IDEAL ID45-097 45-097 16-26 Awg Stripmaster

Should have got one years ago! Quite a premium to pay if you want awg size in the UK.

I prefer this style of wire stripper for fine wires, but all the others I found were ludicrously expensive - these are just as good as the old ones I stupidly lost at the airport because I didn't know you weren't allowed tolls-without-blades in carry on.

Absolutely fantastic bit of kit, you do have to take the time to line the wires up in the right part of the jaw but it's clean, easy, works every time without stretching the insulation or cutting cores.

Quality tools are hard to find, you almost always end up spending more by trying inferior versions. There is a reason why so many people recommend this wire stripper......Because it is so damn good at it! Just buy it and stop your searching. You will not be disappointed.

Excellent product, fast delivery very reasonable price

I'm in my late 60's and I remember my dad having a pair of these when I was a little kid. In other words this is an old design. It hasn't changed in a very long time because it works. This is my third or fourth pair, I've yet to wear one out but I've had several that "disappeared" over the years. They work well in applications where they fit. That is perhaps their only downside is they are a bit bulky and may not fit in some tighter areas. However, since they are an automatic you don't have to pull them to remove the insulation, so in many tight spots they are easier to use if they fit. I build custom automotive wiring harnesses, and machinery controls and mine get used a lot, sometimes I'll strip several hundred wires in a day and these strippers don't miss a beat. I routinely strip THHN, GXL, and TXL but I have used them with many other insulation types with no issues. I have over the years tried many "knock-offs" none work as well as the original Ideal stripper. They are a little pricey but not hatefully so and they work so well there is no excuse not to buy the original if you work wit wire a lot.

Does what it’s supposed to well

Great strippers. I use these regularly as an aircraft mechanic. Beautiful clean strips on small gauge wires. Very smooth strippers, every bit as good as the ones that are three times more expensive.

Meets all the expectations

I used these strippers where I worked in the past, and finally got a pair of my own. I like the speed, but the best part is not cutting copper strands.