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Our Top Choice
Klein Tools Wire Stripper/Cutter
Klein Tools was founded in 1857, and its product line includes every major type of tool necessary for construction and protective gear.
Precise ground stripping holes and double-dipped comfort grips. Coil spring allows it to self-open rapidly. Shear-type blades easily cut copper wires.
The plastic-dipped handles aren’t insulated.
Manual
7.1 x 4.6 x 0.7 in / 0.13 pounds
Steel
Solid and stranded
Wire stripping and cutting
Best Value
Capri Tools Automatic Wire Stripper
Capri Tools is a company with experience that builds its tools around the needs of its customers. Its products focus on usability and on the user.
Strips 10-24 AWG wires and cuts 10 AWG wires with its built-in wire cutter. Lightweight and has an ergonomic handle which is easy to use.
Better for occasional use.
Automatic
10.2 x 5 x 1 in / 0.25 pounds
Steel and plastic
Solid and stranded
Wire stripping and cutting
Ideal Industries Stripmaster Wire Stripper
Ideal Industries has been on the market for more than 100 years and it’s best known for its wire connectors that are used around the world.
Penetrates wire insulation like a knife. Replaceable blades that cut to the correct sizes. It’s effective and practical.
Some customers consider it a bit heavy.
Automatic
8.7 x 3.9 x 3.9 in / 1.1 pounds
Steel
Solid and stranded
Wire stripping
Neiko Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper
Neiko manufactures professional-level quality products at reasonable prices. It creates well-made and dependable tools, having its customers’ needs in mind.
Self-adjusting mechanism and removes the insolation of wires with one-hand use. Adjustable gauge controls the length of core wire from ¼” to ¾”.
It doesn’t come with warranty.
Automatic
10 x 1 x 4 in / 0.8 pounds
Steel and rubber
Solid
Wire stripping
IRWIN Multi-Tool Wire Stripper and Crimper
Irwin Tools was founded more than 100 years ago and manufactures professional-grade hand tools and power tool accessories for trade professionals.
Available in 3 sizes and has induction hardened cutting edges. Self-adjustable and has 6 stripping stations which strip wires of different gauges.
It doesn’t feature a quick-release lock.
Manual
10.6 x 8.9 x 0.3 in / 0.43 pounds
Dual metal
Solid and stranded
Wire stripping, cutting, crimping