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    Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

    Image of ProductInUse. Style A Shown with Handle (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Scissors. Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Straight Handle, Style A.
    Image of ProductInUse. Style A. Front orientation. Scissors. Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Straight Handle, Style A.

    Style A Shown with

    Handle (Sold Separately)

    Style A

    Image of ProductInUse. Style B. Front orientation. Scissors. Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Straight Handle, Style B.
    Image of ProductInUse. Style C. Front orientation. Scissors. Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Straight Handle, Style C.

    Style B

    Style C

    Also known as electricians' shears, the back edge of the blade has a file to clean contacts.
    Use handles to get more leverage for cutting. They also reduce hand fatigue when making repeated cuts.
    Nickel-Plated Blade—Nickel-plated blades have a coating for durability. The stainless steel under this coating is corrosion resistant, so your scissors won’t rust if the coating wears away.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated Blade—Titanium-nitride (TiN)-coated blades maintain their sharp cutting edge longer than uncoated stainless steel blades. They also have a nonstick surface. The stainless steel under this coating is corrosion resistant, so your scissors won’t rust if the coating wears away.
    Serrated Edge—Serrated blades grip material to prevent slipping.
    Wire-Stripping Notch—The wire-stripping notch is for 19- and 23-gauge wire.
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    Straight Handle
    A5 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel-Plated Stainless SteelNickel-Plated Stainless Steel HandleManualRightPointSerrated/Serrated—0000000000000000000000000000
    A5 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel-Plated SteelNickel-Plated Steel HandleManualRight, LeftPointSerrated/StraightWire-Stripping Notch0000000000000000000000000
    A5 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel-Plated SteelNickel-Plated Steel HandleManualRight, LeftPointStraight/Straight—0000000000000000000000000
    A5 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel-Plated SteelNickel-Plated Steel HandleManualRight, LeftPointStraight/StraightWire-Stripping Notch0000000000000000000000000
    B6 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel-Plated Stainless SteelNickel-Plated Stainless Steel HandleManualRightPointSerrated/Serrated—00000000000———0
    C6 1/2"1 3/4"Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated Stainless SteelPlastic HandleManualRight, LeftPointSerrated/Serrated—0000000000000———0
     

    Electrically Insulating Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scissors. Electrically Insulating Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping.
    Image of Product. Wire-Stripping Notch. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Wire-Stripping Notch. Electrically Insulating Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping.

    Wire-Stripping

    Notch

    Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These scissors are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Also known as electricians' shears, they have a notch for stripping wire.
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    6 1/4"1 3/4"Stainless Steel
    		Plastic HandleManualRight, LeftPointKnifeWire-Stripping NotchASTM F1505, IEC 609000000000000000
     

    Fiber-Optic Cable Scissors

    Image of ProductInUse. Shown in Nylon Pouch. Front orientation. Scissors. Fiber-Optic Cable Scissors.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scissors. Fiber-Optic Cable Scissors.
    Image of Specification. Wire-Cutting Notch. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Wire-Cutting Notch. Fiber-Optic Cable Scissors.

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    Nylon Pouch

    Wire-Cutting Notch

    With high-carbon stainless steel blades, these scissors cut through fiber-optic and electrical cables, even those that are made with Kevlar. They’re also good for cutting wire jackets and cable ties. Use the wire-cutting notch to hold your items in place, so they won’t slip as you cut them. Attach the pouch to your belt to keep these scissors close at hand.
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    5 1/2"1 5/8"Stainless Steel
    		Plastic HandleManualRight, LeftPointSerrated/StraightWire-Cutting NotchNylon Pouch with Belt Loop0000000000000
     

    Static-Control Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scissors. Static-Control Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping.
    Protect sensitive equipment from harmful static discharges while cutting and stripping wire. The handles on these scissors drain static away from the blades. Also called electricians’ shears, these scissors have a file on each blade to clean electrical contacts. The blades are stainless steel, which resists corrosion from water and mild chemicals.
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    5"1 3/4"Uncoated Stainless SteelPlastic HandleManualRightPointStraight/Straight1× 10^12File0000000000000
     

    Fiber-Optic Cable Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Cutters. Fiber-Optic Cable Cutters.
    Make flush cuts through fiber-optic cable for clean connections and easy splicing. Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
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    6 1/4"SteelSteelPlasticSpring Assisted0000000000000

    Fiber-Optic Tool Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire and Cable Strippers. Fiber-Optic Tool Kits, 2 Pieces.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire and Cable Strippers. Fiber-Optic Tool Kits, 11 Pieces.

    2 Pieces

    11 Pieces

    Cut and strip fiber-optic cable.
    2 Pieces—2-piece kits include a wire cutter with high-carbon stainless steel blades that are strong enough to cut through optic fibers, wire insulation, and cable ties. They also include a wire stripper that has three openings for stripping different thicknesses of fiber-optic cable jackets down to the glass fiber.
    11 Pieces—11-piece kits include a variety of tools to support a wide range of applications. Along with a standard wire cutter and wire stripper, there are three additional cable strippers and a ringer to handle an array of fiber-optic cable jacket shapes, sizes, and buffer coatings. To make it easy to access your cable, there are pliers, a flashlight, and a screwdriver. Use the wipes to clean optical surfaces, bare fibers, and connector ends.
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    26" Lg. Wire Stripper (For 0.12" Max. Cable OD, 600-900 micron Buffer Dia., 250 micron Coating Dia., and 9 micron Core Dia.)
    5 1/2" Lg. Wire Cutter for Kevlar and Soft Wire    		Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2Leather Pouch0000000000000
    116" Lg. Wire Stripper (For 0.12" Max. Cable OD, 600-900 micron Buffer Dia., 250 micron Coating Dia., and 9 micron Core Dia.)
    5 1/4" Lg. Stripper for 0.19" to 1.13" Dia. Cable Jackets
    2" Lg. Stripper for 0.13" to 0.5" Dia. Cable Jackets
    4 1/2" Lg. Stripper for 0.25" Wd. Flat-Drop Cables
    6" Lg. Wire Cutter for Kevlar and Soft Wire
    8 1/4" Lg. Cutting Pliers
    4" Lg. Ringer for 0.5" to 0.24" Dia. Buffer Tubes
    6 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers
    7 1/2" Lg. Bit Screwdriver for Phillips and Slotted Drive Styles
    3 3/4" Lg. LED Flashlight
    Five Cable Cleaning Wipes    		Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2Fabric Bag0000000000000
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