The CHANNELLOCK® 968 7.5" Forged Wire Stripper is designed for superior quality and greater ease of use. Forged for durability and to outlast traditional wire strippers. By incorporating CHANNELLOCK® Xtreme Leverage Technology (XLT™ ), it requires considerably less force to cut than traditional high leverage designs. The 968 is a 100% made in USA product with U.S. steel and comes equipped with robust, comfortable CHANNELLOCK BLUE® grips, a spring-loaded handle for easy, one-handed operation and a lock for safe storage. It strips 8-18 AWG solid, 10-20 AWG stranded wire, has a reaming head for up to 1" conduit and cuts 6-32 and 8-32 bolts. This wire stripper is an exceptionally strong and versatile tool that every professional will want in their toolbox.; XTREME LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY (XLT™) increases performance and reduces hand fatigue; REAM and DEBURR up to 1 inch conduit; SPRING-LOADED handle for easy one-handed operation; CURVED SHEAR is uniquely shaped to contain material during handling; LOCK for safe storage; STRIPS 10-18 AWG solid and 12-20 AWG stranded wire; SCREW SHEAR cuts and chases threads on 6-32 and 8-32 screws; FORGED high carbon U.S. steel for ultimate strength is specially coated for rust prevention; CHANNELLOCK BLUE® molded non-slip grips for ultimate control and comfort