Dismantling Knife-1000V Insulated

I have used this several times and really like it. When trying to strip the protective coating off UF wire, it can be a pain. You can’t inadvertently nick the insulation on the wire or you run the risk of messing everything up. It seems stupid but after you have hundreds of feet of wire buried, thes ends become so much more critical - maybe it is just me but i feel like if i screw up i am going to have redo the wire in the trench...now i know in my logical mind this isn’t the case. Typically, i will use a razor or my everyday carry knife. While these both work the knifed tool excels thanks to the ergonomics of the handle, the compact blade in sort of a bird’s beak configuration, and of course the sharpness of the blade. I feel like i have a lot of control of the knife. So is this a must buy like a pair of wire strippers? Of course not, but if you install a good deal of direct burial wire and are frustrated with the time consuming process of stripping the coating it is worth a chance.

I like knipex tool. But this knife is expensive and not so good, I think that milwuakee or klein knives are much beter in a lower price

Perfect!

seems to do a good job of stripping type nm cable, once you get the hang if it it is just as fast as a knife and you do not have to worry about hitting the conductors

The best dismantler tool I have used. Plus its is 1000v rated insulated.

If you strip a lot of cable on the jobsite then this tool is a must have. Stays sharp for a very long time.

Great tool if you need to strip bunch of cables without damaging insulation of internal wires.

Sharp as hell. Cuts in push or pull on any plastic sheathed cable like Romex or large gauge wire insulation. The metal on the tip keeps the inner insulation uncut.

Have heard great things about this. First time buyer of Knipex. I havent use it as of yet but theres small defective on the blade. Is this normal? I dont think so. As for the blade guide it seem like its not welded completely, look like it might break off if used heavily or is it how it should be? For about $40 a piece I think they should have this fully inspected. For a Big Brand like Knipex I would assumed they pride themselves high.

Works great when new but does not stay sharp