NOTE:  This product is also known as the Marine Corps Wire Cutter (MCWC).

Overview: The Marine Corps Wire Cutter (MCWC) is a lightweight, compound leverage, one-handed multipurpose wire cutter that allows Marines to cut through concertina wire and similar heavy-duty wires found in an operational environment.

Features: The MCWC is more compact than most bolt-cutters that provide 1,200 pounds of cutting force with 75 pounds of hand force. The MCWC has extended jaw opening allowing the Marine to cut without looking. It cuts from top or bottom angle and has spring-loaded, no-slip rubber handles. It measures eight and one-half inches long and weighs one pound.