8" Forged Multi-Component Wire Stripper

Built for professionals who demand precision and durability, the KNIPEX 8" Forged Wire Stripper is a multi-function hand tool engineered from high-grade special tool steel — forged and multi-stage oil-hardened for long-lasting performance.

Stripping & Cutting Performance

• Strips 10–20 AWG solid and stranded wire with ease
• Locating ridges allow quick, accurate identification of stripping holes
• Cuts 6-32 and 8-32 screws without threading
• Cuts cable, wires, NM-B, BX, and MC
• Shear cutting blades deliver 50% higher cutting capacity and 25% less cutting effort vs. the competition

Design & Usability

• Integrated opening spring for effortless, high-frequency cutting
• Wide gripping jaws designed for twisting wires
• Wire looping groove for attaching wire to screws
• Conduit reaming function for removing burrs
• Ambidextrous lock — works left or right handed
• Induction hardened blades and screw shear for extended tool life

KNIPEXTEND Compatible Compatible with the KNIPEX TetheredTool System — add ColorCoded Clips and TetheredTool Clips (sold separately) to integrate with lanyards and adapters for safe at-height working.