These are the latest design of podgers from Japan.

They feature a unique slot which lets the lanyard slide up along the handle when it is in its holder. This prevents the lanyard from snagging on the holster when it is removed.

Don’t worry about the strength of the slotted shaft, we have sold thousands of these podgers and I have never seen one come back.

These are genuine Supertool Podgers made in their Japanese factory.