Clutch- Shortcut observation

[John]

Ah I see it now Ben  you're right I was looking at one side where it's bent over the clutch can be described as a channel piece and the shortcut a piece bent a 90 degrees then stops if I'm looking at it right this time 

[Benner]

That sounds about right. 

Glad you like it mate. 

[J-sews]

Hmmmm, good eye there Ben The pliers, scales, and other blades all look the same, but there are definitely two generations of Clutches and Shortcuts out there. Your experience suggests that the no-nub/two-piece-frame version is the latest. (gray model in pics below) I agree that the other version is better.

[Benner]

I suppose it's not a big deal, but the newer certainly don't look/feel as nice a product as the originals.

Thanks for the feedback Bob. 

[J-sews]

A person can't help but wonder why they changed it though. The two-piece handle frame I can understand.....maybe.....as perhaps the one-piece frame on the original was difficult to manufacture?

But the anti-wiggle nub sticking up from the backspring is a really good idea that doesn't "cost" anything. Why remove it?

[kl27x]

Maybe the nubs can press into your hands when you have to squeeze hard on the handles?

I preferred to remove the sharp corners of the handles on a bench grinder. The lanyard ring got ground off, as would have any nub that woulda been there. But mine was the newer, nubless variant, anyway.