Klein Tools Wire Stripper & Cutter Klein Tools Wire Stripper & Cutter 22 - 30 AWG solid (.34 -.05 mm²) Compact, lightweight wire-stripping and cutting tool. Narrow nose fits into tight places. Hardened steel with precision ground stripping holes. Do not use for cutting steel wire or bolts. Spring-loaded action for self-opening. Precision-ground stripping holes for easy removal of insulation. Easy-to-read wire gauge markings on both sides for stripping in either direction. Black-oxide finish resists corrosion. Color-coded handles: red indicates stranded wire, yellow indicates solid wire. Textured handles provide a firm, comfortable grip.