Miller 101-S Adjustable Wire Stripper for Working Technicians, Electricians, and Installers, Grounded

Very useful wire strippers, they take a bit of getting used to so as to only cut through the insulation but they work far better and reliably than a lot of the automatic wire strippers out there that cost a lot more

With other manual stripping tools that have a line-up of different sized holes, you spend time testing 2 neighbouring holes to figure out which one will do the job and then it's 50/50 as to whether you'll get a good result first time or have to keep cutting away at the length of your wire to get a perfect strip.With this tool, you simply your feed wire through the cut-out section in the jaws and then close the jaws to the point it almost cuts the wire but stop before they actually touch... then you just quickly drag the wire through at a slight angle and the shealth will be removed from your wire. It sounds easy but it will probably take you more than a few tries if you've never used a tool like this before.This tool also doubles up as a wire cutter and the entire length of the jaws are capable of cutting. The jaws are sharp but it's not a problem because this tool is well designed and even has a safety clip to keep the jaws closed when not in use. I would happily carry this tool around in my pocket if I needed to strip wires outside my workspace.

Ideal for narrow gauge wires but can be used for anything. Especially good if doing a lot of the same gauge as you can set the position.

Good value for money, worth buying

These do there job well. Takes a little practice using them. But once you do there will be no turning back. They are fairly small, easy to hold. A good addition to the tool box.

Excellent!

It takes a little bit to get used to them, but once you do, they are much better than regular wire strippers. No more trying to figure out what gauge wire you have, because they work the same for every wire. They are also much smaller than most wire strippers, so they take up much less space in tool bags or pouches.The only complaint I have is that I wish there was a groove for the metal piece that holds them closed because sometimes the friction of the metal gives way and they will open when you don't want them to.But overall, fantastic tool! Try them out, and you won't be disappointed!

Purchased my Model 100-S made by K Miller Tool Co of West Springfield MA some 40 years ago! Its' been my go-to wire stripper for every non-precision task since. Recently, the blades became too dull for clean cuts so it was time for replacement.As you can see in the photo, the "new" Model 101-S is close but not identical. The handle cushions are a bit thicker (although the original cushions may have shrunk after 40+ years) and the inner handles lack the convex relief of the original. (That relief allowed folks who didn't like the spring to remove it and use their ring finger to open the jaws)The new tool appears well built and functions as expected, but how long it will hold an edge remains to be seen.. (not sure it or I will last another 40 years!)Unfortunately, like almost everything these days, it's not manufactured in the US. (Yes, "Cromwell CT USA" is stamped into one blade but "Made in Taiwan" is stamped in much smaller font on the other)

I've used this style of wire stripper for years, I don't know if this is the same brand but the quality is top-notch so it might be. I lost my old pair and had to get a replacement. The cool thing about this stripper is that you can set the diameter of the wire clearance opening so when you get it dialed in you get a perfect strip every time without nicking the wire. I like to set it so that the insulation is not actually cut all the way through and then I just stretch the remaining insulation until it breaks leaving the wire pristine.You don't have to set the opening either, with a little practice you can cut the insulation slowly while pulling to the end of the wire and the insulation will give way before the cutter touches the wire.Another cool feature is the cutting edges extend to the end of the jaws so you can use the tool to nip an outer jacket to strip it off of the wire or nip the end of multiconducter wire to separate out the conductors. So simple in design yet so fabulous a tool.

I had a pair of this style stripper and misplaced it, now I am ready to go again.

I have an old one that is worn and rusty but still works great. I thought it was a novelty tool no one made anymore. Whenever I used it around my buddies they had never seen one either. Was glad to see that someone still makes em. this one is a bit more complex than my old one with more springs and such to 'automate' the adjustment. The old one is also made by Miller and is slightly smaller.... both are small tho which is good except for fear of losing em. The bright yellow handles have probly prevented loss more than once. Both old and new are blued steel finish and made in USA I kinda like the old one a tad bit better as it is a tiny bit more 'elegant' being slightly smaller and having smaller grips with a curve to em.. But then... almost everything old is more elegant... With the exception of me maybe..