Thanks for making me aware of these. The fact that they don't smush the wires as much as the linemans seems like it would make stranded wire go into a wago easier. I also like how compact they are.
Great video! Knipex is a must have in everyone’s tool arsenal. The craftsmanship is outstanding and makes us tool junkies even better in our trades! Awesome video as always.
The “ Pliers for Electrical installation “ are also quite good cable cutters ( tho not as effortless as the Stepcut ! I have them in both Comfort grip , and VDE grip .
@@MORGANSMaintenance which one is better? The forged wire strippers or electrical installation pliers and is it worth having both or is one good enough
@@drake3004 if I was only buying one, I would get the forged wire strippers.. a lot more versatile. If I only worked in 12 and 14 wire, I prefer the size (thickness) on the installation pliers. I use them more… but there are some things I do that they won’t (fire alarm, data, etc) The Forged Wire strippers will do it all. For the price, the Forged Wire Strippers are also normally cheaper which makes no sense, but unless you do a lot of electrical they are pretty pricey to own both.
I got the wire stripper pliers and I was upset that it didn't have a crimper, but it's okay because I have their crimper I rarely use so it makes me use it lmaoooo 😂
I was doing maintenance for the last 5 years, a Cobra 180 was the next most usefull thing,after my hands. Their cutters like the one on this video and the Cobolt 200, are both some of my favorites. They just make my life so much easier, especially since I got tennis elbow on both hands/arms. It's not just the pain, you can't apply too much strength and you can't close your hands. These tools are more valuable to me, than tennis elbow bracer itself. If your profession is Maintenance, Electritian, Car Mechanics, and you don't already own at least a dozen Knipex tools, like most of us do, then you really need some Knipex tools in your life.
Couldn't Agree More!!! I left the Cobalt cutters at home when I did the cabinets I posted videos for... I had to cut every knob and pull screw to length. I tried the Cobalt cutters when I got home on a screw just to see..... I was very upset with myself 😂😂
@@chrisfyfe9212 Once a wise man advised me, not to call people "Sir" I asked him why, he replied: "One of the main "keys" in life, to unlock happiness, is to stay humble. Calling someone sir, makes him proud, better call him "Brother" " So, Chris...Thanks brother!!
I've had these since they first got to the stores. Have the older smooth blade version as well, have had those well before that so I know them both well. The older ones are great but these are even better. Use em all the time. They cut and strip for terminals like a champ. #2 #6 #12 #14 regularly. Couldn't ask for a better cutter.
@@MORGANSMaintenance We are still relaxing in Galveston Texas We will be headed home tomorrow It was a nice little getaway for our 32year anniversary. Still trying to get my swelling down in my legs from the hospital stay but they are definitely getting better
@@MORGANSMaintenance I run a somewhat complicated hand tool setup , I’m a fair/ descent leatherworker and run three compact molded leather compact tool holsters . 1) General Pourpose , 2) General Electrical/ low Voltage , and one for live stuff
@@MORGANSMaintenance bingo , that’s why I run a three holster system : General service , Installation ( covers a multitude of Sins ) , and least used ; troubleshooting and working hot . Luckily for me I’m a pretty competent leather worker . I pass on earlier iterations of my work to deserving peons !
pretty impressive! I like the size of them. However I dont see myself purchasing them just because the largest wire I cut is 10/3 and thats very rare. My Ideal reflex T strippers cut any wire I encounter, if I need to cut something stronger I break out my co bolts
Yeah, I don't go very big either... That's why I haven't bought these up to this point, my others do fine. I am really impressed though. My Forged Wire Strippers were right there with them on ease of cut.
We have solid and stranded wires. Most of the bigger gauge are made up of smaller solid wires stranded together… That I’ve seen in my line of work anyways. I don’t deal with real big wires.
@@MORGANSMaintenance I'm still using one of the older non-stepcut cutters but I'm not satisfied with it. The blades are almost crashed after a few cuts and the geometry of the handles is weird. Don't know if I buy the newer stepcut
@@musikus7092 for their small size it is pretty crazy what they cut. I still use the cutters on my Forged Wire Strippers more than anything… just because I already have them on me anyways. But I’m usually using 6-14 Awg.
Your not getting weaker bro!! Your getting OLDER 🤣 😂 and then the sly cover up with the camera 🙄all the excuses today lol just playing 😆 I was messing with mine today and was cutting some 2 awg…. 🧈 All the wire dang near had to cost your 1500$ at these prices haha. Good review brother 👍🏻 can’t wait on them Swedish pipe wrench I need to grab a pair of those
Thanks for making me aware of these. The fact that they don't smush the wires as much as the linemans seems like it would make stranded wire go into a wago easier. I also like how compact they are.
It is really amazing what these will cut for their size. Almost hard to believe.
Thanks for watching 👍
Great video! Knipex is a must have in everyone’s tool arsenal. The craftsmanship is outstanding and makes us tool junkies even better in our trades! Awesome video as always.
Thank You... I can't express how much I like them.
The “ Pliers for Electrical installation “ are also quite good cable cutters ( tho not as effortless as the Stepcut ! I have them in both Comfort grip , and VDE grip .
Yeah the Forged Wire Strippers were the 2nd best of what I used today by far. Them and the Electrical Installation Pliers have very similar cutters.
@@MORGANSMaintenance which one is better? The forged wire strippers or electrical installation pliers and is it worth having both or is one good enough
@@drake3004 if I was only buying one, I would get the forged wire strippers.. a lot more versatile.
If I only worked in 12 and 14 wire, I prefer the size (thickness) on the installation pliers. I use them more… but there are some things I do that they won’t (fire alarm, data, etc) The Forged Wire strippers will do it all.
For the price, the Forged Wire Strippers are also normally cheaper which makes no sense, but unless you do a lot of electrical they are pretty pricey to own both.
I got the wire stripper pliers and I was upset that it didn't have a crimper, but it's okay because I have their crimper I rarely use so it makes me use it lmaoooo 😂
😂…. The cutters on their wire strippers are amazing. Most brands strip about the same, but those cutters set Knipex apart in my opinion.
I was doing maintenance for the last 5 years, a Cobra 180 was the next most usefull thing,after my hands.
Their cutters like the one on this video and the Cobolt 200, are both some of my favorites. They just make my life so much easier, especially since I got tennis elbow on both hands/arms. It's not just the pain, you can't apply too much strength and you can't close your hands. These tools are more valuable to me, than tennis elbow bracer itself.
If your profession is Maintenance, Electritian, Car Mechanics, and you don't already own at least a dozen Knipex tools, like most of us do, then you really need some Knipex tools in your life.
Couldn't Agree More!!! I left the Cobalt cutters at home when I did the cabinets I posted videos for... I had to cut every knob and pull screw to length. I tried the Cobalt cutters when I got home on a screw just to see..... I was very upset with myself 😂😂
Well said , Sir !
@@MORGANSMaintenance lol, better late than never!!
@@chrisfyfe9212 Once a wise man advised me, not to call people "Sir" I asked him why, he replied: "One of the main "keys" in life, to unlock happiness, is to stay humble. Calling someone sir, makes him proud, better call him "Brother" " So, Chris...Thanks brother!!
@@greekveteran2715 Well said , Brother !
Very helpful video. Thanks.
You are welcome… and thank you 👍👍
I've had these since they first got to the stores. Have the older smooth blade version as well, have had those well before that so I know them both well. The older ones are great but these are even better. Use em all the time. They cut and strip for terminals like a champ. #2 #6 #12 #14 regularly. Couldn't ask for a better cutter.
It is crazy how good they cut for their size…. Especially big stuff
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍
I really like those small wire cutters.
They seem to work really well.
Great video as usual.
Thank you. I haven’t watched yours today yet… not in a good signal for videos…
@@MORGANSMaintenance
We are still relaxing in Galveston Texas
We will be headed home tomorrow
It was a nice little getaway for our 32year anniversary.
Still trying to get my swelling down in my legs from the hospital stay but they are definitely getting better
@@THETIMINATORTHETOOLMAN Great to hear…
And Congrats on the Anniversary! 32 years is pretty good 👍
That tool is really impressive.
I got used to side cutters so that Knipex will have to wait.
For its size... it is (in Knipex Fashion) amazing
A great tool , my fave cable cutter ! They don’t mash sensitive cables , I would love the VDE handled ones !
I was really impressed. I don't do a lot of big wire work, so those Cable Shears I have really won't be used by me anymore.
@@MORGANSMaintenance I see it as a game changer !
@@MORGANSMaintenance I run a somewhat complicated hand tool setup , I’m a fair/ descent leatherworker and run three compact molded leather compact tool holsters . 1) General Pourpose , 2) General Electrical/ low Voltage , and one for live stuff
@@chrisfyfe9212 Right Tools for the right job makes all the difference. Both in quality and sanity.
@@MORGANSMaintenance bingo , that’s why I run a three holster system : General service , Installation ( covers a multitude of Sins ) , and least used ; troubleshooting and working hot . Luckily for me I’m a pretty competent leather worker . I pass on earlier iterations of my work to deserving peons !
pretty impressive! I like the size of them. However I dont see myself purchasing them just because the largest wire I cut is 10/3 and thats very rare. My Ideal reflex T strippers cut any wire I encounter, if I need to cut something stronger I break out my co bolts
Yeah, I don't go very big either... That's why I haven't bought these up to this point, my others do fine. I am really impressed though. My Forged Wire Strippers were right there with them on ease of cut.
Do you only have flexible cables in America?
We have solid and stranded wires. Most of the bigger gauge are made up of smaller solid wires stranded together…
That I’ve seen in my line of work anyways. I don’t deal with real big wires.
That's what we use here in Germany, too
@@musikus7092 👍
@@MORGANSMaintenance
I'm still using one of the older non-stepcut cutters but I'm not satisfied with it. The blades are almost crashed after a few cuts and the geometry of the handles is weird. Don't know if I buy the newer stepcut
@@musikus7092 for their small size it is pretty crazy what they cut.
I still use the cutters on my Forged Wire Strippers more than anything… just because I already have them on me anyways.
But I’m usually using 6-14 Awg.
Your not getting weaker bro!! Your getting OLDER 🤣 😂 and then the sly cover up with the camera 🙄all the excuses today lol just playing 😆
I was messing with mine today and was cutting some 2 awg…. 🧈
All the wire dang near had to cost your 1500$ at these prices haha. Good review brother 👍🏻 can’t wait on them Swedish pipe wrench I need to grab a pair of those
I've got scrap wire for days 😂