IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper, 2 inch Jaw, Cuts 10-24 AWG, ProTouch Grip for Maximum Comfort (2078300)

Best wire stripper buy far. Easy to use, so far with multi strand wire this tool cuts the least strands I have ever seen. works extremely well with 10,12,and 14 ga solid wire. Glad I bought it.

works like a charm. smooth. user friendly.

The IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper is an outstanding tool that makes handling electrical work a breeze. I recently added this to my toolkit, and it has quickly become an essential part of my gear.The build quality of the wire stripper is top-notch. It feels sturdy and well-constructed, with a comfortable grip that makes it easy to use for extended periods. The precision-ground stripping jaws are incredibly effective, allowing for clean and accurate stripping of various wire gauges without nicking or damaging the conductor.One of the features I appreciate most is the adjustable stopper, which ensures consistent stripping length and improves efficiency. The built-in wire cutter is sharp and precise, making it easy to trim wires neatly.The ergonomic design of the handles provides excellent leverage and reduces hand fatigue, which is especially useful during long projects. The tool also has a built-in spring-loaded mechanism that makes it easy to use with minimal effort.Overall, the IRWIN VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper offers exceptional performance, durability, and ease of use. It’s a reliable tool for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Highly recommended for anyone needing a high-quality wire stripper that delivers consistent and precise results!

This stripper does a good job only on certain types of electrical wires. It nicely and easily strips stranded wire both large and small gauge and sheathed cables like Romex.It absolutely does not strip individual solid wires, say 14 and 12 gauge, if they are covered in a thin plastic coating (which most are). Try it, and you’ll be scratching your head and feeling very frustrated.Imagine you strip some 12 gauge Romex and then want to attach the exposed individual wires to a new receptacle. You will have to use a second stripper to expose the ends of the black and white wires. The Irwin stripper simply will not work on the black and white tips because the teeth will continually slip as they try to penetrate that plastic coating. You typically end up with a mangled, unusable mess. So, your new tool will only get you 50 percent towards the finish line. You’ll need a second stripper no doubt. Your call on this tool.The tool itself seems well made and durable. It seems fairly priced as well. I’m keeping it, but be aware that it’s only going to do 50 percent of what you need it to do much of the time.One final thing: Keep your thumb away from the body of the tool as you squeeze! It’s very easy to pinch your thumb in the crimping section of the tool if you have sizable hands. I drew blood two of the first four times I used the tool. Who knows? Maybe I’m just a klutz.Re-review: 6-months later and I am happier with this tool. It seems to be stripping coated-with-plastic 14 and 12 gauge wire much better. It strips wire much better if you press down a little (with your left hand index finger) on the top of left side gripping head. Much better and more consistent performance. Upped my rating to four stars.

These feel like good quality and they do a great job. They have cleanly stripped the insulation off without cutting any strands of wire! Super easy!

This is THE tool for any type of installation which involves wires. It reliably grasps one end of your wire, and gently pulls off the insulation, leaving the copper or other underlying metal wire intact. The packaging says it strips wires from 10-24 AWG, and I can attest that it performs admirably with smaller gauges, as I recently used it to replace a telephone (RJ11) jack outlet. The wires in telephone cords are really thin, but the Irwin vice-grip had no difficulty in grasping or stripping the wire.The action was super smooth, and I found myself marveling at the engineering of this thing. If you just watch what happens as you squeeze the handles is amazing. A few minute moving parts shift, and boom, the end of your wire is insulation free, and ready to work with. The small price of this tool is more than worth the wasted time and frustration of attempting to strip wires with lesser wire-strippers, or even a blade.As for the construction of this tool, it could not be made more sturdy or resilient. The grips (pro-grips) make using the tool as comfortable as you could imagine. Impressive for a tool manufactured in Taiwan, it feels and works like one would expect an American made tool to function.PROS:+ Works with most gauges of wire (10-24 AWG)+ Solid construction+ Grips feel good in the hand+ Can be adjusted for smaller wire+ Smooth operation+ Included crimper section+ Low cost vs time and frustration savedCONS:- Not American made- Rarely, but sometimes needs 2 or 3 pulls to fully strip some wires.