Cable Strippers and Cutters
Welcome to our cable stripper and cutters section of our tool reviews. Here you’ll find various product reviews of cable cutters and strippers that we have put to the test, from brands like CK Tools, Knipex and Jokari. You are sure to find the right one for you!
Check out the reviews to find your next pair of cable cutters or strippers…
Knipex Cable Shears
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Insulated handles and VDE tested Chrome plated, hook blade for an even cut Suitable for cutting copper, aluminium and stranded cables up to 15mm Knipex have more than 130 years of experience in designing and manufacturing high end tools. Each product has been designed with reliability in mind. These Cable Shears are no different, with […]
Read moreKlein 160mm Insulated Diagonal Cutters – 2206EINS
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Features: Newly designed diagonal cutter. VDE rated up to 1000V Unique three part insulation, with a white under layer which aids as a warning sign if the insulation is damaged. Hot-riveted joint for a smooth action. We were recently sent a pair of the new Klein Tools 6” diagonal cutters for testing within our centre. […]
Read moreKlein Tools Self Adjusting Wire Stripper/Cutter
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Features: Cuts and strips cable up to 4mm twin and earth and up to 6mm single. Tension thumb wheel gives you control for a precise stripping of smaller wires. Useful wire cutting blade in between handles. A quality pair of wire strippers are essential for every electrician. Klein have released a self adjusting wire stripper/cutter, […]
Read moreIrwin Tools Vise-Grip Cable Cutters 8″
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Features: Made from chromium nickel steel, with moulded ProTouch handles for extra comfort Cuts through copper and aluminium wire, up to 16mm Induction hardened edges for a sharp finish Cable cutters are an essential tool for electricians and everyone has their own preferred brand. Irwin Tools is a brand that we have never reviewed before […]
Read moreKlein Insulated Wire Stripper and Cutter
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Features: Cuts, strips and crimps both solid and stranded wire. Spring loaded return on handle, for self opening. Insulated up to 1000V, and features 3 layers of insulation, with the white underlayer acting as a warning sign that insulation is damaged. Serrated nose, for bending, pulling and shaping of wire. Klein Tools have released a […]
Read moreKnipex 95 12 500 Cable Shears
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Features: Large cutting capacity shears with 27mm diameter, perfect for cutting copper lengths, multi stranded cables and aluminium single conductors. Long 500mm handles for better leverage. Clean cut finish with minimal effort, with oil hardened steel blades. Knipex is a name that has been long associated with quality and high performance tools. Their specialty lies […]
Read moreCK Tools VDE CombiCutter3 160mm
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Features: VDE rated combination cutters, tested up to 10,000V and protects you working up 1,000V. Ergonomic handle design with rubberised, comfortable grip. CombiCutter3 bends, strips and shears: sharp and precise blades, with damage free wire stripping, doubles back wires very quickly and also features 3.5mm pattress (faceplate) screw shear. No electrician can be without a […]
Read moreJokari Cable Knife System 4-70
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Features: Easy stripping and dismantling of cables with just one tool. New design has increased safety features, with automatic blade protection that covers the hook blade when the tool slips off the cable. Updated to have a new sight window in the hook attachments, so you can see exactly when the cut lines up. More […]
Read moreJokari All Rounder Wire Stripper
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Features: Can strip any type of flat cable and round flex from 4-15mm. Useful, handy small size to carry in your tool belt and bag. Blade doesn’t damage the conductors and has 2 preset stripping notches with length stop (1.5mm and 2.5mm). Longitudinal cut blade for dismantling cables. Every tool designed by Jokari aims to […]
Read moreNWS VDE Cable Cutters
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Features: Designed for cutting and stripping aluminium and copper cables Precise, clean cut Crimp free cutting ensured by the ratchet shaped clamping of cabling Soft grip and non-slip handles, with safety regulations sleeve according to DIN EN/IEC 60900 VDE 1000v rated to cut up to 16mm squared tails NWS are an internationally renowned brand of […]
Read moreCK Tools ArmourSlice
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Features: “50% quicker than conventional stripping methods” Robust metal alloy body for strength and durability Capacity for wide stripping of 12mm up to 36mm in diameter Long lasting, high performance steel alloy cutting blade 5 cutting blades included Many electricians will be familiar with the Stanley knife and junior saw method of stripping Steel Wired […]
Read moreJokari Flat Cable Stripper
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Features: Two or three core flat cables (and with uninsulated copper earth continuity conductor) PVC sheathed and insulated Easy to grip and use It comes with an unlimited stripping range Automatic cable size adjustment Interchangeable, hardened blades Includes a built in wire bending hole Cable strippers are an essential tool for electricians, so finding a […]
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