KNIPEX 97 21 215 Crimping Pliers burnished with multi-component grips 230 mm

I don't know many electricians who use these - I only use it for the part that shears M3.5s and M4s, but it does that very well, always leaving a thread that works and doesn't need any further attention. Unlike some of the cheaper versions of this same tool.I can't comment on any of the other utilities as I've not used them.However I do recommend this tool for the uses stated.

A well engineered simple tool that efficiently does the jobs it for which it was designed.I have had ratcheted crimpers (Hilka and another whose name I forget). I found them heavy and awkward to use.The Knipex is perfectly straightforward to use and allows the users to "feel" the crimp being crushed.

Whilst it is important for me to say that these are quality crimpers, my issue was with the product listing.When I purchased there were photographs of two sets of crimpers: one par for insulated and one for non-insulated crimps. This was further backed up in the description text which stated it was able to crimp both insulated and non insulated connectors.Of course when the box arrived I was disappointed (although not entirely surprised) when only one crimping tool was included, and not the one I needed!Fortunately due to Amazon's wonderful policies on returns I was able to get my money back

These pliers were bought from Amazon Warehouse and were as new. They make all the cheapo pliers look like the weedy kids handing out oranges at half time. Strong, ready to do exactly as claimed and built like the proverbial. These pliers cut, strip and crimp with ease and will be doing just that 30 odd years later. Buy once, buy Kipex.

Good pair of multi pliers. Strip well.