Feature-Rich Wire Strippers

Details, design, and speed characterize the new heavy-duty wire stripper from Klein Tools.

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Photo courtesy of Klein Tools

Klein Tools introduces the Klein-Kurve Shear-Cut, Heavy-Duty Wire Stripper, which features shear-cutting knives for a lower force to cut copper wire and larger cables. This updated model integrates Klein’s quadruple-strength design and six stripping holes for use on 8-20 AWG wire.

The manufacturer calls this Made in the USA tool a “breakthrough,” built with a proprietary steel blend that is manufactured to be four times stronger than traditional Klein wire strippers.

The K12035 has an expanded wire-stripping range along with shear-cutting knives for easier cutting.

They’re forged and heavy-duty, the company says, so they’ll be hard to break. Just don’t cut the hot with them.

From the manufacturer:

· Strips 8 to18 AWG Solid and 10 to 20 AWG Stranded wire
· Large knurled plier tip pulls and twists wire
· Shear cutting knives for easier cutting of copper wire and larger material such as Romex cable (all sizes) and other nonmetallic (type NM) sheathed cable
· Screw shearing for 6-32 and 8-32 screws
· Wire looping hole
· Klein-Kurve comfort grip handles for reduced hand fatigue
· Hot riveted joint prevents wobble and separation of the blades over time
· Textured grips for enhanced dexterity and integrated hang holes
· Forged from Klein’s U.S.-made, proprietary steel blend, providing four times the strength of traditional Klein wire strippers
· Strips 8 to18 AWG solid and 10 to 20 AWG stranded wire
· Large knurled plier head pulls and twists wire
· Shear cutting knives provide easier cutting of copper wire and larger material such as Romex cable (all sizes) and other nonmetallic (type NM) sheathed cable
· 6-32 and 8-32 screw shearing for added convenience
· Wire looping hole
· Hot riveted joint prevents handle wobble and separation of the blades over time
· Klein-Kurve comfort grip handles with textured grips for reduced hand fatigue and enhanced dexterity
· Integrated hang holes for easy all-day carrying
· Romex is a registered trademark of Southwire Company

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Mark Clement

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