at least two locking elements. Upon insertion of the cylindrical shaft of the insertion tool, the restoring element applies different forces to the locking elements of the locking device.