The Jonard Tools WS-822 Wire Stripper and Cutter was designed with the technician and tradesman in mind. This wire stripping and cutting tool features the following: Rugged and precise design with die-cast body and durable coated finish Precision machined stripping holes ensure clean insulation removal without nicking conductors Stripping blades are made of high durability SK5 steel Easily strips 8-20 AWG solid wire and 8-22 AWG stranded wire, can remove up to 1" of insulation in a one-step operation Built-in cutting blades make it easy and convenient to cut and prep wire Gripping and stripping jaws grab, hold, and strip wire with one squeeze of the handle Ergonomically designed handle with dual component thermoplastic rubber (TPR) grips