Southwire 6-in-1 Multi-Purpose Stripper

I LOVE this tool! These wire strippers even rethread screws! The grip is very comfortable and they strip quickly and efficiently. They also cut bolts, cut and crimp. Very easy to handle and fit comfortable in your grip. Well made with good weight to them. These Southwire strippers are good quality at a great price. They even have a 5 year warranty. Everything is clearly marked in the exact spot you need it to be. Sharp and precise. Well thought out design. Awesome multi-tool. Highly Recommend!

I recently ordered and received the Southwire 6-in-1 multipurpose wire stripper. This is a quality stainless steel tool which serves its purpose during most wiring jobs you may encounter. I recently used this tool during the install of a new mini-split AC system. This required “skinning” and cutting 12/2 wire for a new electrical feed to the unit we installed as well as prepping much smaller gage harness wiring to attach from the air handler to the compressor. The Southwire multipurpose wire stripper worked perfectly. I personally think this is a high-quality tool (comes with a 5 year warranty) that I will have for many years to come. I have included a few pictures of the tool so you may see what it looks like.

The slim design and lightweight are convenient for storage or transport. That could make these a good budget choice for a traveling musician, or anyone else who needs a lightweight compact tool for fast field-repairs. The handles feel and look good when new. These padded grips allow us to use them comfortably without gloves. The only problem with injection molded urethane handles is they degrade quickly, especially if your working environment has harsh chemicals or solvents. These cut and strip light-gauge wire effectively. So they will work well for my light-duty speaker-building and repair hobby.The crimpers are OK because the handles are long enough to provide mechanical advantage.One close-up photo shows how the markings are hard to see, even in my well-lit shop. I think these are just fine for light-duty jobs like wiring speakers and guitars or other low-voltage projects. So I can cautiously recommend them for hobbyists, homeowners or occasional users. But because of the crimped metal construction, they would not last long in daily professional use.

The Southwire 6-in-1 Multi-Purpose Stripper is an excellent tool and a “must have” for the handyman or professional electrician. I have owned several wire stripper/cutter multi-tools in my life and this one is the best so far. It is made of strong stainless steel with soft padded grips. The tool is easy to manipulate in my hand and operates easily. The cutting blades and stripper are sharp and durable. I used this stripper installing an outdoor plug and light and it made the job much easier.

I’ve had several multi-purpose strippers over the years. For some reason I keep losing them, so I have to keep getting a new pair. For that reason, I don’t want to invest too much in a pair that I’ll end up having to replace. This Southwire 6-in-1 wire stripper fits the bill. It has *almost* all the functions I need for routine electrical work. Despite what is stated in the product description, it does not have a serrated nose for grasping and pulling, which is something I have to do quite a lot. ·The tool is made from a magnetic stainless-steel alloy and has kind of a matte finish, but not exactly. The tool has laser etched markings on both sides, which is convenient. The rubber grips are comfortable to hold while squeezing the handles. ·The tool has worked well for me while cutting and stripping solid copper wiring (mostly 14 gauge). There are two eyelets at the nose that can be used to bend and fold wires, but I miss having a serrated nose to bend and loop wires to connect to screw terminals. ·Made in China.

I”˜m a homeowner/faux handyman these are by far the best wire strippers I have ever owned. I haven’t had a project to use these on yet but I was testing them out on loose ends. They feel comfortable in my hand. They are sharp and make clean cuts. The crimper portion is a nice added feature. It also has what is described as a feature to cut/re-thread damaged screws and bolts, I haven’t played with this yet but this tool does consolidate several tools all in one. A huge leap for me. Overall, I am very happy with this Multi-Purpose Stripper, if it only did stripping, I’d be happy but jewel does so much more. If you are reading this review and you are shopping for a good, easy to use multifunctional wire stripper/crimper/retreader/cutter this one is my suggestion. Without hesitation I say it exceeds all my needs and expectations. (too bad it can’t make my coffee too)

A great hand tool! So much better than my old set of “professional” 6-in-1 wire strippers. The problem I typically have with strippers is working with thinner wire gauge (18 ga. and thinner). The strippers either can’t fully cut the sheath or they cut too deep and cut into the wire. The other issue I encounter is the end cutters can’t cut the small gauge stuff.None of this is an issue with the Southwire stripper. The Southwire perfectly cut and stripped my thin 21 gauge bell wire. Now to test the terminal crimp; most crimpers simply mash the terminal barrel; the Southwire actually indents the wire terminal barrel on non-insulated terminal. This makes a good, secure connection to the wire.I like the stainless steel construction with stamped in markings. The insulated handles are very well made and comfortable even with squeeze pressure.I did not try the screw/bolt cutting part of the 6-in-1, but I don’t believe that will be an issue with this tool.Very pleased with this tool; it does as good or better job than just a stripper or crimp dedicated tool!

This was a great tool and it arrived very quickly. It worked very well! Unfortunately, I lost it soon after I purchased it and am still bummin’.

This is a very good homeowner’s tool for doing a group of common electrical tasks around the house. Besides easily stripping wire leads, it’s also great at shortening screws, crimping leads to terminals, looping wire leads and cutting wire. It does all this flawlessly. These are the kinds of tasks performed when installing light switches or hanging light fixtures and ceiling fans, for instance. It’s a great tool to have handy in your home tool box.

A great hand tool! So much better than my old set of “professional” 6-in-1 wire strippers. The problem I typically have with strippers is working with thinner wire gauge (18 ga. and thinner). The strippers either can’t fully cut the sheath or they cut too deep and cut into the wire. The other issue I encounter is the end cutters can’t cut the small gauge stuff.None of this is an issue with the Southwire stripper. The Southwire perfectly cut and stripped my thin 21 gauge bell wire. Now to test the terminal crimp; most crimpers simply mash the terminal barrel; the Southwire actually indents the wire terminal barrel on non-insulated terminal. This makes a good, secure connection to the wire.I like the stainless steel construction with stamped in markings. The insulated handles are very well made and comfortable even with squeeze pressure.I did not try the screw/bolt cutting part of the 6-in-1, but I don’t believe that will be an issue with this tool.Very pleased with this tool; it does as good or better job than just a stripper or crimp dedicated tool!