First post - was looking at Knipex tools and saw this one. Looks like an all time low as per the camels.
Also there is a deal to "Save 5% on any 2" if you need more than one stripper for whatever reason.
Cheapest stripper i've ever spent money on.
CamelCamelCamel.
If you don’t wake up Monday afternoon with no recollection of the last 72 hours did we even have a night out
You sir sound like an interesting individual
Of course the price has dropped to an all time low, I just recently bought a different brand as I felt the Knipex were to expensive.
is it still too expensive at this price or its a fair price would u say?
This is cheap. I definitely would have bought at this price as it is usually $60-70.
I am happy with the one I bought though. It is very similar, also German made and works well. I think I paid $34 but currently $37.70 https://www.amazon.com.au/JOKARI-20050-Stripper-16-5cm-2-7cm…
thank you!
Camel toes, strippers and hard Knipex
They're pretty good. Only trouble I've had is stripping thin 0.5 mm^2 irrigation wire with hard and thin insulation, especially when corrosion has been able to enter the wire. Even when adjusting the grip to their maximum they'll sometimes fail to strip. If I hold shut the jaws while stripping that wire, and strip large amounts in smaller ~6mm sections, I get better results.
The cutting jaws will also develop surface rust if you put them away wet (oops)
For basically everything else, including thin 0.5 mm^2 wire with thicker or softer insulation they work flawlessly. Well worth the purchase for my use for mainly DC hobby wiring.
They will also only strip single wires, so probably not ideal if you're wiring up houses and want to strip twin and earth all in one go.
Good to read a proper review from real world use.
If I may add;
All strippers I've used struggle with cable from China and India in colder conditions. The cheapet cables are good for project overheads but are torture on precision strippers.
I do not use these for anything greater than 2.5mm unless im im a hurry, although they are rated for 6mm
Just buy a typical auto stripper for regular applications where a quality finish is overlooked
For thin electronic wires I recommend using something like this instead https://www.amazon.com.au/Engineer-Wire-Stripper-Fine-PA-06/…
Thanks. My old Toledo's were getting janky anf have always had a tendency to strip some of the wire in the thinner more delicate (china?) wiring I've used them for.. rather painful. Pulled the trigger on these, also considered their more expensive sibling but reasoned that these will do all that I ask in DC hobby (r/C, automotive, camping, irrigation). Cheers
Seems there are alot of strippers out there, some much cheaper, is it worth it for $40 something when a $20 one says it does the same things?
Yes, basically stripping ,
if you strip hundreds of cables a day, definitely worth it
Depends what cable you’re stripping, and the frequency , occasional hobby stuff anything will do. Side cut pliers I find work fine in a pinch for stripping once you figure out the tolerance for stripping without cutting the conductor and probably more useful in a tool kit for a hobbyist
You get what you pay for with strippers
I follow the Adam Savage rule, buy the cheapest tool to do the job first. If you use it heaps and it eventually fails, then you should go get the best you can afford knowing it's well justified.
Mmm.. not true OZB, buy 1st , think later, i am sure you have plenty of reason to justify..
I bought these for 12v auto work, honestly not super impressed, sometimes they don't strip all the insulation, and if I try a second time it nicks the copper.
Good comment but I would suggest its a setting you could adjust. Flex is super soft but if it doesn't grab, it won't strip.
I've been dissatisfied by nearly ever stripper though pm me if you want suggestions
Yeah no doubt the cutting depth needed to be adjusted, but when your working with a few different wire sizes at the same time it can be hard to know what to switch to each time
Not really my experience.
These cables from India are rock hard in the field. I cannot understate how a 1mm conductor core will destroy this stripper so fast in a cold climate. 2000 strips and these strippers were done. But at this price they're disposable and work can pay for them
Mazel tov
What is the advantage comparing to this one?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/irwin-vise-grip-200mm-self-adjus…
That style works good on double insulated twin and earth style round and flat, but thin single insulated I didn’t have such a good time for it.
They're only for striping. I use them at home and for auto electrical stuff.
They squash and damage the insulation which is not acceptable for panel wiring for local or export electrical panels
I looked at these recently, and asked my colleagues their thoughts:
"Yep, they are fine on 20-12ga struggle with 22ga and 24 but can be used"
As I will mainly be doing 22ga I decided to spend the extra and get the 12 52 195s which I've used tons at work.
Just to add to the real world opinions, to help people make an informed decision.
Great price though, thanks OP
Guage. Are they auto electricians?
Username checks out if you use these incorrectly.
Lol. Clearly you haven't had a night out with Jimothy in BrisVegas.