Just checked mine. The code printed on the metal near the cutting surface is 1902413. This would be considered the “8 inch” model, although the actual length is 8 1/2”. Probably the rubber handle extends a half inch past the steel, so they don’t want to advertise 8 1/2” if the last half inch is...
Wamsutta, that looks like them. I have the Irwin rebranded ones which are cheaper, but they look exactly like those. Mine measure 8 1/2 inches from the very top to the very end of the handle.
Avenging Bankroll, you’re right the NWS/Irwin have a very small opening. This helps with the leverage...
I use the NWS fantastico cutters everyday. I own a business manufacturing luggage, and we use these cutters to remove the zipper teeth off of heavy #10 solid brass zippers. Every zipper we make has about 30 of these solid brass teeth removed, and they're not pulled off, they're cut. We use...