I'm confused but I'll keep going I'm Gerry and I have a "tool" with RIC NOR CO INC BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS with an EM 74. It's about 4 inches long with c

USgerryMC · Feb 21, 2026

Corresponding numbers 8 10 12 14 and maybe 16 is not visible.

The Cobbler · Feb 21, 2026

wire sheath stripper for non metallic ( Romex) type house wiring

USgerryMC · Feb 21, 2026

Thank you it didn't stump you but it sure stumped my very good friend GOOGLE.
When were they produced?

The Cobbler · Feb 21, 2026

not sure when they started production but I'm sure they're still available

EDIT: here's a shot off of Amazon

four.cycle · Feb 24, 2026

"Ric Nor" was the name of the manufacturer:

Ric-Nor / Ric-Nor, 10 Roland St., Charlestown, MA 02129 (Boston) (183 Fuller St., Brookline, MA 1961) / electric supply wholesaler / "Electric Mate" knife, wire stripper / est. 1912, involuntary dissolution closed 1966 / products outsourced from other suppliers / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=417422 /

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