Klein Tools L1412 5-in-1 Cable Stripping Tool for 12-14 AWG, NM Cable Ripper (12/2 and 14/2 Romex), Magnetic with Wire Looping Hole

I am a DIY-electrician - I watch the videos and I read-up before starting an electrical project, so I want tools that are easy to learn and use and will help me complete a project safely and right the first time (always turn off the power at the panel before work). This tool takes the place of several others: it cuts the outer sheath, strips the wires, and puts the right bend on the end for attaching to outlets and switches. This tool is versatile and saves me space in my belt as it replaces strippers, blades, and pliers. This is helpful when I'm up on a ladder and space is at a premium. The tool is sturdy and made well (material: plastic and metal blades), it strips precisely (doesn't over-strip), it's light and easy to carry, and it's pretty cool too!

I really like this tool. Just using it for electrical projects around the house. It works great.

Quite good, speeds up the process a lot. Worth it if you have a medium/big project.

For years—literally decades—of doing wiring projects, I've carried around a ridiculous assortment of tools just to get started: needle-nose pliers, lineman's pliers, a razor knife for slitting jackets, dedicated wire strippers, and whatever else I needed for looping wires onto outlets or switches. Half the time I'd nick the conductor while cutting the outer insulation, bend the loop crooked (making it hard to fit under a screw), forget one of the tools back in basement, or—worst of all—drop something off the ladder while juggling everything. And don't get me started on how heavy and uncomfortable that pocket full of metal felt, constantly pulling my pants down. Enter the Klein Tools L1412 5-in-1 Cable Stripping Tool (for 12-14 AWG, NM Cable Ripper for 12/2 and 14/2 Romex, with magnetic back and wire looping hole), and it's like someone finally designed a tool that actually understands real-world electrical work. This compact, lightweight gem does everything in one small form factor: - Effortlessly splits and removes the outer jacket on 12/2 or 14/2 Romex without risking damage to the inner wires (no more accidental nicks from a razor knife). - Strips the individual 12 or 14 AWG solid conductors cleanly and precisely. - Has a built-in wire looping hole that gives you a perfect, consistent bend every time for hooking onto switches, outlets, or devices—no more crooked loops or fighting with pliers. - Bonus features like twisting winged wire nuts and a magnet for sticking to your ladder or toolbox keep it handy. It's bright orange so I never lose it, and it's so slim it slips into my pocket without weighing me down or feeling bulky. No more tool overload, no more mid-job frustration, no more wasted time searching for the "right" plier. If you're a DIYer, or anyone who does residential wiring, this is one of those simple-but-brilliant tools that makes you wonder why it took so long to exist. Klein nailed it—high quality, thoughtful design, and it truly simplifies the prep work. Highly recommend; it's become a permanent resident in my pocket now.

Very handy tool. Does everything it says it does. Makes the job so much easier