The Wire Stripper/Cutter cuts, strips, loops, and gauges 8 - 16 AWG stranded wire. Metric sizes are 6.0 - 1.0 mm2. The bi-layer handle provides added structure, superior palm-fit and comfort. Easy-to-read wire gauge markings on both sides for stripping in either direction. For more than 160 years, Klein Tools has manufactured premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools that deliver the performance, durability and precision needed to get the job done right. Our family of engineers, workers and craftsman continue to put six generations of expertise into every tool we create by using only the highest quality materials, superior workmanship, and keeping manufacturing as close to home as we can. Klein isnt just the name of our company, its also our family name. And since were an American company thats family-owned and family-run, you know you can count on us to be here tomorrow. Klein Tools doesnt just make great products, we make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them every day ... Since 1857.
Since 1857, the company operated by Mathias Klein and his descendants to the fifth generation, has grown and developed along with the telecommunications and electrical industries where Klein pliers first found major usages. Today, Klein Tools, Inc. represents much more than Klein pliers. The companys product line has broadened to include virtually every major type of hand tool used in construction, electronics, mining, and general industry in addition to the electrical and telecommunications fields. Klein offers a lifetime **on material defects and workmanship for the normal life of the product. The Klein 11049 is a compact, lightweight wire-stripping and cutting tool with easy-to-read wire gauge markings on both sides for stripping in either direction. Also it has color-coded handles to indicate what kind of wire it is for and textured handles provide a firm, comfortable grip.