IDEAL Wire Stripper 45-777 Features: Also known as wire stripper pliers, they hold wire within a slot, squeeze their jaws to press through the insulation, and slide the insulation off the end of the wire. Cable Stripping Tool: designed to strip the end portion of an electric wire, this wire stripper is a portable handheld tool used by electricians for removing the protective coating of an electric wire to replace or repair it Precise Cutting: the electrician wire stripping tool has a flat blade that clips the outer sheathing to remove excess wire jacket. It cuts unhardened wire, bolts, screws, and reforms threads, and crimps bare and insulated terminals, RG-59 coax connectors, and 7 to 8 mm auto ignition connectors. Ergonomic Grip: the electrical cable stripper has a slip-resistant molded elastomer handle that ensures a non-slip grip for clean and quick-rip, cut or strip of the outer jacket of the stranded, solid, NM wire, and U.F. wire. Added Features: the cable stripper has looping holes that provide the perfect loop for screw-on devices. It features precision-ground stripping blades, cushioned grips, and a plier nose. Product Specifications: the IDEAL 7-in-1 wire cutter perfectly fits in the palm and does not weigh down your tool belt. Versatile, seven-function tool strips 8-16 AWG solid wire, 10-18 AWG stranded wire. Seven function tool with hardened steel knife cutters Cuts unhardened bolts and screws Loops wire from either the front or back of tool Tapered nose for conduit reaming and de-burring Capacity 8 → 18AWG tripping Capacity - Solid Wire / 6 AWG, 8 AWG, 10 AWG, 12 AWG, 14 AWG, 16 AWG Stripping Capacity- Stranded Wire / 8 AWG, 10 AWG, 12 AWG, 14 AWG, 16 AWG, 18 AWG For Cable Designation / RG-59 Overall Length / 8-1/4 inch Grip Style / Standard Cushion Insulated / No For Wire/Cable TypeCoax Cable; Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable; Solid Wire; Stranded Wire Cutting Capacities / 32 to 4 AWG Tool Functions / Crimp, Cut, Screw Shear Handle Style / Standard Adjustment Mechanism / Manual Application / Stripping Connectors / CrimpedInsulated Connectors; Terminals Features / Cuts Stranded, Solid, Nm Wire and U.F. Wire to 8 Awg Gauges Crimped / 7 to 8 mm (Auto Ignition Connector) Maximum Stripping Capacity - Solid Wire / 6 AWG Maximum Stripping Capacity - Stranded Wire / 8 AWG Maximum Wire/Cable Diameter / 6 ga Minimum Stripping Capacity - Solid Wire / 16 AWG Minimum Stripping Capacity - Stranded Wire / 18 AWG Minimum Wire/Cable Diameter / 18 ga Tether Ready / No