Buying Guide

Insulated Crimping/Cutting Tool
Includes core insulated features plus:
Tapered nose design for working in confined spaces
Crimping dies marked for insulated and non-insulated
solderless terminals and connectors
Accommodates wire from No. 10 to 22 AWG
Wire cutter in nose
Cat. No. Overall Length Handle Color Handle Finish Crimps Weight
1005-INS 9-3/4" (247.7 mm) Orange 2-Layer 10 - 22 AWG 1.0 lb (0.5 kg)
Insulated Wire Stripper/Cutters
Includes core insulated features plus:
Cuts, strips, loops and gauges wire
Spring-loaded for self-opening
Compact, lightweight wire-stripping and cutting tool
Narrow serrated nose fits into tight places for easy bending,
shaping and pulling of wire
Cat. Nos. 11054-EINS and 11055-INS cleanly shear 6-32
and 8-32 screws
Do not use for cutting steel wire or bolts
Hardened spring steel with precision-ground stripping holes
for easy removal of insulation
11054-EINS
Cat. No. Overall Length Handle Color Strips and Cuts Screw Shearing Weight
Straight Handle
11045-INS 7" (177.8 mm) Orange 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Solid AWG (4.0 mm², 2.5 mm², 1.5 mm², 1.0 mm², 0.75 mm²) 0.60 lb (0.27 kg)
11049-INS 7" (177.8 mm) Orange 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Stranded AWG (6.0 mm², 4.0 mm², 2.5 mm², 1.5 mm², 1.0 mm²) 0.60 lb (0.27 kg)
Klein-Kurve™ comfort grip handles
11054-EINS 8" (203.2 mm) Orange/Gray 8 - 16 AWG Solid (8.4 mm² - 1.3 mm²), 10 - 18 AWG Stranded (5.3 mm² - 0.82 mm²) 6-32 and 8-32 0.50 lb (0.23 kg)
11055-INS 8" (203.2 mm) Orange 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 AWG Solid (4.0 mm², 2.5 mm², 1.5 mm², 1.0 mm², 0.75 mm²) 12, 14,
16, 18, 20 AWG Stranded (2.5 mm², 1.5 mm², 1.0 mm², 0.82 mm², 0.50 mm²)
6-32 and 8-32 0.75 lb (0.34 kg)
Insulated High-Leverage Cable Cutter
Includes core insulated features plus:
High-leverage design for exceptional cutting capability
Cable-gripping shear-type jaws
Precision, one-hand shearing action
Perfect for working in confined spaces
Do NOT use to cut steel or ACSR
63050-EINS
Cat. No. Overall Length Handle Color Cutting Capacity Weight
63050-EINS 9-5/8" (244.5 mm) Orange/Black 4/0 Aluminum, 2/0 Soft Copper, 100-Pair 24 AWG Communications Cable 1.0 lb (0.5 kg)
63050-INS 9-5/8" (244.5 mm) Orange 4/0 Aluminum, 2/0 Soft Copper, 100-Pair 24 AWG Communications Cable 1.0 lb (0.5 kg)
Insulated Lineman’s Skinning Knife
Includes core insulated features plus:
Large molded, comfort grip handle with measuring marks
to help measure stripping length of wire
Tough, tempered steel blade provides maximum sharpness
and durability to withstand frequent cable scoring
Notch on back of blade for scraping or removing insulation
1571-INS
Cat. No. Special Features Blade Length Overall Length Blade Material Handle Color Weight
1571INS Measuring Marks on Handle 2-3/8" (60.3 mm) 8-3/4" (222.3 mm) 1095 Steel Orange 0.35 lb (0.16 kg)
INS – Orange
EINS – Orange/Gray
1005-INS
INS – Orange
EINS – Orange/Gray
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