For removing small plastic model parts where a pointed, slim working jaw matters.
Head profile
Slim, sharp-pointed plastic-cutting jaws
Overall length
115 mm, exact manufacturer model page
Grip
PVC-covered non-slip handles
$32.10Nov 6, 26, 05:48 PM · New YorkPrice info
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The 74123 is a useful choice when the space around a part is the obstacle. Tamiya describes pointed blades with an especially slim jaw for small plastic pieces with little surrounding clearance. The 115 mm tool length and PVC-covered non-slip handles provide a compact working format.
Compare it with the broader-purpose 74093 diagonal cutter if you mainly want an elastomer-grip model cutter rather than this specifically described slim-access profile. The 74123 is identified by its model number and Tamiya Craft Tools marking; the separate grey color entry is not a reason to assume a particular grip color.
The seller and exact Tamiya page support plastic-sprue work, but do not give a cutting-diameter or wire rating. Select a tool with an explicit material limit if that measurement determines the purchase. General item dimensions should not be used to size a sheath in place of the model’s stated 115 mm length.
MODEL DETAILS
Specifications & included parts
Details for Tamiya 74123 Slim-Jaw Side Cutter
Detail
Product details
Head profile
Slim, sharp-pointed plastic-cutting jaws
Overall length
115 mm, exact manufacturer model page
Grip
PVC-covered non-slip handles
Target material
Plastic model sprues
Model
74123
Contents
One side cutter
Check the selected size, working profile and supplied parts on Amazon before ordering.
Where this model is useful
Slim jaw addresses access around small sprue-mounted parts.
Exact model-specific 115 mm length helps compare overall format.
Trade-offs to check
No cutting-diameter or wire rating is supplied.
Generic item-size and color entries are not reliable substitutes for exact model dimensions/finish.
What to check before choosing
Available space
Compare jaw access around the actual gate, not just the nominal length of the pliers.
Your questions about this product
When is the slim jaw worth choosing?
It is specifically described for small plastic parts with little clearance around them. The 74093 is an alternative model cutter without the same explicit slim-jaw access description.
Can I select this for a particular wire diameter?
Neither the seller’s description nor the exact maker page supplies a wire rating; its stated role is plastic model sprue removal.
What size should I use when comparing tool length?
Tamiya gives 115 mm for model 74123. Larger generic item dimensions do not establish a different measured tool length.
A thin single cutting edge and replaceable spring arrangement suit small plastic gates.
Cutting action
Ultra-thin single edge
Target material
Plastic model gates less than 3 mm
$12.90Nov 6, 26, 05:48 PM · New YorkPrice info
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Thin double edges, heat-treated steel and a limit latch provide a compact plastic-model cutting option.
Cutting action
Ultra-thin double edges
Target material
Plastic model material less than 3 mm
$17.90Nov 6, 26, 05:48 PM · New YorkPrice info
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An angled single-blade form with a stated PS, PP, ABS and PE plastic limit of 3 mm or less.
Cutting action
Single blade
Working form
Angled selected style
$25.99Nov 6, 26, 05:49 PM · New YorkPrice info
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