KNIPEXAutomatic Wire Stripper 10-24 AWG, 7.25

**Knipex Automatic Wire Strippers, 10-24 Gauge Review****Discovery and First Impressions:**I first heard about the Knipex Automatic Wire Strippers on Adam Savage's YouTube channel, Tested. I usually trust his recommendations, so I decided to give these a try. I have some experience with wire stripping, and I plan on doing a lot more, which is why I got them.**Performance:**These wire strippers are amazing when it comes to performance. They strip the ends of wires perfectly, which makes the process really satisfying. I've even found myself stripping spare wires just for fun. You can adjust how much wire you want to strip and how strong the tension is. Even with small wires, I've never had any issues with snapping them. The tool seems to adjust its tension really well, whether you set it high or low. There's also a cutter on top, though it's in a bit of an awkward spot, but it works fine.**Ergonomics:**The ergonomics of this tool are fantastic. It fits well in your hand with a full-handed pistol grip lever action that's comfortable to use. If you have a lot of wires to strip, this tool makes the job much more enjoyable.**Build and Material:**Now, this isn't a cheap tool. It's for people who plan to do a lot of wire stripping and want to save time. While it's a bit pricey for regular folks, it's worth it if you need to strip a lot of wires. However, it is a bit disappointing that the entire tool is made of plastic. Even though it's durable, I expected a bit more for the price. But knowing Knipex, their products are usually high quality and last a long time, so it's only a minor "annoyance" and I didn't dock any stars for it.**Overall Thoughts:**These wire strippers are a joy to use, which is surprising to say about such a tool like this. They're high-performing, likely to last, but come with a higher price tag. If you need to strip a lot of wires, these are worth considering. But if you're not sure if you need them, you probably don't.

Not cheap but works exceptionally well. Accurately strips insulation from a wide range of wire gages without damaging the wire. Tested it on a variety of wire gages within range of tool and perfect EVERY time. Adjusting for different gages and strip lengths simple and quick. Easy to operate one-handed in a tight area is a bonus not appreciated until you need to do that.Another nice feature is the stripping "blades" are replaceable if you should ever need to vs tossing it and buying another stripper.The only consideration may be the tool is not metal ... feels/looks like a tough glass filled nylon or similar. Plenty durable for most environments ... but, if you're working somewhere like an oil drilling platform or underground mine etc where your tools will take a physical beating day in day out, this may not be the greatest choice for longevity. But other than you too will wish you'd bought one a LONG time ago!

This is one of those purchases that I can't believe I ever lived without. I absolutely love these.I am an engineering professional and work with wires and solding and crimping on a daily basis. I had been using the traditional design of handheld wire strippers for a very long time, and had some high volume work that required stripping lots of wires to a specific length, so I looked for something to help with precision on stripping length. These seemed expensive but possibly worth it, so I took the dive.When I first got them, I though the build quality was suspect. They are super lightweight, all plastic construction. But I'm a believer after using them on a daily basis for about six months now. They're durable and do exactly what you need them to do. You can adjust tension for harder/softer wire jackets. You can adjust the strip length for repeatable strips. They're super fast. They're a pleasure to use, each and every strip. Sometimes you need to do a blank strip (just pump the gun without a wire in place) to get stripped bits to eject - they can get stuck in the tool jaws - but it's no big deal. They're self adjusting and *never* result in sheared wire strands. Every strip is great.The only issue is that there is a minimum strip length of about 5mm. You can go shorter but the tool doesn't help with repeatability on anything less than 5mm. That's perfectly fine - I got different tool for shorter strip lengths. These are absolute gold for what they were designed to do.

Works fast as long as wires are straight. I prefer to use it if I have a lot to do or have it handy. I previously bought a cheaper off-brand and returned it for this which is now a permanent resident in my essentials "ladder" tool bag. You've got to be essential and light if I'm gonna be carrying you all around the house or up any ladders.

Excellent tool, with adjustable tension & strip length gauge. Automatically releases wire at end of stroke. Recommended, but deducting 1 star due to high price and no user sheet included, although is simple to figure out.

I am an Electrical Engineer who, as part of my job, builds wiring harnesses. I purchased this for my work, hoping it would be better than the Irwin I personally had and it definitely was better! This does not damage the wiring insulation just before the point where the point where the strip begins. This also saves me significant time over a manual stripper. The only negative is the feel of the tool. The tool being almost all plastic, does not have as high quality feel, although it is certainly a high quality tool. I'll be purchasing one for my personal use as well.